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In addition to actually doing the organizing, another of Angie’s passions is writing about organizing.

She has been writing a monthly blog on organizing since 2016. Most of the blog posts were also published as monthly newspaper articles in the Kingsport Times-News and Johnson City Press.

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Angie Hyche 10/12/16 Angie Hyche 10/12/16

The Paralysis of Being Overwhelmed

Does this blog title and picture seem all too familiar? “I’m so overwhelmed!” is a phrase I use more often than I’d like to admit. And when I’m in that state of being overwhelmed, I have a long list of things to get accomplished, but nothing is getting done. I am paralyzed into inactivity, which only makes things worse. The list gets longer, I get more frustrated and hopeless, and my mood deteriorates quickly. If you can relate, read on. I am hoping I can share something that can help both of us!

Angie Hyche 9/21/16 Angie Hyche 9/21/16

Location, Location, Location

Believe it or not, this post isn’t about buying or selling a house. Or about how professional organizers can help you when you are preparing for a move or if you have just recently moved (although we really can!) But it is about real estate. Sort of. And the first phrase that comes to my mind when I think about real estate is, “Location, location, location.” When realtors use that phrase, they mean that the most important factor in determining the value of a house is its location. A beautiful house that meets all of your specifications but is located in a bad part of town is not nearly as valuable as a nice house that meets most of them but is located in the perfect neighborhood. So how does this apply to organizing? When you are organizing, you need to keep in mind that even with objects in your home or office, there is expensive real estate and cheap real estate.

Angie Hyche 9/13/16 Angie Hyche 9/13/16

"So, What Do You Think of that Japanese Organizer?"

Sooner or later, every professional organizer is going to be asked their opinion about Marie Kondo. On the off chance you’ve never heard of her, Marie Kondo is a very well-known organizing consultant and author from Japan whose debut book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing became a bestseller and took the organizing world by storm. Kondo’s book was published in Japan in 2011 and has since been published in over 30 countries. Kondo was even named one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” of 2015.

Angie Hyche 8/31/16 Angie Hyche 8/31/16

10 Habits of Highly Organized People

So, I cheated a bit on this week’s blog. But it’s ok, because I am giving full credit to the writer (Stephanie Sisco) of this great article (“10 Habits of Highly Organized People”) in my favorite magazine (Real Simple). I really like these practical suggestions. Though I am far from perfectly organized, I wouldn’t be running a professional organizing company if I didn’t feel confident that I was a pretty good example! I want to highlight a few of the habits mentioned in this article because they have been particularly helpful to me.

Angie Hyche 8/24/16 Angie Hyche 8/24/16

You Might Need an Organizer If...

If you don’t know much about professional organizing, you might be wondering whether hiring an organizer is something that could benefit you. Here’s an easy quiz to find out if you could benefit from hiring me to help you at your home or business.

Angie Hyche 8/10/16 Angie Hyche 8/10/16

Shipshape Solutions Officially Launched

I’m a sucker for a great quote. But for several years, when I would read inspirational quotes like the ones above, I would cringe just a little because I knew that I had a dream I wanted to pursue, but I was too afraid to take that first step. Today is especially significant for me, because it officially marks the public declaration of finally taking that step.