A busy, hectic life may be the cause of your disorganization, but don’t let it be the excuse. Take some time to reflect on the things you can change in your life to make you more productive and less stressed. They don’t have to be monumental changes to make a difference.

Today is National Red Wear Day! So to do my part to help spread awareness about heart health, today we’re talking about the health hazards of disorganization.

Do you have a feeling of dread when it comes to cleaning away your clutter? Logically you know that the stuff you need to purge is of little value, but emotionally you may find yourself paralyzed when it comes to getting rid of it.

But by being more aware of the way that you feel in your home and how the items you are surrounded by make you feel, you can overpower the overwhelming feelings that often accompany excess clutter and too much to do.

Have changes to your life resulted in clutter and disorganization in your home?

If you were suddenly faced with an emergency and you needed to evacuate your house quickly, how long would it take you to gather up your vital documents? Be prepared with a Grab n’ Go Box.

Peter Walsh has done it again. But this time he’s coming after your under-organized and overwhelmed teens.

Every home needs a launch pad — that place where family members can grab and go everything they need as they head out for their day’s activities. Whether this area is a mudroom, entryway, or side door, having it organized and functional is imperative to starting your day off smoothly and on time.

How long is your to-do list? Three-, five-, ten-items long? If you’re like most women, it’s never-ending. No sooner do you cross off one item and three more things get added. Why do we take on so much? Why does it never end? One reason I’ve come across, both in my own life and in the lives of many of my clients, is perfectionism.

For the most part, the women who write me these “Help, my house is a mess!” notes have simply been so busy being busy that they haven’t had time to better organize their homes. Once we get together to develop and implement some easy-to-maintain systems, household organization is reclaimed. They can then get back to their busy lives, but with a better sense of order, control, and calm.

Occasionally, however, the issues go deeper and the root of the problem is actually chronic disorganization.