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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- How Do I Begin to Declutter When I Feel Overwhelmed By My Stuff? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Dorothy ~ The Organizer ~ BreiningerLast week I was asked twice by people in totally different circumstances, how a person can begin to declutter, when they feel overwhelmed both by their “stuff” and their emotions, as well as the very thought of tackling the task. The most challenging step when decluttering is the first – ...
Views: 2264 - The Tickler File A Low Tech - High Productivity Paper And Work Management Tool - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Sandra CarrollDo you wish for a miracle, or perhaps you are hoping that the “organizing fairy” will appear while you are sleeping, to deal with the ever-accumulating piles of paper on your desk? Let’s face it, for now; the paperless office is just a myth. You may have thought that your ...
Views: 2262 - Effects Of Clutter - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Katherine MaceyYou've seen it before, or maybe even experienced it. Something new comes into your home or office. You don't have time to deal with it straight away, so you put it down in that place where “things that don't have a home” go. Over the next week, the item either gets left where it ...
Views: 2259 - ***Laundry Room Organizers that can Make your Life a Little Easier - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Get OrganizedWith mountains of dirty clothes, bedding and towels landing in your laundry room each week, it pays to find ways to keep your space organized. You need to have at your fingertips anything that would send you to another room in order to complete your laundry task. Eyeglasses For ...
Views: 2253 - Eleven Key Answers for Organization when you have ADHD - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Carol GignouxStructure gives you the ability to follow a routine and daily agenda; get your bills paid, keep up with your professional tasks at work, manage your relationships, get places on time, know where you put things, etc. A lack of structure causes the opposite result. So there is great importance in ...
Views: 2252 - Leaving Town for the Holidays Checklist - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerWhen traveling over the holidays, there are many things that must be taken into account...home security, home office paperwork, transporting presents, packing clothes, house winterizing, boarding pets, and the list goes on. With many years of being on the go over the Christmas holidays under ...
Views: 2247(2 votes) - How to Organize School Work - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from Jan HaynerKids have an over abundance of papers, some of them it is wise to keep and others should be thrown away. These tips and hints for organizing schoolwork will help to make it easy to do and to keep it that way. If you find that, your lockers are overcrowded and everything falls on the floor when ...
Views: 2242 - 6 Ways to Say "Hell No!" to Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2014 from Jason MagillThey’re here again! The wonderful days to gather with our friends and loved ones. The days of sharing stories over a cacophony of food items and exchanging gifts that somehow represent a physical manifestation of our love and adoration for others. While there are many reasons to feel uplifted ...
Views: 2226 - Time Management for Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Tracey FieberTime Management for Entrepreneurs Whether you've just launched your first business or you're neck-deep in three or four, you know how easily the hours can slip away when you're your own boss. I've spoken with a lot of entrepreneurs over the years (and am one myself, of course!), and in that ...
Views: 2224 - ***Messy Cooks: Get Things in Order with Some New Kitchen Organizers - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Get OrganizedOrdering delivery and going out to eat are always great ways to treat yourself. When you have had a tough week at the office sometimes the last thing you want to do is settle down to cook a big meal. Having someone else make your dinner can be a fantastic way to just relax. But cooking for ...
Views: 2217(1 vote) - 10 Fresh Ideas To Get Rid Of Clutter In Drawers and Closets - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Marilyn BohnIt can be so frustrating to want to be organized and try many different things to get organized but nothing seems to work. We are not all the same, we learn differently and we like different things. What will work for one person may not work for another. As a professional organizer I receive ...
Views: 2217(2 votes) - 5 Reasons Why a Cleaner Office Space=Happier Employees - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Kari WaldnerAkin to a second home, your office is also where your heart is. Which is why having a clean office space is important for you and your employees. We all want to work at a place that is clean, free of dust and allergens (especially the sneezer types) and free of clutter. But why does having a ...
Views: 2213 - ***Top Kitchen Organization Products - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2008 from Robin KTop kitchen products come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Sometimes the items that amaze us with innovation work the best. In other instances we are amazed by simplicity and streamlined construction. There are several ways to decide whether a specific product is the best selection for ...
Views: 2211 - The Steps to Systematic Thinking - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraSystematic thinking lets you solve problems and difficulties by coming up with workable and practical solutions whether in life, career or business. Though, a topic regarding systematic thinking is very much related and relevant to this discussion we would focus on how every person could enhance ...
Views: 2206(2 votes) - ***Kitchen Cleaning Solutions for Busy Parents - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Get OrganizedNowhere is it more important for parents to provide a safe, clean environment than in the kitchen. Since it’s the heart of the home, you want it to be serene and comfortable, as well as sanitary since that’s where most meals are prepared and eaten. If you’re a busy parent, you may worry that ...
Views: 2204(2 votes) - Home Filing Made Simple - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Beryl WestbyOne of the questions most frequently asked of a professional organizer is “How do I deal with the papers that need to be filed in my home?” An example is an email I received today from a lady asking for me for help with her filing. She stated that she had taken the day off to catch up on her ...
Views: 2202 - Learn to Be Clutter-Free - by Submitted on May 25, 2013 from Michelle PrimaBeing clutter-free is more than getting rid of things you don’t need or use. It’s more than cleaning off a counter, emptying the garage or paring down your collections. Being clutter-free also means a change in life-style—for the better. How will you benefit by getting rid of clutter? ...
Views: 2197(2 votes) - 3 Ways to Say Goodbye to Emotionally Charged Clutter - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Belinda Lams"My wife died about 5 years ago now. I'm still having such a hard time going through her belongings. Every time I pick up one of her sweaters I just collapse with sadness and longing. Even her handwriting on a piece of scrap paper is sacred. I don't know how I can ever part with anything ...
Views: 2188(1 vote) - Organizational Products for Creative People - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleA confession: I'm an organization nerd. Call me crazy but I enjoy being able to find what I need when I need it -- be it a particular tool, invoice, ingredient or garment. It feels good to have my 'to do' lists prioritized, to know that the important things are not falling through the cracks. ...
Views: 2178 - 7 Basic Organizing Tips To Get Rid of Paper Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnI love getting thank you notes. I like reading what my friends have to say about the gift or service I have done for them. I like the beauty of the cards and I love getting “good” mail. The fact that my friends took the time to write me a note makes me feel important. I received a call from ...
Views: 2176 - 7 Hot Tips On How To Successfully Organize Your Garage Or Basement - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnI am the worst offender when it comes to disorganizing our garage. I know I am not the only offender in the family. Even though I am a professional organizer and I know better I am really good at doing a number on our garage. I routinely organize it twice a year. Once in the spring before it ...
Views: 2172 - How You Can Declutter Your Home Without Feeling Overwhelmed - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Meredith PlattIt's the beginning of a completely new year and people are making resolutions. One of the very common kinds for home owners can be to declutter their house. Most individuals are pretty serious about this, but yet along with the New Year's diet regime resolution, eagerness as well as perseverance ...
Views: 2169(2 votes) - Organize Your Desk & Office Space for 2010 & Beyond - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Mary DykstraIt’s ‘GO’ Month (Get Organized)! Moreover, it’s a new year and a new decade. This is the perfect time to set the tone for a new phase. Remember, small changes over time lead to a huge cumulative positive change. Let’s talk about your office & desk area, whether it’s a home office or a ...
Views: 2169(5 votes) - *** How to Get Your Backyard Ready for Summer - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Get OrganizedSummer is just around the corner, and if you want to be ready to host your friends and family with that perfect barbecue, you should get started soon! There are many ways to get your backyard ready, and when it comes to prioritizing them, your personal situation should to be taken into account. ...
Views: 2168 - A Tale of Two College Roommates -- Living Together in an Organized State - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroIt is difficult enough for one person to be organized and maintain that state of organization on a daily basis. Now imagine being thrust into a living situation with a person you have never met before, who is not a relative or even a friend. A person with different sleeping, grooming, eating, ...
Views: 2168 - 4 Life-Enriching Ways To Simplify Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnAwhile ago I saw a sign with these words: Simplify, Simplify, Simplify. Someone had crossed off the first two words. I had to chuckle. Just simplify. In my role as a professional organizer I have been working with a woman who has had no less than 6 deaths of close family members (including a ...
Views: 2164(1 vote) - How to Have an Effective Work Day in Seven Steps - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Sherry BorsheimBeing an effective business owner can start by adding these seven habits of highly effective people to your business organizing efforts. If you can incorporate these seven elements into your work life you will be an effective employee or business owner. Have a Plan When you have a ...
Views: 2162 - The Ages and Stages of Organizing - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Renee Ursem“I don’t know how things got to this point. I used to be so organized.” I hear this lament all the time. People who had no trouble keeping their stuff under control in their 20s one day wake up with “junk rooms” and piles that need to be stashed before company arrives. What happened? Do ...
Views: 2159 - Laundry Room Designs: A Wish List to Make Laundry Day More Efficient - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyWhy is it that dingy basement laundry room designs are the norm? Ever since families started doing their own laundry in their own home instead of taking it out to commercial laundries, laundry day chores have been relegated to out of the way places like the basement or the garage. I think ...
Views: 2155 - 5 Travel Tips For Organizing Important Travel Documents - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Marilyn BohnTraveling is fun and takes us away from our "normal" lives but it can be frustrating if you don't have the right documents with you when you need them. Learn what documents you need when you travel and how to quickly organize them by using these 5 proven organizing tips. I am going to tell ...
Views: 2150 - TIME MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES: Get more done, better and faster - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Anna AparicioIf you think there are just not enough hours in the day to do everything you need to do, if it often seems as if you are chasing your tail, if you are underperforming, or stressed out, and don't know what to do about it, this could be just what you need. To this day I am always shocked when I ...
Views: 2142(1 vote) - 10 Simple Ways You Can Spring Clean Your Whole House - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxThe puddles on the sidewalks are growing and snow is slowly disappearing, the calendar confirms our suspicions that spring is just around the corner. Spring cleaning is a seasonal custom that brings us more than a clean home, it helps us embrace the new season, brings in the fresh air, and helps ...
Views: 2139(1 vote) - ***Laundry Room Organizers for Busy Housekeepers - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Get OrganizedYour worst nightmare may include a mountain of dirty laundry and a closet-sized laundry room. That’s an exaggeration, of course, but a poorly organized laundry room can sometimes make you feel like that’s what you are up against. With an efficient and well-organized laundry room, the endless ...
Views: 2133 - Is Your Disorganized Office Costing You Money? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Sandra CarrollJohn is a busy, self-employed, plumbing contractor. His business keeps him in the field five to six days a week, so the only time he has to take care of paperwork is in the evenings and on weekends. He shares his home office with his wife, who works outside the home, but manages the household ...
Views: 2132 - ***Getting your Accessories in Line with Jewelry Organizers - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Get OrganizedIf you pride yourself on your jewelry collection, then you need to make sure you store it where you can find it. Today’s jewelry organizers can keep the smallest to the largest jewelry collections well organized and, most importantly, visible, so you don’t forget about what you have. When it ...
Views: 2129 - Garage Storage and Today’s Economy - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Ryan SheaWhat do garage storage and the current state of today’s economy have in common? They both appear to be completely different topics and for the most part they are. However the state of today’s economy has had a huge influence on homeowners as well as on the businesses that provide products and ...
Views: 2127(1 vote) - Homework Log for the Frustrated Family - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerAfter many, many arguments and numerous updates from my son's school about grades less than 90, I decided to intervene and help alleviate some of the frustration that Ryan, his teachers and myself were feeling about his homework grades. Ryan is an extremely intelligent child who has just ...
Views: 2126(3 votes) - 3 Simple Tips for Highly Effective eMail Organization - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Tracey Osborne3 Simple Tips for Highly Effective Email Organization In this day and age, we tend to let our emails control us instead of us controlling our emails. Here are 3 tips to help you get your email back under control. 1. Folders – folders allow us to organize our email for easy finding. My ...
Views: 2124 - Household Chores Checklist - It's Not Magic! - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Colleen LangenfeldIf you're like many people, you've used tools like a household chores checklist to try and improve the organization in your home, but have been disappointed in the results. There can be many reasons for this, but one of the most common is believing in the magical powers of charts and ...
Views: 2111 - 2 Honest-to-Goodness Ways to Get Rid Of Clutter - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2012 from Marilyn BohnGetting rid of clutter just got easier by usingthese 2 tried and true ways to manage your time and get rid of clutter. If youthink you don’t have enough hours in the day try these for 10 days ans find outwhat a big difference they make. When I think of my 82 year old grandma I think of her ...
Views: 2109 - Towel Clutter - Bedroom, Bathroom, and Personal Organization Ideas to Get Rid of Towel Clutter - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyTowels are the most common cause of clutter in your bathroom. Ideas to get rid of clutter include improving the space utilization so that you have more places for the towels to go as well as addressing the personal organization skills of everybody who uses the bathroom so they become more self ...
Views: 2109(3 votes) - Personal Organization - Tips to Organize Your Home And Your Life Are All About The 'O' - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyDeveloping personal organization skills are essential if you want to organize your life and get it under control. That means using time efficiently, setting limits on what you can take on, developing good organizing habits, engaging in clutter control, and knowing how to set priorities. Here are ...
Views: 2104 - Ten Easy Organizing Tips - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Deborah ZechiniTEN EASY-TO-DO ORGANIZING TIPS Organizing your life and creating habits doesn't have to be a major overhaul, it can be simple steps that you perform everyday that can make a difference. Here are a few of my favorites that help to make my life easier: 1. Every time you fill your car up ...
Views: 2104 - Chore Charts Don't Work - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldHave you ever tried to improve something around your home using a chore chart or similar device? For example, have you ever gotten exasperated at one (or all) of your children for not helping out around the house and decided to post a chore schedule to remedy the situation? And did that ...
Views: 2098 - ***Home Organization Tips Everyone Can Use - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Get OrganizedIn a truly well organized home, everyone pitches in to keep things neat and tidy. If your home is feeling cluttered, or if cleaning day is stressing you out, here are some simple home organization tips that everyone can use. To get started, you will need to determine how much time you want ...
Views: 2095(5 votes) - 5 Quick Tips to Improve Home Filing - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxAre there days when you wish your home filings system ran a faster and easier? You may work from home or only use your home filing system to store and organize the essential documents, bills, and receipts of your home either way you probably access your home filing system every day, or you ...
Views: 2089 - ***Reclaim Your Cluttered Kitchen with Some Clever Organizers - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from Get OrganizedNo matter what the size of your kitchen, it is very common for countertops and cabinets to become cluttered with items that make it impossible to whip up a meal and clean-up efficiently and effectively. This inevitably leads to more and more clutter that eventually becomes completely ...
Views: 2087 - *** Cabinet and Drawer Organizers to Make Kitchen Storage a Snap - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Get OrganizedSimilar to organizing your garage, sometimes finding ways to store all of the items in your kitchen can be a difficult task as well. Organizing your cabinets, drawers, and refrigerator are crucial steps to getting your kitchen in order. Refrigerators and cabinets hold a certain amount of space ...
Views: 2086 - Stuff Your Face OR Face Your Stuff! - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2013 from Dorothy ~ The Organizer ~ BreiningerIt was during my third season filming Hoarders. I was asked to fly to a bustling Midwestern town to work with a woman who hoards toys (for kids who’ve long grown up), clothes (that no longer fit), and more than a dozen goats, several dogs, a bunch of chickens and roosters, a few cats, and a ...
Views: 2085 - Manage Seating Arrangements For Your Wedding With Ease Using Wedding Planner Application - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from SentientIT Software SolutionIn a perfect world there would not be a need to assign seats for a wedding or reception, but since we live in this one assigned seating is needed. There was an actual survey done by “YOUGOSURVEY” that asked this simple question and an astounding 51% of the people actually preferred to attend ...
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