This is part 5 of the 6-week series of my experience learning the Science of Well-being from the Yale University class taught through Coursera.org. This week, we were given a lot of information on ways to switch to “better wanting” for things that have proven to help us feel happier. I’m going to highlight the … Continue reading SPARK JOY MEETS THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS – PART 5
People say don't mix business with pleasure. This can also apply to how you organize your closet! If you are someone with a job that requires you to dress in a more formal attire, it may save you time getting ready in the morning by keeping your business outfits separate from your leisure ones. In … Continue reading Before & After: Weekday/Weekend Wardrobes
How I came across Marie Kondo's book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up was finding it on someone's stoop, left for the passerby to pick up. Now I know whoever left that book (for me) has realized that the book has fulfilled its purpose in their home. I imagine they had followed the KonMari method and … Continue reading Before & After: Bookshelf
A few weeks ago I started this series of Zero-Waste decluttering tips as an add-on for my KonMari organization service. In the first category, I suggested options for the clothes we discard. I was actually surprised to learn that 95% of textiles can be recycled, but currently, only 15% does while the rest end up … Continue reading ZERO-WASTE DECLUTTERING PART 2: BOOKS
My last blog post about redefining waste touched on how I started composting and taking our used clothing to be recycled. The once tedious chore of dealing with our garbage has become a joyful act to live a more earth-friendly lifestyle. As I build my organizing consulting business, I decided to offer a Zero-Waste decluttering option. One of the biggest reasons … Continue reading Zero-Waste Decluttering Part 1: Clothing
