For the past couple of days I neglected to sort through my mail. Instead of opening it and immediately recycling the junk and processing the rest, like I usually do, I let it sit in a pile on the corner of my desk. It was amazing how big the pile was after just a few days. The pile reminded me of just how quickly my clients must find themselves overwhelmed when they neglect their mail. Processing my … Read More
Today is cancelled. Because of snow and ice here along the north coast, schools are cancelled. My appointment with today’s client is cancelled because of bad roads. Even my client for tomorrow is cancelled because she is stuck on the west coast because of a cancelled flight. The truth is I’ve always secretly liked cancelled days. For someone like me who truly values time, cancelled days like these are like a gift and few and far between. … Read More
As a professional organizer I help people reduce the clutter in their lives. An acquaintance of mine Narda, recently shared an interesting story with me about why she no longer has room in her life for clutter. Many years ago, when Narda was building a home, she stored boxes of personal belongings and memorabilia in the basement of the still unfinished house. Unfortunately, prior to move-in day, all of those boxes were stolen. Narda was devastated. The stolen … Read More
In 2009, I reviewed a book called, I Shop Therefore I Am, compiled by April Lane Benson, PhD for the Chronical newsletter published by the National Study Group for Chronic Disorganization. Because I greatly appreciated that book, I was anxious to read and review Benson’s latest book, To Buy Or Not To Buy, an “interactive guidebook for that transformation” from over-shopper to shopper. Amy I have been working with an over-shopper, “Amy”, since June 2009. Amy is … Read More