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Do you have a Donation Box?

5/1/2023

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Here's a tip for keeping extra clutter from building up in your home: have a donation box.  Do you already have a designated spot for donations?  A "home" for donations in your home, so to speak.  This might be in your closet, by the exit door, in the garage, or even in your car... somewhere you can easily get to but that is out of the way.  It also doesn't have to be a box; it might be a bag, basket, or some other container of your choice.  All that truly matters is that you have a designated spot for donations.  
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Why is this helpful?  It means that whenever you come across an item that you no longer need in your home, you already know where it goes: directly into the donation box.   
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Grief & Organizing: When should I go through my spouse's belongings?

4/1/2023

 
Today we are going to talk a little bit about the intersection between grief and home organizing.  When a loved one passes away, we are often left to the task of not only grieving their absences but also facing the physical reality of their items left behind.  

When should I go through my spouse's belongings?  Notice the word "should".  This is not a math equation with one answer.  There is no one "right answer".  This is a very personal question that will vary.  Much like the grief process, each person will be ready to go through different categories of their spouse's belongings at different times.  
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What is the KonMari Method®?

2/1/2023

 
"The question of what you want to own is actually the question of how you want to live your life." 
-The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Marie Kondo
Japanese organizer, author of "Joy at Work" & "Spark Joy", and & star of "Tidying Up" on Netflix


Marie Kondo's method is based on the philosophy that we, as a society, own more things than we want or need, often accumulated over many years.  Scientific research shows that clutter causes us both mental and physical stress. 

Clark, M. (2018). How decluttering your space could make you healthier and happier. [online] Mayo Clinic. 
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How do you Organize a Whole Home? (client story)

10/7/2022

 
I often get asked some version of the following.  "Exactly what do you do when working with a client?"

That's a great question!  So glad you asked.  Today, I'm going to share with you an example of working with a client organizing her whole home.  

Every client is different, but here is the general process for going through your whole home.  This process is based on Marie Kondo's method of tidying, The KonMari Method®.
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The client had just moved and wanted to settle into her new home.  We spent two sessions working on her clothes, "joy checking" them one-at-a-time.  We began with her tops hanging in the closet: she picked them up one by one and paid attention to how her body responded when she held the item.  How did she feel about each item?  Did it fit and was she excited to wear it?  We divided the closet into areas for different types of clothing and made sure that she could quickly find any item.  We even made a drawer for swimsuits!  


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