I’m so excited to share that I was recently interviewed by freelance journalist Emily Latimer from Cape Breton Island, and the article is now live on Yahoo Style. The piece, titled “Downsizing or Decluttering? 7 Useless Things in Your House You Can Get Rid Of,” highlights one of the most common struggles I see asContinueContinue reading “Yahoo Style Interview: Decluttering & Downsizing Tips from a Halifax Organizer”
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Nature Abhors a Vacuum: Why Empty Space Always Gets Filled
If you’ve ever cleared out a room, drawer, or even your digital apps and files—and immediately felt the urge to refill it—you’re not alone. That restless impulse is explained by the ancient concept that “nature abhors a vacuum”—the idea that empty spaces naturally get filled. Understanding this principle can help you make mindful choices aboutContinueContinue reading “Nature Abhors a Vacuum: Why Empty Space Always Gets Filled”
Making Peace with Your Space: How Clutter Affects Your Energy (Especially with ADHD)
Our energy comes from four sources: physical (your body), emotional (your heart), mental (your mind), and spiritual (your purpose). For ADHD brains—already high-powered and busy—clutter (physical and digital) can act like constant background noise, draining our energy sources and overloading our executive functions such as focus, working memory, task initiation, and mental stamina. If walkingContinueContinue reading “Making Peace with Your Space: How Clutter Affects Your Energy (Especially with ADHD)”
Simplify, Detox, and Thrive: ADHD-Friendly Tips for a Balanced Life in 2026
✨ Reflecting on “My Year” – Lessons from 2025 I started calling 2025 “my year.” I’ve said that about other years before, but this time felt different. For years, I’ve practiced what I call a ‘life audit,’ reorganizing my life to align with my personal and professional goals. In 2025, everything finally clicked. Now, steppingContinueContinue reading “Simplify, Detox, and Thrive: ADHD-Friendly Tips for a Balanced Life in 2026”
Where to Donate in Nova Scotia: A Complete Guide to Decluttering Your Home and Giving Back
Looking to declutter your home in Nova Scotia while giving back to the community? Donating your gently used items not only helps those in need but also reduces waste and supports local charities. Whether it’s clothing, furniture, household goods, or pet supplies, there are plenty of places to donate in Nova Scotia that make itContinueContinue reading “Where to Donate in Nova Scotia: A Complete Guide to Decluttering Your Home and Giving Back”
Working with East Hants Realtors Jamie & Don McCooley – A Fantastic Experience
I recently had the highlight of working with Jamie and Don McCooley, an amazing husband-and-wife real estate team in East Hants, Nova Scotia. If you’re looking for dedicated, professional, family-oriented, and genuinely kind realtors in East Hants, I can’t recommend them enough! Not only did I have the opportunity to work with them in theirContinueContinue reading “Working with East Hants Realtors Jamie & Don McCooley – A Fantastic Experience”
Why More Clothes Doesn’t Mean More Style And How to Build a Wardrobe You Actually Love
Many of us have grown up believing that more clothes mean more style, more status—more of “us.” So we fill our closets, spending time, energy, and money collecting piece after piece. Yet despite overflowing wardrobes and never-ending laundry piles, the cycle can feel impossible to break. Adding to the problem, our obsession with fast fashionContinueContinue reading “Why More Clothes Doesn’t Mean More Style And How to Build a Wardrobe You Actually Love”
Unlock Your Organized Life: How the Transtheoretical Model Makes Working with an Organizer Easier
Are you thinking about getting organized but feeling overwhelmed? Maybe you’ve tried before and struggled to maintain the changes? Understanding how people change can make the process smoother and more successful. That’s where the Transtheoretical Model (TTM), also known as the Stages of Change model, comes in. And it’s especially helpful when you’re considering workingContinueContinue reading “Unlock Your Organized Life: How the Transtheoretical Model Makes Working with an Organizer Easier”
ADHD & Analog Timers: Exploring the Advantages for Focus & Time Management
Image Source: Amazon.ca My top recommendation for individuals with brain-based challenges is to utilize an analog timer for focused 20-minute decluttering and organizing, followed by 5-minute breaks. Analog timers provide visual and intuitive time tracking that can be particularly helpful. Here is where to purchase one from Amazon.ca and below is a list of reasonsContinueContinue reading “ADHD & Analog Timers: Exploring the Advantages for Focus & Time Management”
How ADHD Affects Organizing—And What Actually Works
A calmer, more functional space is within reach—it’s just a step away. Traditional organizing advice often overlooks the executive function challenges that make sorting, categorizing, and maintaining systems difficult for those with ADHD. Most strategies expect people to organize in ways that don’t align with how their brains naturally operate. Instead of fitting into aContinueContinue reading “How ADHD Affects Organizing—And What Actually Works”
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