Entries by Ellen

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 […]

Why Walk Every Morning

  As an organizer coach, I write about routines, self care and productivity. As one who “walks the walk,”  each morning I literally walk.  I get up at the same time (another routine like walking) to make time to start each day with a walk.  My morning is a productive and organized start to my […]

One ADHD Family, Five Planners

  Back to school means back to planners.  Planners are what keep families and individuals sane during the school year. It’s where we keep dates, deadlines, meetings and ideas. With ADHD, having a great planner is a must.  When I work with families, one of my first ways to make a difference is to recommend […]