25 OCT 2019 · Story time! The most consistent thing that happens when working with clients is the “AHA Moment.” The cause of their clutter is often not what they expected. The insight changes their perspective and helps them get unstuck. This AHA Moment shares the story of a woman realizing she needed to make room for her kids.

25 OCT 2019 · Story time! The most consistent thing that happens when working with clients is the “AHA Moment.” The cause of their clutter is often not what they expected. The insight changes their perspective and helps them get unstuck. This AHA Moment shares the story of a spouse of a person living with hoarding disorder.

23 OCT 2019 · Story time! The most consistent thing that happens when working with clients is the “AHA Moment.” The cause of their clutter is often not what they expected. The insight changes their perspective and helps them get unstuck. This AHA Moment shares the story of a woman realizing she needed a professional organizer, not an interior designer to help her in her home office.

21 OCT 2019 · Story time! The most consistent thing that happens when working with clients is the “AHA Moment.” The cause of their clutter is often not what they expected. The insight changes their perspective and helps them get unstuck. This AHA Moment shares the story of a woman rediscovering her creativity.

21 OCT 2019 · Story time! The most consistent thing that happens when working with clients is the “AHA Moment.” The cause of their clutter is often not what they expected. The insight changes their perspective and helps them get unstuck. This AHA Moment shares the story of a mom running a full house.

15 OCT 2019 · Story time! The most consistent thing that happens when working with clients is the "Aha Moment." The cause of their clutter is often not what they expected. The insight changes their perspective and helps them get unstuck. This AHA Moment shares the story of a young adult living at home.

4 JAN 2019 · Living with less. That messaging is coming on strong – and with good reason! This past week, the stores I visited were literally PILED with merchandise. It is time to stem the tide. Taking care of all the items you own takes time. When you cannot keep up with the amount you have, the overloaded systems begin to back up. If your closets are bursting at the seams, a sure-fire way to get organized for the long haul, is by becoming conscious about what you are buying in the first place! This is my challenge for you! If you do not have time to eliminate excess in your closets, basement, kitchen cabinets, etc. right now and are feeling frustrated, a very simple move in the right direction is to consider purchasing less. Just one less thing. Once a day. At the end of the day, become conscious consumers is better for our planet. So let’s get started! If this challenge inspires you, reach out and let me know what you did not purchase on a given day. I will be sharing my journey on social media this month and am excited to hear from you!

4 FEB 2018 · Welcome to the Declare Order Podcast where you will learn to "Declutter Like a Pro!" I am Leslie, your host, and I am the owner of a professional organizing business called, "Declare Order Professional Organizing," where I help people get unstuck – right in the middle of their mess! I know a lot of people out there resolve to "get organized" and listening to this special bundle of 6 episodes will help you do just that – as if you had a professional organizer right in your pocket! In each successive 10-15 minute episode You will learn to declutter like a pro. I am a member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals, known as NAPO, and serve on the board for NAPO’s Chicago Chapter. You are listening to the sixth of six episodes, recorded as a bundle in honor of NAPO’s “Get Organized and Be Productive Month,” also known as, GO MONTH, occurring each January. Episode 1: DO Set Goals for your organizing project Episode 2: DO Make a Plan of Attack Episode 3: Phase 1 - sort and organize Episode 4: Phase 2 - containerize and test drive Episode 5: Phase 3 - the details Episode 6: DO Maintain your organized spaces In this episode, I provide you with tips for maintenance for your completed organizing projects. As you listen, you can think about how you would finalize the details in your space! I encourage you to: 1. Do not view maintenance as punishment for failing to stay organized. 2. Consider WHY things are getting out of order if clutter is occurring too quickly. 3. Every time you re-set it, it gets easier. Please visit my website, www.declareorder.com for more information!

4 FEB 2018 · Welcome to the Declare Order Podcast where you will learn to "Declutter Like a Pro!" I am Leslie, your host, and I am the owner of a professional organizing business called, "Declare Order Professional Organizing," where I help people get unstuck – right in the middle of their mess! I know a lot of people out there resolve to "get organized" and listening to this special bundle of 6 episodes will help you do just that – as if you had a professional organizer right in your pocket! In each successive 10-15 minute episode You will learn to declutter like a pro. I am a member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals, known as NAPO, and serve on the board for NAPO’s Chicago Chapter. You are listening to the fifth of six episodes, recorded as a bundle in honor of NAPO’s “Get Organized and Be Productive Month,” also known as, GO MONTH, occurring each January. Episode 1: DO Set Goals for your organizing project Episode 2: DO Make a Plan of Attack Episode 3: Phase 1 - sort and organize Episode 4: Phase 2 - containerize and test drive Episode 5: Phase 3 - the details Episode 6: DO Maintain your organized spaces In this episode, I provide you with tips for Phase 3 of your organizing projects. As you listen, you can think about how you would finalize the details in your space! I encourage you to: 1. Consider what types of items are "living" in the space in order to determine what to purchase. 2. Consider how often you are accessing it to determine how durable it needs to be. 3. Consider the overall design and look of the space. These steps will allow you to fine tune the results for your organizing projects in each Target Area! Please visit my website, www.declareorder.com for more information!

11 JAN 2018 · Welcome to the Declare Order Podcast where you will learn to "Declutter Like a Pro!" I am Leslie, your host, and I am the owner of a professional organizing business called, "Declare Order Professional Organizing," where I help people get unstuck – right in the middle of their mess! I know a lot of people out there resolve to "get organized" and listening to this special bundle of 6 episodes will help you do just that – as if you had a professional organizer right in your pocket! In each successive 10-15 minute episode You will learn to declutter like a pro. I am a member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals, known as NAPO, and serve on the board for NAPO’s Chicago Chapter. You are listening to the fourth of six episodes, recorded as a bundle in honor of NAPO’s “Get Organized and Be Productive Month,” also known as, GO MONTH, occurring each January. Episode 1: DO Set Goals for your organizing project Episode 2: DO Make a Plan of Attack Episode 3: Phase 1 - sort and organize Episode 4: Phase 2 - containerize and test drive Episode 5: Phase 3 - the details Episode 6: DO Maintain your organized spaces In this episode, I explain the importance of Phase 2 during an organizing project. You are looking at creating functional systems for the items you have sorted and organized. What does Phase 2 look like in a kitchen as compared to a bedroom? And what about a basement? Listen and learn!