Articles
Empty nesters need to empty their nest
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on November 19, 2016. This article is for all you empty nesters who have raised your children and watched the last one leave the family home. You announce to everyone you’re an empty nester! But you have a secret. Even though there are...
Packing ahead of time for travel reduces stress
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on November 5, 2016. Holiday travel is soon upon us. If you find it stressful packing for your travels or you forget things because you’re rushed at the last minute, you can begin packing now to make it easier when it’s time to go. As...
Owning more than you need comes with consequences
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on October 22, 2016. For my birthday this year, my husband surprised me with a mini vacation. While we relaxed by the pool, a young boy went running past our chairs. His mother called out, “No running, stop running!” He didn’t slow up...
Let go of stuff and do what makes you happy
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on October 8, 2016. When I woke this morning, I turned to see my daughter sleeping next to me. She was snuggled in her soft blanket, and looked more like a toddler than the teenager she is. On my other side, our dog was curled up on...
Could you manage if your assistant fell ill?
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on September 24, 2016. Since my office manager came on board several years ago, she has run the office for an extended period of time without my assistance on a couple of occasions. Once when I had the flu, and another time when I was...
Sometimes clutter can make you sick
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on September 10, 2016. A woman called the other day asking if I could help her clean out her mother’s home. Her mother had passed a few years earlier and she was trying to clean it out on her own, but was worn out by it all. The house...
Have an incentive in mind to help you get organized
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on August 27, 2016. Every year I attend the National Speakers Association conference. For their closing awards banquet, formal attired is required. For this year’s conference, I found a dress that was perfect in every way. But, buying...
Make room for clutter and it will come
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on August 13, 2016. There is much truth in Peter Walsh’s quote, “Clutter expands to the space you give it.” Unlike during the depression era, today’s families have an abundance of discretionary income and buy items in excess. The...
Reduce interruptions before you start organizing
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on July 30, 2016. Some of you wake up with good intentions to organize your home. However, by the end of the day you feel dismayed because you could not follow through on those good intentions. In many cases, it’s interruptions that...
Parting with items can be emotionally difficult
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on July 16, 2016. Your mind dictates an emotional value for every item in your home. Therefore, everything you own comes with an attached emotion. Some items have low emotional value, for instance your everyday, ordinary No. 2 yellow...