Creating a happy, organized home helps each family member be the best they can be! By building a cohesive family team, you are affirming all of the family members and nurturing yourself and them. For several years I have been a fan of the Family Manager program and Kathy Peel. The program emphasizes a fresh perspective on your home and life. […]
Your kids will remember all your family celebrations and traditions. Birthdays, confirmations, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day are events that bring your family a special joy of celebrating a person. Holidays like July 4th celebrate family values like patriotism. Holiday traditions like Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrate spirituality. Precious family memories are formed this way. […]
There are many systems to help you with time management. I have found that this comes down to integrating two parts, your calendar and your list. We all have so much to accomplish and we all want to be productive. Try this and see if it works for you! Your Calendar Have […]
Simplicity makes a difference in all our lives. Creating a simple plan, working on a simplified project, and communicating simply are all important aspects of simplying our lives. I love the mantra of Keep It Simple Sweetie because it reminds us in a fun way to keep things as simple as possible. Often complexity makes a task overwhelming and […]
Did you know that Pendaflex has an I HATE FILING Club? http://www.pendaflex.com/enUS/CommunityLanding/default.html Even professional organizers are members! Just because you are an organizer or are organized does not mean you like to work with paper, file paper, or review paper. What to do about this situation? Simplify your efforts with paper. For me it is creating actions […]
Visiting with one of my longest clients I know transference of skill has happened! As a certified professional organizer, our work is to teach our clients to organize and maintain their organization, meaning we have transferred this skill. In our work together, the client and I have organized her closets, pantry, and more. Most importantly she has maintained them […]
Creating your family team takes consistent systems and routines. Team building includes the family meeting where the assignments of “who is doing what” become reality. Today a client shared with me what works for her familiy. It is a system called “I did my chores.” My client assigns chores with points for each of her […]
Just when you are getting ready for a trip is when to be most organized. Yes, there are Targets in every major city. But why spent time there when we are on vacation? Take time to make a list for what you need. Have a travel cosmetic bag ready all the time including beauty duplicates and […]
Is there always just one more email or phone call to answer? Does getting ready for the day takes longer than you think? Do you find that you are typically running late? Give yourself a gift of time! Time is on my side, yes it is! Arrive 15 minutes early mindfully. […]
In starting this blog, I want to continue to make a difference for my clients and be a resource for our community. I am passionate about empowering people, motivating them to live their best lives, and affirming their strengths! Go confidently in the direction of your dreams, live the life you’ve imagined! Henry David Thoreau. […]
We specialize in working with ADD/ADHD clients. Whether in your home or your office, we motivate, empower and affirm our clients in their quest for organizing and productivity! 