10, Dec 2024
As we approach a new year, let’s reflect on the home organizing trends. At Out of Chaos, we’re seeing a shift in focus. People are choosing practical, low-cost, easy-to-maintain systems. Here are some trends on their way out and those we want to see more of. Out: Unitasker Novelty Products…. Read more
08, Jan 2024
I read an article in Forbes Magazine about New Year’s resolutions. Most are about adopting healthier lifestyle choices (fitness, diet, weight loss, etc.). Additionally, mental health improvement and better financial management are close to the top of the list. Interestingly, research indicates that many people struggle to maintain or achieve… Read more
25, Dec 2023
January 1st is the time when many people decide to make changes in their lives with the hopes of improving their future. They have big ideas to reorganize their lives completely. Some write out the plans in detail. Others merely hope that good intentions will carry them through. What if there… Read more
27, Nov 2023
Whether you work for yourself or someone else, investing in professional development can enhance your skills and boost your credibility and confidence. There are so many learning opportunities available that it can be overwhelming to know how and where to start – especially if you are outside a traditional learning… 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
05, Jan 2021
I was happy to provide time management tips for 2021 in my CBC Radio On The Coast interview. Host Gloria Macarenko raised some great issues about the challenges families face when working from home and homeschooling. Gloria asked me how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our ability to manage time…. Read more
20, Jan 2020
Deciding to delete specific projects can improve our productivity. By working on the “right” projects, we don’t feel overwhelmed by the endless tasks on our to-do lists. Professional organizing colleague Julie Bestry tweeted, “Fridays, weeks before holidays, and the end of the year are good times to declare bankruptcy on… Read more
16, Dec 2019
As the end of the year approaches, it’s time to think about some goal-setting in your work life. Those goals might be optimizing customer engagement, increasing conversion, and building better relationships with customers, suppliers, and colleagues. All of that will be challenging if your address book is a mess. It’s… Read more
20, Feb 2017
Quite often people are so eager to move into a bigger home that all they can think about is the size of it – a bigger kitchen, more bedrooms, a media room! But, in the end, upsizing can lead to living in a house that really doesn’t suit them or… Read more
11, Feb 2011
I had an article published in PeopleTalk, the online magazine of Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of British Columbia and Yukon. The title is, “Get Organized, Be More Productive & Focus on What Matters Most.” I discuss the challenges of a disorganized life then I propose some solutions to help… Read more
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I was feeling overwhelmed with the amount of clutter in my home and was particularly frustrated with my teenage daughter and her pack rat tendencies. I dragged her to a seminar of Linda’s and the results were life changing.
— Barbara P.