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

“If it’s not personally useful, beautiful or valuable to you, get rid of it.” This is a guiding principle of AKorganizing in organizing and de-cluttering a space. If your environment is cluttered, now is the perfect time to let go of things that no longer serve you.

Do you sometimes look in your closet and get stressed out because you have “nothing to wear?” Organized and clutter free closets reduce stress, save time and promote a sense of well-being. Here is a step by step guide featuring 4 secrets to a clutter free closet. 1. First

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

Use these 7 tips to create order NOW! Clear surfaces – Clear surfaces such as the kitchen table, chairs, the coffee table or your desk. Wipe them down and put only the things you need on them. Place a beautiful object such as a statue or bowl in the middle of the table as a remi

One of my greatest gifts is helping people – especially women create more space in their lives. This past week I had the pleasure of working with three amazing women – all at different stages in their lives, to claim a space for their desk and their passion. A desk is neve