Organize Anything

Write It Down, or It Never Happened: The ADHD Guide to Notes and Labels Is keeping track of tasks or important details getting you down? This 30-minute podcast is designed to help you harness the power of notes and labels to stay organized and manage ADHD effectively. Learn practical strategies for capturing information, creating effective note-taking systems, and using labels to simplify your life. Whether it's at work, home, or in your personal life, you'll walk away with tips that will make staying on top of things easier and less stressful. Don't miss out on these game-changing tools!

Closet Conundrums: Outfit Planning When Everything's on the Floor - How to Leave the House Without Losing Your Mind Is your closet a mess, making it hard to get dressed and out the door on time? Listen to this 30 minute podcast to learn practical strategies for decluttering your closet and planning outfits that save time and reduce stress. Discover simple steps to organize your wardrobe, create a functional system, and make outfit decisions easier. If you're tired of rushing in the mornings and feeling overwhelmed by closet chaos, this is an  episode that will help you leave the house without losing your mind. Don't miss it!

The Art of Saying No: ADHD-Friendly Strategies for Avoiding Over Commitment Do you find yourself saying yes to too many things and feeling overwhelmed? In this 30-minute podcast, learn ADHD-friendly strategies for confidently setting boundaries and avoiding overcommitment. Discover why it's hard to say no, and how to overcome people-pleasing tendencies without guilt. We'll cover practical tips to help you assess your capacity, decline requests politely, and stay focused on your priorities. Take control of your time and reduce the stress of overcommitting—join us and master the art of saying no!

Miracle Mornings: Because Getting to Work On Time Nothing To Snooze About Struggling to get out of bed in the morning? Constantly hitting the snooze button? Join us for this 30-minute podcast to learn how to transform your mornings into productive, stress-free starts to the day that set you up for success. Discover the secrets behind creating a morning routine that boosts your focus, energy, and efficiency. I'll cover actionable tips for time management, overcoming common challenges, and sticking to habits that will help you get to work on time and ready to tackle the day. 

In Spring 2022, Colette spoke with a variety of experts in the Aging in Place Movement as part of CARP's Moving Seniors Safely Week. Each conversation covered a different topic pertinent to Seniors Safety.  In this episode Colette chats with Tisha White of Northwood InTouch about technology and safety in the home, and how Seniors and their families can feel secure. To learn more, visit https://northwood.care/intouch/

In Spring 2022, Colette spoke with a variety of experts in the Aging in Place Movement as part of CARP's Moving Seniors Safely Week. Each conversation covered a different topic pertinent to Seniors Safety.  In this episode, Colette chats with Carl Honoré - a published author and TEDTalk expert - about The Slow Movement. Journalist Carl Honoré believes the Western world's emphasis on speed erodes health, productivity and quality of life. But there's a backlash brewing, as everyday people start putting the brakes on their all-too-modern lives. You can find his book, In Praise of Slow, wherever books are sold. 

Moving to a smaller home can lead to tough conversations about downsizing. Join Colette Robicheau while she takes you through the process. Downsizing Expert, Coach and Professional Organizer Colette Robicheau specializes in working with Seniors and their adult children. Her laid-back approach allows families to effectively plan and execute a downsizing move. Colette will share valuable tips about timelines, expectations, and forward planning. Originally recorded as part of the Moving Seniors Safely Week event in May 2022. 

In this episode, Colette shares thoughts on how to best use the “extra” time you find in your day now that you're working from home. She also talks about the perks of having a flexible work schedule so you can work towards your goals, and find balance between your work and home life.

Are you overwhelmed by the amount of email you receive? Are you spending too much time on email and not getting to the important part of your job? Have you had misunderstandings resulting from emails you’ve sent? In this episode, Colette teaches you how to put your email on a diet – shed some extra pounds of spam, trim your email lists, and cut back on time spent sifting through messages and countless threads. From the corporate world to self-employed consultant, Colette has experienced it all when it comes to email. In this episode she shares insights on: To Email or Not to Email That is the Question Dodging the Danger Zone Email Time Wasters The Two Minute Rule Changing the Subject Find out more here: https://www.organizeanything.com

We've had so many reasons to stay home recently, and people have leaned into spending time in their space in new and exciting ways. But what happens when you have to pivot to working from home while not being able to leave?  Work-Life Strategist Colette Robicheau talks about how you can carve out a workspace that doesn't make you crazy, or disrupt the rest of your family in this episode of the Organize Anything podcast.  You too can realize there's no place like home, without having to click your ruby slippers together three times.

In this episode Colette talks about all the things you need to keep in mind when setting up the ultimate home office. From use of space to ergonomic design, she's got all of your bases covered. 

Milestones are important. They mark the passage of time and maturation on this constant journey of life. Colette chats about the importance of using milestones, not just as causes of celebration, but as goal posts. Pin your goals on them, and work towards them in a steady way.

Are you prepared for disaster? We never want to think about the worse case scenarios, but with some simple preperation you can be ready for whatever life throws at you. Colette tells Laura about the best ways to keep your important information and precious things protected in case of emergency.

Jetting off for a spur of the moment vacation can be fun, but if you're leaving behind a valuable asset that needs to be protected! In this episode Colette talks about all the ways you can prepare your home for an extended absence so you can vacation with peace of mind.

In this lost episode from 2010 Colette shares her favourite tips for preparing to move house. From pre-packing to loading the track to the organization on the other end, she has lots of knowledge to share.

Colette shares tips on how to gracefully and politely remove yourself from social engagements, and avoid over committing. 

In this episode Colette shares the secrets of the professional organizer on how NOT to lose things. That's right, she spills the details on how you can get more organized so you stop losing things from house keys to important paperwork.

Colette talks to Laura about the challenges of setting up a home office when you have limited space, limited time, limited resources and you don't work from home.Having a dedicated space for your bills, mail and bookkeeping is important and Colette explores all the different ways you can make that space in your home.

On this episode of The Organize Anything Radio Show, Colette talks about the importance of being prepared - but not being over prepared. Because stockpiling can take up valuable space and energy. 

It can be tricky to navigate the fashion world, and even more challenging to dress in a way that is both flattering and makes you feel comfortable. Colette talks to Laura about the different ways you can dress to flatter your shape, feel great and have different options for home and work. 

In this episode, Colette talks to Laura about volunteering. They chat about the importance of building community and giving back - but also how volunteering can help you develop and/or maintain skills that you may not get to use in your everyday life. 

In 2015, more and more people find themselves telecommuting for work. A rise in contract work, office space downsizing and entrepreneurship rising in popularity means there's a whole new world of keeping your office organized. Colette shares her favourite tips and tricks to staying organized and motivated 

Etiquette is tricky - what's in style, what's always considered good-manners and how do you handle yourself in new situations. Colette shares tips to make sure you're always the most well-mannered person in the room - no matter the situation.

Sleep, and our lack thereof, is a hot-button topic these days. Colette talks about why it's important to get enough rest and how you can help yourself by creating peaceful and healthy sleep environments. Tune in for some invaluable ideas on how to make sure your "sleep hygiene" is on point. 

Wine drinkers love their vino and want to collect it and store it so it's always on hand. Colette talks with Laura about some common misconceptions about storing wine. She also  shares easy to follow tips about how to best store your investment.

There's so many things you have to take into consideration and do when you're ready to move house. Colette talks with Laura about the easy ways you can increase your home's chances of selling with simple staging tricks that anyone can manage. 

Does anyone actually use their phone as a phone anymore? It's a mobile photo/video studio, a business centre, a communications hub and more. Colette talks with Laura about how you can harness the power of your smart phone to make your life easier.

Colette talks to Laura about the fun ways you can use storage in your home to showcase your possessions beyond just storing them. Lots of fun ideas to spark your creative storage imagination!

It's incredibly important that we find time in our lives and homes for "quiet." Not just because everyone needs some downtime, but because quiet time is something human beings need! Colette and Laura talk about the importance of carving out some quiet in your life. 

Whether it's just you, or you have a household full of kids, pets and parents all trying to get a start on the day - mornings are a juggling act. Colette and Laura talk about how you can streamline your morning process so that everyone gets where they need to be - on time, fed and dressed!