If organizing woes happen over and over, and they’re getting you down, find the source. The reasons for strewn items, excess laundry piles, too much clutter may be obvious and easily dealt with. Then again, maybe not. It may take sleuthing to uncover the actual causes so that you can take remedial actions. Let’s begin that journey here and now.
Read moreChronic Disorganization, Mousetrap, & The Rube Goldberg Effect
Working your way out of chronic disorganization could look like Hasbro’s game of Mousetrap. Your efforts plagued by the Rube Goldberg Effect. What do you do? How do you satisfactorily conquer each of the steps along the way to achieve success? Read on.
Read moreGoing Nowhere Day After Day: Breaking the Cycle
What happens when you’re stuck day after day? The page is empty, the canvas is blank. Frustration grows until the cycle is broken. How do you break the cycle? Here are a few tools that worked (and not so much) for me when this blog went nowhere.
Read more5 Reasons You Can’t Organize like TV Celebrities
Bummed that no matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to tackle messes like the organizing TV shows? There’s a reason you can’t. In fact, there are at least 5 reasons. What are they? What do you need to know to avoid getting down on yourself? I’ve got the inside scoop with a practical reality check.
Read moreGet it Done
Are you’re a get it done kind of person? No struggling, no procrastinating, no resistance, completion satisfaction? Kudos if you said yes. If not, read on to accomplish more with less stress. Get your list done.
Read moreLeading a Double Life
Leading one life is complex enough. Can you imagine leading 2? Or more? Stepping into the role of running someone else’s life is bound to turn yours upside down. How do you manage time to get it all done? How do you keep it all together? After nearly 2 months of leading a double life, here are some initial thoughts.
Read more3 Little Words
Words have incredible power. In a split second, the can uplift or devastate. They can also be a catalyst for change. What 3 little words caused a dramatic shift in perspective and action? It’s all in here.
Read moreToo SAD to____________
If you’ve been feeling a bit off or way off, give this month’s blog a read. You might just find the light you need to get you up, move you forward, and alleviate feelings of SAD.
Read moreWhere Should She Disco?
Have you ever gotten an indecipherable message on your phone? Has that message ever been a reminder to yourself? How do you act on something you don’t understand? A cryptic text to myself was how this month’s blog got started. Where should she disco? Does that have anything to do with organizing? Surprisingly yes. How? Read on.
Read moreSuccess Is In Your Hands
Our definitions of success are likely not the same. This is your life. You get to decide what success looks and feels like. Then go for it and don’t look back.
Read moreTime to Manage Your Time Management?
Does time manage you? A long history of lessons has taught me that overextending myself is hazardous. I don’t recommend it. Here are some alternatives to manage your time (wisely).
Read moreGet The Shift
Sometimes a life based on strict discipline can benefit from a strategic shift to another mode of operation. Namely one inspired by the late Dr. Wayne Dyer.
Read moreConfessions from a Recovering Perfectionist
Change is never easy. The more gray hairs we’ve earned, the harder it is to alter deeply ingrained behavior patterns. Changing perfectionista tendencies is definitely not easy. Awareness and desire are the first steps to new evolution. How is this perfectionista tuning in to evolving? Find out in this month’s blog.
Read moreParing Down to a Meaningful Social Size
There are lots of places in our lives that could use some paring down. Looking for a rather effortless place to start? In this month’s blog I share how I made the cut and it feels pretty good.
Read moreAdults Don’t Need Permission…Do They?
Adults mainly have freewill, it’s one of the perks of being an adult. Then why do we need permission to take action when it comes to our own stuff? Good question. Let’s take a look.
Read moreThe Exhale Metaphor
Inhaling and exhaling, the intake and outflow of our source of life. What’s that have to do with organizing? Aside from relaxing or invigorating you for well resourced task completion, it's also a perfect metaphor.
Read moreRemember Baby Steps
If getting through your to-do list is frightful and covid adjustments further tests your bandwidth, remember to keep this practical strategy in mind.
Read moreBacksliding--It's Not an 80's Dance Step
How do you handle backsliding? Snags along the way are just unexpected detours. Let’s get back on track.
Read moreIf Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend, You'll Adore this Jewel
Gina the Gemologist is a renowned Portland, Oregon area jewelry stylist, appraiser and gemologist. She shares all that you need to know about insuring and appraising your jewelry, identifying precious gems vs costume in estate clear outs, selling unwanted pieces for high returns, and so much more. She’ll help you polish your knowledge about jewelry and gemstones.
Read moreBecome Your #1 Fan in 2020: The Greatest Gift For Yourself This Season
The greatest gift we can give ourselves is free, organic, and much needed. Where do we get it? Intuitive Empowerment Coach Sam Salenger knows, and she is gifting it to you.
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