One thing that almost all my clients have in common is what I like to call "Small Spaces Big Lives". As a former real estate broker turned professional organizer, I have had the privilege of being in thousands of NYC apartments. Today I want to share with you 3 Secrets to staying org

Desk clutter is inevitable. We all have busy lives and things can sometimes pile up especially when we are in the midst of multiple projects.  Know your limits – if your desk has gotten so cluttered that it’s affecting your creativity and productivity, it’s time to t

Is “get organized” one of your New Year’s Resolutions? You are not alone. “Get organized” makes almost every top ten list. This is such a widespread phenomenon that January has officially been declared National Get Organized (GO) month! Mayor Bloomberg ha

If you have a tendency to beat yourself up with thoughts such as “I should be able to do this myself” or “What’s wrong with me that I can’t organize my own house?” I am giving you permission to let yourself off the hook. Beating yourself up leads to

Have you been flirting with the idea of switching to a digital calendar? I recently made the switch and I have found 10, yes 10, super easy time saving features built in to a digital calendar that you just can’t get in a paper calendar. After decades of being a diehard fan of pa

December is a great month to do some massive organizing and decluttering. Below are 4 things you can do right NOW to end the year right (and set yourself up for success in the year ahead)!1. Zero Out Your Inbox – If emails have piled up, take advantage of the down time at work t

Do you struggle with receipt overload? If your wallet is bulging and your desk is cluttered with crumpled pieces of paper, check out these 5 simple solutions. They range from 25¢ to $495, from basic to high tech. Use a Capture Tool – A “capture tool” is a place to ga

The holiday season is upon us. If you are like me, you crave more joyful times with family and friends and less stress. Below are my 3 time management tips for a stress-free holiday season. Enjoy! Get Zen – According to time management expert, David Allen of Getting Things Done

As a professional organizer I often have the privilege of working with clients during exciting transitions in their lives. Joyce Zimberg hired AKorganizing just a couple of weeks after she had retired as an attorney. She was ready for a totally fresh start.  She wanted to declutter in

Do you find yourself putting important tasks or projects off while spending valuable time on less important ones? You may be procrastinating. Procrastination is the act of replacing high-priority actions with tasks of lower priority, or doing something enjoyable while putting off impo