26, Oct 2020
We’ve all seen those magazines and television shows where home décor experts sort items by colour. From books to clothes to toys, they organize everything into the ROYGBIV rainbow colour sequence. Without a doubt, it looks pretty in the photos and on-camera but is organizing by colour the best option?… Read more
07, Sep 2020
People tell us to make lists of things we should accomplish. Yet, we often get overwhelmed when we start making these long lists of tasks. Then, we end up berating ourselves because we can’t complete them. The problem: a list is not a system. It’s just a brain dump of… Read more
10, Aug 2020
Do you have so many different projects and tasks that you feel like you’re sinking in quicksand? It happens to me sometimes too. But interestingly, we can apply the techniques used to escape quicksand to get us back on track. What is Quicksand? Quicksand is a mixture of sand (or… Read more
20, Apr 2020
Many of us have repetitive tasks to complete. Some tasks we do almost every day. When we are busy or distracted, we may forget certain steps in a process. Other tasks, we only do occasionally. While we certainly have the skill to complete the task, we can’t always remember every… Read more
10, Feb 2020
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning was first published in 2017. It is the first-hand account of author Margareta Magnusson as she downsizes her possessions and reflects on her life. She shares her wisdom and experience with humour and grace. What is Swedish Death Cleaning? The phrase Death Cleaning… Read more
11, Jan 2020
I was pleased to be a guest on CBC Radio’s BC Today on January 3. We talked about decluttering tips for the new year and the new decade. You can listen to the podcast episode on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. My section starts at the 26-minute mark. How to… Read more
23, Sep 2019
The buzz-words “continuous improvement” have been around for quite a while now. It simply means that the goal is to become better all the time. In our businesses, and even in our homes, we should try to refine our processes to make our lives easier. Sometimes this is a significant… Read more
14, Jan 2019
Moving to a new home can be very stressful, especially if you have never moved or just don’t have time to take care of all the details. Last month we presented five reasons to hire a move manager. Here are four more things a move manager can do to streamline… Read more
24, Mar 2017
If you missed my CBC BC Almanac radio segment, here are some tips I shared on how to begin spring cleaning or, as I prefer to call it, “Spring Clearing.” 1. Determine Your Spring Cleaning Goal Decide why you want to clear before you begin your task. You will be… Read more
14, Feb 2017
I get asked the question, “How can I stop being disorganized?” quite a bit as a Professional Organizer. The answer isn’t an easy one. There is no magic pill to make anyone organized. But, if you feel you are a disorganized person, here are a few steps I recommend you… 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.
— Dave L., Highschool Teacher