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Key Takeaways from the Minimalists: Less is Now on Netflix

How does one become a minimalist? Why should we shop less and live more? The Minimalists, Joshua and Ryan, are back on Netflix to answer those questions in their new documentary The Minimalists, Less is Now. Here I’ll share my takeaways and review of the show. I hope...

How to Gain Skills and Confidence to work as a Professional Organizer

… even if you are too inexperienced to start a business Few things are more empowering than being your own boss. For me, it means never dealing with workplace sexual harassment, wage inequality, or the glass ceiling. For you, it may be something different like more...

What is a NAPO Membership and When to Join (Tips from a Professional NAPO Organizer)

If you’re looking to start a professional organizing business, or if you’ve already started one and aren’t sure what the next steps are, this post goes into detail about the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals — NAPO. By the end of this...

25 Living Room Organization Ideas for Every Home

If your living room is cluttered and chaotic, it can be tough to relax and spend time with your family or entertain guests. Your living room can become even more challenging to use if you have a large family or an abundance of belongings. But by taking a few simple...

Should I Bring Containers to My Home Organizing Jobs? Best Organizing Containers

I've gotten a lot of questions from new and aspiring Professional Organizers about what role containers play in organizing jobs and what the best organizing containers are. Questions I often hear include: Do you buy organizing containers ahead of time?When do you shop...
Hoarding Help: Break the Buying Cycle

Hoarding Help: Break the Buying Cycle

I'm Katherine Lawrence, a professional organizer with years of experience working on TV's Hoarders and managing my own organizing business at www.myspacematters.com. I'm often been asked: How can we help someone with hoarding behavior? The answer is not as simple as...

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