Why Daily Cleanup of Landing Spots Beats Complex Systems People often ask me how to keep their landing spot tidy. Many spend hours searching for the perfect system—color-coded bins, clever containers, and beautifully labeled trays. But the real solution is surprisingly simple: clean your landing spot every day. What Is a Landing Spot? Your landing spot is the place where you naturally drop things the moment you walk in—keys, mail, receipts, your bag. Whether it’s the entry ta

Last year, my client (let’s call her Jodie) asked me to help her organize her clothes.  She had a huge mound of clothing on the floor,...

“Some people see the glass half full. Others see it half empty.I see a glass that's twice as big as it needs to be.”―  George Carlin Do...

Most people agree that getting organized is a good thing.  So why can’t we get it done?

We all assume that being disorganized costs us money and time. But how much of an impact does it really have? Let’s consider the Jones...

A big barrier to hiring a professional organizer is the embarrassment and shame at someone else seeing your mess.  A good professional...

Spring is a time of rejuvenation, regrowth, and rebirth. We can take advantage of our natural spring-time cleaning enthusiasm to tackle...

It seems simple - pick things up and put them away. Yet why is it so hard to get done? There's a different barrier for every person. ...