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When I was deciding on a tag line, almost five years ago, for this new iteration of my business (aka when I became FrancescaVerri.com), I toyed with quite a few words to help describe what I [...]

Done is one of the best four-letter words out there. And this is coming from someone who loves using a few other four-letter words to express myself fully. Sometimes, they just feel satisfying to [...]

Decluttering is not a fun sounding word. At least not for most people.  For many it sounds like you are being put into detention, being forced to do something that you really don’t want to [...]

Years ago, when I saw the quote “stop the glorification of busy” I thought 2 things. The first was about the word busy. It seems to have such a backwards way of making you feel [...]

Happiness is quite the word. I love the sound of it, and the feeling that comes from the word. It feels free. And comforting. I have never met anyone that doesn’t want to feel happy. [...]

I love to read about other people’s paths to a minimal life.  What I love most about it is not hearing about how they live in 590 square foot homes or how they have only 5 articles of [...]

Truth be told, the truth doesn’t have to hurt all the time.  But when it comes to talking about health and wellness, and why were aren’t necessarily healthy and well, hearing the truth delivers [...]

I have been working as a professional organizer for over 20 years.  One might argue that as a professional organizer, helping people feel good by lightening their physical and mental loads is a [...]

“A goal properly set is halfway reached.” -Zig Ziglar One of the things I hear most from people is that they never seem to be able to get things done on their To Do list, or the things they said [...]

In my 20+ years of doing holistic lifestyle work, I have realized that feeling good comes in many ways. It comes from strong relationships, a fulfilling job, and a connection with others. It also [...]