Believe it or not, perfectionism is a very common cause of disorganization. Seems counter-intuitive that a perfectionist could be disorganized, doesn’t it? Well, the desire for perfection is often so strong that it creates immobility, both at the onset of your organizing projects, and anywhere in the process if you begin to realize things aren’t [...]
Four more weeks until my daughter is back in school. I know it seems that you have plenty of time to get ready, but it surprisingly goes by so quickly. We have enjoyed our time off, but I am already thinking ahead and mentally preparing myself to begin the new school year on the right [...]
By Aby Garvey When navigating organizational landmines, one of the most explosive are sentimental items like souvenirs from vacations. Tied to our souvenirs are memories of vacations gone by…carefree days, exploring new destinations, relaxing. Ahh…I can almost hear the ocean now. But truly, how many travel-themed t-shirts does a person need? There must be a [...]
We all have busy schedules, and the more kids you have, the older they get, the more activities accumulate. It is a slippery slope to find yourself running here and there and everywhere. With soccer on Monday and Dance on Tuesday, Church on Wednesday, karate on Thursday, and sleep overs on Friday, when do you [...]
by Aby Garvey If you’re a fan of to-do lists, you’re probably familiar with that boost of energy that comes from checking something off your list. It’s a tiny little endorphin rush. One so strong that many a list maker has actually added a recently completed item to her to-do list, just so she could [...]
Do you have a place in your home that collects stuff. The mail on the dining room table, the shoes by the front door, the back pack on the kitchen floor. We typically either pick up the things ourself, have to take the time to call the kids (or the husband ) back into the [...]
Last week I had the chance to meet a lady who had some fabulous tips on order. She has written a book called “The Genesis Principle” It is The ABC’s of Throwing Disorganization, Procrastination, and Personal Humiliation Out of Your Life Forever! A former cluttered mess, for years I struggled with hidden disorder and chaos. [...]
By Aby Garvey “Attention shoppers! There’s a two-for-one deal in home organization!” I have your attention now, don’t I? The shopper in all of us loves a deal, and two-for-ones are almost irresistible. But, what if I told you about an even better two-for-one–a deal that will help you accomplish your organizing goals with the [...]
By: Aby Garvey So you want to simplify your life. Get more organized. Make life just a notch or two easier and better. But where do you start? And honestly, why is it so hard to create simple? Even though “simple” can be a tough thing to achieve, with a few basic strategies it is [...]
So you are fourteen days into the New Year. Have you already crashed your Resolutions? Do you, like I and most others, set high lofty goals and then give up rather quickly? The greatest reason for failure of any resolution or goal is simply that we bite off more than we can chew. We feel [...]
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