Feeling overwhelmed when you open that overstuffed closet—or step into a playroom that looks like a toy tornado? That stress isn't just in your head; it's literally impacting your cognitive function.
Neuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin, author of The Organized Mind, puts it plainly: "Clutter crowds our minds and makes it harder to think, concentrate, and remember."
When your environment is chaotic, your brain is constantly working overtime. Every misplaced item, every pile of paperwork, every overflowed drawer requires mental energy to process and ignore. Research published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology found that people who perceived their homes as cluttered reported lower levels of well-being, reduced happiness and security, and heightened negative affect—with cortisol (the stress hormone) remaining elevated throughout the day.
At Tidy Love Organizing, we apply this science-backed understanding with our judgment-free philosophy and four-step process. Whether it's a single cupboard, the whole basement, or every room in the house, we create custom systems that reduce cognitive load so your brain can relax. You're not alone if organizing feels overwhelming. As leading professional organizers in Portland Oregon, we've helped many families and people transform chaos into calm. Imagine knowing exactly where the scissors, soccer cleats, and that spare phone charger live—no frantic searching, no decision fatigue, just easy living in a space that supports your brain instead of taxing it.
Ready to reclaim your home and your headspace? Let’s start by understanding which organizing service might be right for you.
Hi, I'm Kori—certified professional organizer in Portland, OR, and founder of Tidy Love Organizing. I've helped dozens of clients declutter and simplify their homes, and even years later, many still tell me how life-changing it felt to finally let go of the overwhelm.
Why do I focus on the brain side of organizing? It wasn't by accident. While I didn't go to school for neuroscience, I've researched how clutter impacts cognitive function and stress—and I've seen firsthand how this knowledge changes outcomes for my clients. That self-directed curiosity became a strength: I don't just organize spaces; I design systems that work with how our brains actually function. This means less mental drain, more sustainable habits, and a home that supports your clarity instead of stealing it.
Where I Started: My organizing journey began as a personal assistant, helping busy professionals manage not just their schedules but their physical spaces too. That role taught me how environmental chaos directly affects productivity and peace of mind—and sparked my passion for creating order that lasts.
Today, as a Certified Professional Organizer, I offer both hands-on organizing sessions and one-on-one coaching for people who want to build long-term skills, not just a tidy room. Whether it's a craft room, a garage, or the whole home I help you create systems that make maintaining order feel effortless.
A Little More About Me: When I'm not organizing, I'm on an adventure or chatting about data privacy.
Helping people feel more at home in their space—and more at ease in their own minds—is my favorite kind of transformation. And I'd be honored to help you do the same.
Let's create a home that works for your brain, not against it.
I am the newly appointed executive director of a small non-profit that needed to downsize its office space from 2500 to 1000 square feet. In addition, there had not been a real purge in many, many years. It was overwhelming. I found Kori on an organizer website, and she was the first person to call me back about the job and was able to start the same week. We clicked immediately, and Kori went to work sorting through all of our stuff and helping me make decisions about what to get rid of, how to organize what we needed to keep, and even space planning. A project that would have taken months and distracted us from our mission instead took about a month, with Kori coming in 1-2 days per week. Our office is clean, organized and we even have storage to spare. Kori helped us find other non-profits to donate our excess furniture and materials to and bought inexpensive storage containers so we can access things quickly. I cannot say enough good things about Kori. She is worth her weight in gold.
Kelly M.
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