I’m often asked about what books I’ve found helpful in the organizing and productivity field. Here are my (current) top five favorites (because ask me next week and that may change!) Some have been around a while, and one is brand new. But in my mind, these are classics, or destined to be, and ones
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When it comes to productivity, size doesn’t always matter—but organization definitely does. If you’re working out of a small office, you may feel like clutter creeps in faster and chaos multiplies quicker. But with a few smart strategies, even the smallest space can become a workspace that promotes focus, efficiency, and calm. Here’s how to
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Take a breath. Pause for reflection. Enjoy a well-deserved break! These are all things that may be available to us during the summer months. But summer’s quieter pace is also the perfect time to spend a little time re-setting your physical space, your systems, and your to-do list. Consider the stuff that gets pushed aside
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A cluttered workspace – whether at home or at work – can be a major productivity killer. If your desk is constantly messy or your filing system is a disaster, you might be unknowingly holding yourself back. Sometimes old habits that we may not even realize we have are getting in our way. If any
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The quickening pace of school, work and home life always takes a while to get used to once the reality of September sinks in. For many parents of school-aged children, the grind of getting back into the routine of early mornings, homework, car pools and after-school activities can be challenging. Having some systems and routines
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When we think of self-care, images of nutritious meals and regular exercise routines often come to mind. While these are undeniably important, self-care encompasses so much more than just physical health. True self-care involves nurturing every aspect of your life, including your mental and emotional well-being, your physical space, and how you manage your time.
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In a world where chaos seems to reign supreme, there are some folks who navigate through life with an air of tranquility and orderliness. These highly organized individuals seem to have unlocked the secret to staying on top of their tasks, managing their time effectively, and maintaining harmonious spaces. But what exactly sets them apart?
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“Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, Bright copper kettles and warm, woolen mittens, Brown paper packages tied up with strings, These are a few of my favorite things.” As we dive even deeper into the holiday season, I’m hearing this song ad nauseam on the radio and in stores (maybe at this point, it’s
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I was recently inspired by this blog from Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist, where he wrote about ten things you can accomplish by taking small steps. He offers ten brief thoughts on how to make changes in your life in various ways by just taking one small, initial step. It made me consider what ten
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In the organizing and productivity world, there is a lot of advice on what to do and how to do it. Book after book, website after website, article after article, Instagram post after Instagram post, all telling us what to do to be our most productive and organized self. In all of that deluge of
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