a tidy blog…but not just about tidying!
by Kate Englebrecht

What Is It That We Truly Want?
I ask myself this question a lot. Sometimes I lay on the floor and stare out of the skylights and watch the birds chase each other while the clouds float by. I do this because I can get caught up in the chaos of life, especially when things get too busy or in this case, too slow. It’s a way to clear my head and push the reset button. Is there anyone out there asking themselves this very same question? Do any of you need to push the reset button and evaluate if your life is truly headed in the direction you’re wanting?

Where Has the Time Gone?
I was driving to a KonMari presentation that I was giving at a local library and on my way the GPS took me down a side street. As I was driving I noticed there was no one on the road at 8:30 AM. All of a sudden I found myself in front of this beautiful sunrise in Castle Pines, CO.

Tidying...A Relationship with Yourself
Marie Kondo has a wonderful blog and there is one post in particular, "Finding Joy Within", I would like to share with you. She recently spoke with an award-winning clinical therapist and interpersonal architect Dr. Judith Coché. Dr. Coché says the most intimate relationship you can have with anyone in the world is the one you have with yourself.

A New Year and A New You!
I’ve worked with several clients this year and they’ve all said how grateful they are for the new found energy they’re experiencing as a result of our time tidying together. This is a great sign that speaks to how sensitive we are to the things we keep around us.

KonMari Your Scarves, Fall is Upon Us!
Those scarf “organizers” that you hang in your closet don’t really help you to be any more organized than if you were to stuff all of your scarves into a box and put them on top of the closet.

A KonMari Closet Make-Over
C came to a KonMari presentation I gave at a local library and after learning the fundamentals of the KonMari method she decided she needed some help making her home spark more joy. This was her closet after we finished and she was ecstatic with what he had accomplished.

Once Upon A Remodel - Making My Home Spark Even More Joy!
Hello, Everyone!
Yes, I’ve done it, I’ve decided to remodel my home!
**See our progress below!

Doing It KonMari Style: Discarding Social Media
Today marks the day that I have deleted Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Yes, it may seem dramatic but as a business owner you get sucked into thinking this is something you must do to stay relevant and to be on top of all the goings on in the world.

The KonMari Method: Tidying Could Save Your Life!
Just like Marie Kondo, I realized the magic of tidying up when I was very young. You see, I was an only child, and I was also the first grandchild. This meant I was given every toy and trinket under the sun, and having to manage all of those things at such a young age was quite overwhelming. I bet you can easily imagine how messy my room was if I told you there was barely room to walk on the floor because it was covered in toys and books.

The Truth Behind KonMari and Tidying Your Books!
Marie Kondo received a lot of flack when she suggested that you "get rid of your books" (and she never actually said it quite like that) but this is what it looks like when you apply the KonMari Method to your books.

Call Kate Tidy’s First Newsletter
My first newsletter

Give Your Bag A Break - KonMari Everything To Experience Joy!
When we empty our bag / briefcase on a regular basis not only does it allow us to keep it tidy, it also allows us to take care of any pending items on our to-do list that my be hidden inside.

The KonMari Method is About More Than Just Tidying!
Did any of you watch the interview with Marie Kondo on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert?

A New Year, A New You, With The KonMari Method!
The importance of tidiness in one's home is crucial to our level of joy and overall physical energy. Feeling stuck? Not happy with your job? Want more meaningful social and personal relationships? The KonMari Method is specifically designed to help the individual find joy in everything and it all starts with your living space

Tidy Talk!
Please join me for another presentation of the KonMari Method and how this profound Japanese-style of tidying can change your life!