If you’re surrounded by clutter then it’s likely you’ve fallen for some sneaky little myths. Banish them! Here’s a healthy dose of reality to help with your myth-busting. Myth #1: I Need Storage Systems So I Can Declutter Reality Storage systems and containers can be a trap. Because they’re related to organizing, they trick you into feeling virtuous while actually adding to [...]
Here are some common frustrations I hear from people who are trying to declutter their lives and organize their homes: My husband is a hoarder – he still has college notes from the 80s. My wife’s hobbies have taken over the entire house. My kids have too much stuff and won’t get rid of anything. If you relate, here [...]
You know that lovely feeling you get when you’ve just organized your shoes, decluttered the filing cabinet, or streamlined your vintage doily collection? *insert plaintive voice* Why does it never last? Why does the chaos always return? Why can’t I stay ahead of clutter and disorganization? The answers, respectively, are that it can, it doesn’t have to, and there [...]
Are you doing 7 Days To An Organized Home Office with me? Whether or not you’re doing the program, I think you’ll like these inspiring home offices… This is one of several rather high-tech home office spaces. Here you’ll find some colorful home offices such as this one. For a range of modern designs check [...]
What’s your biggest home office challenge? When I asked this question on Facebook I didn’t expect 200 replies from people frustrated with towering paper piles, ineffective filing systems, and unsatisfactory habits for dealing with all the clutter spoiling their home office spaces. So I’m super-excited to announce my brand-spanking-new program: 7 Days To An Organized Home [...]
This is a 5-minute organizing task from the Organize-In-5 Diary. How To Make Up Memory Boxes For Your Family’s Mementos And Keepsakes – In Just 5 Minutes! Find or buy some attractive boxes – one for each family member. Kids might like to cover theirs in re-cycled wrapping paper. Label them with the person’s name. [...]
One of my mottoes is: Have what you love; use what you have. Anything that doesn’t serve you, doesn’t earn a place in your life. But an obstacle to decluttering that many people face is deciding what to do with the stuff they get rid of. Unfortunately, this dilemma can be so confusing that some people get completely immobilized – they [...]
You may know that I recently did my annual declutter. (I’ve shared my declutter checklist here and post-declutter photos here.) But you may not know that some unexpected things happen when you get rid of clutter. Here are 6 of them… 1. You don’t buy things unless they’re awesome After decluttering – when your stuff is pared down to what you use [...]
You may know that earlier this month I spent an intense 4 days decluttering my home. I thought you might like to see some ‘after’ photos. Or as my friends call it, organization porn. Decluttered Bedroom Both Craig and I work from home, so I try to create a bedroom sanctuary feeling here. No work, technology, [...]
Hi everyone, This week I’m taking most of the week off to do my annual Declutter Project. You can read about the project here. And as I complete the declutter you can see my updates and photos on Facebook. I’ll also write a blog post when I’m done – with heaps more pics. If you want to do your [...]
Every January I do a Declutter Project. I go through my home – room by room, cabinet by cabinet, drawer by drawer – and declutter. It’s not a detailed organizing project. I’m definitely not one of those people who enjoys the cleaning or organizing process - I only love the results. They feel amazing. Especially these days when so much feels out [...]
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I’m so excited to tell you about my BRAND NEW program - 14 Days To An Organized Closet: Clear Closet Clutter Fast. This program will help you create your perfect wardrobe - decluttered, streamlined, organized. Ahhhh… Over the 14 days I’ll help you deal with the practicalities of: Decluttering your closet of clothes and shoes you don’t wear Simplifying the way you think [...]
People always ask me the secret to being organized. They want a formula for making their homes and lives neat and tidy. Sadly, there’s no secret formula to getting organized. But if I had to choose one thing that makes a huge difference to home and personal organization, it’s this: Getting organized is much easier to achieve via small, daily organizing [...]
Feeling overwhelmed? Time-poor? Drowning in clutter? Here are 12 easy things you can do to simplify your life. 1. Don’t Bring In The Mail Accumulating piles of mail can make you feel stressed. Instead, make it a habit to open snail mail over your recycle bin. Ditch everything – only take inside those items you [...]
Michele, thank you DEARLY for the inspiring contribution & value that you add to my life
This was an OUTSTANDING program Michele! Thank you so much for all your wonderful ideas/tips/instructions, I am forever grateful that I was able to rid myself of so much extra weight/stuff we don’t need/want anymore. More time to enjoy life with the things I do care about!
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