by Carla Whyte | Oct 26, 2020 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized
The impact of disorganization
October is Mental Health Month, and I don’t know about you, but I could sure use a refresher on how to stay clear-headed during these times! 
We’re also heading into the holidays (what???), which can be super stressful, so now is the time to take stock of your mental state (how are you truly feeling?), and the state of your surroundings (is the clutter bringing you down?), and take action! Yes! You can do it! Just setting a timer for 30-60 min, and doing some decluttering every day is all it takes! Wouldn’t it be nice to have a clear mind so you can enjoy yourself, your family, and your home?
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
Can organizing impact your mental health?
Chances are good that the clutter and chaos in your home are impacting your mental health. But what can you do about it?
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by Carla Whyte | Sep 1, 2020 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized
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Got 15 minutes?
Who would have thought that we’d still be working from home and that our kids would still be schooling from home? With everyone in the house, the clutter is probably starting to accumulate, right? Well, let’s get it under control before it gets too overwhelming! 🙂 Set a timer for 15-30 minutes and start small. A drawer here, a cabinet there… you’ll be surprised at how little time and effort it will take, and how big an impact it will make! 🙂
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
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Work towards making your home a more beautiful, organized place a few minutes at a time.
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by Carla Whyte | Jul 22, 2020 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized
Setting your kids up for success!
With school fast approaching, it’s a great time for those of you with school-age children to reevaluate their learning environment at home. If you have already figured it out, and your kids were successful, good for you! My son is in college and had to start studying from home when COVID hit, and he recently told us that it was difficult for him to attend virtual classes, study, play video games and sleep all in the same room! He needs a change of scenery, so we need to reevaluate too. This article has some great ideas for creating a successful home school environment. 🙂
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
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Learn how to set up a temporary homeschool classroom using what you already have available at home, from setting up a spot to creating educational workstations.
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by Carla Whyte | May 26, 2020 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized
Need an attitude adjustment? Try decluttering!
How many of you have read “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie?\” I love the article below, because it totally reminds me of that book! 🙂 It talks about how getting rid of the clutter that’s causing you to be stressed and annoyed (and other things!) can have a super positive ripple effect in your life! I’d love to hear from you if this happens to you. Try letting go of just a little bit of clutter (some clothes, some papers on your desk, some books) and tell me how it makes you feel! I bet you’ll be surprised! 🙂
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
How Cleaning and Organizing Can Improve Physical & Mental Health
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Did you know just how much cleaning and organizing has a significant effect on your mental health? Tidy room, tidy mind is a thing!
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by Carla Whyte | Mar 23, 2020 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized
Let\’s get your taxes ready!
I hope you’re staying healthy and happy! This is such a weird time for all of us, and I just want you to know that I am here for you in whatever capacity you may need me. Whether it be just to talk, to bring you any necessities you may need, or to continue with your organizing project. Yes, you heard me! We can actually organize virtually using Zoom! 🙂 With everyone home now, the clutter situation around the house may get a little out of hand. I’d love to be there with you to (virtually) hold your hand, and help keep it under control. I will walk you through how Zoom works (it’s easy!), and then we can work together on whatever area of your house you’d like!
This month, my focus is on making sure you can find your tax papers. Even though tax payments and filings have been extended to July 15th with no interest or penalties (which is awesome!), it\’s still a good idea to get started on them. By organizing virtually with me, you are carving out the time to do it (just like you do when I come in person), which is what most everyone says is the key. Meaning, no one wants to do this by themselves! 🙂 We will go through your files, discard what you don’t need, and relabel them if necessary. I can print out labels for you and mail them to you! Not only will we find what you need for your 2019 taxes, but you will also be able to find what you need for your 2020 taxes much quicker and easier!
Who will be my first virtual client? 🙂 Virtual rates are lower than my in-person rates, and I am offering an extra 25% off the first session to the first 5 people who contact me! And remember, we can work on any area you’d like. Can’t wait to hear from you!
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
6 steps to organize your tax documents
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