Our children are probably the biggest clutter creators we have in our homes -- even more so than the dreaded paper flow. It starts out innocently, when we find out we are expecting; then the purchasing frenzy swings into high gear and does not let up until, well, let's just... Read More
Laundry. You sort, you wash, you fold, you blink ? and the pile of dirty clothes has grown all over again. Laundry is a fact of life, but approaching the task in an organized way can make it more manageable. Preparation is Half the Battle If you have a... Read More
What do you do with those special items that have been passed down to you? Put them in the hall closet and hope the door will shut? Probably not a good choice for several reasons. First, you are unnecessarily creating clutter; second, if the item is very old and unstable,... Read More
The National Association of Professional Organizers has dedicated January to clean out those closets, but don't wait for January -- now is the time. Exciting this task is not, but by devoting a couple of afternoons this month you can reduce unnecessary search time and you may even find some... Read More
(This is the third in a series of three articles on "The Organized Move") The moving truck is pulling in the driveway of your new home and soon you will be surrounded by all your stuff. You have dreamed about the additional space...you have agonized over paint and furniture choices...and... Read More
3-Step Clean Sweep Program 1 - Purge2 - Simplify3 - Organize Getting Started Springtime is when many folks give their homes and offices a good cleaning. For every thing there is a season, and this is the season to get rid of the winter cobwebs. The... Read More
The following procedures will insure an organized and well run office. 1. Have a daily To Do sheet. This is made up at the end of the day. You might have items left over from the previous day, put those items first and work from there. If you make deposits... Read More
In part 1, we discussed a system you could use to organize your office. In this article we will discuss what material is needed to implement that system. You will need the following items for your office system. Calendar/Daily Planner; Accordion File (1-31); Manila Files with the Months of... Read More
I recently had a conversation with a friend about clutter. She shared that at times there was so much clutter around her home that she simply concluded her home was in a stage that she referred to as CHAOS or Can't Have Anyone Over Soon. We talked further and what... Read More
One of the hardest things for most individuals working from home is to stay focused. One of the best ways to stay focused is organization. In addition, being organized will help your time management skills. The two are very much intertwined. Planning out your day is very important. What... Read More
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Coping with clutter is rarely easy. There's more involved than... Read More
At this point, you have probably run across some belongings... Read More
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* Cupboards and drawers should contain items that are grouped... Read More
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1. The Law of the 1st StepA good first step... Read More
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EVERY HOME NEEDS AN OFFICEYes, it is true that every... Read More
When the things in your home start crowding in around... Read More
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1. THE LOVE IT OR LOSE IT PRINCIPLE: Every item... Read More
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Winter is starting to retreat, and hints of Spring are... Read More
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Light, Work, and YouWinter is here-and with it, short days,... Read More
When you embark on a life transition, the skills that... Read More
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Paper1. You may already be in the habit of filing... Read More
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1. Teach your children to use an alarm clock or... Read More
I followed my boss to a co-worker's cubicle where my... Read More
'A well-ordered life is like climbing a tower; the view... Read More
Have nothing in your houses that you do not know... Read More
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"I don't have enough room!" -- this is a common... Read More
It wasn't long ago that you spent an entire weekend... Read More
I have a good friend whom (also being in the... Read More
Professional organizers and helpful-hint sources often recommend storage solutions such... Read More
Clutter is postponed decisions?. Here are some suggestions to simplify... Read More
I recently read an article that had some interesting but... Read More
The Mexican VillagerThe American investment banker was at the pier... Read More
The Productive Environment Scorecard?Read the statements below and rate your... Read More
If you look at any major organisation, there is this... Read More
Finish each day and be done with it. You have... Read More
I've noticed that in the two years since the major... Read More
What does "time" have to do with getting organized? Everything!... Read More
In your quest to get 'up and running' so to... Read More
The true definition of an organization is one that is... Read More
It may be difficult to relate saving money with organization... Read More
One of my mother-in-law's many oft-quoted and wise declarations was... Read More
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