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The Emotional Side of Downsizing 

The Emotional Side of Downsizing 

Posted on July 20, 2026July 17, 2026 by NAPO
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
Not Sure What to Do with That? How to Spot Items Worth Consigning 

Not Sure What to Do with That? How to Spot Items Worth Consigning 

Posted on July 1, 2026July 7, 2026 by NAPO
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
Swedish Death Cleaning for People Who Aren’t Downsizing (Yet) 

Swedish Death Cleaning for People Who Aren’t Downsizing (Yet) 

Posted on June 15, 2026June 17, 2026 by NAPO
Kelly Brask, CPO® If you’ve seen the phrase Swedish death cleaning pop up online and thought, Nope. Too morbid. Not today! I get it. I’m a Certified Professional Organizer® (CPO®) who lived in ... Read More
The Mental Weight of Clutter 

The Mental Weight of Clutter 

Posted on May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 by NAPO
Susie Marsh, LBSW  This is the second blog post in a two-part series (read part 1: Taming Stress in the Body: How Clutter Keeps Us on Alert here) honoring Mental Health Awareness Month (May). W... Read More
Organizing with Compassion

Organizing with Compassion

Posted on March 2, 2026April 22, 2026 by NAPO
A Soft Reset for Seniors and People with Physical and Emotional Challenges Pat Rose Organizing is often portrayed as a purely practical task—sorting, labeling, and tidying up physical spaces. But fo... Read More
Why We Keep Too Much Stuff—And How Small Steps toward Organization Can Transform Daily Life 

Why We Keep Too Much Stuff—And How Small Steps toward Organization Can Transform Daily Life 

Posted on January 1, 2026December 22, 2025 by NAPO
By Nicole Ramer, CPO®, SMM-C®, Senior Home Coach™  Most of us never intend for clutter to take over our homes. Yet slowly—overstuffed drawers, “just for now” piles, boxes we p... Read More
Are You Prepared for the Inevitable or Unexpected?

Are You Prepared for the Inevitable or Unexpected?

Posted on August 4, 2025August 1, 2025 by NAPO
Today’s digital age practically requires us to be proactive By Kate Hufnagel Let’s be honest: planning for the unexpected—or the inevitable—isn’t something most of us are eager to do. It can... Read More
Why Employers Should Invest in a Professional Organizer for Their Employees 

Why Employers Should Invest in a Professional Organizer for Their Employees 

Posted on July 21, 2025August 13, 2025 by
By Kenna Lee, CPO®  In today’s hybrid work environment, employers are increasingly responsible for supporting their team’s productivity and mental well-being beyond the office walls. One und... Read More
The Tiny Home Revolution with Tricia Sinon Murray, Space Efficiency Specialist

The Tiny Home Revolution with Tricia Sinon Murray, Space Efficiency Specialist

Posted on November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 by NAPO
Whether you are just launching a career in professional organizing and productivity or are a seasoned veteran — the NAPO Stand Out podcast series has something for you! In Episode 64, NAPO Stand Out... Read More
Six Easy Steps to a Perfectly Organized Garage

Six Easy Steps to a Perfectly Organized Garage

Posted on May 24, 2021May 24, 2021 by NAPO
79% of homeowners desire more garage storage space, according to the Woodworking Network. From gardening tools, to the kid’s toys to storing holiday decorations, homeowners are struggling to store e... Read More
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  • The Emotional Side of Downsizing  July 20, 2026
  • Clutter Is Data: What Behavioral Science Can Teach Us About Organizing  July 6, 2026
  • Not Sure What to Do with That? How to Spot Items Worth Consigning  July 1, 2026
  • Swedish Death Cleaning for People Who Aren’t Downsizing (Yet)  June 15, 2026
  • Organizing as Self-Care: Working with the Seasons of Your Mind and Body  June 1, 2026

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