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Should you have two desks?
It’s a rare treat when the question is: Should I have two desks?
If you’re running out of space for your piles and you think a second desk will help to address them, then, no. If that sounds like you, read my post Why a 2nd Desk Won’t Solve Your Problems.
If you find that your focus for deep work immediately falls flat when sitting at your computer desk then, maybe!
Just starting to sort memories? Try this.
In recent posts I’ve shared two of my videos on organizing memorabilia:
How to sort memorabilia and How to create a memory closet.
If you still feel overwhelmed after watching these, consider doing something like you see pictured here. Believe it or not, this is somewhat of an “after” shot...
Got hundreds of tote bags? Here’s what to do with them.
Tote bags are one of those items that regenerate as soon as you get rid of them. They’re also one of those items that are likely to be stashed in at least 5 different places in the house. Once you (or the organizer) consolidate them, you stare in horror at the pile.
Why you hoard unused notebooks
If I had a dime for every beautiful blank notebook I’ve found in my clients’ homes and offices……just WOW. Some blank notebook hoarders genuinely struggle with compulsive shopping in many life areas, and others just compulsively collect in this one area.
How to Create a Memory Closet
Recently I shared with you a new video called How to sort memorabilia. I received a lot of positive feedback on that and was reminded that 7 years ago I had done my first video on memorabilia called How to create a memory closet.
Brilliant hanging desk storage (Why didn’t I think of that?)
The Hanging Storage Cubby by Uplift Desk is one of those products that had me screaming to myself, Why didn’t I think of that?! This solves a problem I see in so many offices: no desk drawers. You may know by know how much I love alternatives to filing cabinets…