We’ve all heard the standard time management rules about how to deal with email: Limit your email to only 3 times a day Never check email in the morning (there’s even a book with this title) Don’t multi-task by emailing while doing something else. Seems sensible. But do we follow these rules? No. What’s going on? We know that email … Go >

“Don’t reinvent the wheel. Identify others’ best practices and do what they do.” That was some of the best advice I got as a management consultant, decades ago.       Even if you’re not a sports fan (and I’m typically not), you can benefit from adopting some of the practices of Michael Phelps – the world’s most decorated Olympic … Go >

As a professional organizer, I don’t usually post cooking tips, but making a Thanksgiving turkey can be an extremely stressful endeavor. Should you marinate it? How often should you baste the turkey? Is the hassle and potential danger of frying a turkey worth it? I am all about helping reduce stress and making life easier, so I’m sharing my mother’s … Go >

Improving the way you manage your e-mail is one of the best ways to boost your productivity and effectiveness at work. Here are some tips to get control of your e-mail – and your day. 1. Reduce e-mail interruptions There is something about the instantaneous nature of e-mail that compels people to respond to each message right away. Avoiding this … Go >

Do you need New York closet organization help? These tips will help you organize even the tiniest New York closet. Go >

There is something to the idea of the lazy, hazy days of summer. It’s a time for vacations, going to the beach, having barbeques, enjoying nature and the warm weather…. But that doesn’t mean you can’t also do a little organizing! These projects will save you time, reduce stress and help maximize your space. All in just an hour or … Go >