We are baffled and amazed at hoarding. Where does collecting cross the line? My colleagues Arianne Benefit and D Allison Lee have so much to share on this topic! Here is the post to learn more on this topic. http://dallisonlee.com/blog/2009/12/17/top-10-signs-that-you-are-hoarding-not-just-collecting/ To quote from the blog: Your collections ARE likely to be a hoarding or collecting […]
My clients remind me about over acquiring or purchasing “large” quantities. It can be that the items are “on sale” and an over purchase is justified because they are saving money. Perhaps it is because they will be gifting an item and it is a gift for many different people. Or simply the purchase hits an emotional […]
A guest post from Janice Simon, the Clutter Princess. Find her at www.clutterprincess.com It’s a hard candy Christmas.” Dolly Parton, Singer “One thing they never tell you about child raising is that for the rest of your life, at the drop of a hat, you are expected to know your child’s name and how […]
Overwhelmed by email? Experiencing email overload? Who isn’t? Basex Research recently estimated that businesses lose $650 billion annually in productivity due to unnecessary e-mail interruptions. According to Ross Mayfield of Forbes.com, the average number of corporate e-mails sent and received per person per day is expected to reach over 228 by 2010. Defining your email […]
The joy of the season is in sharing our time with family and friends. Here are some simple ways to create special holiday traditions and share the fun of the season Set a time to cook your family favorites together. One family has a traditional pierogie recipe that they make together 2 weeks before Christmas. It takes all day […]
My clients and I partner in their productivity. Each time we create a trigger to get things done, it becomes a small part of the process of success. It begins with a basic system and routine that really works for them. When someone is stuck, the first step is identifying what is getting them stuck. […]
My clients with ADD are passionate about their projects. Their energy for a project is an incredible resource and an important aspect for follow through and completion. As a task moves forward, the energy wanes and people with ADD are less enthusiastic. Staying engaged in the task and completion is equally important. In addition, people […]
This year we decided to “change things up” and went to help others first! Our destination was the SuperFeast here in downtown Houston sponsored by Waste Management. Last year over 21,000 people were fed, clothed, and entertained on Thanksgiving Day. Organization was an important part of this immense project. Volunteers had begun sorting and unpacking […]
Want to save a little time? Be ahead of the game? Here are are few tips on getting things done for Turkey Day! Décor Weekend before Turkey Day Set your table Lay out serving pieces and serving ware Create centerpieces Organize movies or games for Turkey Day afternoon Food Monday before Turkey Day Make […]
At this time of year we feel abundantly blessed! Make a difference for your family in donating toys to area philanthropies needing donations. Here is a list from the most recent Kingwood Observer. Empty Stocking Project/ Humble ISD/HAAM 281-446-1314 Food, monetary donations, toys Society of St. Stephen 281-358-7722 Toys, food The […]
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