When we face upheaval in our lives – whether family illness, loss of a job, death or other crisis, it can be really overwhelming. That is how I felt recently when my mom was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia. To compound things, my dad has dementia and since my mom is his prim

I’ve compiled a list of 9 Organizing Mistakes to Avoid to help you sidestep the most common roadblocks to a well-organized space and schedule, both at home and at the office. 1. Not knowing your personal organizing style – When it comes to organizing, one of the key elements is to und

With the New Year just around the corner,  there are 7 things you can do right now to wrap up this year with gratitude, order and a sense of well being.  Check out my 7 Smart things to do before the end of the year!     Replenish your wardrobe – Take advantage of the m

We all know the benefits of being better organized – less stress, greater productivity, better work/life balance, more time and overall more happiness. Below is a list of stats (some totally fun like #7 “Men were three times as likely to cook dinner if they owned a spice r

3 years ago, my father –  full of life, a man who loved his work – suddenly stopped working. The turn of events was dramatic and shocking.  He was 78 at the time and although physically strong and healthy, he was starting to forget things. We mobilized quickly to understan

  I often start my day with a morning bike ride. It leaves me feeling refreshed and invigorated. I’ve been taking the same route on this particular bike path in Brooklyn, NY for years.  I take Max out of his basket  at the same spot every day and he runs alongside me for th

 Let’s face it, we can’t do it all ourselves and we can’t do it all at once.  If you find your schedule cluttered and unwieldy, with missed appointments, a voluminous master task list and endless to do’s slipping through the cracks, it’s time to streamlin

To reclaim your schedule and your life it is important to first have a “base line” of how you are  currently spending your time. The next step is to get clear about how you want to be spending  your time and finally to re-configure your schedule so it reflects your long te

Goals by Brian Tracy The 3 P‘s for Effective Goal Setting (From the book “Goals” by Brian Tracey) Setting meaningful, long-term goals is a giant step toward achieving your dreams. In turn, setting and achieving short-term goals can help you accomplish the tasks you’ll need

The cornerstone of any effective time management system is knowing what’s important to you and planning your life around what you value most. There are 3 paradigms that  guide my own philosophy on time management and that I personally use. One that I particularly like is a conce