About Ellen
Ellen Delap is a professional organizer, family manager coach and productivity consultant in the greater Houston area. She is passionate about making a difference for families and being an organizing resource for the community. Her blog notes her remarkable encounters and experiences in organizing.
Entries by Ellen
The New Organizing Vocabulary and The Home Edit
/4 Comments/in Home Organizing, Uncategorized/by EllenFile fold: to fold your clothes to appear like a file folder in a drawer Decant: to empty items out of the original container to a clear container Roy G Biv: to color code according to the rainbow colors of Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet Have you seen […]
Working with a Professional Organizer: Same Day. Same Intentions. Difference results.
/4 Comments/in ADD and ADHD, Closet Organizing/by EllenBecause of COVID-19 we have lately had more time to declutter and organize our closets. We have the best intentions, however it is hard to get started and still harder to let go of items. We may have the skills to declutter and organize like professional organizers. What we are learning is that it […]
7 Simple Organizing Tips To Keep Life Moving Forward
/5 Comments/in ADD and ADHD, Wellness and self care/by EllenLife keeps moving. It’s moving fast and it’s easy to get bogged down, especially with our new normal. Your fatigue, anxiety, extra time spent resolving a challenge or a regular work week can get you behind in organizing and staying organized. Here are simple organizing tips to keep you organized on a regular basis. […]
The Value of Transition Time
/4 Comments/in ADD and ADHD, Time management/by EllenTransitions are a part of every day life. There’s big transitions, like going on vacation. As well there are little transitions all day with text alerts, or changing the laundry while making dinner or working on a project and answering a phone call. Whether it is coming and going to work or school or […]
How I use the Notes App
/5 Comments/in ADD and ADHD, Productivity/by EllenOf all the apps that are on our phones, the Notes app is frequently our default app to use. Most of my clients have used the Notes app to capture thoughts, ideas, information and passwords. There is tons of information in this app. However we can add a level of organization to using Notes […]
Celebrating ADHD Awareness Month
/4 Comments/in ADD and ADHD/by EllenAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting both children and adults around the globe with executive function, planning, initiation and other challenges. There are more and more ways to “celebrate” this month and I especially appreciate learning as the optimal way to celebrate. Take time this month to check out these […]
10 Things I am Learning from Home, Home School and Work from Home
/4 Comments/in Guide for Uncertain Times, Work From Home and Work At Home/by EllenThis year we are all officially back to school in many ways. We are learning from each other, learning at home from our family, learning from colleagues at work, and learning about work from home. Here are 10 important things I have learned this fall during back to school. Manage expectations of you and […]
Work from Home and Virtual School Fall Edition
/2 Comments/in Back to School, Work From Home and Work At Home/by EllenWe started work from home and virtual school this spring. Now it’s Fall and we are continuing to cocoon at home. While we were surprised by these changes, now we can be certain that these work stations are a necessity for awhile longer. Here are some tips for improving your productivity and surviving all […]
What to Organize Now Fall Organizing
/2 Comments/in Home Organizing, Wellness and self care/by EllenStart fall out with a plan of what to organize now. In the uncertainty around us, we want to create a calm, organized space at home, at work, for family and for ourselves. That’s the biggest benefit of organizing. We feel in control, make decisions and see positive changes in our space. Here are […]