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Tips, tricks, and ideas to reference for a simpler, stress-free life
How are you showing up for yourself?
My health has taken much of my focus and attention for the past couple of years due to ongoing health issues. I've needed to show up for myself because feeling better has been my #1 priority…
Is your home peaceful?
Decluttering is transformative! It's like magic fairy dust. When you get rid of the things that get in the way of your daily life and cause stress, you feel lighter and calmer.
How are you celebrating your accomplishments?
With the end of the year quickly approaching, have you made time to reflect on your year's successes? Often we're racing around from one thing to the next and we don't stop to consider what is happening in our lives and what we've done to get us where we are…
What have you done for YOU lately?
As the holiday season ramps up and your calendar overflows with activities and commitments, it’s easy to let your maintenance routines fall by the wayside. However, prioritizing your health and well-being is critical during these busy times.
Letting go can be beautiful
Now’s a great time to take a cue from nature by letting go of the excess stuff that’s taking up space in your home and potentially weighing heavy on your mind. The benefits are tremendous - clearing physical space helps to relieve anxiety and stress, boost your mood, and provide focus.
My lived-in home
When a person asks me what I do for a living and I tell them I’m a professional organizer, often they’ll comment, “Your place must be SO ORGANIZED! Do you put labels on everything?”
Living in 500 square feet
My significant other and I used to live in a 500-square-foot apartment above a two-car garage. Five hundred square feet may not sound like a lot of space, but it felt spacious to us.
Does it fit?
Battling with one’s weight is a common cause of stress and clutter. Having a closet filled with a combination of clothing that fits and clothing that doesn't can lead to major overwhelm.
Break free from the stuff
Researchers at the Center on Everyday Lives and Families (CELF) at UCLA discovered a link between clutter and depression. They found that the more stuff in a home, the more stress female homeowners feel. They also found that women associate a neat and tidy home with a happy and successful family.
A simplified wardrobe
I’ve read that the more decisions you make in the day, the weaker your decision-making ability becomes. Based on this information, the more you can simplify certain areas of your life, the better.
Making space
Empty space can cause discomfort in some folks - some people think it feels scary or vacuous. An empty space CAN feel scary, but it can also be an opportunity for growth.
Daydreaming
Do you remember as a child lying in the grass without a care in the world as you watched the clouds float by?
Slow down
We live in a fast-paced world. Smartphones offer instant information at a touch of our fingertips; an entire “meal” (and I use that word very loosely, by the way) can be had in a matter of seconds at fast food restaurants around the world; working faster is exulted in the workplace; "Life in the Fast Lane" is more than just an Eagles song from the 70s; and Joey Chestnut continues to dominate the world of competitive (i.e. fast) hot dog eating contests.
Hello 2023
As another year comes to a close and a new one begins, now's the perfect time to reflect on your highlights and successes from 2022, while also looking toward your goals for 2023.
Giving thanks
As we shift our focus to the holidays and the start of a new year, gratitude is at the forefront of my thoughts.
Take a moment
Our lives are complicated. We’ve got a million things going on and our minds are being pulled in a million different directions. We’re stressed out and exhausted.
Ready for fall, y’all?
Now's the time to swap those warm-weather tank tops for comfy, cozy sweaters. While you're at it, it's a good time to assess which items of clothing you actually wore this season and which items stayed hidden away in your closet or drawer. And, as you review, stay curious and have fun.
“I might need this someday”
“I might need this someday.” This is a common remark I hear from clients and my job is to help them figure out what they want and need in their life and let go of those items that no longer serve them.
Feeling stuck?
We're halfway through 2022. How is your year going so far? Are you where you thought you would be, or are you feeling a bit stuck?
How do you feel?
One question I often ask my clients when sorting and purging their clothing is, "how do you feel when you wear this?" Their initial reaction is usually a good indicator of their feelings about the item.
Start your journey
Choose clarity over clutter and fall in love with your home