I usually dedicate a weekend in November to sorting out old stuff, decluttering, and preparing the apartment for cleaning. I would like to do this before I start decorating for the holidays because it gives the home a fresher look and feel. As I mentioned, most of us experience stress in the final weeks leading up to the end of the year. We wish to focus more on family and friends during the holidays, and at the same time, work pressure usually increases.  During my corporate career, we always had “comp season,” when I was also working on performance reviews and trying to accomplish new projects. I’m currently in what I call “the Post-It Phase.” Yes, I had to admit […]