The See Your Way Clear Blog
AnyList – a list making app that makes life easier!
AnyList is a digital application (app) that supports the helpful habit of list-making. Do you make lists? I do! I rely on lists to keep track of many important things in my life such as: grocery shopping list Costco shopping list Harmon/drug store shopping list...
The Tale of My Grandmother’s Diamond Bracelet
My grandmother’s beautiful diamond bracelet was gifted to me, but I couldn’t wear it…
Why Informed Delivery from the US Postal Service Makes Life Easier
Did you know that you can see your postal mail before it arrives at your home each day? That's right.... you can digitally preview your postal mail each day in an email before it arrives at your home. How cool is that!? This handy service offered by the United States...
The Pitfalls of Perfection
The need to be perfect or to do something perfectly is the biggest obstacle to productivity, and often, happiness. Accomplishing anything with an expectation of perfection can easily discourage, frustrate, and thwart the best of intentions. Have you ever thought to...
Body Double
How many times have I heard, “I get so much done when you’re here, Jocelyn, but I have no motivation to do said task when you’re not.” This is a common reaction, and there are several explanations. My clients are more productive when I’m there because: By...
Lilacs and Mothers
The lilacs are blooming! Nothing represents Mother’s Day to me more than the breathtaking fragrance and gorgeous purple hues of my favorite flower, the lilac. I was fortunate to celebrate 57 Mother’s Days with my mother. I recognize what a gift it was to have her as a...
Selling Legos (And Other Things) on Decluttr
The site @Decluttr lets you quickly and easily sell LEGOs, tech devices, CDs and DVDs, and books. Selling LEGOs, which most of us have lurking in a closet or attic, couldn’t be easier. Also, register for a time management class I’m teaching soon! #legos #decluttering #decluttr #declutter #organizedlife
Two Great Organizing Take-Aways for Your Next Trip
I just returned from a wonderful trip to Belize and I want to share two great organizing take-aways I learned as a result of this trip: 1. Packing cubes are awesome!! There are many ways to use cubes, such as packing outfits by day. For me, it was helpful to...
A SHINING Example of Helpful Labeling
Two weeks ago my weekly tip expounded the ease and effectiveness of using labels to help with organization. Here's a firsthand example from my own home! We store lightbulbs by type (see the bottom photo of the storage drawers in my linen closet). However, we have one...
Spring Cleaning
Spring officially arrives this Wednesday, March 20. The impulse to clean and organize our homes often feels more pronounced this time of year. My friend and colleague, Linda Samuels, has done it again in this inspiring radio interview on WNYC. Tune into the radio...
