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One of the most common organizing questions I get is “Where do I start”? The short answer is: it doesn’t really matter where you start; what’s important is that you just start. Once you get the ball rolling, the momentum will carry you, because getting started is truly the hardest part. What gets…
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Do you ever read the donor plaques on park benches or under trees? I do – and I feel it’s a beautiful way to honor a deceased loved one. I came across this one the other day and it stopped me in my tracks: It reads: I breathe each breath with the knowledge that it…
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What did you dream about as a kid – back when you thought anything was possible? Before the ‘real job’, the mortgage, and the mouths to feed. Before all those grown-up responsibilities. What was your ‘someday’ dream? As far back as I can remember, I dreamed of being on stage. I had an abnormal obsession…
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Seeing images of devastation in the New York area caused by Hurricane Sandy really puts things in perspective for me. I have new appreciation for electricity, gas, and a roof over my head. I’m so grateful that my friends, family members and pets are safe. What we appreciate appreciates. In other words, the more grateful…
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It’s never about the stuff – it’s about what the stuff represents. In my experience, through working with hundreds of clients struggling with chaos and disorganization, there appears to be an emotional connection to the ‘clutter hot spots’ (the rooms where most of the mess accumulates). It’s as if each room in the house holds…
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