Articles
Organize for your loved ones while you still can
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on April 22, 2017. Today’s column may make you squirm a bit because it’s about death. The statistics regarding death are the same for all of us. We have a 100% chance of dying. Death is a big reason why people hire me. I have worked...
Checklists remember for you
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on April 8, 2017. I recently had outpatient surgery. Prior to my surgery, a nurse did various tasks, which included taking my blood pressure. As the cuff was tightening on my arm, I wondered if she was using a checklist to remember all...
Create the life you want by making good decisions
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on March 25 2017. In this week’s column, I am giving you a test. It is designed to get you thinking about how you have been living in your home and what changes you want to make moving forward. The test will help you objectively decide...
Donating your excess stuff is good for your community
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on March 11, 2017. Some of you are waiting for the perfect opportunity to organize your home, perhaps it’s during spring cleaning season or when you have time off work. Maybe you’ve planned a time for grandma to babysit so you can...
Are you sitting on a gold mine or a bunch of stuff?
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on February 25, 2017. While walking through the grocery store years ago, I came upon a Wheaties box that featured the1990 Cincinnati Reds World Championship. I am not a big sports fan, but I knew how popular ‘The Big Red Machine’ was,...
Gain freedom after experiencing your loss
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on February 11, 2017. When I started my organizing company, I thought my sole responsibility would be to help people better manage their physical stuff. I listened to their challenges, found out their goals and put solutions in place...
Organize your home by focusing on one room at a time
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on January 28, 2017. During a meeting one day I told a colleague of mine, “I think I have entrepreneur ADHD.” As a business owner, I attend training seminars, conferences and networking events. I come home with a plethora of ideas,...
Make New Year’s resolutions worth keeping
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on January 14, 2017. While ringing in the New Year, some of you didn’t bother to commit to making any resolutions because in the past you gave them up in no time. Even though you no longer call them resolutions, I’m guessing you have...
Bless someone else with your cast-offs
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on December 17, 2016. At the conclusion of one of my corporate seminars, an attendee asked me, “Does Craigslist allow you to advertise pets on their site?” To which I replied, “No, but I’m curious why you are asking.” She explained how...
Clear the obstacles to enjoying your ‘someday’ promises today
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on December 3, 2016. Our dog Heidi is 11. The life span for a dog her size is 10-13 years. Lately, I have been thinking, “Her time here is coming up. I need to take the time to walk her and take her camping more often.” The word...