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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- The Surprising Costs of Disorganization: 3 Steps to Take Action and Get in Control - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2009 from Sue BeckerOne day, as I helped a client organize his home office, we came across an envelope with $3500 in cash! He had completely forgotten about this money, which could have been thrown away and lost forever. You may not have envelopes bulging with cash lying around, but being disorganized does have ...
Views: 1939 - A Quick Guide to Inner Balance: Part One - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Barbara AlexanderI have been compiling a quick list of practical tips to help you in the process of maintaining work-life balance as well as provide a tool to manage overwhelm. You have probably heard of some of these before, but are you actually doing them? Probably not, right? So, if this resonates for ...
Views: 1938 - Don't Sweat The Small Stuff - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Marilyn BohnI was reading in the book "Don't Sweat The Small Stuff…and it's all small stuff" by Richard Carlson, PH.D. I have read the book before but not everything always sticks so I like to go back and reread as a refresher. I set as my goal to read two to three chapters a night. They are so small each ...
Views: 1938 - Get Organized, Small Steps Can Lead to Big Results - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Sue BeckerDoes the thought of getting organized leave you overwhelmed and uncertain how to get started? The concept of kaizen can take you from that feeling of overwhelm to one of being in control and on the path towards accomplishment. Kaizen is a term that was coined in Japan as it began to rebuild ...
Views: 1936 - Household Organizing Tips: 3 Simple Ways To De-Clutter Your Home - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Michael LeeTired of seeing clutter all over your house? Can’t even recognize your own home anymore? If your answer to these questions is yes, then you are in dire need of some reliable household organizing tips. As odd as it might seem, a lot of households today are severely disorganized. The bedroom ...
Views: 1933(1 vote) - Is clutter blocking your ability to attract clients? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonSpring will be arriving at your doorstep in just a few days. What will that mean for you? Will it represent a time of personal or business growth and renewal? Will it act as a sign to make room for something new to enter into your life? Consider the power your clutter currently has over you ...
Views: 1933(1 vote) - Year-End Organizing Tips - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2008 from joshua zerkelThe final month of the year is here, and for many of us, it’s a time of wrapping things up before the new year rolls around. This year, as part of your year-end wrap-up, consider taking a few moments to revisit the systems that serve you every day, and see if you can improve them. Clean ...
Views: 1929 - The Secret to Organization is Prioritization - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Maya WillisIf you never seem to be able to get organized, perhaps it's because you've never taken the time to truly understand your personal priorities. All too often, people try to do things not because they have to, but because they think they should. For example, do you feel as though you have to iron ...
Views: 1926 - 5 Tips For Getting Rid of Clutter With No Effort - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnThe ocean is both powerful and hypnotic. When we visited Maine we watched as the beautiful white waves come crashing onto the rocks. In Delaware we watched as the waves come rushing onto the sandy beach where they calmly flattened out and slunk back out to gather speed again. On one ...
Views: 1922 - ***Space Saving Shoe Organizers - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Get OrganizedSaving space by getting your shoes organized is a great way to remove the clutter around your house. At first glance, it may not seem like shoes are the root cause of clutter. But when you take the time to think about how many different types of footwear are needed for daily activities and ...
Views: 1921(3 votes) - The First Step to Organizing Microsoft Outlook – Using Contact Categories - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Sherry BorsheimWhen used to its full potential, Microsoft Outlook is a powerful tool for productivity! However it can quickly become a source of stress and frustration for those who aren’t sure how to use it. This series of articles will help you increase your productivity by teaching you about organizing ...
Views: 1921 - DeCluttering Blueprint: Step 5 - Organizing Your Bedrooms - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Pam WoodsIf you’ve been following the "DeCluttering Blueprint" series, you’ve noticed the process for eliminating clutter is the same regardless of the room or space you’re working on. In short, you always begin by defining the purpose of your room and then follow-up by identifying the major categories ...
Views: 1919(1 vote) - 8 Easy Tips On How To Declutter Your Home For Summer Fun - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Marilyn BohnChill out this summer and get organized with these 8 easy tips. With a little planning ahead it is a snap to organize your home for summer fun. In the days before freeways when I was a child my mother would load up the car with two kids and everything we would need for the summer and travel ...
Views: 1911(1 vote) - Tips In Making Trade Show Displays Last For Many Years - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Marie AyedLooking around the room at a trade show, you'll see a sea of displays and booths. The most desirable ones are easily noticeable. You'll probably notice that they appear to be new, look well put-together and have been taken careful care of. So, keeping this in mind, there are particular ...
Views: 1909 - Three Self Improvement Tips On How To Become More Productive - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you find yourself struggling to be productive at work? I hope these three self improvement tips on how you can become more productive. At the end of this article, I hope you will have a better understanding of this topic, so without further ado, let me dive right in! The first step you ...
Views: 1907(1 vote) - ***Organize Your Kitchen with These Suggestions - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Get OrganizedLet’s be honest. When it is time to start organizing your kitchen, it is fair to say we would rather have someone else do it for us. It is one of those chores we would rather not do or even think about doing. But when it comes to cooking, you certainly do yourself an injustice if your kitchen ...
Views: 1905(2 votes) - Be More Productive and Get More Done by Clearing the Clutter - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerIt’s an all too familiar story: you have way too much to do and not enough time to do it. You want (and need!) to be more productive and get more done, but clutter is everywhere and getting in your way. It may be physical clutter, mind clutter, or a horrid combination of even more than ...
Views: 1905 - ***What Does “Getting Organized” Really Mean? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2014 from Brenda PrinzavalliHow many times have you thought or said, “I need to be more organized?” It usually comes after a moment of frustration or stress and a desire to create a different situation than the one you are currently experiencing. So where do you start? OR do you start? There’s good news and not so ...
Views: 1900(2 votes) - 10 Tips to Get Organized & Energized- Organize Life & Feel Great - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Beth TabakChange life by taking action to get organized and energized! Inaction leads to anxiety. Action gets things done. The sooner you take action, the faster you feel great. Overwhelm is common. It does not make you any less of a person. It is all in how you deal with it that counts. Follow these 10 ...
Views: 1898(7 votes) - ***All About Home Organization and Products that Can Help - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Get OrganizedYou love your home, but you don’t love clutter. A lot can pile up in little time at all. Mail, laundry, media… let’s not even think about the garage. For some, it’s tough to even think about reducing all the clutter in the home. With a little know-how, organizing your living space is a snap. ...
Views: 1896(1 vote) - How To Become Organized In Life: 3 Organizing Tips Keep Your Life In Order - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Michael LeeLearning how to become organized in life is pretty much the same as organizing your desk or your room. You take some out, you add some in. You put things in their proper place and you make sure to keep it that way. It doesn't matter how messy or crazy your life is right now. What matters ...
Views: 1885 - How to Organize Your Purse - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Maya WillisWomen often depend heavily on what they have stored in their purse. However, there is sometimes a fine line between having everything you need in your purse and having so many things that the purse becomes heavy and uncomfortable to carry. It is also pointless to have everything in your purse if ...
Views: 1878(1 vote) - 5 Basic Tips for Social Media Marketing - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from David SteelInternet marketing has evolved dramatically over the past few years. This is most evident in the world of social media marketing. For many, the process of social media advertising delivers an extremely cost effective and successful methodology for attaining one's goals. Goals, in sales, are ...
Views: 1877(1 vote) - Feng Shui: How Quiet Is Your Bedroom? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Debbie BowieA starting point for organizing any room is to identify the function of the space. What kinds of activities are going to happen there? Those activities then guide your decision-making about what to keep in the space. Bedrooms usually have three primary functions: 1. Rest 2. Changing ...
Views: 1872 - How to Eliminate Clutter - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Linda BinnsFrustrated with never-ending clutter and disorganization? So many professional women spend all their time working, running a business and taking care of the family that there isn’t enough time left to take care of the home in the way they’d like. Before they know it, one or more areas of ...
Views: 1868(1 vote) - How to Prioritize When Everything is #1 - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Julie GrayWhen I am speaking in front of a group on the topic of productivity and organization, inevitably I get this question: “I have so many tasks I need to get done that are ALL are TOP priorities. How do I figure out what to do when everything is a #1 priority? Good question. I have some ...
Views: 1868 - 7 Simple Steps to Tame the Job Hunting Jungle - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Sue BeckerDuring these times of economic volatility, it's a good idea to be prepared in case your employment situation changes. Whether you're currently employed and looking for a new opportunity or unemployed and searching for work, you'll want to get the most out of your job-hunting time and effort. To ...
Views: 1867(1 vote) - How To Organize Your Home In 4 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2012 from Marilyn BohnDoes the thought of de-cluttering your home, closet, a drawer or any space in your home make you uncomfortable? Perhaps you feel tired, sad or ashamed so you feel which stands in your way of de-cluttering your home. If you said yes to any of these questions perhaps you are hanging on to beliefs ...
Views: 1862(1 vote) - 3 Things to Lookout for To Enhance Your Productivity, Improve Your Business and Profits - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2013 from Carrie GreeneI've seen it happen again and again. You wake up in the morning ready to go. You've already decided, "Today's the day." It might be the day that you're going to clear off your to-do list. Maybe you'll spend the day making sales calls. Or maybe it's the day that you're finally going to ...
Views: 1861 - How Removing Clutter Can Help with Allergy Symptoms - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2009 from Amy GrayEvery morning, I am blissfully awakened by the sound of Canada geese, honking their way overhead, flying in the great “V” in the sky – No, wait a minute. That’s just my son waking up and sneezing and honking his way into a new day with several allergies. So what is the connection between ...
Views: 1859(1 vote) - Bye-Bye Overwhelm - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Diana Long M.S.ACCOverwhelmed? Have too many projects floating at the same time that you find you are not able to focus, make progress and get things done? This is so common! In coaching my clients, this challenge of “so much to do” and feeling overwhelmed is one of the most important things to ...
Views: 1858 - Time-Tracking Software: A Brief Guide - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2017 from Arina KatrychevaOver a third of workers believe they waste 1-2 hours a day on their workplace, as shown in a Gallup poll taken in 2007. That makes up to 10 hours per week on average. These figures could make any business owner think about a career change. Luckily, there is a way out of this pain. The use of ...
Views: 1856 - The Feng Shui Detective: The Case of the Missing Husband - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Amy Gray[This is an actual Feng Shui consultation; all names and identifying features have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the client.] I drove up through a suburban subdivision, viewing the large homes with their expansive three car garages and driveways. Approaching my new client’s ...
Views: 1855 - Three Steps to Disaster Prep - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Janice RussellA hurricane or tornado is on the way, what should you grab so that you can rebuild your life if necessary? Someone dies unexpectedly, what should they have in place to make it easier for their relatives? Many believe that a natural, weather-related, or man-made disaster won’t affect them. ...
Views: 1847(1 vote) - 5 Tips For Organizing Closets! - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Shannon McGinnisClosets are areas of infinite possibility. Closets can be rearranged, re-configured or re-designated depending on what you need to use it for. You can organize your closets any way that suits your specific needs. The following 5 tips are to help you weed out the things you no longer want or ...
Views: 1841 - A Garage Organization Primer - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Ryan SheaFor most of us, the garage has become a sort of dumping ground for our most infrequently used items, tools, construction leftovers, toys, garbage, and the list goes on and on. A vast majority of garages are in some form of disarray, and with all that mess it's sometimes hard to remember that in ...
Views: 1839(1 vote) - Organize Your Computer - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Sue BeckerAre your computer files as jumbled and disorganized as your paper files? Are there files on your computer that you don't even recognize? Do you rely on the search function to allow you to find your electronic documents? Are there days that you love your computer and some that you want to send it ...
Views: 1839 - Organize Your Child's Stuffed Toy Collection - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Maya WillisA large stuffed toy collection can make it significantly more difficult to keep your child's room neat and tidy. In fact, sometimes even a small stuffed toy collection can be challenging. Most stuffed toy collections consist of some animals that a child plays with on a regular basis - or even ...
Views: 1831 - Why is it Sometimes So Hard to Be Organized? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Karin StewartYou have read time management and organizing books, you know what to do, you’ve even tried some of the solutions they offered and liked them, yet nothing seems to really work. What is going on? Why is it sometimes so hard to get and stay organized? The clients who come to me for help are ...
Views: 1831 - Kitchen Organization - Cure Messy Kitchen Madness with Kitchen Organizers and Common Sense - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyThese ideas for kitchen organization will help to cure your messy kitchen. There are a number of efficient and well designed kitchen organizers you can use for kitchen storage solutions but the best of all kitchen organizers is you! The real problem with a messy kitchen is that it slows you ...
Views: 1828 - 6 Steps to a Clutter-free Computer and a More Productive You - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffAccording to the National Association of Professional Organizations, research shows a direct correlation between productivity and clutter. When clutter and chaos are on the rise, profits and productivity decline. While the mantra of the day may be "go paperless" that doesn't mean your ...
Views: 1816(2 votes) - ***Bathroom Organizers to Straighten out a Shared Water Closet - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Get OrganizedOne of the most annoying things about having to share a bathroom is the fact that there’s stuff everywhere, all the time. Whether you’re sharing a bathroom with your family members or with your college roommates, everyone has their own toiletries that they want to keep separate. Usually, ...
Views: 1815 - 6 Ways To Beat the Distractions That Keep You From Getting Work Done - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2014 from Andrea NovakowskiNot long ago, a client emailed me begging for advice on time management. “I’m too easily sidetracked by all my to-do lists, non-work activities, and sunny weather,” she wrote. “Help!” I’ve been hearing this lament a lot lately. So many things clamor for our attention, both at our jobs and in ...
Views: 1814 - Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from Beth FlaridaGetting and staying organized can be one of the most profitable and simplest things you can do in your business. If you know how! My articles tackle real problems and real questions from my clients and newsletter subscribers. In this article, I'll discuss how to manage the growing piles of ...
Views: 1810(1 vote) - *** How to Organize Your Closet in 5 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Get OrganizedGetting your closet organized and clutter free can be a daunting task. Finding the right system to make your closet look nice and neat is one challenge in itself. Creating a scheme that will allow you to maintain order and efficiency is another task altogether. Accomplishing tasks such as ...
Views: 1809 - Is Self Image Sabotaging Your Success? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Ellen MartinGoing through your day at a hundred miles an hour doesn't leave much time for thought. When you are not thinking you are simply reacting to what happens around you. This anxiety causing cycle will cause you to lose your mind. When you feel yourself spiraling out of control, you must stop. Stop, ...
Views: 1807(2 votes) - 3 Practical Tips For Getting Rid Of Clutter - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Marilyn BohnAre you tired of spinning your wheels when it comes to getting rid of clutter and it seems to take more time all the time. Try these 3 simple tips to lighten your load. I remember when I worked in an office someone had the brainstorm that we as workers would every 15 minutes write down what ...
Views: 1806(1 vote) - How to Choose a Time-Tracking Tool for Nonprofits - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2017 from Arina KatrychevaIt wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that one of the biggest challenges nonprofits face is to utilize the minimum funds to maximum efficiency. Limited resources make human capital even more important of an asset in a nonprofit organization. At the same time, ensuring accountability and ...
Views: 1800 - ***How to Keep Your Garage Organized - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2009 from Get OrganizedMaintaining a clean, well organized garage is a chore for even the most intrepid organizers. As a kid, being told to clean out the garage was a task no one ever wanted the parents to assign. Very simply, this job is tough, it is tedious, and it is time consuming. Furthermore, for most people, ...
Views: 1799 - Write it Down! Tips to Accomplishing Your Tasks - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Donna LindleyDid you know that the average person can only keep seven things in short-term memory at one time? Do you lay awake at night worried that you will forget something important? Are you consistently forgetting about tasks that need to be completed? Before you assume that your memory is failing, try ...
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