What behaviors stop your organizing attempts? Great article on simple solutions that will help the not unpleasant task of tidying up your life.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Get-Organized---Avoid-these-10-Common-Mistakes&id=1063806

Many "messies" I work for are some of the most fun loving, creative, and generous with their time and money. I have learned so much from my clients that have helped me learn to relax and accept that life can be fun and not perfectly organized. Interesting article about the balance between organization and chaos.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23565682/

Studies show 2-12% of Americans are compulsive shoppers. Males, you can stop rolling your eyes! Men and women are equally effected. Low self-esteem is usually the reason according to this article.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23450003/

What do I really need to shred to avoid identity theft? This article gives a great run down of the best type of shredders and what you should shred at home and at work. Better safe than sorry!

http://finance.yahoo.com/banking-budgeting/article/104495/Shredding-Can-Save-You-From-Identity-Theft;_ylt=Ath1OK3cVoPtAffxO.zox7m7YWsA

Valentines Day is Thursday. Consider the loving gift of time not clutter. Great reminder of capitalism gone terribly wrong. Quality time will always win over quanity of clutter!

http://psychologyofclutter.wordpress.com/2007/02/11/cupid-spreads-clutter/

Do you need more space in your home? I doubt it. Most homes I organize are spacious enough but we all suffer from to much stuff. It appears to be human nature to collect possessions. If we all used the simple Garbage in/ Garbage out philosophy of organizing, there would be no such word as clutter. If you bring in a new kitchen tool, one must must go. Simple to say, harder to follow.

http://psychologyofclutter.wordpress.com/2007/03/03/the-space-clutter-continuum/

Does this clutter make my butt look fat? Peter Walsh of Clean Sweep has written another book on what clutter does to our body image. Today, he was on Oprah helping yet another family to simplify their lives. Unfortunately, he has a team to help him, which makes it appear easier said than done. However, the result was impressive. Check it out on

http://www.oprah.com/index.jhtml