April 6th, 2012 by Denise Levine
 IS THIS A PROBLEM? We all know people who don’t seem affected by piles of magazines, clothes on the closet floor, or unopened mail. One person’s clutter may be another person’s breaking point! So, what’s so bad about clutter? Like any kind of excess clutter can be create a health risk, safety hazard, time waster, money loser, or social embarrassment.
Outside In Organizer and Makeovers suggests that you consider the benefits of keeping things uncluttered on a regular basis. There is a difference between minimalism and what looks like a natural disaster. I suggest a happy medium so that you can enjoy:
- moving safely in a space
- opening cupboards and closets without things falling out
- a dust-free environment
- an aesthetically pleasing home or office, and more.
If you’re overwhelmed, recruit help from a non-judgmental friend or hire an Organizer. Use the 1 at a Time Rule, work in one area at a time and don’t distract yourself by trying to organize more than one space. Set a timer to take breaks or simply establish a limit. Make it fun, put on some energetic music, wear comfortable clothing, take before and after photos!
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December 29th, 2011 by Denise Levine
Outside In Organizer & Makeovers knows that being organized means improving all aspects of your life. Take out your 2012 calendar. Schedule your walks, runs, hikes, yoga class, session with your trainer, etc. for the entire year! The benefits of this task are measurable.
Tags: health benefits, outside in approach, scheduling
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August 29th, 2011 by Denise Levine
Everyone experiences some level of anxiety about getting rid of, or as I prefer to think of it, letting go of things. The reasons are as varied as the individuals: “I might need it some time.” “It was a gift.” “I spent a lot of money on it.” Letting go of things that you don’t [...]
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Tags: declutter, health benefits, outside in approach
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August 20th, 2011 by Denise Levine
Everyone can use a little organizing, right? One common misperception is that people think that hoarding is the main reason for hiring a Professional Organizer. That is not the only reason for hiring a professional and in fact, just because someone has a lot of “stuff” doesn’t necessarily mean that they need a Professional Organizer. [...]
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Tags: health benefits, increasing productivity, organize your move, outside in approach, professional organizer
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July 21st, 2011 by Denise Levine
Here some ideas for organizing your pantry: TIP: Use clear containers and bins to hold items that are small like spices, fiber bars, or vitamin bottles. That way you can easily see what is inside, and catch spills. TIP: Store items in plastic or glass rather than fabric or metal containers.This will make clean up [...]
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Tags: health benefits, Organizing the pantry, outside in approach
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July 6th, 2011 by Denise Levine
Where and how you store your medical history is a personal decision. Consider access, privacy, and emergency preparedness when you weigh the benefits of relying on a hard copy and or electronic file. Do you have a personal safe or rent a safe deposit box? Does your emergency contact have a current copy? Your personal [...]
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July 5th, 2011 by Denise Levine
Whether it is for you or a loved one it is important to organize your medical history, have it readily accessible, and stored safely. The advantages of this are that over time we cannot rely solely upon memory. An organized medical history may include past and present information about: Medications, vitamins, supplements Dates and results [...]
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Tags: customized lists, health benefits, outside in approach, safety benefits, seniors
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April 14th, 2011 by Denise Levine
How does clutter and disorganization impact someone you know? Are there piles of items that make it hard to access items without them falling on the person? What about the items that stack up on the floor, is the person at rish for stubbing a toe or tripping on them? An accumulation of “stuff” is [...]
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Tags: aging, health benefits, safety benefits, seniors
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