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SORT (Stage 3 to Getting Organized)
The third stage of organizing is SORTING. I took months trying to decide if sorting came before letting go or after. It's necessary to s
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Aug 25, 20183 min read


LET GO (Stage 2 to Getting Organized)
The second stage in getting organized (and working on your organizing project) is to LET GO of what doesn't work for you, what you no lo
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Aug 24, 20184 min read


CLARIFY (Stage 1 to Getting Organized)
The first stage of organizing is CLARIFY. You need to get clear on what you really want and need before you start so you’ll end up where you
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Aug 23, 20182 min read


A Little Bit of Mindfulness
a little bit is helpful: 3-minute dose of mindfulness. Start by doing a little bit. It's so much easier than expecting you to take it on
Shawndra Holmberg
Aug 15, 20182 min read


Evacuating? Take your phone -- they didn't 😨
Most of us now rely on speed dial or pushing a button to connect us to others. What if you didn't have your phone or the battery died?
Shawndra Holmberg
Aug 12, 20183 min read


Create Space in Your Life
Creating space in other areas of your life is just as important.  Personal and
professional change, growth and development also require spa
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Aug 8, 20182 min read


Organize Your Home to Sell
Organize your home to sell and create space for the buyers with these 6 steps.
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Jul 26, 20183 min read


Keep Your FOCUS
We all get side-tracked at one time or another. But keeping your FOCUS is key to accomplishing your plans, projects and goals.
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Jul 23, 20182 min read


5 Strategies to Stop Procrastinating
You may be procrastinating because you don't know where to start; you're scared of failing or even just trying; you may be worried t
Shawndra Holmberg
Jul 22, 20182 min read


But, what if I can't decide?
*** An excerpt from a future book *** Using fifteen-minute blocks of time, the goal was to sort papers, knickknacks, tools, clothes, project
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Jul 21, 20183 min read


10 Steps to Clearing the Clutter
You may have a room or an area filled with delayed decisions (aka clutter). If you are feeling overwhelmed and don't know where to start
Shawndra Holmberg
Jul 17, 20187 min read


Organize (Stage 4 to Getting Organized)
The goal of organizing is to improve access to your belongings not just to store more in less space. So one strategy I start with is identif
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Jul 16, 20184 min read


Begin with the End
It's easier to know when you've arrived, if you know where you want to go. So before you file that paper, store that item, create th
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Jul 7, 20182 min read


Keep the Memories — Leave the Stuff
Clearing out my mom's home filled with memories. Rather than bringing back things that will stay in a box or storage shed, my intention
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Jul 1, 20182 min read


4 Rules to Organize (and Live) By
Make it simple and easy. When you organize an area, ask "how easy will it be to maintain?" If putting something back in its place
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Jun 20, 20181 min read


7 documents you must have in your pet's emergency kit
Place the following 7 documents in a resealable plastic bag (2 bags are better than one) or a water proof poach - add it to your pet's kit.
Shawndra Holmberg
Jun 19, 20183 min read


Get Prepared
Get Prepared! 1) Get a Kit; 2) Make a Plan; 3) Be Informed; 4) Get Involved.
Shawndra Holmberg
Jun 15, 20182 min read


Minutes Matter
Even a few minutes matter when it comes to getting rid of clutter, organizing your space, and especially maintaining your systems. Try...
Shawndra Holmberg
Jun 15, 20182 min read


Keep your pet calm on the 4th (and during emergencies)
You already know if your dog, cat or other pet hates fireworks or thunderstorms. But even if they’re okay with the lights and bangs they may
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Jun 14, 20183 min read


How Long Should I Keep It?
I'll focus on three categories of documents I routinely come across as a Professional Organizer. I'll share the resources I provide
Estimated Reading Time: 2 min, 27 sec
Jun 6, 20183 min read
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