Going Paperless – To Scan, or not to Scan? (pt. 2)
Last month, I discussed some easy ways to reduce the amount of paper in your life. This month, I’d like to talk about another option to help you go paper-free: scanning!
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Going Paperless – Realistic, or the Impossible Dream? (pt. 1)
Working from home has become a reality for the indefinite future for many of us. As a result, our home offices, and the way we handle our paperwork, has become even more important. Even if you’re not in the WFH category, most of us have paperwork that we need to save, but need a better
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What Do I Do Now? Seven Ways to Spend Unexpected Time
About 2 weeks ago, I was putting the finishing touches on the March blog I intended to send out a few days ago, since we were preparing to leave for a vacation. I wanted to have as much cleared off my to-do list as possible so that when I returned, I didn’t face an avalanche
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Want Change? Take a Different Route!
If you want to keep getting what you’re getting, keep doing what you’re doing. If you want something different, you have to DO something different. The desire for change in our lives can be a powerful, motivating force. But breaking old habits and instilling new ones takes time and consistency. Whether it’s getting in better
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Good Reads – 5 Favorite Books on Organizing & Productivity
I’m often asked about what my favorite organizing and productivity tools are, and while the list includes some physical items like paper planners and digital items like task management apps, my favorite tool is probably my brain! There are lots of great resources out there to help simplify and make our work and home lives
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Is Minimalism Realistic, or the Impossible Dream?, pt. 2 – Time Clutter
Last month, I wrote about the misperceptions around minimalism as they pertain to our physical clutter. But many of us still struggle with overly full schedules, to-do lists, and commitments. Our lives are full of “time clutter.” A wonderful quote by author and organizer Peter Walsh addresses this issue: “Clutter is not just the stuff
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Is Minimalism Realistic, or the Impossible Dream?, pt. 1 – Physical Clutter
Between “minimalism,” “sparking joy,” and “the magic of tidying up,” the organizing and productivity world is full of buzzwords these days. Of all of them, I think minimalism is the victim of many negative misperceptions. When folks conjure up minimalistic spaces, they see sterile and impersonal homes and offices. The process evokes feelings of extreme
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