Author: jborganize

How to Use AI to Stay Organized: ChatGPT Tips for Home and Time Management For the past two years, ChatGPT has become my go-to tool for simplifying both my home and business life. I originally started using AI to review my writing for grammar (a humbling experience for someone with an English degree!), but it…

SMART Goals for New Year’s Resolutions: Stop Quitting Early The second Friday of January is often referred to as National Quitters Day—the day when many people abandon their New Year’s resolutions. If you’ve already found yourself slipping back into old habits, don’t worry. Quitting doesn’t mean failure; it may simply mean you need a better…

Before the New Year: Organizing Rituals That Set You Up for 2026 As we wind down the year, I’m sure I’m not the only one looking forward to some days off. Our home is a bustle of activity this time of year, but after Boxing Day (December 26th), the kids are doing their own thing…

There’s something incredibly satisfying about checking things off a list. I’ve never seen the data to prove it, but I’m convinced there are studies showing that crossing items off a list produces a happy rush of endorphins. Lists keep us organized and serve as reminders for all the information floating around in our heads. They…

How Do the Super Organized Decorate for the Holidays? We all have them; those friends or family members who seem to have it all together. Ask them at the beginning of November whether they’ve started their holiday shopping, and they’ll sheepishly admit they’ve already bought everything. Maybe they’ve even decorated their home — gasp! —…

The Fall Season Reset: Readjusting to Routine & Reality Even as an empty nester, I still think of September as a natural reset. Summer Fridays are behind us, vacations are in the rearview mirror, and it’s time to settle back into everyday life. For some, the return to routine is welcome—something they eagerly anticipate. But…

Are You an Overbuyer? It happens all the time—when I tell someone what I do for a living, the response is often, “Oh, I’m a total hoarder,” or “You should see my mom’s house!” But here’s the thing: most people aren’t actually hoarders. That word gets thrown around a lot, but in our experience, true hoarding is relatively…

Top Mistakes Parents Make When Organizing a Playroom School’s out, the kids are home—and if it’s been anything like our summer, it’s been rainy, too. Toys are everywhere, and keeping things tidy feels like a losing battle. As professional organizers, we’ve truly seen it all, and playrooms are one area that tends to trip parents…

MAKE TRAVEL LESS STRESSFUL AND MORE ORGANIZED WITH THESE PROVEN PACKING TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS AT THE ORGANIZING PROFESSIONALS®. Plan Outfits in Advance Choosing what to wear is often the most time-consuming part of packing. Outfits— including accessories—should be planned several days ahead of a trip. This allows time to do laundry or purchase any…