Zen Your Den | Site-Wide Activity https://zenyourden.com/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:50:43 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 42c7794bf16814fec916f56fa5ec4f3b Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=26628 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:34:55 -0400 How To Organize Your Routine For Good Sleep Hygiene As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. How’s your sleep hygiene? No, I’m not referring to cleanliness, although clean sheets are […]

]]> 356337a624c246ceaf8432812ac83a6f Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=26216 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 17:44:09 -0500 <strong><strong>The Life-Changing Magic of Reprioritizing</strong></strong>   In January 2023, Marie Kondo announced to the world:  “My home is messy, but the way I am spending my time is the right way for me at this stage of […]

]]> 9e2cef10a16986ff9f8877a3ccc3a0da Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=20156 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0400 Your accounts and platforms should involve multiple layers of security. The first, basic layer is a username and password. Even if you have a strong password (congrats if you do, read this post on password […]

]]> 8d0df7efb804a83bb6225c51bde0dd56 Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=20134 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:43:00 -0400  
I am a LastPass affiliate and may receive a small commission if you use my referral link, but it will not cost you more if you do.
Organizing your digital life is just as important as organizing your kitchen, […]

]]> c552d041009557fd27c932a539c062f7 Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=19457 Sat, 11 Sep 2021 15:36:40 -0400  
3 Unexpected Places to Look for Your Important To-Dos

During a virtual meeting with my team, my laptop was running loud and slow. While I struggled to share my screen over the noise of my fan, one of my […]

]]> 94d16fc7ac1044169d9660562ec6d4b0 Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=1348 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0400 When stressed and overwhelmed, even the most disciplined person can lose their way. According to Parkinson’s Law, work will expand to fill the time allotted to it. Cyril Northcote Parkinson’s direct quote is, “It […]

]]> 04be8e8eb994c3c30ae86f45106ccf8a Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=1291 Sat, 09 May 2020 19:04:11 -0400 Note: This post includes referral links and although clicking on them won’t cost you more, as an Amazon Associate and LastPass affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
 
You Need a Password Ma […]

]]> 5e8613b2d35b02be35a94071cde2dc61 Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=1238 Thu, 23 Apr 2020 21:39:14 -0400 Do you finally have time to get organized but don’t know where to start? Need guidance but are practicing social distancing? Well, get ready to Zen Your Den® or Zen Your Biz because Virtual Organizing is he […]

]]> 0126c0992e02aa64ff2302f9c84c2fc8 Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=1141 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 14:44:30 -0400 Social distancing… self-quarantine… I much prefer the term, cocooning: “to envelop or surround in a protective or comforting way.” Faith Popcorn, a trend forecaster and marketing consultant coined this te […]

]]> f68fda7971f82f4c4e21282140cc3e90 Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=1131 Thu, 05 Mar 2020 20:19:34 -0500 I hate garage sales. There, I said it! The same with yard sales, tag sales and any type of sale where I have to get up at the crack of dawn to fend off strangers who arrived before the crack of dawn so that […]

]]> 37c75cbef192eb4f9ed1ca21506dfac0 Barbara Trapp commented on the post, Five Questions to Ask Yourself to Tame Your Monkey Mind https://zenyourden.com/five-questions-to-ask-yourself-to-tame-your-monkey-mind/#comment-14 Thu, 05 Mar 2020 13:27:44 -0500 Thank you, Andrea!

]]> b0ff95e3357ba9185d962b92bb2aed0d Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=1113 Thu, 13 Feb 2020 22:04:04 -0500 Monkey Mind is a Buddhist term to describe a restless, unsettled or confused mind.

Sometimes I head to bed at night wide-eyed alert, but tired. My mind is still going even though I desperately need sleep. […]

]]> 55773821f1b10670049058a6edadc5ed Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=1073 Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:19:01 -0500  

The Ultimate Honey-Do List to Help Your Parents Age in Place

Help your parents age in place

Are you worried about your aging parents staying in and maintaining their home? Not sure how to help them […]

]]> 2da92ae6f31131347aa308707381a3cf Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=1043 Fri, 06 Sep 2019 17:21:47 -0400 Supercharge Productivity with Smartphone Reminders

Did you set some New Year’s resolutions that you have yet to take action on? Well, dust off those goals and start making real progress with smartphone r […]

]]> 5af9ae905049af8e9f3bf6c99df870a5 Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=1024 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 23:03:16 -0400 The Last Filing System You'll Ever Need A Filing System for Paper Management Note: This post on filing systems contains affiliate links. If you purchase those items through my links I may […]

]]> 7e82fc74c1fdb7ca538bf4dbdb125e6d Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=970 Fri, 21 Jun 2019 14:36:23 -0400 After my father passed away on April 9, 2019, we donated his body to science through the Humanity Gifts Registry of Pennsylvania, in keeping with his life and values. It also eliminated the need for funeral home […]

]]> 39599b4887b4ae7406d5a758ae9c5f79 Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=951 Mon, 17 Jun 2019 12:00:06 -0400 Counselor, Consultant, or Coach?

What’s the difference between a counselor, consultant, or coach? Does a counselor/therapist make recommendations to improve your business processes? Can a coach or counselor h […]

]]> 359409d3d2d3c1d5ad71de76ab19764a Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=932 Fri, 05 Apr 2019 12:01:52 -0400 Goals, Habits, and Willpower

New research shows that some of what we have been told about goals, how long it takes to form a habit, and the willpower needed to get those things done may be wrong. Here are some […]

]]> ef8a2ee15408081bb02c97abb87a7223 Barbara Trapp commented on the post, Downsizing Books: To sell or donate? https://zenyourden.com/downsizing-books-to-sell-or-donate/#comment-10 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 12:47:11 -0400 Thank you for sharing (both your thoughts and books!), Katharine! I love books and when I have to part with them, try to get them to appreciative homes. I clearly remember “library time” in middle school when we […]

]]> 12b27833743b573b701ae3f699aa7d4e Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=885 Wed, 06 Mar 2019 20:21:39 -0500 Downsizing Books

My clients were downsizing books and had 11 boxes to get rid of. Here’s what happened when we tried to sell them to a used book store.

Recently, I helped a brother and sister purge t […]

]]> 3a1a46292f945d3fca788f791cfed4e3 Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=868 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 03:06:00 -0500 Bowl of buttery popcorn

Clusters Handcrafted Popcorn in New Hope, Pennsylvania is the guilty pleasure I enjoy when visiting my parents. I sample their seasonal flavors but always leave with a couple of bags of […]

]]> a2a2499099b4f6daded46ec747be0056 Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=811 Thu, 03 Jan 2019 12:25:38 -0500 January is Get Organized Month! To get started fast, join the Zen Your Den® 30-Day Decluttering Challenge and let go of 1,001 things. Yes, 1-0-0-1! You can start this challenge any day of the year, but get it do […]

]]> 83b975997e5324dde236d8c95e707a4a Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=795 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 14:58:05 -0500 The holiday break is a great time to do a little organizing for a less-cluttered 2023! These five organizing projects won’t take much time but will help you make the most of family visits and give you a jump s […]

]]> 79b0b1523de2f33985bcde15eb53d15b Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=772 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 15:44:24 -0400 Checklists are great productivity tools! (photo by rawpixel on Unsplash)

Once upon a time, I was on a small plane that was about to take off from the Ft. Lauderdale airport to the Bahamas for a working […]

]]> 281286d9ed7680a0cfe9c85c21459466 Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=752 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 17:38:13 -0400 What’s in Your Garage?

Can you park your car in your garage? If so, congratulations! But many of your neighbors can’t. In fact, about 25% of garages are used to protect a large amount of “stuff” from the eleme […]

]]> cf9d0ac67aa8e5ae9102f022eb9c2aa4 Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=734 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 11:00:08 -0400 Make your bed for good self-care

It may seem pointless, especially if you live alone. I mean, who will know if you leave your bed unmade this morning? And you’re just going to crawl back in tonight anyway, […]

]]> 0ff6042b912df907dd59f481e48ca665 Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=711 Thu, 02 Aug 2018 03:27:13 -0400 Just a week to simplify your life?? With the right mindset, you can make some real progress! Here are four suggestions to do just that:

Schedule Chores and Errands

In his book, The Productivity Project: […]

]]> a041ff4a7ca20d5c5953ee7e42c0f669 Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=695 Sat, 23 Jun 2018 17:05:34 -0400 Packing Hacks for the Road Warrior In May of 2016, I took a road trip in my (‘soul red’) Mazda 3 hatchback that took me through 22 states in two months. Traveling for that long makes […]

]]> e9a91d1fe0e93579de2e3685bf75757a Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=680 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 03:43:45 -0400 June marks the end of the school year, beginning of summer and peak moving season! Different sizes of containers – boxes, storage units, and homes – are being emptied and filled.

Chaotic Packing Costs Time and […]

]]> 51b54c3fa5843300da10df11cf0fb43f Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=660 Wed, 09 May 2018 15:02:22 -0400 Unsubscribe, Then Mass Delete

While visiting my parents, my mother asked for help cleaning up her with inbox. She couldn’t find the landscaper’s bill, and since he was also her neighbor, she wanted to pay it pro […]

]]> 4243d6e7cce1c1f813e67b9bb1e3be83 Barbara Trapp commented on the post, Kiss Your Clutter Goodbye! (With or Without Marie Kondo) https://zenyourden.com/kiss-your-clutter-goodbye-marie-kondo/#comment-7 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 18:21:30 -0400 You’ve just redirected your focus to your five-year old! That’s why it helps to have a little help and an objective eye when weeding out and organizing. And when kids are around during an organizing session, I get […]

]]> 2dd0d1e5505752cd5669abe0de3f55e9 Barbara Trapp wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=534 Mon, 17 Jul 2017 14:39:43 -0400 Folded jeans: Marie Kondo’s KonMari method (sort of)

Have you ever watched the show, Hoarders? What about binge-watching the series to scare yourself into throwing things out? Well, on the opposite end of […]

]]> d210f87fc0bd9fa467524a3b9ba82a0b hellodearbarbara@gmail.com wrote a new post https://zenyourden.com/?p=502 Mon, 03 Jul 2017 18:50:00 -0400 Seniors and Technology: Apps and Gadgets

Seniors and technology: Some of the books my parents have acquired

Any stereotypes of seniors and technology not being a good match are outdated. Recently I coached […]

]]> 9d9205082e6bad2c9ce98b85f9c12979 Barbara Trapp commented on the post, Junk Mail: How to Stop it and Let it Go https://zenyourden.com/stop-junk-mail/#comment-5 Sat, 25 Mar 2017 01:24:29 -0400 Create ‘idea’ files. If the reason you purchased a magazine is for inspiration, then by all means, squeeze out every last idea. If any photo or article truly calls to you and you can’t commit it to memory, then […]

]]> f28584713b679923e2e99c599e525e2b Barbara Trapp changed their profile picture https://zenyourden.com/activity/p/7/ Thu, 23 Mar 2017 12:21:54 -0400 0 1b91b7984f505e88580b4c1ce48e37b4 hellodearbarbara@gmail.com wrote a new post http://zenyourden.com/?p=342 Wed, 22 Mar 2017 12:52:46 -0400

]]> 128475d23e6582e613c147ad650b4291 hellodearbarbara@gmail.com wrote a new post http://zenyourden.com/?p=176 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 17:49:25 -0500 Why Hire a Professional Organizer?

You don’t have to qualify to be the subject of a reality TV show, such as Hoarders, to benefit from the help of a professional organizer. Beyond the clutter and chaos, there a […]

]]> 278fe084c21790baee37010b67d2e3e2 hellodearbarbara@gmail.com wrote a new post http://zenyourden.com/?p=127 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 04:24:47 -0500 Why I Chose Professional Organizing
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In the spring of 2016, I decided to take a cross-country road trip to visit my brother in California, and friends in several other states. I’d left an u […]

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