I was driving in to the city recently and listening to Steering By Starlight a book on tape when the narrator (author Martha Beck) said something so meaningful to me that I had to pull over and write it down. She was talking about her “Inner Lizard” – also known as our reptile or fear […]
Organization
Your obsession
Quite a few clients I’ve worked with in the past year have an obsession. This obsession shows up in offices, vehicles, bags, and on kitchen counters. Partially used. Nearly forgotten. Scrawled on with notes, names, and phone numbers. Very Important. Mostly buried in piles or stuck in drawers. Lost but not completely forgotten. Valuable but […]
Organizing rules
Organizing Rules. How do you read that statement? Did you read it hoping I’m going to address, “10 Organizing rules to help you be more organized, which may result in your being smarter and sexier in every area or your life!” Or… Do you read it the way I intended: Organizing RULES! As in, organization […]
20 ways to rock at being organized
Being organized is a big deal for a lot of people. And I get a little giddy when I see a client has posted something on the wall that I’ve shared with them. The power of sharing is remarkable. And I’ve had the opportunity to see first-hand how my sharing something has impacted my clients, […]
The case for moving
I’d like to make a case for moving. Even if being out of a routine is odd. Uncomfortable. Disorienting almost. I was reminded of this during my move last week. The purging. Deciding what to keep and what not to keep. The packing and wrapping. And then I got sick. Like fall-down-and-sleep-on-the-couch-for-days sick. And still…I […]
In this disposable society, take a walk in my (worn-out) shoes
In the last few years, I’ve been on a mission to wear things out. And I’ve done a great job, if I may be so bold in saying so. Several pairs of pants, plenty of shoes, some purses and bags, office supplies, and even some of my very limiting beliefs about myself… My focus now […]