Customer Reviews

Your Life Organized

5 star:		(13)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

This blog seems to update about every 4-5 days. Often the post is only a quote. Last week the post was a video, so it was useless for the Kindle. Try reading the blog online to see if it appeals enough to you to subscribe. I didn't find it worth the money.

I'm a pack rat! There, I said it (but not in front of my wife shhhh!) I like to keep things "just in case", or things that have "sentimental value". I found out that I was a pack rat the first time I moved. The next time, wasn't that bad, but the last time I realized that I had a problem. Now that I'm seven years into my latest house, I can see the accumulated "treasures" and realize that they need a quick "tweak". I also knew I needed a second opinion (other than my wife) and Monica IS that second opinion!

My attitude about what I AM saving hasn't changed much, but she did lead me in a direction where I can "de-frag" (like the computer hard drive) my possessions, and get them into a workable condition where, if they ARE of use, I know where to find them, and then after a while, know when to part ways if I don't use them! I don't know if I can really begin to inventory everything that lurks in my storage spaces, but I have a better idea or what's there!

I'm not quite there yet, but it's better! Thanks for the tips Monica, maybe I'll work on a little time management so I can tool around your site a little bit more!

Written in the same warm, winning style as her book (Organize Your Office in No Time), Ricci's blog, "Your Life. Organized" delivers a mix of motivation, organizing tips and even an inside look at what it's like to be not only a professional organizer, but also a national spokesperson and media darling. She takes us along for the ride, and she does it all with a wink.

Ricci may be hunkered down in the back of someone's clothes closet or presenting from the stage for a Fortune 500 company, philosophizing about our endless rush to get things done in the aisles at Trader Joe's or presenting hands-on tips to an anchor on national cable news. Wherever she is, Ricci brings her blog readers along, sharing her expertise and irreverent wit in equal doses. You may be tempted to laugh out loud while reading, and you're certain to pick up a useful tidbit or follow her links to the exact source (a product? a podcast?) you might not even have realized you needed.

Is this a "how to organize" blog, per se? Nope, and it doesn't purport to be. Sure, Ricci provides tips on how to organize everything from your fridge to clutter-free holiday gift shopping to your kids' artwork, but this blog provides more than expert advice on the tangible parts of life. "Your Life. Organized." provides new ways of looking at how to simplify your systems, your lifestyle and even your way of thinking, to help you achieve more and stress less. Weekly motivational quotes (and not the same old quotes you've seen a million times) give the reader a chance to pause and think...and get inspired.

And I'm *still* pointing people to her year-long "science experiment" testing exactly how biodegradable that "Treeless Tote" actually was. Some posts are goofy, some heartwarming, some useful and some behind-the-scenes sneaks. But no matter what the post, "Your Life. Organized." makes "My Life. Better."

Ricci's site has it all; and I've got to say Monica (if you read these things), that you are the total package. No matter how you like your information, she's got your number. Want your information in print? Covered. Wanna see a video with Ricci herself showing you how to do it? Covered. Wanna see before and after pictures? Covered. Wanna be more green? Covered. Are you twitter, kindle or facebook geeks like me? Covered. I've learned more genuinely useful stuff browsing lazily through her site for 15 minutes than I have in some day-long meetings.

But perhaps most importantly, she doesn't just show us HOW to organize our lives, she helps us understand WHY we got so cluttered in the first place. That way we can head it off at the pass before we're overcome by the stampede. "your life. organized." wow. that's a tall order. but with Monica's help, I'm beginning to see the light at the end of a very long tunnel. sweet.

I read a lot of blogs and I have to say, the variety, and simplicity of how well this blog is written and delivered really makes it one of the best one's out there. Worth it's weight in information, motivation and inspiration. You keep writin'; I'll keep readin'!! Thank you!!

Monica Ricci's blog "Your Life. Organized." is a lot like a box of chocolates: each time you take a bite, you find some new treasure to enjoy. Whether it's a written nugget of wisdom about organizing ("... just saying NO ..."), or a podcast about repurposing everyday items ("Multi-Purpose Products Multiply Organizing Success"), her common-sense approach helps you tackle the sometimes daunting job of organizing your life.

Monica and her blog function as change agents, providing you with useful information and positive reinforcement to help you get your life back under your control. She provides regular motivational and inspirational quotes that point you in the right direction, and to remind you that balance is the key to a happy and successful life.

I've been organized-challenged for a long time. This blog has opened my eyes to many ways that I can climb out of the clutter and start building the road to success. What a much-needed breath of fresh air!! Thank you!

Maybe I just didn't give it enough time, but tried the free subscription and was disappointed. Only 1 tip that was helpful over two weeks. The rest were quotes, travel updates, etc. More content needed to make this valuable to me. Nice idea though - I'm an organization freak and this would have been right up my alley if there were more meat to it.

I have suffered for many years with a debilitating disease. It is a horrifying condition called, "But What IF I Need It" Syndrome. I have held on to things for many years that were either sentimental or just a possible need in the future. I felt that it would completely break my heart to get rid of some of the things that were quickly becoming a bonfire hazard in the attic.

I am not going to say that I have found the cure for my disease but through Monica's tips, ideas, and the research that she shares I have begun to work my way through the attic and closets of the house. I have become the donation queen! Yea!

Long story short, I can't thank Monica enough for the help and direction that she has given over the years. If you haven't taken time to check out Monica's website and blogs, dig in there, it will be time well spent!

Thanks!

I've utilized so many organizational tips from Monica Ricci - I especially love how she creatively uses items for other than what they're intended for. I live in a very small space and need all the help I can get in maximizing every inch. I appreciate her recommendations and am always looking forward to her new posts. She keeps it light, fun and simple!