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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Much of my time as a Professional Organizer is spent... Read More
Getting organized is hard. If it weren't, we wouldn't put... Read More
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Time has flown. It's been six months since you came... Read More
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Last year I attended a presentation from Parenting Expert and... Read More
I'm cheap and proud of it.I use and re-use things... Read More
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Dennis is working as a factory worker during the day... Read More
"The real question is, why do you want it? What... Read More
Feeling overwhelmed at the thought of organizing your home? Start... Read More
Professional organizers and helpful-hint sources often recommend storage solutions such... Read More
In many of the companies I have worked in, there... Read More
Decluttering is a simple-to-learn process, once you break it down... Read More
Recently, in an online group, we talked about "balance" and... Read More
What stops you from 'getting things done?'Have you ever started... Read More
Do you feel like you just get too much e-mail?... Read More
Collections are the outward manifestation of a deeply-felt principle or... Read More
What does "time" have to do with getting organized? Everything!... Read More
Take time to declutter this summer...Writing can certainly consume the... Read More
Winter is starting to retreat, and hints of Spring are... Read More
I gathered some things you can do this spring while... Read More
Are stacks of papers, mail, newspapers, and growing "to do"... Read More
Has your polished mahogany (or modular plastic) desk been buried... Read More
There are 3 kinds of clutter: Inner (between our ears);... Read More
Questions come my way all the time regarding my God-given... Read More
I talk about the mail a lot in my newsletter,... Read More
Have you ever felt so discouraged, your life so out-of-control,... Read More
You arrived on earth without clutter. Your parents and doting... Read More
1. THE LOVE IT OR LOSE IT PRINCIPLE: Every item... Read More
1. Teach your children to use an alarm clock or... Read More
"The real question is, why do you want it? What... Read More
I have a huge white board in my home office,... Read More
(This is the third in a series of three articles... Read More
After a long winter, this is the time of year... Read More
Take a look around you right now. Look away from... Read More
So you've decided to get organized, but you just don't... Read More
One of my mother-in-law's many oft-quoted and wise declarations was... Read More
Keeping on task and getting organized starts with a basic... Read More
We are in a society where people are applauded for... Read More
It is 5:00 pm and Cindy has no idea what... Read More
Each area of your home has a symbolic meaning with... Read More
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