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6 organizing products I've been using lately
In addition to my favorite products, I commonly problem-solve on the spot with organizing supplies. Below are six products (old favorites and one-offs) that solved six organizing problems within the last few months. I encourage people to first use what they have before turning to new products, but occasionally we do need something new. Buying products usually comes later in the organizing process, once we're 100% certain about what we need. Enjoy!
You need new practices, not new products
Discover the secret to effective organization: it's not about products, it's about practices! Read how a simple change in habits transformed clutter into order. Avoid unnecessary purchases; embrace smart strategies instead.
Organize that money!
When I'm in a client's home organizing their paper, it's common for woes about a disorganized financial life to enter the conversation. I'm always listening out for what tools and resources people I personally know are using. Here are five that my clients and me use and love, from apps to financial organizing pros.
Try a pile cart instead of a file cart
If I still had this file cart in my possession I would have done a video to explain a novel way I used it recently. I don't, so picture this:
My new Time Timer!
I CANNOT believe it's taken me this long to get a Time Timer! I just got one for a project I'm joining soon with my friend Alejandra of Alejandra.tv. (Stay tuned...) I've recommended these to a few ADHD clients over the years but never thought to buy one myself.
Elfa sale, my taxes, and more
In the last few weeks I've given 4 virtual talks! One, to a group of real estate agents, focused on how to find nooks for home offices in their listings. It reminded me of this hall closet turned file storage from a few years ago. My client took control and did this after I left.