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A Call To Action: Why Now Is the Most Exciting Time I’ve Seen in 30 Years of Business as an Organizing Consultant - by Barbara Hemphill- Basements and Garages are Prime Real Estate - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2007 from Rosemary ChieppoIt’s time to put away the lawn chairs, wicker tables, garden tools and knick-knacks. Does the accumulation of stuff to be stored seem overwhelming? Where do you put it? That’s what basements and garages are for! According to a study by the U.S. Department of Energy, 25% of people with two-car ...
Views: 1436 - Tips on Organizing Your Vehicle - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerI am sure that most of you are wondering what there is to organize inside of a vehicle; your trunk is clean, there is minimal space in the glove compartment and the inside of the vehicle is shining. Let me tell you about the little extra's that will make your vehicle 100% organized and give you ...
Views: 1436 - Organize Room For More Quilting Time - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Marilyn BohnI quilt, I am a quilter, I love quilting, and I love to quilt. Quilting has enriched my life in ways I never dreamed of. I have learned interesting facts about history because of quilts. I have made a ton of friends; and I have traveled because of quilting opportunities. To make quilting fun ...
Views: 1435 - Top 10 Habits of Organized People - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Amy BrueskeHave you ever wondered why some people are very organized and others are not? Living an organized life doesn’t just happen, there are things organized people do every day to maintain an organized lifestyle. Read below to learn about the top 10 habits of organized people and perhaps integrate ...
Views: 1435 - Crop Circles Inspire Organizing Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnWhen I opened Google today there were these pretty little circles at the top of the screen and I clicked on it to find out what they were. I found out they are crop circles. These are patterns created by the flattening of crops such as wheat, barley, rye, or corn. Many people think these ...
Views: 1433(2 votes) - Organizing Your Life - 3 Things You Should Know About How to Get Organized - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyAre you wondering how to go about organizing your life? If your life has become "cluttered" and you feel like you are drowning in an unorganized mess of "stuff", then getting organized will help you take control of your life. However, before you go out and buy a neat and tidy filing system ...
Views: 1429 - What has Unrealizable Fantasies Got to Do with Being Organized? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Germaine PorcheDo you have a picture in your mind of how you think your life should be? When chaos seems to seize the upper hand, we tend to have conversations with ourselves—conversations that, in truth, have no bearing on reality. See if you can hear yourself in any of these: • Things should always go as ...
Views: 1428(2 votes) - 7 Critical Reasons To Hire A Professional Organizer - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnThe sky was over cast and the day was cold. But I was warm inside the home of a delightful, intelligent, interesting, busy mom who also has the role of being a wife, counselor to her family, chef, and chauffer just to name a few of her jobs that she does every day. Oh and she works as a ...
Views: 1427(2 votes) - Using Shelves to Get Organized - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Maya WillisLack of efficient storage space is often a key problem for many people when they try to get their home organized. Although it’s certainly important to reduce clutter and discard anything you don’t really need, you also need an efficient way to store the things you plan to keep. If you are ...
Views: 1426 - Get Organized: Time to iOrganize My Life - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Carmen CokerI have to confess, I have a new favorite spot to go shopping. It’s open 24-7, everyone is always friendly and the prices are rock-bottom. Sometimes I even get some pretty great stuff for free! Yes, I’m a big fan of shopping at the app store. This store is an amazingly useful place for those who ...
Views: 1425 - How to Maximize Space in Small Closets - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Colette RobicheauThe first step in organizing a small closet is to go through and purge any items you no longer wear or use. Then, looking at what remains, decide what items you use regularly (undergarments, work clothes, jeans, workout clothes), those you use occasionally (formal wear, bathing suits), and what ...
Views: 1425 - 24 Hours In A Day - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Cindy HartmanWe all have the same amount of time in each day – 24 hours; no more and no less. Why is it, then, that some people can get so much more accomplished than others? It’s called Time Management. But it’s not really managing time; it’s managing the activities that take up your time. Small ...
Views: 1424(1 vote) - Do You Need Some "Retail Therapy?" - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Maya WillisIf you're like many people today, you probably possess far more personal possessions than your parents and grandparents did when they were your age. Quick and convenient access to almost anything one needs to buy makes it easy to accumulate a lot of household and personal possessions. To make ...
Views: 1423 - 7 AutumTips On Effortlessly Getting Rid Of Clutter - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from Marilyn BohnIf I were to write lyrics to the song "These Are My Favorite Things" I would write--walking down the street hearing the crunch of leaves under my feet on a cool beautiful fall day. I also like the way the sun filters through the leaves that are still on the trees in the fall. And it is nice to ...
Views: 1421 - Create Your Ideal Home Office Space - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2008 from Sandra CarrollMore and more people are making home their place of work. Recent statistics from the US Bureau of Labor estimate that there are now more than 18.3 million home based businesses in the United States. Home offices are not just for the self-employed, with telecommuting options available through ...
Views: 1421 - Success Development - Why Financial Goal Setting Is Essential - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2012 from Tony BurnellOne of the barriers to success development is the inability to handle money. Money is a necessary commodity and if we do not learn to control it, it will control us. Even if you do not have a goal to be wealthy, you do need to learn basic financial goal setting to achieve your other goals. You ...
Views: 1420(2 votes) - Cleaning Up the Clutter - Invite and New Fresh Energy - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Kamil KowalskiIn today’s world, we are drowning in material, informational, and emotional clutter, which gets in the way of our health and sanity. When we focus too much on those things, we lose focus on ourselves and our personal well-being. We can’t reach our full potential when living in a negative ...
Views: 1419 - A Fresh Start: Organize Your Work Space - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Danielle Marie CrumeHaving your creative work space set up is foundational to being productive on greater levels. When certain conditions are present, you can become more attracted to the space and drawn there naturally. It also allows greater accomplishment as you are able to focus on your magic with all your ...
Views: 1417(2 votes) - Paper Filing Systems - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Elaine Quinn• File and Find Documents Fast The only reason to file papers is to give them a place to be until you need them again. A good filing system should take you very little time to file or find documents. Don’t spend time creating an elaborate system, and don’t automatically file everything that ...
Views: 1415 - “Green” Organizing: An Earth-Friendly Combination - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroWhile “green” and organizing may sound unrelated, promoting green consciousness is a natural extension of the organizing process. Professional organizers enter homes and businesses on a regular basis, and armed with proper knowledge, a professional organizer can assist clients in becoming more ...
Views: 1415 - Decluttering Blueprint: Step 4 - Organizing Your Family Room - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Pam WoodsIs the gathering area (a.k.a. family room, living room, den, great room) in your home chaotic and cluttered? If so, try the following prescription to create a calm, comfortable and orderly space you’ll love to relax in and entertain family and friends. 1. Pin down the purpose(s) of your ...
Views: 1413 - Do You Run Your Business or Does Your Business Run You? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Mary Dykstra• Do you feel overwhelmed, inundated by your office, out of control, overscheduled and full of mental and physical stress? • Are you running faster, multi tasking more and feeling that you can't get ahead? • Do you accumulate piles of all the things you need to "decide" on? e.g. "I might ...
Views: 1413(3 votes) - Make the Right Choices - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from cedric riceMake the Right Choices Every choice that we make in life whether it is big or small has consequences attached to it. We are not in control of everything that happens in life but the overall responsibility is ours. The sum of our choices generally is the reason that we are in whatever place ...
Views: 1413 - Too Busy, Too Overwhelmed, or Just Disorganized? - by Submitted on May 09, 2017 from Maria Khalife“Do your little bit of good where you are; its those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” ~ Desmond Tutu Maximization seems to be the name of the game these days. We have to take advantage of every small morsel of time, so that we can be as successful as we can possibly ...
Views: 1412 - 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Clutter Simply And Easily - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Marilyn Bohn5 great ways to get rid of clutter simply and easily without all the hassle, worry and fuss. An organizing expert makes it fun to get rid of clutter. About 23 years ago I decided I needed to get rid of clutter in our home. The clutter I am talking about is the clutter of books. I love books, ...
Views: 1411 - Why We Are ALWAYS Running Out of TIme - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerWe all find that 'time' seems to run our lives; Work Schedules Appointments Committee meetings, clubs, Organizations Making Supper Cleaning etc. We eventually run out of time to relax, enjoy our families and 'smell the roses' so to speak. This can be causing physical and mental harm to ...
Views: 1411 - How to Bring Order to Your Chaos - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt is probably not an exaggeration to say that if a man came into my house and vacuumed all my carpets, he could have his way with me. I love an orderly household. I crave clear, uncluttered surfaces and color-coded closet shelves. Truth be told, my conscious parenting efforts – and my ...
Views: 1410 - Feng Shui – Keeping Your Life Uncluttered - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Polina IgnitionFeng Shui (pronounced fung shway in the English speaking language) is an ancient Chinese knowledge that is used to combat unsuccessful or poor lifestyles. It is believed that by arranging objects and furniture in your home, as well as the design and colouring, you can allow positive energy, ...
Views: 1408 - Tips on how to organise a successful trade show display - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Kathy JohanWhen working in the marketing industry there is a multitude of ways in which you can market your business. Exhibiting at a trade show is one of the hundreds of marketing strategies you should be familiar with. Before you and your team arrive at the trade event you should remember key ...
Views: 1408 - 4 Effortless Tips to Organize Clutter the Easy Way - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnIt has been many years ago but I still remember it as though it was only last month. I was in the sixth grade and we were told by our teachers that we were going to sell magazine subscriptions. This excited me and I was raring to get out and start selling because of the promised prizes we could ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - 5 Worry-Free Ways To Take Care Of Inherited Memorabilia - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnMy aunt was married for the first time when she was 42 years old. She married Uncle Fred who treated her like a queen but they were only married for five years before he died. A year later she married a neighbor man whose wife had died at the same time as Uncle Fred. They were happy together ...
Views: 1406(2 votes) - How to Make Your Personal Efficiency Soar - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2017 from Mike Gardner - The Time DoctorDo you ever question your personal efficiency? Have you ever got to the end of the day feeling tired and worn out, whilst, at the same time wondering what you accomplished during that day? Meanwhile, all those around you seem happy and relaxed and still manage to accomplish the things they need ...
Views: 1404 - The 3 Rules Of Organization That Are Crucial To Small Business Owners - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Jennifer HazlettAre you unorganized and overwhelmed? Is your work area a disaster zone with papers strewn across your desk, no processes in place to complete daily tasks and excessive information coming at you both online and off? The problem is that this state of physical and mental disorganization and ...
Views: 1402(1 vote) - ***Never Lose Your Shoes with These Organizers - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Get OrganizedAre you sick of searching for your slippers? Tired of tripping over piles of sandals on the floor of your closet? With a compact, convenient shoe organizer, you can keep all of your favorite shoes right at your fingertips and prevent delicate leather and fabrics from getting scuffed up and ...
Views: 1401(2 votes) - De-clutter Your Air - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Amy GrayWe all spend time cleaning our houses. We wash, we dust, we vacuum - but what about the air we breathe? Unbeknowest to us, it can get pretty filthy as well. Indoor air is often cluttered with harmful airborne chemicals such as: • formaldehyde (often found in plywood and particle board), ...
Views: 1399 - Get Organized: Downton Abbey Helps with Home Organizing - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Carmen CokerAre you a Downton Abbey fan? I must admit, I’m a sucker for a good British period drama. There’s something about the architecture, the politics, the fashion, the formalities, the romance, and … the organizing. Yes, you read that right! Although discreet, there are organizing, time management, ...
Views: 1399 - Know about DevOps approach for software development - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2018 from Tarun NagarDevOps have been defined as the particular application of different practices as well as tools in order to deliver different applications along with services with swiftness. By utilizing DevOps, a particular organization can easily improve as well as deliver services even faster than ...
Views: 1399 - An Easy Way to End Your Business Year - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Joanne VictoriaAs a healthy business owner or independent professional,how do you end your year? Well, I tell my clients tostop working. That's right, stop working. The kind of workI'm talking about is the work of getting new business.There is no new business in the dark days of winter,just the clean up of old ...
Views: 1398(1 vote) - 10 Solutions To Your Paper Pollution - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Evelyn GrayNewspapers, statements, sticky notes, letters, junk mail, cards, receipts--STOP! It's any wonder people feel overwhelmed and can't get out from down under. Here are 10 simple tips to maintaining your sanity: 1. Daily Attack: Sorting through papers 5 minutes each day, rather than having ...
Views: 1397 - Cut the Fat and Build the Muscle - with Your Time (and Life!) by Kristin Mackey - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Kristin MackeyAre you too busy, overwhelmed and feel like the “pile” keeps growing? These ideas will get you back on track FAST… KEYS 1. Know what’s important 2. Prioritize essentials 3. Prune time wasters 4. Create boundaries 5. Simplify processes Know What’s Important What do you value? ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - How to get a tidy and organized laundry room - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Focht EricDoing laundry can be one of the best chores to take on or it can be one of the worst. For starters, let’s think about the best case scenario. How can there be a best case scenario for laundry, you ask? Well think of it this way. In a perfect world you just have to go down to your laundry ...
Views: 1393 - Email Inbox Overflowing? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Beth FlaridaPicture the Scene: You've got thousands of email messages in what you lovingly call your Inbox. And you're not exaggerating about the number! No matter what you do, you can't get through them, plus you can never seem to find what you need and when you need it. The idea is to make your inbox ...
Views: 1391 - Basements And Garages: Prime Real Estate - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2007 from Rosemary ChieppoIt’s time to put away the lawn chairs, wicker tables, garden tools and knick-knacks. Does the accumulation of stuff to be stored seem overwhelming? Where do you put it? That’s what basements and garages are for! According to a study by the U.S. Department of Energy, 25% of people with two-car ...
Views: 1390 - How to Conquer Your Inside and Outside Clutter - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Janice RussellClutter in your home, office or schedule comes in many forms. In this case, I’m not talking about excess stuff in your space or outdoors. I’m talking about causes of clutter from external and internal sources. Wait! Don’t stop reading yet. This article spotlights two important components of our ...
Views: 1389 - Getting ADHD Children Organized for Back To School - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Sherrie HardyHow can parents help their child do homework if they don’t know what the assignment is or don’t have the materials necessary to complete it? They can’t! Organizational skills are not innate and they are often a particular struggle for ADHD children. Taking time to create and individualized ...
Views: 1388(2 votes) - How to Quickly Make a Good Decision - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Cara LumenI decided to move half way across the country within an hour of knowing that I must. It was a huge decision, made quickly and acted on in confidence. Do you know yourself well enough to do that? Had I known I was going to move I would not have invested in my yard, I might have waited to get ...
Views: 1387(3 votes) - How To Organize For Spring---4 Fresh Tips - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Marilyn BohnEveryone is thinking about spring cleaning which makes it a perfect time for Spring Organizing. Get Rid of Clutter and welcome spring in your home with 4 fresh organizing tips. The calendar says it is spring so it seems like a good time to do some spring organizing. However the weather ...
Views: 1386 - Entrepreneurship: Balancing the Scale Between Work and Your Personal Life - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2015 from Elitia MattoxIt’s true, the entrepreneurial hustle can be all consuming. But I don't want anyone losing a valuable relationship because they’re constantly on their hustle. So if you’re an entrepreneur, then I’m talking to you. As an entrepreneur, I understand the excruciating demands that you’re under. I ...
Views: 1383 - Invasion Of The Email Snatchers - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Sharon DavisThey're sneaky. And stealthy. They're quiet and mostly unobtrusive, but once you've been visited by them, you'll know it. Because you'll be inundated with a seemingly never-ending stream of spam-mails. They're email harvesting robots, and chances are you've been visited by one. What these ...
Views: 1383 - “Work Smart, Not Hard.” Sure, But How, Exactly? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Elaine QuinnThe latest advice we hear from the business gurus is “Work smart, not hard.” Yes, of course; that makes sense. But what does it mean? What exactly should we do to work “smart?” Working smart means being effective – focusing on the results we’re after, not the process we use to achieve them. ...
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