Inner Peace Through Outer Order

Musings from the Zen Organizer

by Regina Leeds

A Dozen Tips for an Organized Mother's Day Celebration

Human beings easily fall into ruts when it comes to celebrating any holiday. Shake it up a bit and surprise your mom this Sunday with your creative ways. Read More

Organize Your Way to More Romance in 9 Steps

Use your organizing skills to spice up the sex and romance side of your life. Read More

How Organized Are You?

Are you more organized than you think or are you faking it? Read More

Stuff Has No Meaning

Decode the messages hidden in what you own and how you feel about it all. Read More

Is Little Johnny Ready for School?

Never underestimate the power of chores! Read More

The Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer Organizing:

Sit under a tree this summer and tackle a few organizing projects. Read More

The Perils of Fake Prosperity

You may not have what you think you have! Read More

The Beauty of a Quickie

Quickies are fun even when they involve getting organized! Read More

Tax Time, Part 2

What would happen if Tax Time didn't send you into a tail spin? Read More

Is Tax Time a Nightmare?

If tax preparation has left you exhausted start now to prepare for next year! Read More

Is Your Financial Partnership Organized or Hilarious?

Once you get the business of life organized, you take the onus off tax time. You may feel added pressure if you need to pay Uncle Sam but tallying those deduction totals shouldn’t be the heart-stopper it has been in the past. Read More

Bedroom as Sanctuary: The Ultimate Valentine

Five steps to creating the bedroom of your dreams, just in time for Valentine's Day. Read More

Jump Start the Resolution Process

As the New Year begins your hopes are high for creating major change. We all share in this worldwide enthusiasm. But if you expect miracles you will be sorely disappointed and find yourself in the ‘Resolutions don't work' camp. Please take a minute to read the blog post I shared before Christmas. Are your goals are realistic? Did you craft a plan to make your wishes your reality? Read More

Ten Ways to Organize Your Time, Talents and Energy

I am always intrigued by humanity’s belief that at midnight on December 31st a new year will begin and life will be different. Not only will it be different a myriad number of changes are going to be made simultaneously. Read More

Holiday Organizing: Where to Begin?

The holidays add stress to our lives. Take a minute to consciously create a better way to start your day. Read More

Create a More Relaxed Holiday Season

You needn't break out into a sweat whenever you contemplate the holiday season. Create something nurturing, joyful and economical. The power rests with you. Read More

Fall Organizing Tricks & Tips

Never underestimate the power of good decision making! Read More

Stuff Tells a Story

Your environment tells the story of your life but not necessarily in the way you might imagine. Why not tweak your environment so that you can consciously control the story being told? Getting organized can have lofty and therapeutic applications. Read More

Who Made This Mess Part 2: And How Do I Get Out of It?

Unhook from the past and get organized today. Read More

Who made this mess?

Is your home a chaotic mess? You have the power to turn it into a place of peace, calm and order. Read More

Tax Time, part 2

What would happen if Tax Time didn't send you into a tail spin? Read More

Is Tax Time a Nightmare?

Now that you are in the middle of tax preparation, is it an easy road to travel? For most people it is not because receipts and other important pieces of paper are scattered around the home like autumn leaves in the yard come September. This month we look at the rudiments of a good file system. Read More

Regina Leeds is a professional organizer and a New York Times best-selling author with eight books to her credit.

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About Inner Peace Through Outer Order

What is ‘The Zen of Organizing?’ When I started organizing clients, I had no idea that the space itself would literally feel different when I completed a project. I began to wish I had a phrase that I could use so that people would instantly know what to expect. I could have twisted concepts like Feng Shui or Yoga but neither fit the bill exactly. I was describing my dilemma one day when a client said: "Oh! You mean the environment is Zen like." Bingo! In simple terms the Zen of Organizing is experiencing an environment that nurtures rather than sabotages you.