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
|
|||||
|
|
|
|||
I have a good friend whom (also being in the... Read More
From time to time I hear this question from an... Read More
Spring is such a refreshing time- we are filled with... Read More
I've noticed that in the two years since the major... Read More
1. All or nothing thinking/taking on too much." I'm going... Read More
"My job is an endless series of deadlines, I am... Read More
Chances are, most of you have a lot you need... Read More
There are eight distinct steps to constructing and executing an... Read More
1) It's easy to have a good clear out: Not... Read More
1. Teach your children to use an alarm clock or... Read More
Do you ever sit down at your desk buried in... Read More
The store reminded me of a well-worn slipper ? tattered... Read More
Sometimes major life lessons come from the most unlikely of... Read More
EVERY HOME NEEDS AN OFFICEYes, it is true that every... Read More
Decluttering is a simple-to-learn process, once you break it down... Read More
Home organization means being able to find your stuff when... Read More
I'm sure most of you have heard of Zig Ziglar... Read More
It takes effort to get results, and not just any... Read More
How many of us have enough time to do everything... Read More
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Have a to-do list a mile... Read More
Feeling Overwhelmed and Unorganized? - How to Use Index Cards... Read More
Everytime Mary had to find a file on her computer,... Read More
Life is about maintaining a balance of all aspects. At... Read More
There is nothing worse then spending ten minutes looking for... Read More
The Productive Environment Scorecard?Read the statements below and rate your... Read More
Article excerpted from the new book, "How to Do Space... Read More
Have you ever been totally overwhelmed by a massive task... Read More
Are you plagued by clutter in your personal or professional... Read More
One of the most basic ways to find papers when... Read More
Have you ever heard that having a cluttered home can... Read More
Paper1. You may already be in the habit of filing... Read More
For some reason, Americans think they have something to prove... Read More
To make room for new things to come into you... Read More
In most homes, paper causes clutter. And it seems to... Read More
I recently conducted a survey to look at the relationship... Read More
So you've decided to get organized, but you just don't... Read More
The Mexican VillagerThe American investment banker was at the pier... Read More
Last year I attended a presentation from Parenting Expert and... Read More
Life is really all about CHANGE. In order to make... Read More
It may seem far-fetched, but by organizing your desk, your... Read More
In your quest to get 'up and running' so to... Read More
3-Step Clean Sweep Program 1 -... Read More
"My job is an endless series of deadlines, I am... Read More
I have a huge white board in my home office,... Read More
Have you ever felt so discouraged, your life so out-of-control,... Read More
What does "quality of life" mean to you? If you... Read More
Getting organized is hard. If it weren't, we wouldn't put... Read More
Clutter is postponed decisions?. Here are some suggestions to simplify... Read More
Digging out from under stacks of paper might seem like... Read More
Individuals who are organized in their personal lives most generally... Read More
Get Organized - Organization |