27, Jun 2022
Without a doubt, spending time alone without distractions can increase your productivity. But that doesn’t work for everyone and might not work in every scenario. Sometimes working with others can give us the boost we need to get more done. In this post, I’ll discuss using an accountability buddy as… Read more
23, May 2022
Without a doubt, spending time alone without distractions can increase your productivity. But that doesn’t work for everyone, and it might not work in every scenario. Sometimes working with other people can give us the boost we need to get more done. In this post, I’ll discuss using a body… Read more
25, Apr 2022
I recently read a quote on social media from James Clear, the author of Atomic Habits. He said, “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” This quote is indeed accurate. You must build simple systems for success to achieve… Read more
07, Mar 2022
In the mid-1980s (long before the internet and social media), we watched a television show called Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. The audience marvelled at the decadent and eccentric way of life of wealthy celebrities, industrialists, and royalty. Many people experienced “home envy,” a resentful longing for their home… Read more
27, Dec 2021
Productivity experts and life coaches recommend setting SMART goals; Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. That acronym works well when you want to reach a particular target. New Year’s Resolutions are a different story. We live in a world that changes rapidly. Many things can interfere with our daily routines… Read more
13, Dec 2021
In theory, when someone gives you a present, it is yours to do with as you please. In practice, however, when people give gifts, they choose a specific item with the recipient in mind. When you think about it in this way, regifting can be a precarious endeavour. However, you… Read more
16, Aug 2021
People call Out of Chaos to help declutter their homes and create functional organizational systems. Occasionally, clients will tell us they absolutely do not want their friends or family members to find out they hired us. Often it is because a friend wants to help or a family member has… Read more
10, Jan 2021
I was quoted in the CBC News article 3 tips for decluttering your life in 2021 along with a few colleagues. However, it doesn’t matter when you start organizing; you can apply these tips at any time. Get Help to Get Focused A family member or a friend can help… Read more
19, Oct 2020
Some people live in labelling limbo. They are reluctant to use labels because they are waiting for the perfect solution. There is no such thing as “the perfect solution,” but there are many “good enough” solutions. This in-depth look at labels will help you decide which labels to choose for… Read more
28, Sep 2020
You’ve done a great job making your to-do list work for you. Every day you’re working on your high-priority assignments. But every day, the non-urgent, lower-priority items keep accumulating on your list. It can become depressing and frustrating when these tiny tasks remain unfinished day after day and week after… Read more
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In the few hours we spent together I learned organizational skills and techniques that have really reduced my stress level.
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