Entries by Ellen

Motivation for Organization

  Some times the hardest part of getting organized is getting started.  Having a compelling motivation makes all the difference! Start with the end in mind.    Start with a beautiful picture of what you want your space to look like.  Have a visual in mind of what your end results to look like.  Cut pictures […]

Declutter with these 6 Smart Strategies

    The change of seasons calls us to do some decluttering. With this change around us outdoors, we feel inspired to make change indoors.  There are many strategies that can help you declutter.  Try one of these 6 smart strategies to declutter your space at home or work.   Tournament Method The Tournament Method […]

Resilience and Organizing

      Resilience is the ability to bounce back, overcome obstacles, work through a problem, get back on your horse.   Fall down seven times………. get up eight.   There are times we feel that we can’t just get up that last time. That’s when resilience comes into play.  We have all experienced that […]

Top Down Planner

    As you might guess, I am a big fan of planners! Your planner is a tool to help you process and plan.  We all have our favorites.  Here’s one I’d like to introduce you to that I have recently found.   Top Down Planner  was created to help you achieve your goals by […]

6 Organizing Survival Strategies

    Organizing can make the difference whether your survive or thrive.  You’ve lost your keys, you’ve lost a check and you have lost your mind!  The more you have going on, the more important organizing can be.  Organizing helps you feel and look put together.  Here are 6 baby steps for organizing to help […]

Student success: Apps and more

  Student success depends on organization.  That organization includes recording, planning and executing assignments.  It requires attention and focus during school and after school. In the 21st century, education has moved beyond paper and pencil to technology in and out of the classroom.  Apps are a great way to add organization to your student’s work. […]

3 Tips from Tidying Up

  Is it surprising that a tiny book about the art of decluttering and organizing is on the New York Times best seller list for weeks?  Vogue, Good Housekeeping and the Today Show have tested Ms. Marie Kondo’s Konmari method.  It’s a topic and technique that has merit.  The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up is […]