Category: Productivity and Organizing Professionals
Daily Money Management: What It Is, Who It’s For, and Why It Sounds So Confusing
Aurelia Duke Let’s be honest: “Daily Money Management” sounds vague at best and slightly suspicious at worst. Is it budgeting?Is it investing?Is it someone telling you to stop buying lattes? And... Read More
Organizing and the Power of Music
Lindsey Pangretic I recently read about a concept called “just one song,” which is a method where you turn on music and see what you can accomplish in your home while listening to “just one song... Read More
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
Digital Organization for Better Productivity: 10 Simple Systems That Save Busy Professionals Hours Every Week
Kruti Naik A well-organized digital workspace reduces stress, saves time, and helps you focus on what matters most. Did you know that today’s knowledge workers are interrupted roughly ev... Read More
Back-to-School Without the Chaos: Simple Systems for a Smoother Transition
Sahiba Bassi, CPO® Back-to-school season can feel like a fresh start. It can also feel like a tidal wave of backpacks, countless papers, permission slips, lunch containers, sports and extracurricular... Read More
The Emotional Side of Downsizing
Anna Novak Almost all my clients tell me they feel overwhelmed by the prospect of downsizing. Making a move from your long-time family home into a new community is a huge undertaking and a... 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
Not Sure What to Do with That? How to Spot Items Worth Consigning
Photo by The RealReal This piece was written by The RealReal, a business partner of NAPO. Before we dive in: if you’re already thinking about consigning, there’s an exc... Read More