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Organized Home Systems That Support Your Goals

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What High-Performing Households Do Differently Every January, people make ambitious resolutions to be more organized, more productive, more calm. But resolutions often fail—not because the goals are wrong, but because the systems don’t exist to support them. That’s why high-performing households don’t just declutter in the New Year—they design home systems that reinforce their routines, … Read more

Does Executive Function Coaching Really Work?

by MJ Rosenthal

Yes, for many people, executive function coaching can be highly effective, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. The success of this coaching largely depends on the individual’s commitment to learning and applying new strategies. However, some people find it less beneficial, often due to factors like lack of engagement, mismatched expectations, or underlying challenges that … Read more

Easy Ways to Start Organizing

by Marianna Whitson

Are you looking to get organized? Many people want to find easy ways to start organizing but but seem to hit roadblocks along the way. You are not alone. Many, many people experience these same challenges when getting organized. We can help. Try this 3 easy ways to start organizing: 1. Start Small A lot … Read more

Organizing for Tax Season

by Marianna Whitson

Organizing bookshelves can be a fun and rewarding task, combining aesthetics with organizing. Here are some tips to help you create beautiful and functional bookshelves: Create a Checklist Start this process by making a checklist of the items you’ll need. Sometimes your accountant will send you a checklist, but if they don’t or if you … Read more

Get More Done in a Day

by Marianna Whitson

Everyone wants to get more accomplished during their day, right? But how do you do that? You are already working long and hard – either in the office, at home or both – and it seems like no matter what you do, you are always behind and trying to catch up. Can I really get more … Read more

What’s Your Executive Function Style?

by MJ Rosenthal

Being successful at organizing may mean having functional, beautiful, orderly space to you, but to many of my clients, success has more to do with tapping into their Executive Function style and strengths than just making a space more organized and functional, or look pretty. What’s Executive Functioning? What’s your Executive Function style? And how … Read more

Google Reviews

There is a reason why MJ and her team have so many 5-star reviews. It’s because they are the best at what they do. MJ has been working with my mom for many years at this point. During that time, she has offered ongoing organizational coaching, as well as assistance on the occasional big project, such as helping my mother downsize from her home of twenty years to an apartment. MJ is someone I trust completely, and is also someone who I like very much. She offers the dream package of skill, rock solid reliability, and interpersonal care. She is an excellent and consistent communicator. What she says she will do she does, and she cuts no corners. It is always evident that she values her clients and that she is passionate about her work. You can’t go wrong here. Work with MJ and An Organized Life. It’s been a fabulous experience!Bear Secunda

When I contacted MJ, I had a disorganized and partially unpacked home, and multiple complications that had me feeling hopeless to ever get on top of things. She came in, quickly assessed, made a plan, and got right to work. Not only did she do an amazing job, she taught me how to think about organizing differently. It’s now a manageable task and part of my daily thought process. She took the time and care to understand how we used our space in order to set up organization systems that would be functional and easy to maintain. This is truly the first time in my life I’ve consistently seen the floor of my closet. When my family asks me “where’s my ___??” I can answer easily, not because I memorized every item’s location, but because everything follows a logical system so there’s no memorization necessary. The icing on the cake is that MJ does this all in the kindest, most gentle manner— it doesn’t hurt at all. Wasn’t stressful and never felt bad about my mess. She’s a great organizer and wonderful person.J O

I have worked with MJ at An Organized Life for both home organization and QuickBooks work for my solo law practice. About 10 years ago she and her team organized my basement. She set up an easy system that we still follow to this day and we have the most organized basement of anyone I know! I then ran into MJ several times over the years since when referring other friends and family members to her for home organization and holiday decorating. When I wanted to expand my practice and needed bookkeeping assistance, I remembered that MJ also is very knowledgeable about QuickBooks and helps with organization of data in that way. We have worked together for over a year now in that capacity. She is typically very quick although when she has a busy period she always lets me know. She's great at reminding me to send her my monthly statements since I often get busy and need nudging. Her work is meticulous and her prices are fair. My life is more organized and more beautiful thanks to MJ's excellent skills and calm demeanor. I highly recommend her and An Organized Life!!Mary LaCivita

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Google Reviews

M J is the consummate professional. She has a keen eye for details and can sum up what is needed for your project completion in a short period of time. She is able to envision new ways of making your life and living easier by providing a practical way to get rid of clutter to make your life more organized. She is like a miracle worker!Dr. Lloyd Sheldon JohnsonOctober 17, 2021