There are many tips about how to take care of yourself. Eat well. Do exercise regularly. Stay positive. Practice moderation. All of which are great reminders for everyone to practice daily. Since this month's challenge is about taking care of yourself, I asked my fellow Professional Organizers to answer this question, and here are their […]
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Organizing College Student Self Care with an Academic Planner
As students head off to college, they can easily get engulfed by all the craziness and busyness of a school year. This results in feeling overworked, tired, and maybe even sick. To combat this, before they go away, setting up a well-organized self-care plan in their academic planner will remind them on those busy days […]
Beauty Care Organization - Makeup Shelf Life Tips
While working with clients' vanities and organizing my own, I have gone through numerous makeup products. Some were opened and partially used, and some were never used. When purging makeup, there are several key tips to keep in mind. Today, I will discuss ways to keep the vanity organized, what to toss right now, makeup […]
13 Simple Ways to Motivate Yourself to Clear the Clutter
Merriam-Webster defines clutter to fill or cover with scattered or disordered things that impede movement or reduce effectiveness. The key to this definition is that clutter impedes movement or reduces effectiveness. Effectiveness that will impact your simple life or home. Many things may stop us from removing these obstacles and having an organized home. Today, […]
An Entire Year of Taking Action Challenges
We made it through another year, organizing our lives and home. If you haven't been following me, you may not know that I do challenges at the beginning of most months to help you jump-start organizing your life. Taking Action Challenges helps when we don't know where to start. It's like doing a 30-day photo […]
Easy Ways to Take Care of Yourself During the Holidays
Taking care of yourself should be a year-round thing. But, it can be quite difficult for all of us in November and December. We sleep less, eat what we don't normally eat, play more, and plan more. And all of this can have a major effect on us by the time January rolls around. So, […]
Take Care Of Yourself Challenge
Are you ready to take care of yourself more consciously? This month's challenge will not be about giving gifts to someone else, but to yourself. This gift is the gift of self-care. We will embark on a journey to determine your favorite way to take care of yourself and to get the activity incorporated into […]
Questions To Ask Yourself to Stop Worrying about Decluttering
We all worry about the next step in various areas of our lives. Getting ready to declutter is no exception. Today, we are discussing a situation I had with a potential client and how her worrying and family negativity are stopping her from taking action. Read on to discover the questions to ask yourself to […]
How to Practice Self Care when Working from Home
With everyone in the world dealing with some degree of social distancing, it can be easy for us to forget about taking care of ourselves during stressful times. High-stress levels affect us in different ways, and we need to stop ourselves from getting into deep and creating irreversible damage. Reminding ourselves of ways to perform […]
20 Ways To Take Care Of Yourself In 20 Minutes
Do you have time to take care of yourself regularly? Not many people can say "yes" to this question because they are busy doing tasks for others. I know that I will take care of myself better some days than other days. I am trying to change this, make better choices, and choose myself first. […]
20 Ways To Take Care Of Yourself in 20 Minutes on Busy Days
Let me ask you a few questions: How well do you take care of yourself? Do you do it consistently? How do you feel after you take care of yourself? We are told to take care of ourselves, but what does that really mean? For me, it doesn't mean a grand gesture; it means those […]
Amazing Books for College Freshman Anxiety
Moving away from home, managing a completely new schedule, and trying to find your crowd can definitely send freshman anxiety into overdrive. If you're looking for support, there are some great books for college freshman anxiety that can help with this transition. It is a massive transition, but you are far from the first person […]
Amazing Checklists to Reduce Stress in Your Life
The other day, my client and I discussed how tired she gets after going through the clutter (clothing, papers, books, etc...). Here is my take on the organizing process. Not making decisions turns into an incomplete action. Let's compare it to a little pebble that stays in your mind until the action is completed. Over time, […]
Inspiring Quotes for the New Year and the New You
The new year should spark a renewal of our lives, mark the end of something, and usher in a new and prosperous year. If you feel as if we are here each day to learn about ourselves, our behaviors, and others, you will enjoy this week's post. This week, I want to share eight inspiring […]
10 Fabulous Stress Relief Gift Ideas For Loved Ones In Your Life
A quiet and relaxing evening, spending time taking care of yourself, is something every one of us should do now and again. Preparing for Thanksgiving, getting the house together for relatives, doing annual traditions, and shopping for the holidays, we all have tasks that need to be done. So, to help loved ones in your […]
Confessions of an Organized Mom
As a mom, organizing your family's life and your own can be done in many ways. Not every family or parent is the same, so is the variety of solutions to keep you organized. Above all else, we decide what we prioritize and what we do not care about. But, everyone knows that something has […]
The Ultimate Guide to College Life: Your Complete Resource Roundup Tips for College Life
Starting college can feel overwhelming, but with the proper organization strategies and preparation, you can set yourself up for success from day one. I had two children who went through college. Over the years, I've shared dozens of college success tips from our experiences, and today I'm bringing together the very best resources to help […]
All You Need to Know About Nail Supplies Organization
Feeling overwhelmed with all your nail care supplies? Do you struggle to find the right color and nail care supplies when needed? Small things can quickly become obstacles for many when organizing their homes. We tend to manage these items last because of the overwhelming feeling of the massive number of small things. But really, […]
Time Management Tips to stay on track with Your Health Checkups
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Have you scheduled your mammogram today? I know it's not the most pleasant and comfortable thing to do. All the squashing and pressing your precious body parts up against a cold glass plate to have the overhead plate press down on you. What joy, right? That's what I want to […]
How to Downsize the Home Without Moving
In 2021, only 8.4% of Americans moved. It is less than half the move rate since the Census Bureau started tracking it in 1948. It's a fact that people are staying in their homes longer than ever before. But are they keeping their homes clutter-free? Probably not. Many homeowners rent space in a storage facility […]
How to Organize Memorabilia and Keepsakes (Step-by-Step Challenge)
How much memorabilia (keepsakes) do you have in your home? Are they stored in boxes in your closet or displayed in cabinets? I challenge you to get these items reduced by at least half. Do you think that is impossible? Follow along and take these first steps in organizing memorabilia. Whether the memorabilia is […]
55 Organizing Lessons I've Learned in 55 Years
This month, I turn 55. And like any good professional organizer, I couldn't just celebrate without reflecting, sorting, and making a list. I've been organizing people's homes and lives since 1997, and before that, I was organizing my own bedroom as a kid with immigrant parents who were brilliant entrepreneurs, but let's just say, organizing […]
How to Stop Procrastinating on Home Organizing This Summer
Ahhh, those summer days when you can kick back and relax. You may want to lie around, take long weekend trips, and stay out late at night. The heck with organizing, right? Wait just a minute. You can be productive and overcome procrastination in the summer. Clutter doesn't stop accumulating. If you think pausing your […]
10 Things to Do to Make Your Moving Process Seamless
There are many reasons why people move - Changing jobs, downsizing to a smaller home, their kids going off to college, wanting to be closer to work, wanting to be closer to their children, whichever reason will be a stressful time - sorry to say. But to make the process easier, I hope to help make your […]
Important Moving Checklists Every Person Needs
People move all the time! I had several family members, clients, and friends move across town, across the state, and even across the country over the years. They always ask me, "How can I make the process of moving less stressful?" Today, I am sharing my favorite go-to moving checklists to help you complete your […]
How to Say No Without the Guilt: A Busy Mom's Survival Guide
Hey, busy mom - does this sound familiar? You just sat down with a lukewarm cup of coffee for the first time today. The laundry is still in the dryer, dinner isn't planned, and your kid needs a poster board by tomorrow morning. Then your phone buzzes: "Can you bake three dozen cupcakes for the […]
Extensive List of Used Book Donation Places and Tips
While we all love books, sometimes we need to declutter them so we can buy more. We only have so much room in our homes, right? This post shares a detailed list of Places to Donate Used Books and tips. Plus, how to organize the treasured books you have left. Read on, and let's declutter […]
31 Mini Organizing Projects
Do you have mini-organizing projects in your home but don't have the time to do them? I define mini-tasks as tasks you can do in less than 15 minutes. The tasks below were created for my clients who are too busy to spend even an hour on an organizing project. Doing these 31 mini-organizing projects […]
43 Positive Mantra Sayings to Keep You on the Decluttering Path
When organizing, your home can get frustrating and downright overwhelming. To stay focused and motivate you to keep going, I created these personal mantra sayings to help you keep moving through the clutter to the lighter side of a home organization process. Say your favorite mantra or affirmations first thing in the morning, starting your organizing […]
15 Expired Items to Toss from Your Medicine Cabinet Right Now
Did you look in your medicine cabinet and feel like you are looking at a graveyard of good intentions? The hydrogen peroxide was three moves ago and never used. The thermometer still has dead batteries in it. And somewhere behind the floss you forget to use sits a tube of ointment with an expiration date. […]
Bedroom Upgrades That Actually Improve Sleep Quality
If you struggle with sleep, I want you to know you are not alone. I deal with sleep challenges myself, and I know firsthand how frustrating it is to lie awake at night feeling exhausted but unable to settle down. Over the years, I have learned something important: your bedroom environment plays a much bigger […]
The Spring Cleaning Guide for Busy Parents and Homeowners
Spring is in the air. Everyone is opening the windows to let in the fresh air. And we are all getting the itch to declutter and clear out the dust in our rooms from the winter months. Spring cleaning is a time to take action to clear those unwanted things and dust under areas that […]
This Year's Recycling and Shredder Events
We challenge all environmentally conscious individuals to purge clutter from their homes in ways that protect the environment. Below are various recycling and shredder events that will help you eliminate these items in the most environmentally friendly way. This page updates periodically, so please return each spring to check for new information. All the events […]
Loves Challenge: Finding Joy in Your Belongings
Struggling to figure out what to get rid of and what to keep? Decluttering challenges are a great way to jump-start your home's decluttering. We tend to get frustrated and blocked from getting rid of things because we just don't know where to start. My Loves Challenge will help you pinpoint the items you want […]
How to Remember Daily Tasks (Even When Your Brain Won't Cooperate)
We've all been there. At the end of the day, on our way out of the office, we realize, "Oh shoot - I forgot to do …." Then we run back into the office and do the daily tasks that needed to be done earlier in the day. We always have that one thing that […]
Last-Minute Organizing Gift Ideas for Mom
Are you looking for last-minute gift ideas for Mom? Why not get your mom organized AND give her a great gift for Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, or her birthday? She will appreciate the thoughtful gift to get organized. Here are perfect organizing gift ideas to help her get organized. Full disclosure: some of the images below are […]
5 Practical Baby Shower Gift Ideas Momma Will Love
Did you ever get a gift that you didn't think was practical but felt obligated to keep? Sabrina's Organizing Practical Gift Ideas series helps you find useful gifts for all occasions. Visit our Practical Baby Shower Gift Ideas collection of posts here. This installment is about practical baby shower gift ideas for the momma and […]
Be More Compassionate Challenge
Listening to the news with people yelling at one another and not listening to each other can be pretty stressful for both the viewers and the individuals sharing their thoughts. These days, this confrontation is becoming increasingly common, and it is a sad reality. This scenario doesn't only happen in the news; it happens to […]
Major Struggles and Easy Solutions for Clutter
Let me guess: you know exactly what needs to be done. You've read the organizing books, watched the videos, maybe even bought the bins. But somehow, your home is still cluttered. Here's what I've learned after 20+ years of helping people get organized: it's not that you don't know what to do. It's that something […]
How an Immigrant Parents' Child became a Successful Business Owner
This is my story about how I became a Successful Business Owner. Spoiler alert: it wasn't a straight shot to the top. Looking back on my life, I found that organizing and helping others have always been my goals from the very beginning. Read on to learn how I transformed myself into a successful business […]
What to Keep in Your Organized Closet
How does your closet look right now? Can you find everything you need to wear when you need it? This is one of the most significant issues I encounter with my clients, based on my years of experience. Many of my clients with various closet sizes have asked me this question. "How can I make my […]
Bathroom Organizing Essentials To Make Your Mornings Easier
The home's bathroom can get very disorganized, which leaves you wasting time in the morning and buying items you don't need. This post covers bathroom organizing essentials to help you get your bathroom in order and, hopefully, save you time and money in the mornings. Every bathroom has a maximum of six areas. All these […]