Best-selling author and organizing consultant, Marie Kondo, published a guide called, “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” which has set off an organizational frenzy around the world. In a nutshell, the “KonMari method,” consists of a two-pronged approach in which you begin by purging all of the items in your household that don’t bring you joy or are not of service to you anymore.

Once you have carefully narrowed it down to the few items that add value to your life, it’s time to decide how to arrange them. Kondo recommends...

Practical organizational tips and study skills for the start of a new school year

While it’s not easy transitioning from the carefree days of summer to the stress of a new school year, investing time in organization will prove to be beneficial to your academic success and minimize your stress level. This year, I urge you to set yourself up for success by plugging it in, backing it up, and checking it off. Learn how to avoid some of the common pitfalls that students encounter with a little bit of forethought, time-management and...