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What Does Peace of Mind Really Mean?

By SOS Simple Organized Solutions|2023-05-16T10:49:26-05:00May 17th, 2023|Categories: Peace|Tags: get organized, less stress, peace, proactive, stress coping mechanisms|

According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the definition of peace of mind is, “a feeling of being safe or protected.” This is not just a part of the tag line for SOS, you actually hear it a lot in advertising, especially from home security companies. My rendition of what it means, is that you don’t have to worry about something, and in a world where so many things are uncertain, the more peace of mind we have in life equals less stress. We all strive to achieve the goal of less stress, or I think we do. There are so [...]

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6 Ways to Work Smarter Not Harder

By SOS Simple Organized Solutions|2021-05-10T17:47:10-05:00May 12th, 2021|Categories: Productivity|Tags: brain dump, get organized, process, productivity, schedule, tasks, to-do list|

The phrase work smarter not harder could have a different meaning for everyone. After researching this phrase, I discovered the term originated in the 1930’s by Allen F. Morgenstern. As an industrial engineer, he created a work simplification program to increase productivity using less effort. There are differing opinions on this idea, some agree, while others don’t. These opinions come from the perspective of each person. My perspective, or opinion, leans the way of agreement in the phrase, work smarter not harder. Allow me to explain. In the past I wrote an article titled ‘Why I Say Professional Organizers Are [...]

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Planning a Successful Organizing Project

By SOS Simple Organized Solutions|2021-03-25T16:16:15-05:00March 31st, 2021|Categories: Home Organization, Planning|Tags: brain dump, get organized, organizing process, planning, prioritize, tasks|

There are numerous reasons why someone would want to get organized. Maybe they can’t find things they are looking for such as their car keys and it causes them to be late for work, a lot. Maybe they buy duplicates or triplicates because they don’t know how many of one item they own. When they realize what the real issue is, they decide it’s time to work on an organizing project. There are several things to consider when planning a successful organizing project. A person can become overwhelmed if their project encompasses many areas, or a whole house transformation. I [...]

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How to Incorporate Organizing in to Your Daily Activities

By SOS Simple Organized Solutions|2021-01-27T14:43:15-06:00February 3rd, 2021|Categories: Home Organization, Mindfullness|Tags: get organized, increase productivity, organizing, purge, routines|

Yes, you too can get organized by incorporating this concept into your daily activities. I understand you have a lot going on and this may not be as easy as it sounds, but it really is that easy. Adjusting your mindset may take a little getting use to, but it is possible. The key here is to be mindful in your daily activities. Notice when things are not where they belong and stop what you’re doing to put things back in their homes. It gets a little trickier if you don’t have homes for everything, but it is doable. When [...]

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Don’t miss the recent Redfin article I was featured in: “12 Habits That Will Help You Get Organized”

By SOS Simple Organized Solutions|2021-01-14T11:54:09-06:00January 14th, 2021|Categories: Organizing Tips|Tags: get organized|

Whether you live in Phoenix, AZ, or Philadelphia, PA, you’ve probably been spending more time at home than ever before amidst the pandemic. Now, you might be noticing just how disorganized your home has become over the past year and are ready to make a change as the new year begins. Finding the time to nail down a gameplan between laundry, errands, and piles of dishes, however, can be a challenge. I, along with other experts across the country, were asked by Redfin to share our best organizing tips so you can keep your home tidy all year-round. Check out what I [...]

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What it Means to be Chronically Disorganized

By SOS Simple Organized Solutions|2020-11-17T13:41:41-06:00May 21st, 2013|Categories: Chronic Disorganization|Tags: clutter, disorganization, get organized|

My work in professional organizing extends to clients that are chronically disorganized. I am a member of the Institute for Challenging Disorganization(ICD) and this is where I get the majority of my training. The training I receive not only includes help for chronically disorganized clients, but also for clients in other areas that present challenges with disorganization. Clients that have ADD, physical disabilities, hoarding and seniors, all fall into the category of special needs clients. There are many reasons for disorganization, and from time to time all of us have experienced this feeling. As we go through the stages of life, our [...]

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Organize Your Things Using Storage Containers

By SOS Simple Organized Solutions|2020-11-17T13:41:48-06:00January 4th, 2012|Categories: Home Organization, Organizing Tips, Storage|Tags: clutter free, get organized, reduce stress, resolutions|

It’s after the festivities of the holidays and a new year has just begun. There are so many ads for diet products and exercise equipment to support one of the top New Year’s resolutions, to lose weight and live a healthy lifestyle. Another one of the top resolutions is to get organized, and part of the organizing process is to use storage containers. Getting organized actually fits in with the resolution to live a healthy lifestyle because it reduces stress. When you can find what you need, when you need it, you get to work and appointments on time. That [...]

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