Category: challenge
Doom Piles: What They Really Are and Why Traditional Organizing Advice Often Fails
Amy Bergman Recently, I received a media request asking for my professional thoughts on the growing trend of “doom piles.” While the phrase may be having a moment online, the reality behind it is ... Read More
Clutter Is Data: What Behavioral Science Can Teach Us About Organizing
Corinne Berry, PhD When I design organizing systems, the goal isn’t perfection—it’s real life. I look at the space, what it needs to do, and the routines already happening the... Read More
When Motivation Is Not Enough…How To “Jumpstart” Your Organization Project
Michelle Zorbas, CPO®, CWC We can have plenty of good reasons and motivation to get something done, and yet starting still feels impossible. Maybe you know you need to go through boxe... Read More
2021 Chapter of the Year Award Spotlight
The Chapter of the Year Award is bestowed to a NAPO Chapter, which, by its achievements, goes above and beyond to further the ideals and mission of NAPO. This Chapter provides its members with opportu... Read More
Working Together on Your Home While Working from Home by Nancy Meck, NAPO Member since 2007
Working Together on Your Home While Working from Home by Nancy Meck, NAPO Member since 2015 Ample time at home is amping up people’s focus on lingering house projects. It’s also highlighting wants... Read More
Embracing the Essentials for COVID-19
Embracing the Essentials for COVID-19 by Kristin DeCou, NAPO Member since 2017. Many of us are getting organized and helping others put their things in order. But what do we prioritize first? Our coll... Read More
Five Ways to Deal with FOMO
by Lisa Luken FOMO. A reality that most of us frequently encounter. It’s hard to say no to invites from friends, fearing we’ll miss out on the fun. It’s hard to stop scrolling endl... Read More
Getting Out of Your Head and Into the Moment
Staying busy, having a long to-do list and checking off those boxes, keeping track of all the projects in your business and at home, hopes, dreams, weekend plans – you have a lo... Read More