Procrastination: Why We Put Things Off

We’re all guilty of procrastinating from time to time.  When it comes to decluttering, organizing, cleaning, and making our homes work, why do we so often put things off?  Let’s zoom in on the sources of procrastination.  I want you to picture that room or task—you know the one I’m talking about.  Now what kind … Read more

10 Reasons Why Some People Will Never Get Organized

Have you ever noticed how some people never seem to make any headway with organization?  If you’re like me, you sometimes get discouraged at your own lack of progress.  So what is it that seems to hold us back year after year?  At lifehack.org,  Kayiba Mpoyi gives 10 reasons why some people will never succeed.  … Read more

In The Beginning, There Were Piles

My mother is one of those people who is just naturally neat. Even my two brothers are neat, organized people. Our house was always tidy and clean, with one glaring exception: my bedroom. Somehow I missed out on the “neat gene.” My room was always chaotic and overstuffed. Oh, I had my neatness attacks and … Read more