Indecision by Frances D'Amato
Today we'll deal with one of the underlying causes of clutter Indecision. Have you ever decided you were going to look through a pile of papers that have been piling high on your desk only to find you...
View ArticleFinances: Start Now to Prepare for 2007 Taxes by Frances D'Amato
Fall is here and that means the holidays will soon be here. I take this opportunity to start organizing my bills, and receipts for the task of preparing my taxes. I know the end of the year is a few...
View ArticleInheritance Clutter by Frances D'Amato
Another reason we clutter I like to call inheritance. If we came from a house that was cluttered we may have inherited the clutter bug. On the other hand if our family home was too neat we may be...
View ArticleSentiment by Frances D'Amato
So far we have talked about two reasons People clutter Indecision and inheritance. Today let's look at Sentiment. Sentimental objects are those that remind us of a person, place or time that we love or...
View ArticleThings Substituted for Feelings by Frances D'Amato
Some of us were brought up in homes where parents were always working and didn't have time to spend with us. A young child misses a parent who often travels for business. The parent always brings the...
View ArticleOrganizing our Suitcase by Frances D'Amato
Organizing our Suitcase Holiday time is here and travel home is on our minds. Homeland Security has just issued an order for travelers to organize the suitcase to make inspection easier. Apparently our...
View ArticleUrge to Overdo Everything for the Holidays by Frances D'Amato
The Holiday season is here and we all have lists of parties to attend, presents to buy and things to cook. It is easy to overdo and to buy more than necessary. Let's take each item above in turn....
View ArticlePreparing for 2008 by Frances D'Amato
Preparing for 2008 The hustle and bustle of the holidays are over and now it's time to plan for 2008. It will take some time to put away all the holiday decorations and to finish up giving away the...
View ArticleSaving for Security/Identity by Frances D'Amato
Saving for Security/Identity We continue looking at the psychological reasons we clutter; today it's security. How many times have you heard someone say, I need to keep this because I may need it...
View ArticleBuying Too Much by Frances D'Amato
Buying Too Much As the economists argue over whether or not we are in a recession, we all know we need to cut back. My car gas bill has doubled forcing me to look to other places to cut funds. Instead...
View ArticleClearing Clutter from the Garden by Frances D'Amato
Clearing clutter in the Garden It's May and time to turn our attention to our garden. During the winter months I don't get outside to do much gardening but as soon as the weather warms I love to sit on...
View ArticleClearing the Way for New Possibilities by Frances D'Amato
Clearing the Way for New Possibilities Summer is coming close to an end, schools are beginning, some of us are looking forward to the holidays others are dreading them. Suppose we could wave a magic...
View ArticleClearing the Deck for Autumn by Frances D'Amato
Clearing the Deck for Autumn I live in Charlotte and we have experienced an unusually hot, dry summer. I have hardly been able to enjoy my outside patio or deck. But alas there is a glimmer of hope,...
View ArticlePROACTIVE ORGANIZING by Frances D'Amato
SEPTEMBER -- PROACTIVE ORGANIZING As Americans we do not like to talk about death especially our own. I contrast that attitude with one of my Grandmother who died in 1971 after living a long and very...
View ArticleInsulating Self with Stuff by Frances D'Amato
Insulating self with stuff Have you ever felt that some of your objects are really preventing you from being whom you are? You may ask what does she really mean by that question? Let me see if I can...
View ArticleClutter Free Forever, How Do I get There? by Frances D'Amato
Clutter Free Forever, How do I get there? Frances L D'Amato As I enter a client's homes for the first time, I ask how did this house get this way? As you will imagine there are numerous answers, I've...
View ArticleOrganizing the Fall Garden by Frances D'Amato
Organizing in the Fall By Frances D'Amato As the days grow shorter, children return to school, and leaves begin to fall we think of spending more time indoors. This is the perfect season to organize...
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