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05/28/2026

Simple Ways to Transition from School to Summer Without the Chaos and With Intention

As the school year winds down, it’s easy for schedules, papers, and routines to become chaotic. "Maycember" takes over, and you have more on your calendar and less time to be organized. Between final projects, activities, and summer plans, you feel overwhelmed by the transition. Taking a little time now to wrap up the school year can help your family start summer feeling calmer, more organized, and ready to enjoy the break....

As the school year winds down, it’s easy for schedules, papers, and routines to become chaotic. "Maycember" takes over, and you have more on your calendar and less time to be organized. Between final projects, activities, and summer plans, you feel overwhelmed by the transition. Taking a little ti...

05/21/2026

Feeling Overwhelmed? Why Rest and Reset Are the Solution

As a Certified Professional Organizer, many people assume that organization is about doing more. However, one of the most powerful organizing tools I recommend has nothing to do with bins, labels, or calendars. It is rest. Rest and reset are essential parts of self-care and of living an organized, intentional life. Without them, even the best organizing systems will eventually break down....

As a Certified Professional Organizer, many people assume that organization is about doing more. However, one of the most powerful organizing tools I recommend has nothing to do with bins, labels, or calendars. It is rest. Rest and reset are essential parts of self-care and of living an organized, i...

05/14/2026

Sunday Reset Routine for a Calm and Organized Week

Sunday is my favorite day to prepare for the week ahead. I call it my Sunday Reset. It is a routine that helps me with weekday readiness with less stress and more intention. As a Certified Professional Organizer, I know that small, consistent habits make the biggest difference in how we manage our time, energy, and environment. Here’s how I use Sundays to set myself (and my clients) up for success for the week ahead....

Set yourself up for success with a simple Sunday Reset routine. Certified Professional Organizer Ellen Delap shares her favorite weekly organization tips to refresh your home, reset your mind, and prepare for a productive week ahead.

05/07/2026

What Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day (It’s Not a Gift)

As a certified professional organizer, I spend my days helping families clear physical clutter. That clutter often builds up when holidays arrive and you have the best of intentions. Mother’s Day is one of those days that you intend to share a lovely gift, but may be adding clutter instead. If you are honest, most moms aren’t wishing for another item to manage, store, or maintain....

As a certified professional organizer, I spend my days helping families clear physical clutter. That clutter often builds up when holidays arrive and you have the best of intentions. Mother’s Day is one of those days that you intend to share a lovely gift, but may be adding clutter instead. If you...

04/30/2026

Team work is what life is all about!

04/30/2026

25 Strategies to Get the Help and Support You Need When Life Feels Overwhelming

Life has a way of throwing curveballs, including unexpected stress, tight deadlines, family chaos, and feeling stuck. You might be in the middle of a big transition with a new job, move, health scare, or family dynamics. Whether you're navigating a major life transition or simply having a hard week, it’s important to remember that you don’t have to go it alone....

Life has a way of throwing curveballs—unexpected stress, tight deadlines, family chaos, or just feeling stuck. You might be in the middle of a big transition with a new job, move, health scare or family dynamics. Whether you're navigating a major life transition or simply having a hard week, it’...

04/29/2026

Something to think about…

Feeling drained at work? Maybe it’s time to protect your “cognitive fitness.”

Our digital environments are making it harder for us to think and concentrate.

According to Deep Work author, Cal Newport, we need “a full revolution in defense of thinking,” one that will protect our minds from the distraction and overwhelm caused by our digital tools.

If you want some suggestions, I highly recommend checking out Cal’s opinion article, “There’s a Good Reason You Can’t Concentrate” in The New York Times: https://loom.ly/u_HENPU

04/23/2026

Why Asking for Help Feels So Hard and How to Take the First Step

There’s a quiet myth many people carry that you are supposed to do things by yourself and to figure things out on your own. Asking for help somehow means you are not capable enough or strong enough. Instead of asking for help, you struggle and get frustrated. It may be time to recognize that asking for help isn’t a weakness or a flaw....

  There’s a quiet myth many people carry that you are supposed to do things by yourself and to figure things out on your own. Asking for help somehow means you are not capable enough or strong enough. Instead of asking for help, you struggle and get frustrated. It may be time to recognize that [....

04/17/2026

Grateful to our most amazing leaders! Thank you!

04/17/2026

Thank you to our amazing BCPO Board for leading our CPOs!

The BCPO board of directors had its final meeting for the business year (May 15 - May 14) today. Our strategic goals include exam development, fostering a sense of community among CPOs, and promoting the existence of the CPO certification to the public as well as to industry colleagues.