We're so used to working at a "crazy busy" pace, but sometimes we can handle important but non-urgent projects at our leisure.

Paperwork Organizing Projects at Your Leisure

Karen CaccavoFinancial Organizing, Paperwork Organizing

This blog was inspired by the longest day of the year (June 21st).  While we are so used to being “crazy busy” and making the most of every minute, sometimes we have the leisure to do the opposite — to take our sweet time. But if you still can’t shake the desire to be productive, why not tackle a longer, …

Bonding with our possessions makes decluttering challenging

Possessions: Why Decluttering is So Challenging

Karen Caccavodecluttering, Possessions

A few years ago, I was asked to speak about decluttering and organizing.  As my audience took their seats, I offered a basket of letter openers bearing my company name, and invited them to help themselves.  Then I began my talk.  I mentioned the trap of freebies, suggesting that “a freebie isn’t really free.”  Once we take them home, they …