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4 Life-changing Things I Ruthlessly Decluttered at 50

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4 Life-changing Things I Ruthlessly Decluttered at 50

Homes & Gardens
By Nicole Gabai

When I turned 50, it ushered in an era of deep self-reflection, which inspired me to embrace the person I had become. As a professional home organizer, it made me consider carefully where my life was headed and what I needed in my home to help me get there.

That’s why decluttering mindfully during this time was so freeing for me, and can be for you too. As a decluttering pro, I urge you to use this defining decade of your life to shed the things that no longer serve you and step into a new chapter without the weight of your past.

These are the four life-changing things I ruthlessly decluttered at 50, and the mindful decluttering methods you can use to help this transition. Read more on Homes & Gardens >

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8 Closet Organization Mistakes That Annoy Pro Organizers

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8 Closet Organization Mistakes That Annoy Pro Organizers—and Make Your Space Way Less Functional

Real Simple
By Amanda Lauren

Not to alarm you, but you might be approaching closet organization all wrong. “Closets should be more than storage,” says Nicole Gabai, CVOP, founder of B. Organized. “Closets should be a place that reduces stress and makes daily routines easier. If you set up your closet the way you live, rather than just grouping like things together, and you keep up the maintenance, you’ll enjoy it every single day.” Read more on Real Simple >

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How to Organize a Junk Drawer So You Can Actually Find What You’re Looking For

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How to Organize a Junk Drawer So You Can Actually Find What You’re Looking For

Reader’s Digest
By Michelle Mastro

Everyone has one: the ubiquitous kitchen junk drawer. It’s a place where birthday candles and tape measures mingle.

Start thinking of the junk drawer as one of importance: If it’s not something you use at least occasionally, it doesn’t belong in your central supply drawer, says Nicole Gabai, founder of B. Organized! Read more on rd.com >

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7 Essential Home Tasks You Should Do Before Daylight Saving Time Ends

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7 Essential Home Tasks You Should Do Before Daylight Saving Time Ends

Real Simple
By Amanda Lauren
Fall is officially here; temperatures are dropping, and the holiday season is just around the corner. But before you dive into shopping and cooking, it’s time to get your house in order. It’s also a good time to evaluate other winter lighting needs in your home, explains Gabai. “With shorter daylight ahead, workspaces and common areas will receive less natural light,” she says. “You might need to add extra lighting; doing so can help create a functional and efficient space in the darker months.” Read more on Real Simple >

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How Organization Boosts Mental Health

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Podcast: Parenting with Confidence

Would like to experience a significant boost in productivity and profitability?

Could getting organized be the key to boosting your mental well-being and creating a more peaceful home? Discover expert tips from Nicole Gabai on how to transform your space and mindset in this episode! If you feel overwhelmed by clutter or struggle to maintain a functional and peaceful home, this episode is for you. Nicole Gabai shares practical strategies that can help you not only declutter your living space but also reduce stress and improve your mental well-being. Listen to the Parenting with Confidence podcast >

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The Art of Organizing Video Interview

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The Art of Organizing Interview With Nicole Gabai

New York Living
Pix11.com
Nicole Gabai, a certified virtual organizing professional and the founder of B. Organized, joins New York Living to discuss what makes organizing an art, gadgets that help organize, and the difference between organizing and decluttering. Watch the interview on Pix11.com >

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Maximize College Dorm Space

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Maximize College Dorm Space With a Virtual Organizing Professional

ABC4.com
By Ashley Drew

Certified virtual organizing professional, and founder of B. Organized, Nicole Gabai, is sharing her expertise on how to keep your dorm organized, and maximize small living spaces.

Growing up in a very disorganized home, she knows first-hand the challenges, frustrations, and impact, a lack of organization can have on our lives. An important tip would be to declutter, and get rid of anything you don’t need before move in day. She provides a six step process in organization, The first step in organization is to divide the room into sections, and then zones to efficiently organize. Zone 1, includes things that you use all the time and need right at your finger tips. Read more on ABC4.com >

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Boost your productivity and profitability

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Podcast: The Accountability Coach

Would like to experience a significant boost in productivity and profitability?

If you answered, YES, I would like to experience a significant boost in productivity and profitability, I know you will find my guest to be well credentialed and knowledgeable in helping you create order out of chaos.

Nicole Gabai has over 20 years of experience as a professional organizer. Certified Professional Virtual Organizer Nicole is the founder of B. Organized, and the author of the bestseller, The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life. Her focus is to help people move from feeling stuck, discouraged, overwhelmed, or afraid of change to a place of feeling happier and more productive, so you can move on with their life!
Watch the Accountability Coach podcast on YouTube >
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The Creative’s Guide to Artful Organization

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Podcast: Got Clutter? Get Organized! with Janet

Whether you’re a creative seeking to harmonize your artistic endeavors with a clutter-free lifestyle or simply looking for inspiration to infuse creativity into your organization, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in and unlock the secrets to becoming an artfully organized individual!

In this exciting episode of “Got Clutter? Get Organized!”, we explore the intersection of creativity and organization with our special guest, Nicole Gabai, the author of the inspiring book, The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life. Join us as we dive deep into the world of artistic organization and discover strategies to unleash your creativity while maintaining an organized lifestyle.
Watch the Got Clutter? Get Organized! podcast on YouTube >
Listen to the Podcast via Apple >
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The Messy Person’s Guide to Being Tidy

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The Messy Person’s Guide to Being Tidy

Homes & Gardens
By Chiana Dickson

Even the messiest of us can create order at home – this is how. When you are naturally ‘messy’ or feel disorganized, it can be hard to see yourself with a truly organized home free from clutter.

When trying to get your life in order, it can be helpful to ‘get back to one’, says Nicole Gabai, certified virtual organizer, member of NAPO, and founder of B-Organized. This usually means decluttering a home room by room, putting in one big surge of effort to reestablish order and start your organization journey on the right foot. Read more on Homes & Gardens >

The Messy Person’s Guide to Being Tidymstaradmin22025-08-06T12:01:55-04:00