One of our clients returned from a 30 day spiritual retreat a week before we helped her sort through her mail and pay bills. I would describe that work session with her as flowing and efficient. It reminded me what a difference it makes in the world when we go deep within and find the […]
I was with a favorite client the other day who complained about being bored. It brought to mind a lesson I was taught years ago – when you are uncertain what to do: Give. Give can mean anything. It can mean call someone, visit someone, do something for someone or just sit and think about […]
As seen in the Citizens Times: Pass along family heirlooms, jewelry, other like-new items you don’t use but others may treasure How many times have you heard the phrase, “It is the thought that counts?” If you are giving gifts this holiday season and don’t want to spend money but want to give wonderful gifts, […]
As published in a recent edition of the Asheville Citizen Times: Start with a simple flashlight, strategically placed in your home. I woke up the other night to pounding rain, gusting wind and blasts of cold air coming in the window. As I gratefully snuggled deeper under my covers my thoughts turned toward flashlights. I […]
As published in the Asheville Citizens Times: As a mom who raised three boys, I have had a list of courses that ought to be taught in public school: How to Think, Cooperation Will Decrease Your Suffering, and Wake Up and Notice What is Going on Inside of Yourself. I have a new one for […]
Our article in The Citizen Times on 9/28/12 Do you ever feel stuck? Dissatisfied or uncertain? I know the answer is yes. We all do. Some of us let it go or move through it in moments, and others of us can take a really long time to get moving again — days, months or […]
We had a call from Texas. It was Beth. We moved her mom last year. Beth is coming into town because her mom is moving into skilled nursing. Beth asked us to pack up her mother’s belongings (again) and have them ready for shipping and moving when she arrives. So now we begin a dialogue […]
When you look for and affirm the best in others, you help them unleash their full potential. When you believe in someone, even when they don’t believe in themselves, you give them a ladder to reach new heights. And when you stand witness for others with a kind and loving heart, you help them become […]
Have you ever made a move where things just landed by chance in their new, illogical location and inertia kept them there for years? Like the cooking oils stored across the kitchen and behind a chair? This is one of my favorite, personal examples. What was I thinking? Whatever it was, it wasn’t about access […]
Our most recent organizing / life tip published in The Citizen Times on 9/8/12 The bedside table is a small space that makes a big difference. It greets you in the morning and sends you off to sleep at night. It can be a supportive friend or a disturbing energy. A bedside table can be […]
Simply Change Professional Organizers Blog
Tips, encouragement and stories of professional organizers who specialize in organizing, de-cluttering and moving.
