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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What does "quality of life" mean to you? If you... Read More
The Law of the 1st StepA good first step in... Read More
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? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the "stuff" in... Read More
1. A calendar is an essential organizing tool ? start... Read More
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You arrived on earth without clutter. Your parents and doting... Read More
Back-to-school time ? what does that mean to you? For... Read More
In one of my favorite books, First Things First, written... Read More
Spring?. Fresh breezes through open windows, sleeping trees come awake... Read More
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Feeling overwhelmed at the thought of organizing your home? Start... Read More
Technology has given us the tools to reduce routine tasking,... Read More
From time to time I hear this question from an... Read More
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Remember when you charged into the office that first day,... Read More
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Has your polished mahogany (or modular plastic) desk been buried... Read More
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* Cupboards and drawers should contain items that are grouped... Read More
Sometimes the task of keeping a clean, tidy house just... Read More
You can get a pretty good idea of the benefits... Read More
"Do something every day that you don't want to-do; this... Read More
3-Step Clean Sweep Program 1 -... Read More
1. Divide big jobs into smaller jobs. Make a list... Read More
It is 5:00 pm and Cindy has no idea what... Read More
The Mexican VillagerThe American investment banker was at the pier... Read More
Decide When And Where To StartDecide when and where to... Read More
Every day I find junk mail waiting for me, whether... Read More
I'm sure most of you have heard of Zig Ziglar... Read More
(This is the second in a series of three articles... Read More
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