Delayed Decisions

As you may recall, a powerful habit for change is “When you get it out, put it back.” This slogan needs one more additional important word to make it really powerful. Because it is so important, I will risk repeating myself. “When you get it out, put...

No Regrets

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the fact that you missed out on living a normal uncluttered life, spent time struggling with the problem of “stuff”, and could not have friends over freely because you were embarrassed of your space....

Jump Start Your Day

Your first activities in the morning influence how successful and productive your day will be. Do two things as soon as you get started with your activities. 1. First thing in the morning, accomplish one important project. Plan that project the day before so you will...

Those 4 Letter Words

We should bring things into our houses only because we planned for them and because we need them. Sometimes, though, we act impulsively (and therefore contribute to our struggle to create an organized, beautiful home!) because of these alluring four-letter words:...

Habits

Put forth one little extra ounce of effort. To stop short of finishing what you should do repeatedly will lead to repeated clutter. Don’t do that to yourself. When you feel like stopping short, don’t. Go just a little further and finish each job. -The...

Space is Beauty

Space is not something to fill with beauty. Space is beauty. We need to learn to be comfortable with empty spaces. Resist the urge to fill up every unfilled spot. Learn to tolerate and then to enjoy the void. The Organizing Lady. Happy Space Clearing!...