In STUFFology101: Get Your Mind Out of the Clutter we use the acronym S.T.U.F.F. as a tool to help people deal with their clutter. At the beginning of 2021 I wrote about the ‘S’ in S.T.U.F.F., which is START. Today I want to touch on the ‘T’ in S.T.U.F.F., which is TRUST. One definition provided […]
How do you spend your time? Time is an interesting concept. We can spend it, save it, or waste it. My recent computer issues forced me to spend a great deal of time fixing my mistake. But also offered me the opportunity to examine how much time I was in front of a computer screen […]
How much do you rely on your computer, laptop, tablet, or smart phone? More than you may realize since they are heavily integrated into how we live day to day. The lines between work and leisure are blurred. And any of these devices have quick access to family and friends via social media. I am […]
Time goes by each day. How do you spend your time? Time management is important for our general health and happiness. In STUFFology 101: Get Your Mind Out of the Clutter we note that, “All of us have 168 hours each week. How we fill those hours determines the quality of our lives.” Are you […]
Is your living space in chaos or is it clean? Maybe both depending on what area of the house you are talking about! Despite our best efforts, clutter often appears like magic. Kids and cats (or other pets) often contribute to clutter chaos. We recently emptied out a closet containing assorted storage bins. Just because […]
A coffee table is a decent sized flat surface that comes in various shapes. Also known as a clutter magnet in our house. That is, it becomes a haven for clutter creep. Family members, pets, and maybe even gremlins contribute to the cluttering or cleaning of our coffee table, depending on the day of the […]
Don’t miss the recent Redfin article STUFFology 101 was featured in: “11 Ways to Declutter and Organize Your Home Office to Promote Productivity” Since the start of March 2020, many of us that made the daily commute into work were forced to transition to working from home. If you’re still working from home a year […]
Have you ever lost or at least misplaced your keys? A lost & found survey asked people which items they misplace at least one a week. Keys were one of the most common items at 28%! Clutter compounds such annoyances as misplaced keys because there is more STUFF to search through as one looks for […]
Taking time to declutter on your day off can help you relax. I realize this may seem counterintuitive but think about how much better you feel after clearing the clutter from even one small space. Today is Presidents’ Day in the United States and many people have the day off since it is a Federal […]
Now that February 2021 is here have your New Year’s resolutions fallen by the wayside? Has procrastination reared its ugly head? Perhaps your goal of simplifying your life in 2021 has instead filled with continuing clutter. You are ‘too busy’ with work, family, and life to declutter. Being Busy Does Not Equal Being Productive […]