Entries by Ellen

Oversizing and Rightsizing

In a world where we are always “super sizing” our life,  I like to reflect about our stuff.  What is “enough”  in our world of consumption, media saturation, and bigger is better.  Here is a story to add awareness about upsizing and over buying. A friend recently renovated her kitchen. She moved the old (meaning 4 years old) refrigerator […]

Organizing your jewelry

  You want to wear that adorable outfit, but you can’t find the bling that matches it!   Being organized means you can put your hands on those sparkly gems at a moment’s notice.  With jewelry you really will wear it more if you can see it, touch it, and have it easy to access.   In […]

A Spa Treatment for your bathroom

Sometimes it is the little things that matter most! Getting your bathroom and vanity area organized can make a difference in getting out the door on time in the morning and starting the day with a bright outlook! Pamper yourself with these tips for organizing makeup and jewelry. Makeup:  So Many Samples and Products We […]

Happiness

At the recent National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization Conference, I learned from Dr. Wanda Bethea (www.drbethea.com) about the important of happiness.  Happy people live longer, are more creative, generous, productive at work, in better health, and have higher income!   Dr. Bethea shared the value of positive psychology, including the study of people living an […]

Organizing for the Busy Mom Teleclass

Take a fresh perspective to improve your and your family’s quality of life!  The Family Manager™system transfers management skills and strategies from the business arena to running your homeand personal life.  Teambuilding, delegation, standard operating procedures, and other sound business practices will help you reduce daily stress, create a smoothly running home, and have time […]

More than paper management

Paper is an overwhelming source of frustration and emotion! There are so many levels of this that I see with my clients. Being overwhelmed with the tsunami of paper.   You don’t know what to keep and how long to keep it.  You need a list as a resource.  http://www.oprah.com/home/The-ABCs-of-Important-Papers.  This online resource will get you […]

Clutter Support Groups Fall 2010

This fall I am excited to host 2 clutter support groups to help people define, establish and maintain an uncluttered life  The Clutter Support Group supports members in Clarifying their organizing and lifestyle goals Transition their space and paper from disorganized to more organized Discussing systems that will facilitate organization for them Discussing routines that […]