Fall is a visceral season of change. The magnificent color shifts and cooler weather cue me to assess and act. I’m knee-deep in exciting professional and personal projects. There is the clutter workshop on October 17th. Registration is now open. I invite you to join us and would love to see you there.

I’ve had a flurry of media requests. I contributed to many articles for USA Today, LivingEtc., and Homes & Gardens. Some are out, and others are coming soon. You can find these and other features at ohsoorganized.com/media.

Our home is undergoing changes. We’ve done tree work, and a new roof will be installed soon.

The guest room, which used to be our daughters’ bedroom, is being renovated. The positive effect of fresh paint, new blinds, bedding, and closet interior is incredible. It’s also an opportunity to review what stays or goes. Edit time!

While it was liberating to release some things, emptying the closet and touching the memorabilia was incredibly emotional. It took me by surprise. Moving stuff around stirs up the energy and memories in a space, and I felt that deeply.

How can I help and support you this season?

The beginning of summer feels like a giant exhale. The kids are off from school, the anticipation of travel plans is present, and a visceral sense of ‘having more time’ is palpable. Is it because the days are longer? Is it that some of the regular meetings and responsibilities are on pause? Is the desire to relax and play so needed? Summer cues us to shift gears.

Some of my friends are teachers and have the summer off. Others are in pre-retirement mode. I am happy for them and am fascinated by how they embrace their less scheduled time. While I’m feeling the calmer summer vibe, I am working and don’t have the summer off.  I have, however, been playing more and appreciating extended daylight to walk in the woods or be outside.

I’m also looking forward to beach time and exploring new and familiar places. With the recent heat, I can’t wait to return to the water. Kayaking on the Croton River is one of my favorite things to do.

Summer is also a great time to edit, plan, and fix. I’ll be working on a few projects for my home and business. Let me know if you want help organizing your thoughts or things this summer. I’m here to support you and am a quick phone call or email away. How can I help?

Since late summer and into fall, I've been working on a personal 'live with less' project. After being inspired by our vacation at the Tiny House Resort in the Catskills, I let go of my fantasy of living in a tiny house. However, since then, I have decided to reduce the number of material things I own. Why? I want to feel lighter, and I don't want to burden our kids in the future with decision-making about our stuff.

It's not that our home is cluttered or lacking space. It's more that I don't want to own things that no longer have meaning or purpose. I've been shredding, donating, and tossing lots of stuff. It feels terrific- freeing, really. While there are still more areas to address, I'm happy with all I've accomplished so far. My emotional energy is better balanced, and I can focus on what is most important- family, friends, work, or my well-being. 

If you're curious about the details and my process, head to the Blog and read the four August 2021 posts about my low-pressure journey. 

What would be possible for you if you lived with less? Do you want assistance? Call or email me. I'm ready to help.

Summer is here, bringing with it those much-missed in-person gatherings, vacations, and time for organizing and other projects. This season also brings intense heat, which messes with our energy and motivation. I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling it. While I love walking daily, I’m finding it challenging to be outside in the hotness. It’s like walking in molasses. 

One of my friends suggested we walk inside in an air-conditioned store, like a big supermarket. What a great solution! It made me think about how we can get stuck in an “I can’t” mode. However, with some out-of-the-box thinking, we can find new ways to move forward. And so it goes with my daily commitment to walk, which is good for my health and wellbeing. With this new plan in place, the heat isn’t going to stop my motivation.

What tiny tweak in your plan can you make that will keep you motivated and moving forward?