Archives

This archive is my way of recounting some of the insights, thoughts, and ideas (many of which end up as articles in my newsletters) I've explored during the delightful, life-changing, often challenging, and certainly never boring ongoing journey of clearing clutter, simplifying my life, and learning to listen to my inner guidance.

If what I share here gives you a moment of entertainment, a spark of clarity or inspiration, or a burst of energy, that's icing on the cake (preferably chocolate, please).




2012

• Life is too Short to Wear an Uncomfortable Bra
• How to Break Up With a Set
• Your Clothes Closet is Like a Diary
• Try the Pomodoro Technique
• Listen to What Makes Your Heart Sing

2011

• Choose the Right Planner for You
• My 3 Favorite Filing Secrets
• The Right Gear Sometimes Means More Stuff
• The Simple Joy of a Good Pen
• Could Your Car Use a Good Clear-Out?
• Do Things The Easy Way: Get Support
• The Mandoline and the Knife
• Fast and Effective Mind Clearing - Part 2
• Reduce Your Choices
• Fast and Effective Mind Clearing - Part 1
• Clear the Decks for Unexpected Blessings
• Rearrange Your Furniture to Gain New Perspective
• Got Money Clutter?
• Do The Next Indicated Thing
• Invite Your Vacation Self Into Your Everyday Life
• Kabekona Cabin Rules
• Do You Like The Idea Better Than The Reality?
• Listen For Your Inner Knowing
• Your Home Is A Reflection Of Your Beliefs
• Manifesting Change by Changing Your Space
• Get Instant Results
• Clearing Clutter Is Connecting With Spirit
• But What If You Need It Again Someday?
• When You Feel Confused, Go Within
• What Is It Time To Let Go Of?
• Baby Steps Really Work
• Super Simple Filing
• Will Your Choices Bring You Long-Term Fulfillment?
• Focus On Your Best 20 Percent
• Your Very Own Archeological Dig
• An Experiment With Beauty (by guest writer Marilyn Webster)
• The "Just Because" Series
• My 5 Favorite Shortcuts For Handling Paper Clutter
• 3 Ways Adults Outgrow Our Stuff
• The Stories We Cherish About Our Clutter
• The Butterfly Effect of Clearing Clutter
• Clearing Clutter As Self-Care
• The 7 Most Powerful Clutter-Clearing Tips For Beginners
• Fall In Love Before You Buy
• Change Your Life One Room At A Time
• The Fine Art of Setting Limits

2010

• Consider Giving Up Goals
• The Clutter of Too Much Research
• The Tortoise and The Hare (Clutter-Style)
• Your Body Gives You Clues to Clutter and Joy
• The Joys of The (Much) Smaller Home
• Feeling Stuck In Your Business?
• The Urgent Haircut
• Reduce Clutter When Planning Holiday Parties
• Simplify Your Holidays
• Wabi Sabi, Anyone?
• Clear Out The "Stuck" Energy In Your Home
• Sophisticated Simplicity
• Why The Silverware Drawer Is The Perfect Organizer
• What Is Complicating Your Life?
• Is It Worth The Time?
• Have Your Clothes Reached Their Expiration Date?
• Letting Go Does Not Mean Having Less
• What Are You Really Looking For?
• Use The "One In, Two Out" Rule
• Is Your Inner Kid Keeping You Messy?
• Transform Your Space, Transform Your Life
• Save the Memory, Not the Item
• We See Clutter As WE Are
• Clutter Eats Up Equity
• Handle Your Tolerations (revisited)
• Clear Out Clutter Before You Move
• Clutter Will Try To Trick You
• Clearing Clutter is a Journey
• Do Complete Work
• Lighten Up Your Home for Spring
• Are You Creating Space For Your Dreams? (revisited)
• Organizing Kids' Rooms
• Clearing Out Mind Clutter
• What Is Your Home Telling You?
• Just Say No (revisited)
• Are You Giving Away Your Power to Paper?
• Can Clearing Clutter Improve Your Love Life?
• Listen To Your Inner Guidance (revisited)
• What Is Your Closet Telling You?
• Is Clutter Stopping Your Abundance?
• Clutter Means Stuck, Stuck, Stuck
• Edit Your Closet
• Wear What You Love
• Be Willing to Fail (revisited)
• Take One Minute and Clear Off Your Desk

2009

• Be Yourself (revisited)
• Eliminate The Extras
• What's Stopping You Today?
• You Can't Go Faster With Your Foot on the Brakes

2006

• Handle The Niggly Details
• Muddying The Waters
• Take Really Good Care of Yourself
• Follow Your Dreams (revisited)

2005

• Keeping Your Word
• The Magic of Focus

2004

• What's Most Important To You?

2003

• Be Yourself
• Build Your Courage Muscle
• Write Down What You Really Want
• Acknowledge Yourself Every Day
• Create A Schedule That Fits You
• Be Willing to Fail
• Take Your Shot
• Do What There Is To Do

2002

• Play The Money Diet Game
• Are You Living Your Life By Chance or By Choice
• Making Things Happen
• Listening To Your Heart
• Seek Inspiration (Note: This one turned out to be one of my most popular articles!)
• Stop The Busy Work
• Spend Time Doing Nothing
• Rethink Your Commute
• Steer Clear of Negativity
• Do Something - Anything!
• Have Fun In The Process
• Whose Rules Are You Following?
• Brighten Up Your Environment
• Listen To Your Intuition
• Eat Lunch Away From Your Desk
• Follow Your Dreams
• Clear Out Space For Your Dreams

2001

• "Staying Stuck" vs. "Moving Ahead" Questions
• Create Stress-Free Holidays
• Clearing Out The Clutter
• Simplify Your Life
• Less Stress, More Success
• What Are You Tolerating?
• Creating Work Security
• Being Busy - Is It Serving You?

Clearing Out and Simplifying Your Marketing

• Marketing Is Like A Baseball Game
• Give Yourself A Raise By Becoming A Master Of Your Niche
• No Pressure, No Diamonds
• Birthday In A Box
• Top 10 Benefits of Having a Niche

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