Many, if not most of us, put off tasks that may take lots of time, or challenge us, or otherwise cause stress. Two such tasks (figuratively) hovered over my head, with daily reminders that they existed. I sing in the
Seemingly Random Organizing Tips – Oldies but Goodies
A few days ago, I came across excellent tips in a file. Here’s a sampling from the archives. Since clutter tends to expand to fill the space “allowed” for it, move items from your junk drawer into the smallest drawer
On Mental Clutter, Vol. II
It’s always good to shed mental clutter; it makes us lighter. It can come in many forms. One can involve gardening, of all topics. Do you struggle to remember what plants work well, and where? What annuals grow well in
On Mental Clutter
I’ve been thinking about mental clutter a lot lately. It comes in many forms. For me, part of it stems from spending too much time in front of the computer. It draws me, as it must be the case for
Less is, Well, Less. Resist More!
In this era of super-sized this and that, it’s easy to get lured by the temptation to buy more of various things than you really need. Do you shop at “regular” grocery or big box stores that offer multiples? Tightly
Clearing Mental Clutter
Have you ever felt slighted by someone? Been unable to get beyond anger about something done to you? While this website’s major focus is clearing physical clutter, mental clutter can drag us down just as much, maybe even more. Harboring
Less is the New More
As you scroll down through other Timely Tips, you’ll read about how to clear clutter. This tip, though, is about the emotional lift that comes from getting rid of excess stuff. I’ve been doing that quite a bit over the
Clearing Electronic Clutter
Elsewhere on this website, you may read that physical clutter = mental clutter. While many clients learn that while we’re working together, others knew it already, which may have inspired them to hire De-clutter Me! There’s another kind of clutter
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year? What? It’s not January! The calendar shows August. Even so, with the school year already begun in some places, and about to start in many more, in some ways it feels like the beginning of a new
Staying Ahead of Clutter
Are you busy? Most people are. Is clutter getting away from you? If so, here’s a suggestion about how to control it. Assign a short period of time each week to de-cluttering, at the same time. Let’s say you put