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
Perhaps you have enjoyed a quiet week away from home and work on a secluded beach in the south or maybe you have been at home enjoying the company of family and friends. Either way, the holidays are almost over. Sad though it is, it’s time to start planning to… Read more
During my years in business, I’ve often wanted to work with a sidekick. Someone to help me talk about the services we offer at Out Of Chaos, this side-kick would also be able to share and demonstrate organizing and productivity tips. So… today, I am introducing Lil’ Chu! Watch our… Read more
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
Moving is difficult, and the holiday season can be tiring. Combining them both can be challenging and overwhelming. Our tips for moving during the holidays can help you get through this stressful period. Read our tips on moving in the winter to help prepare you and your belongings for a… Read more
The holiday season is a stressful time for everyone because it seems so much needs to be done in a short period of time. How do you prioritize all the commitments? How do you maximize time with family and friends? Let’s take a look at some time management techniques for… Read more
We mentioned that to be productive, it is important to get a good night’s sleep. That can be hard to do when your bedroom is chaotic, and you get stressed out looking for clean pyjamas under the piles of work you haven’t been able to complete. It doesn’t set you… Read more
We’ve mentioned the 5Ds of Decision Making; Delete, Delegate, Do, Document, and Defer. One of the hardest things that many entrepreneurs and managers have trouble with is deciding to delegate tasks. They may be accountable for the results, but they may not have to perform all the tasks. Often, they… Read more
Most Canadians do not consider moving in the winter as most of the country experiences freezing temperatures, snow, and ice for several months. However, there are a few benefits. Moving companies are generally less busy during this season. There is more flexibility on dates, and the costs could be significantly… Read more
The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society designated October as Global Ergonomics Month back in 2003. Their mission is to create awareness the science of adapting work, equipment, and tools to the user. Most people think about the workplace – specifically computer users – when we talk about ergonomics. However, by… Read more
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I am extremely organized but was overwhelmed in a major life transition about how to move forward. Linda came in, sat on my floor, took my laptop in hand, and asked me to tell her the story of each piece of paper I was immersed in. Four hours later, I had a neat basket of properly sorted “active” files and, more importantly, a fantastic “to do” spreadsheet which has allowed me to move forward quite dramatically in the days since. I have felt clear, excited, and energized about my life and business again. I know exactly what my priorities are and how to honour them.
The service was expensive, but worth it! Linda is warm, comfortable, relaxed, non-judgmental, and easygoing- yet very focused, efficient, and fast. She is knowledgeable and skilled. She can “hear” a person’s presentation of needs and blocks quickly and accurately -she is clearly experienced with how overwhelmed people are feeling and thinking. I loved having my blocks understood and Linda having ready strategies for those. She is also referring me to tradespeople to whom I can delegate some of my tasks.
The irony of this is that, again, I am *very* organized and have even developed similar systems for moving forward. But Linda’s system introduced a couple of tweaks that made all the difference for me. And, frankly, having paid her I feel that much more motivated to follow through on the system I paid to have developed!
— Yelp R.