The Firebird Chronicles
What it means to be organized
Being organized is not just a term. Rather, it is an ongoing subtle process, a series of small, ongoing acts and habits. These habits reflect and also affect our state of mind, our living and working environments, and the way we use our time. Signs that you are...
The Quest to become a more organized You
Some of us find it stressful to even contemplate being organized. We might imagine an ongoing marathon of sorting and tidying to achieve painfully micro-levels of tidiness. This is a false picture and will not assist us. Rather, consider these helpful hints in the...
Organizing Children’s Spaces
A short internet search will bring up literally thousands of ideas, tips and tricks for organizing children’s rooms, clothing and toys - many of which involve designer budgets. In this article I take a step back and cover the basic principles of success. Kids are...
Helping an elderly parent with a life change
Helping your parents downsize their home could be one of the hardest things you ever do, both emotionally and practically. There are decades of belongings to deal with - not to mention the inherent tension of a parent-child relationship. You may even be in a situation...
Mortgaging your time to the future
Every time we keep something in order to get to it One Day, we are bonding our time to the future. I am not referring to definite goals, in which we have a plan, set a date and accomplish whatever it is we set out to do. I am talking about a no-time zone called One...