Claiming Space

Letting Go and Starting Anew

Gabriela Burgman — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:57:10 +0000

Dear Friends, Claiming Space has closed its doors as of October 1, 2012. I would like to thank everyone who has been following our blog. I have decided to forego running my own business in favor of spending more time with clients. Therefore, I am happy to announce that I am joining the wonderful professional [...]

Displaced Home Office

Gabriela Burgman — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:36:34 +0000

As a home office dweller, you will at some point find yourself displaced from your ideal work environment due to construction, natural disasters, or even visiting family. As you figure out where you are going to set up your temporary base, here are a few tips to keep you organized and sane during this upheaval.

New Organizing Video Series

Gabriela Burgman — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:00:30 +0000

We are producing a new video series where we invite you into my cluttered office to see its transformation first hand. I'll go step by step through the organizing process, show you a few of my favorite products along the way, and perhaps inspire you to tackle your space.

Steve Jobs Office

Gabriela Burgman — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:26:38 +0000

Sometimes we let perfection get in our way as we try to get organized. By setting the bar too high, we often spend too much time getting organized and not enough time on our business. Take a look at how Steve Jobs lets organization slide a bit so he can achieve what he does best.

Creating Boundaries

Gabriela Burgman — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 01:40:01 +0000

For the past six months, I’ve let other obligations rule if and when I could devote time to my blog. Yes, even I forget that as a business owner, I can call the shots about when I’m available and when I’m not. This especially hit home when I recently helped a client try to organize her daily schedule.

Changing Habits

Gabriela Burgman — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:15:14 +0000

Some people believe that cleaning up your office will make you organized. However, if you never change your habits, you will find yourself disorganized in no time. Getting organized means changing a few habits.

How Organizing is Better Than Chocolate

Gabriela Burgman — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:37:13 +0000

To get yourself more energized about organizing your office, stop thinking of it as a housekeeping chore. Start thinking about how organizing is better than eating chocolate. Read on to find out how...

Bookshelf Makeover

Gabriela Burgman — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:40:19 +0000

Are your bookshelves out of shape? Are they sagging from the weight of stuff on them, oozing papers and string, with random objects ready to poke any innocent passerby? Then it is time for a bookshelf makeover!

Don’t take your office to bed with you

Gabriela Burgman — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 02:27:13 +0000

If you have come to realize that half of your office has migrated to your bedside table, then here are three rules to help you control the bedside clutter and get a good night's rest.

Five Common Misconceptions about a Professional Organizer

Gabriela Burgman — Mon, 24 May 2010 23:28:25 +0000

When I tell people that I am a professional organizer, I often hear the same responses: "You must be so organized!" and "You would be so shocked if you came to visit my home." So I decided to debunk the top five misconceptions about my chosen profession.