Category: Productivity
Takin’ It Easy
By Sharon Lowenheim, CPO® Organizing Goddess, Inc. I was out walking my dog this morning, enjoying the beautiful August weather and the interaction with other dog walkers. I felt really happy to be... Read More
“August Creates As She Slumbers, Replete and Satisfied”
This quote by Joseph Wood Krutch, exemplifies the slow and lazy days of summer. Entering the third, and final month of summer we find ourselves winding down, taking stock and preparing for the upcom... Read More
Airline Travel – A.K.A. Fitting 10 Pounds into a 5 Pound Bag
Blog submitted by: Ellia Ryan This month’s theme is Travel and Summer Camp. You thought you had trouble keeping your home organized; now you have to shrink your available space down to a mere... Read More
The Barry Izsak/Glorya Schklair Conference Scholarship Fund
Give and Take – Donate Now or Apply Now! Courtesy of Mr. Barry J. Izsak CPO®, Arranging It All, Founder of the Barry Izsak/Glorya Schklair Conference Scholarship Fund The first decision I made ... Read More
Stress Management Begins with Organization
Fordham University Research Study Recently, students at Fordham University conducted a study to identify the perceived value of hiring a Professional Organizer. This study identified reasons for hir... Read More
NAPO in June: Turn Up the Heat!
Stress Management I have always felt as though the approach to summer is a lot like taking that innocent, first step down the steep hill you have just finished climbing. As we approach summer, we of... Read More
Growth and Development: Or, The Rabbi and the Lobster
Each month, the NAPO blog features a particular theme that helps to illuminate different aspects of the organizing and productivity profession. May’s focus is about personal growth and development. ... Read More
Mission Statements Aren’t Just for Associations!
When an association professional sees the words “mission statement” the first thought that pops in their mind is the section of an association’s bylaws or place on the website that identifies th... Read More