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6d ago

How to Help Someone Recognize the Benefits of Decluttering

Recently, I wrote about motivating yourself to get organized by focusing on the result instead of the work involved.

How to Help Someone Recognize the Benefits of Decluttering

Diane Quintana

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Oct 25

When Plans Change: How to Be Flexible and Move Forward

What do you do when plans change? Do you throw your hands up in the air in frustration, or do you look for ways to adjust your plans?

When Plans Change: How to Be Flexible and Move Forward

Diane Quintana

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Oct 18

Focus on the Finish: How to Motivate Yourself to Get Organized

Last week my friend and colleague, Jonda Beattie, and I were talking about doing tasks around the house. Jonda has a system she calls the…

Focus on the Finish: How to Motivate Yourself to Get Organized

Diane Quintana

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Oct 11

How Labeling Emotions Can Make Organizing Easier

Recently, I wrote about grief and the way naming my feelings helps me create a better plan for my day. As I thought about this and read…

How Labeling Emotions Can Make Organizing Easier

Diane Quintana

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Oct 4

How to Make Space for Grief

October has always been a bit of a sad month for me. I’m a sunshine girl and every time October rolls around, I know the days a shorter…

How to Make Space for Grief

Diane Quintana

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Sep 27

Reasons Why Connecting in Person Is Important

I just came home from the 2026 ICD Conference in Toronto. Actually, it was in Mississauga — part of the Toronto area. Going to the annual…

Reasons Why Connecting in Person Is Important

Diane Quintana

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Sep 13

How to Know When Your Collection Becomes Clutter

There’s Nothing Wrong with Collecting

How to Know When Your Collection Becomes Clutter

Diane Quintana

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Aug 30

How to Cultivate a Desire for Minimalism & Follow Through

Recently, I’ve been working with people who have done an about-face and are eager to clear their accumulations of clutter. For these folks…

How to Cultivate a Desire for Minimalism & Follow Through

Diane Quintana

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Aug 2

The Best Way to Change Your Organizing Habits

We are past the midpoint of the year, and I’m wondering if any of you feel the same way I do. I started this year with the intention of…

The Best Way to Change Your Organizing Habits

Diane Quintana

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Jul 19

How to Get Yourself Moving Forward When You Feel Stuck

Do you feel stuck? I think everyone does from time to time.

How to Get Yourself Moving Forward When You Feel Stuck

Diane Quintana

Diane Quintana

Diane N. Quintana is a Certified Professional Organizer®, Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization®, Master Trainer & owner of DNQ Solutions

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