Sentimental Attachment

What does your ‘clutter hot spot’ reveal about you?

It’s never about the stuff – it’s about what the stuff represents. In my experience, through working with hundreds of clients struggling with chaos and disorganization, there appears to be an emotional connection to the ‘clutter hot spots’ (the rooms where most of the mess accumulates). It’s as if each room in the house holds…

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5 Organizing Myths That Can Keep You Stuck

It’s time to dispel some organizing myths that may be keeping you stuck and getting in your way of a more organized life. I’ve focused on the 5 most common beliefs about organizing, so you can get clear on what works and what doesn’t. Once we bust the myths, you’ll be on your way to…

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The Abandoned Exercise Bike…and Other Broken Promises

We purchased that piece of exercise equipment because it promised to make us fit and slim. We bought that expensive ‘miracle’ cream because it promised to reduce our wrinkles. We ordered the latest and greatest cooking gadget because it promised to save us time in the kitchen. When we buy an item, what we are…

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Ever wonder if your cast-offs are worth something?

I got an interesting question today, and because it’s one that comes up often, I thought I would share it (with permission of course) – along with my response. See if you can relate: Hi Hellen, I was wondering if old magazines have any real financial value. I often use my old Popular Mechanics magazines…

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Break Up with Your Stuff on Valentine’s Day

Did you know that most couples break up on or around Valentine’s day? Yes, it’s true. This sad statistic had me wondering what people do with gifts from their ex after the breakup. It didn’t take me long to discover there’s a museum that accepts these mementos from all over the world, and displays them…

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