27, Jul 2010
It’s frustrating when you are stuck in the office while everyone else is enjoying the summer sunshine. Are you taking a pass on the neighbourhood barbecue because you’re just getting to your income taxes – in August? It might be time to get organized and enjoy your life. This month,… Read more
23, Feb 2010
Have you seen Olympic ski jumpers? They do those twisting jumps five storeys into the air and land perfectly on a slope I’d be scared to walk down. I have always been captivated by the incredible achievements of Olympic athletes. When I see the interviews with them, they seem so… Read more
21, Dec 2009
Do you ever wonder how some business leaders are so productive? They are incredibly busy, yet accomplish what they want in less time than many others. As a Professional Organizer, I’m lucky to meet many inspiring individuals who fall into this illustrious category. In this Productivity Pointers from Productive People… Read more
23, Jun 2009
Finding balance often comes into conversation when I work with clients. This month I’ll share with you a tip for your work, yourself, and your environment. No Time to Open All Those Emails Here’s a quick tip to put into practice immediately, to save precious time when managing your emails…. Read more
23, Jun 2008
Procrastination. About 95 percent of us have done it at some point. For up to 20 percent of us, it’s a chronic behaviour that induces guilt and feelings of inadequacy (CBC News). For some people, it’s a curse, preventing them from achieving the things they want in life. They put… Read more
14, Nov 2007
Whatever happened to work-life balance? It’s always: Go! Go! Harder! Faster! And yet it never seems to be enough. Never enough effort, never enough time. I was just in Toronto presenting at the Health, Work & Wellness Conference (the theme was aptly titled “Conquer the Chaos“). During the conference, Deborah… Read more
10, Jul 2007
As a Professional Organizer, we are consultants, who assist in developing systems to organize the piles that have accumulated in peoples lives at home and work. We are often contacted for hands-on tangible results with your physical possessions. In speaking with my Coach Willie Carter, of The Next Step Personal… Read more
13, Apr 2007
Cathy Clark, a personal professional coach, had some straight-forward thoughts to share with me when we were speaking about the subject of clutter. She feels that often our physical space is a direct reflection of where our minds are. She suggests a three part recipe to create a clear mind…. Read more
15, Dec 2006
When you go shopping, do you know what you are looking for? Maybe you are just window shopping and waiting for that magical moment… when you can ‘feel’ how right something is. Hiring the right professional organizer for your needs is like shopping. If you were hiring a caretaker for… Read more
16, May 2006
I was recently in a weekend workshop in my search for finding balance in my life. I came out with nuggets of information that I thought would be of value and worth contemplation. We often strive to multitask to accomplish all the items on our to-do lists. Here are three… Read more
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We have known and worked with Linda for many years. We are truly blessed to have known her. She helped us during the years with great mentor ship. People have told us that she is not only the best at what she does, but she does it with such class, and love for people. I highly recommend Linda Chu and her company.
— Mo K., Cleaning with Love