You’ve moved through the procrastination stage and finally worked through the hands-on organizing of your space. What a relief and a huge burden off your shoulders (and floor, desktop, drawers…). For most people this kick-start provided to you by your Professional Organizer is enough to keep you focused and on… Read more
Tips for Organizing Clutter and Much More
The First Step: Edit, Edit, Edit
The First Step: Edit, Edit, Edit was written by Susan Schwartz and originally published in The Montreal Gazette A well-organized closet can mean not only more space but also more time. If every item has a place, then we’re not wasting time hunting down wayward shoes or blouses crushed somewhere… Read more
Less Mess Distress
Linda Chu was featured along with a few other professional organizers in the Vancouver area in an article entitled, Less Mess Distress. It’s back-to-school time! You can keep track of fall paraphernalia (and save time, as well) even though it is still summertime outside. The tips include: Limit the amount… Read more
Making the Move Less Stressful
They say moving is one of the top five stress-inducers, right up there with the job interview, the pink slip, divorce, or critical illness. But the move doesn’t have to be a ticking stress-bomb. The Out of Chaos team coordinates every little detail for both home and business owners making… Read more
Organizing Your Car
You would think that organizing your car would be easy because it is such a small space. I’m sure for some, it feels like a lot more when you are in the throes of going back and forth to work in traffic, ferrying the kids to and from school, all… Read more
Ending Procrastination
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
The Kid-Friendly Kitchen
I had a lovely interview with Lisa Murphy of Today’s Parent magazine. We talked about creating a kid-friendly kitchen. Our kid-friendly kitchen tips include… Watch where you work. Then, reorganize the kitchen accordingly. Designate appliances as adult-only. Bring it down to size. Cover a lower table with plastic wrap for… Read more
Unclutter Your Life and Get Out of Chaos
It’s time to get out of chaos! A poorly-functioning, disorganized office isn’t just a stressful place to work; it’s a health hazard. And the costs are adding up. Starbucks spends more on healthcare than on coffee beans. General Motors spends more on healthcare than steel. Part of that big health… Read more
How to Hire a Professional Organizer
The embarrassing piles of clutter around your place forced you to cancel yet another pleasant dinner with your close friends. Your inbox at work is so full that it has become a workplace safety issue, even though you’re actually taking work home every night. So much for work-life balance. Meanwhile,… Read more
HR Matters: Some Tips on Decluttering Your Email, Your Desk, and Your Mind.
Declutter. Linda Chu, with Some Tips on Decluttering Your Email, Your Desk and Your Mind was originally published in HR Matters magazine. 1. What’s wrong with clutter? Clutter itself is not the problem. We all have information, resources, and possessions that we accumulate for some reason or another. In the… Read more
