We all want to be perfect. We are told from a young age that “practice makes perfect”. So we grow up believing that if we try hard enough and practice enough times we should be successful in what we set out to do. Well, reality sets in that we are not perfect. No matter how [...]
It’s finally arrived! The eBook “Cut Out The Paper Clutter” and it’s companion workbook are now available. You will be able to learn how to finally get control over those piles and piles of papers, magazines, junk mail, and lots more. You can read more of what’s in the books here. Over the years I [...]
Have you ever cleaned up your home for company and then promised yourself you will keep it that way…always? Then daily life gets in the way and before you know it the house is a mess with clutter again. You beat yourself up for not keeping your promise. You tell yourself you are a failure. [...]
Last night I was reading the book “The One Minute Sales Person” by Spencer Johnson. It talks about the best way to sell anything (products, ideas, services) is to help the person/customer get what they want from the product, idea, or service. So what does this have to do with decluttering and organizing? Actually plenty [...]
I haven’t blogged for awhile. Below is this week’s newsletter explaining why. Cut Clutter With Scissors Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 18 May 2, 2010 It’s been awhile since I wrote a newsletter. Sometimes life throws you a few lemons and sometimes you feel like you’ve been run over by a bulldozer. The last four weeks [...]
Over the years I have relied on the experience and expertise of many people to help me learn how to control clutter. Although I’ve never hired a professional organizer I have read many of their books and articles. There are other people such as Marla Cilley, aka Flylady, who have shared their own experiences to [...]
Yesterday was the official Earth Day. Because it was during the week many celebrations are taking place this weekend. I’m fortunate that my city (a suburb of St. Louis) has a large event that includes recycling of electronics, athletic shoes, and even shredding of paper documents. There also is a large event taking place for [...]
How do you look at your “things”? Are they valuable to you? Are they clutter to you? Do you wonder where all those “things” came from? Most of the time clutter accumulates without us paying much attention to it. Then one day we look around and feel overwhelmed. Our “things” have taken over our homes! [...]
March is a transition month for clothing in many parts of the country. It’s been in the 60′s here all week. I pulled out the short sleeve shirts. Yea! But this weekend it’s suppose to get cold again. Boo! So I can’t put away the winter clothes just yet but some days I need the [...]
When there is a lot of clutter laying around sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. Most people of heard the saying “peeling an onion” applied to many different things. A few years ago I heard it applied towards clearing out clutter. I think it was Flylady (Flylady.net) but I’m not 100% sure. Either [...]