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I’m not what marketing experts call an Early Adopter. I lean more toward a wait-and-see attitude. I want to know what other peoples’ experiences are before I make a purchase. The New York Times had been listing The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo on their best seller list for over a…
I love the new in New Year. I liken it to new opportunities, new challenges, new possibilities. With a new page in a new year, any outcome is possible. When our homes and lives are chock-a-block full, new opportunities can seem overwhelming, new challenges feel like work, and new goals can seem out of the question. So…
Happy New Year! Or is it? Let’s talk about that. by Kyle Livingston A lot of people start the New Year with incredibly loud shouting, drinking, and kissing. At least that’s what it looks like from this 16 year old’s point of view. This year let’s sit down and … simplify our celebration a…
Our guest this week on Life Simplified Radio is a man with many talents and passions, my friend, Paul Cormier. Musician, rock climber, cabinetmaker, contractor, and rescue volunteer, are a few that come to mind. What is remarkable about Paul is not just his focus on what is in front of him, but the ease…
There are no virtues to “being organized.” I don’t think of organization itself as something to become. I think of it more as a practice. Something I do. And if practiced consistently, it becomes second nature. I have a habit of picking up our small house every morning. I call this my sweep. I follow…
I often get asked the question how I became a Professional Organizer. Was I always organized? The short answer is yes. I started when I was 10 helping other people transform their space. My first customer was only 11 himself. It was my brother, Brad. When all we could see was a narrow goat path…
Have you heard the expression life is too short? I know, who hasn’t, right? Well, over the years I’ve found myself taking it one step further. When faced with something that is tedious, redundant, or pulling me down, I think, “Now that belongs on The Life Is Too Short List.” And there it goes. Right outta my…
It is amazing what happens when we ask compassionate questions and then wait quietly for the answers to come. Historically, I have not been one known for my listening skills, however like learning to play music, I am developing an ear for stories, perspectives and opportunities to learn about life from those around me. In…
Sorting is a vital step on the path to organization. It must precede putting a system in place. It’s tempting I know, to think I really need everything here, I just have to find a home for it. The truth is, if you have space that is overrun with stuff, it is more than either you or the space can…