Entries by Ellen

#Grateful

    The holiday season begins with a festival of gratitude. Thanksgiving officially began in 1863 in the midst of the Civil War.  President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November.  While this has been a more difficult year than most, Thanksgiving brings families together for food, fun and thoughtful […]

How to Simplify Your Paper Files

  Organizing your files today? Or would you rather watch paint dry on a wall?  It’s seems that this is not the most exciting topic however it can be one of the most necessary in every day life and in emergencies.  Simplifying your filing and paper files includes knowing what’s holding you back as well […]

30 Things to Declutter in 30 days this Fall

  Fall is here and we jump back into school, routines and holidays.  We want to be efficient because we have a lot on our plates at this time of year. Some of these items should be donated, some put in the trash or shared with others.   You want to clear clutter because the holidays are […]

Hugs and Happy Organizing: Boy’s Room

  Hugs and happy organizing are client success stories.  Here’s a story about a boy’s room.    Kids spaces and rooms can be chaotic, overwhelming and stuffed to the brim.  More toys and games come in after each holiday and birthday.  Overnight your child seems to grow an inch and clothes are too small.  Here’s […]

Holiday Organizing in the “New Normal”

  This year will be a different year for many families in Houston and other parts of the United States.  With the holidays approaching, some areas will be rebuilding and restoring homes, offices, and businesses.  It’s going to be a “New Normal” for a while and the holidays are no exception.   Create holiday traditions […]

Change what you imagine, change your reality

    “Our entire experience on this planet is determined by how we chooses to perceive our reality” – Jen Sincero, author of You are a Badass   Change what you imagine, change your reality.   Have you written a “story” about your productivity? Does your story sound like this? I never…. I should…. I […]

Sharpen Your Saw Productivity

  Have you heard the Abraham Lincoln’s tale of the woodcutter and his axe?  It’s the story of how important keeping your skills, tools, and technology current. It’s a good reminder for us all that to do our best work and be productive, we need to keep ourselves sharp.  What’s best to keep sharp? Organize […]

NAPO Cares! NAPO

      NAPO, the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals, supports a cause each year. This year our efforts are focused on hurricane relief.  Our members have compiled a consolidated list of hurricane resources for your donations.  Many of us in the greater Houston area have already been giving our time and energy […]