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Tips For An Organized Life

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...