Tips for Organizing Clutter and Much More

The Expert as a Productivity Partner

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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. This post will discuss working with an expert as a… Read more

Be a Good Neighbour on Moving Day

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Moving day is stressful – but not just for you. The hustle and bustle of movers, furniture, boxes, and giant trucks can impact the people living around you. And while you are relocating to a new part of town or beyond, you should still be a good neighbour on moving… Read more

Win-Win: A Charitable Tax Receipt for Donated Items

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Did you know that Canadian charities offer a charitable tax receipt for certain items that you donate or gift? However, the gift or donation must meet specific criteria described in the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) guidelines. Let’s look at what will and will not meet these criteria. Is the recipient… Read more

The Mastermind Group as a Productivity Partner

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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. I’ll discuss using a mastermind group as a productivity partner… Read more

A Common Misconception About Moving Is…

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Almost everyone has moved from one home to another in their lifetime. Some moves are just across town; others are halfway around the world. But no matter the distance, we often encounter at least one common misconception about moving. Here are a few that I would like to resolve right… Read more

Am I a Hoarder?

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I always smile when clients ask me, “Am I a hoarder?” As a Professional Organizer, I’ve been in many homes and offices and helped a wide range of people with their spaces. And while it’s true that many people have a lot of unnecessary stuff they hold on to, a… Read more

The Accountability Buddy as a Productivity Partner

two people sitting at a table working together as accountability buddies

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

Common Myths About Moving On Your Own

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You may have done a few DIY moves over the years. Often students will throw their belongings into a buddy’s pickup truck and drive over to their new place all for the low, low, price of pizza and beer. Everyone wants to reduce moving costs, but there are several common… Read more

How to Break the Clutter-Stress Cycle

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Everyone from the Canadian Association of Mental Health to the Mayo Clinic suggests that decluttering and organizing your home reduces stress and improves well-being. Maybe you have tried to declutter and organize, but you just can’t seem to make any headway. You have read books, magazines, and blog posts and… Read more

The Body Double as a Productivity Partner

two people sitting at ends of the table working on different things representing body double as a productivity partner

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