After spending a couple of hours yesterday prepping a small garden plot in the backyard, I came in tired and sore but also invigorated. Spring always refreshes my soul, and it makes me want to clean, declutter, organize, garden, and wander. During my weekly grocery shopping trip, I grabbed some space saving bags to compressContinueContinue reading “Time for Another Spring Reset”
Category Archives: Decluttering
The Decluttering Continues
Wouldn’t it be great if decluttering were a one-time process? You get rid of all the excess stuff, and then you never have to do it again. Unfortunately, that’s not how clutter works. It just keeps coming back because we keep getting stuff. However, I am trying to bring less in each year, and IContinueContinue reading “The Decluttering Continues”
Skills Morph: Cleaner to Organizer
Library jobs often come with a variety of duties depending on the size of the library. Larger libraries can afford to create entire departments based around one task such as cataloging, answering reference questions, or handling basic public services, but smaller libraries may require employees to wear a variety of hats. This may include basicContinueContinue reading “Skills Morph: Cleaner to Organizer”
Decluttering: It’s a Constant Process
Yes, I’m still working on setting up the home office, but I’m not giving up. I keep looking at items and asking myself, “Do I need that?” Part of the problem is that my living situation will change in the next year, and I will need some of the items I have packed away. It’sContinueContinue reading “Decluttering: It’s a Constant Process”
Working from Home – Step 1: Decluttering, Part 3 – Space Feels Good
This morning, I’m sitting at my desk writing, and my elbows aren’t bumping into anything. It isn’t perfect, but it is better than a few weeks ago. Any kind of decluttering progress feels good, and it isn’t just about the physical space. I recently went through some boxes and began to distribute items to differentContinueContinue reading “Working from Home – Step 1: Decluttering, Part 3 – Space Feels Good”
All Things Subject to Change 