Entries by Ellen

What Mom REALLY wants for Mother’s Day

  Mother’s Day is the second Sunday in May. Families celebrate this special day in all different ways.  Before you purchase an extravagant and expensive gift, think about your Mom and what she loves!   According to the 5 Love Languages, your mom could be one who loves the sort of gifts related to acts […]

My Organizing Obsession: Totes

  I think we all have a bit of an organizing obsession with totes. I see many of them, perhaps a bit too many, in my clients homes. When used well, totes are an amazing organizing tool.   Tote requirements All totes must have multiple pockets.  The pockets are slots for the different items I […]

NAPO by the Numbers NAPO2018

  As the NAPO President, I have the honor of sharing the “State of NAPO” address during our Member Meeting.  This year #TeamNAPO has reached and exceeded many milestones. Together we have accomplished so much!     Media coverage by eight (8) of the most respected National media leaders There is especially powerful media interest […]

Empowering Creative Solutions for ADHD Challenges

  My clients with ADHD are brilliant and creative.  They have often found innovative solutions to some of their ADHD challenges such as being on time, managing paperwork, or eliminating tedious, boring tasks.   Getting to work on time Instead of leaving late each day and driving herself, my client wanted to be eco-friendly and […]

4 Strategies to Increase Productivity

  There are strategies that can help you increase productivity. These are handy acronyms and mantras that help you remember what to do to be more productive.  It’s remembering and applying these strategies that help you get more done.   WSD Write stuff down The most productive person is the one who uses a calendar […]

Too much to do

  We greet each other daily with how are you and the common response is busy. Too often we find ourselves too busy with too much to do.  At times we underestimate how much time a task will take, how many responsibilities we have and generally overwhelmed.  Here are some first steps to take to […]

ADHD and Team Support

  As an organizing coach, I’ve noticed an important element for my clients.  My clients need a “boost”to get tasks done, such as an extra set of hands.  They need Vitamin C, called that by Edward Hallowell, the C representing connection.  At times my clients stumble when they don’t know a skill or technology gets […]

Bring Spring

  It’s been an extra long winter for us in Houston this year. With real snow, cold temps and dreary rain, we’re ready to bring spring. When we think of spring we think of fresh.  Bring spring into your home by freshening up and organizing.  A checklist also helps you keep every nook and cranny […]

Get ahead of the game

  When I talk about getting organized, I hear back that getting ahead is the equivalent of getting organized. By getting ahead, it’s about being proactive, anticipating and being prepared. Being organized often means being in control, and getting and staying ahead of the game is just how to do so.   Getting ahead of […]