How to Make Birthday Greetings Special Again, Without the Clutter
Remember when sending birthday cards or thank you cards or get well cards were something we did as a regular part of life? Are you still that person? Do you know a lot of people who are? I’ve come to realize I’m just not that person anymore, and I...
Out but where? Exit strategies for Your Evicted Items.
“How do I get rid of…?” It’s the most common question I get from people, clients, friends, family, people who *just* met me and learn I’m a Certified Professional Organizer®. People are coming around to the idea of letting go of things...
It’s Time To Tackle the Photos and Paperwork
A few months ago, I decided that the 2018 Clever Girl Organizing Challenge would be focused on photos (printed and digital) and on paperwork. Between the hurricanes, the floods and the wildfires in the country, I was seeing more and more examples of people facing...
Year-End Review for 2017
It’s almost the end of 2017, and it’s been quite a year! I feel like I blinked and the year was over, but I also look back and am amazed at how much has happened over the year. So, I thought I’d share a little bit about my reflection process for a...
In Defense of The Piler
I was recently in a conversation where someone tried to convince someone else that piles were bad, and papers should always be filed. Somehow, this person thought being a Piler or a Filer, the Filer is the only “right” choice. I stepped in, protecting the honor of the...
Clever Girl’s Guide to Living with Less, Now Available!
The New Book from Kathy Vines: “Clever Girl’s Guide to Living with Less: Break Free from Your Stuff, Even When Your Head and Heart Get in the Way” is now available on Amazon in Paperback and Kindle. I’m writing to share that my first...
Binge-Watching: Problem or Productivity Tool?
Confession: I’m a binge-watcher of TV shows. Not all shows, and not all the time, but still… I binge. My husband can’t stand to, so I do it on my own. If I am really excited about a show, I can sit and watch hours and hours of it over a day or two. I...
Focusing on the Important-But-Not-Urgent (or “where have I been for 3 months?”)
Remember me? It’s been three months since I’ve written a blog post. Those who are in the Clever Girl Organizing Challenge have been getting posts from me every week, but the rest of you? I’m afraid you haven’t heard from me in awhile unless...
It’s February 1st. How about a Do-over on that Resolution?
According to a survey from StatisticBrain, 58% of New Years Resolutions make it to today. That number drops to 44% on July 1. So, where are YOU in that mix? I’m proposing a do-over to those of you whose motivation and determination trickled away, or to those of...
Happy New Year!
I just wanted to take a moment to thank all of Clever Girl Nation for such a great 2016, and wish you a wonderful 2017! I loved the activity of the 2016 Clever Girl Organizing Challenge that started last January, and so many of you joined in again in the...
5 Mistakes You’re Making With Your To-Do List
It shouldn’t surprise you that a Professional Organizer is going to tell you that one of the secrets to getting and staying organized is in creating lists. It’s not rocket surgery. We’re all overwhelmed (and aging) and it’s just harder to...Kathy Vines
Certified Professional Organizer,®
Productivity Consultant
Based in Melrose, MA.
Clever Girl Organizing® works with clients in their homes or offices to transform their space and systems, minimize stress, and maximize efficiency, productivity, and serenity! Her superpower is helping people untangle their relationship to their stuff!