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Too Much to do? How to Get More Done in Less Time
Why are some people able to get more done in less time? What’s their secret? No secret. They’ve mastered how to manage their time. What is Time Management Simply put, it means to effectively manage your time to do what…
The Truth About OHIO
Clients have often asked me about the OHIO (Only Handle it Once) rule while organizing their papers during my 18 years as a professional organizer. When they handle papers more than once, they believe they’re doing something wrong. Thinking OHIO…
What Causes You Stress?
April is Stress Awareness Month. Do we really need to select a month to make us aware that we’re stressed? Of course not. But calling attention to stress may prompt us to make some positive changes. What is one cause…
13 Surefire Tips to Avoid Back-to-School Drama
Is the morning of the first day of school a frenetic, crazy time at your house? How about the next few days? Whether your child is elementary- or high-school bound, it’s hard to get her up and moving in the…
What’s Your Favorite Indoor Activity?
Brrrr...usually it’s cold in most of the country so we spend most of our time indoors. What’s your favorite indoor activity? I bet “reading” immediately sprang to mind. Is your book collection organized so you can find just the right…
OMG, What Do I Do First?
The first day of Fall is September 22. Work and school are back in full swing. Managing your to-dos effectively is essential to maximizing your productivity at home and work. A while back I gave a presentation called "Stop Mumbling,…
If I Only Had Spare Time, I’d…
How many times have you said that? Has it ever worked? As a professional organizer, people often tell me they don’t need professional help – they’ll clear their clutter or organize their paperwork on their own in their spare time.…
How to Have a Foolproof Thanksgiving Dinner Party (11.19.15)
(Back by popular demand) It’s easy! Really. Thanksgiving is one week from today. There is enough time to get everything done. How? By using some simple organizing skills like planning and making lists, you'll know what needs to be done…
The Best Organizing Tool (December 15, 2014)
Last Friday I gave my fourth presentation to the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) in suburban Philadelphia on ways to maximize productivity, profit and fulfillment in 2015. My audience was a lively group of successful business women. I…
Tired of Running Late? (November 21, 2014)
You're late—again. You should have been at the doctor's office 20 minutes ago but you were delayed by rush-hour traffic picking up your son at school. That means you'll be late getting him to the babysitter's house and meeting your…
Essential Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday Season (October 23, 2014)
It's totally doable (family drama aside)! How? Organization and planning! Thanksgiving is five weeks from today. Hanukkah starts two-and-a-half weeks after Thanksgiving. Christmas is four weeks after Thanksgiving. New Years' Eve is one week after Christmas. OK, I get that…
What’s my Secret for Holiday Survival?
Lists! What do you want to serve for dinner? Make a list. What do you need to buy at the grocery store? Make a list. Do you want guests to bring something to share? You guessed it. We can't remember…