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Mid‐Year Reset: Renew Your Space, Mind & Habits for the Year Ahead
We’re halfway through the year and whether that’s exciting, overwhelming, or a little bit of both, July is the perfect moment to pause, reassess, and reset. While New Year’s resolutions get all the attention, the middle of the year is often when we need a realignment...
A Frictionless Life: What It Means to Clear Your Space—and Your Mind
Ever feel like you’re moving through molasses both mentally, emotionally, even physically? That’s friction. It shows up when your space is cluttered, your decisions pile up, and everything takes more energy than it should. Now imagine the opposite: a home or workspace...
Declutter Your Space: A Guide to Organizing for People with ADHD
Living with ADHD can make daily organization and decluttering tasks especially challenging. The brain’s executive function struggles to prioritize and manage tasks, and what may feel like a simple job to others—like sorting through some paperwork or tidying out a...
Turning Barriers Into Solutions at Work and Home
Statistics Canada recently released its report, “Accessibility Barriers Related to Employment Among Persons with Disabilities or Long-Term Conditions, 2024.” The report highlights how barriers in the workplace and hiring process continue to impact persons with...
New Year: It’s Still You, and You Are Enough
As the New Year begins, there’s often a sense of urgency to change, to reinvent ourselves, or to fix what we perceive as broken. We see endless lists of resolutions and self-improvement goals, making us feel like we need to start over, be someone else, or "become...
More Than Meets the Joy: A Candid Reflection on Marie Kondo’s KonMari Method™ and ADHD
As a Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization® (CPO-CD®), I’ve worked with clients facing a range of challenges, including ADHD. ADHD presents distinct organizational difficulties, such as managing distractions, staying focused, and dealing with...
Building Inclusive and Accessible Spaces Through Universal Design and Expertise
As a Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization® (CPO-CD®) with over 30 years of combined experience, my work in building inclusive and organized environments has centred around helping individuals create functional, organized spaces that cater to...
The Key to a Tidy Home All Year
Ditch the Spring Scramble Spring cleaning often feels like a fresh start, which is a wonderful feeling to embrace. But why limit that sense of renewal to just one season? By adopting a steady year-round approach and integrating small organizing habits into your daily...
Kid-Friendly Organization
As caregivers, we often find ourselves in a never-ending battle against clutter when it comes to children's belongings. Toys, clothes, and art supplies seem to have a magical ability to multiply overnight. What if there was a way to not only keep spaces tidy but also...
Workspace Makeover: Starting Fresh This Spring to Boost Productivity
As the spring season unfolds, there's no better time to breathe new life into your work environment. A workspace that aligns with your goals and aspirations can significantly impact your productivity, creativity and overall job satisfaction. In this blog, we'll...
Empowering Clients Through Education & Empathy: A Professional Organizer’s Perspective
In the world of professional organizing, there's a common misconception that our job is solely about decluttering and organizing physical spaces. While that's undoubtedly a part of it, my journey as a professional organizer has taught me that it goes much deeper than...
Illuminating ICD: Empowering Those Affected by Chronic Disorganization
The Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD) is a beacon of support, knowledge, and transformation for individuals grappling with chronic disorganization. With a mission centred on providing education, conducting research, and formulating effective strategies,...
Embracing NORCs: A New Paradigm in Senior Living
The concept of Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs) has become a vital part of today's senior living landscape. Offering an alternative to traditional retirement settings, NORCs allow seniors to age within their familiar environments. This blog delves...
Letting Go of Guilt in Parting with Unwanted Items: The Burden of Sentiment:
In a world that constantly bombards us with possessions and material goods, the emotional weight of parting with items we no longer want or need can be overwhelming. This burden often stems from feelings of guilt, a sense of responsibility as caretakers of these...
Streamline Your Organization with My New Amazon Influencer Page
https://www.amazon.ca/shop/organize.that📢 Drumroll, please! 📢 Today, I'm thrilled to share a game-changing update that will help the way you live your life in a more organized fashion. As an advocate of organization, I can't wait to introduce you to my brand-new Amazon Influencer page, specially curated...
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