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When most of us think of clutter, we think of a physical mess — a stack of paper on the desk, a pile of clothes on the closet floor, a garage we can’t fit our car into. But clutter extends beyond your surroundings and insinuates itself into your personal life. Clutter is anything that takes…

If you have the entrepreneurial spirit (which clearly you have!), you probably have a tendency toward being a control freak. I know the feeling well — “No one can do it as well as me, so I’ll just do it all!” While this may seem to be more efficient than trying to bring someone else…

Have you ever heard the old joke about working for yourself — “At least you can’t say your boss is a moron anymore” — well, actually you can! Many of us treat ourselves worse than we would ever treat an actual paid employee — long hours, constant browbeating, a total lack of recognition. Work conditions…

Journalists seem to like what I say about organizing/simplifying. (God knows why, with the mouth on me — I guess a little profanity keeps “chained-to-your-desk” interesting.) Of course after toning the language down, I’m never quoted as accurately as I’d like. But at least no one can accuse me of a boring interview! My focus…

We’ve all heard that disorganization is “bad” — but do you actually know why? It’s because of the negative impact chaos and clutter have on your quality of life. Have you ever calculated the price of disorganization? You might be surprised at some of the unexpected drawbacks associated with too much stuff, too much stress,…

Ah, New Year’s resolutions. In January, you’re full of motivation to get organized — but by March, you’re surrounded by piles again and feeling more overwhelmed than ever. What do you have to do to stay on track and make those good intentions last throughout the year? Take Small Steps It’s natural to get excited…

As a Professional-Organizer-turned-full-time RVer, I invest a lot of time (and I mean a LOT of time) researching where I want to take my rig for its next adventure. And today, I’d like to share some of my process with you. Why The Web? How do you figure out the best sights to see? Places…

Project management is a lot like taking a journey. You start with a basic idea of where you want to go, but you’re unsure how to get there — so you have to plot out your route step-by-step. And as with any trip, a successful end result is all about investing a little time getting…

When folks find out that I’m a full-timer, they always ask what I’ve done with the “rest” of my stuff (meaning anything I didn’t take on the road). My response? I don’t have any other stuff! I made a conscious decision to find new homes for anything that wouldn’t fit into my Airstream — and…

Having a proper records retention schedule can keep office and storage space organized and free from clutter. But how often should you clear the decks? Weekly? Monthly? Quarterly? No need — once a year is plenty. Fortunately, you’re given the perfect annual opportunity to purge business/household paperwork and start fresh with a new filing system…