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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- 8 Skills of an Organized Person - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2007 from Jan HaynerDo you qualify to be added to the list of Organized People in the world? There are some of people that are just born with the good luck, to be organized, in every facet of their lives. Boy, I am envious of those people. I had to learn the hard way, by making tons of mistakes, living with ...
Views: 33522(1 vote) - Tips on How to Stay Organized in the Workplace - by Submitted on May 03, 2007 from Susan WestFor many people, there are not enough hours in the day. With full schedules, there are daily problems that will occur and will need immediate attention. This means that other tasks will have to be put to the side. Impromptu meetings, employee absences, employee issues, and other situations can ...
Views: 20623(15 votes) - 7 Basic Daily Disciplines... Military Style - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Young KimMy father gets his sense of discipline from the military; he's a retired veteran. I never had the urge to join the military - goes against my pacifist nature - but I do have to admire the discipline that the military instills in its troops. Along with the weapons training, and war games, the ...
Views: 16766(5 votes) - Mobile Massage Business Tips: Take the Stress Out of Outcalls - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageImagine this: You're digging through your outcall massage bag for your oil holster and, with a sinking feeling, you realize that you left it at home. Your only options are to set the oil on the floor or on a side table across the room, both of which force you to break the flow of the massage to ...
Views: 10881(1 vote) - Do You Suffer From the “Push Me-Pull You” Syndrome? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Sheryl StantonDo You Remember What a Push Me-Pull You Is? In the movie, Dr. Doolittle, a man who could talk to the animals, was sent a very unique animal, called a Push Me – Pull You. It had two heads and two sets of front legs. When one half wanted to move forward, the other half would have to ...
Views: 10456 - Is Multitasking Good Or Bad? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from Evelyn GrayWe have so many hours in the day, and we tend to think we can get everything done that we planned to do, right? Not always, so we multitask some things in order to catch up. But can it be a costly mistake to multitask most of the time? So let's discuss some things. Multitasking is a symptom of ...
Views: 10054 - Definition: Organizing - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from Douglas PakOrganizing is the act of rearranging elements following one or more rules. Anything is commonly considered organized when it looks like everything has a correct order of placement. But it's only ultimately organized if any element has no difference on time taken to find it. In that sense, ...
Views: 9680 - How Much Time Do You Spend Looking For Lost Possessions? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Dana Barker DaviesWhy Is It Important To Keep Good Order? What is the first thought that comes to your mind when you wake up in the morning? Coffee? Maybe yes, but also I am sure that you start to remember little by little all the things that you have to do today – child care, work, housekeeping chores, ...
Views: 9655(1 vote) - Stop Losing Things Now - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Lea SchneiderHave you seen my? Watch? Keys? Socks? Purse? Homework? Pretty much anything you can think of can and will get lost in the course of a day. That, my friend, is exactly why you need to get organized. According to statistics, the average person spends an hour a day looking for things. If ...
Views: 9288 - ***Shoe Organizers: Smart Storage Solutions for Big Families - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Get OrganizedIf you have a large brood, then you’re unquestionably faced with many storage issues. Among the most common: shoe organization. With lots of people come lots of shoes; heaps, in fact. Shoe organizers are smart storage solutions for big families. With so many different designs available, ...
Views: 7509(2 votes) - 7 Tips on How To Get Your Spouse Organized - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Marilyn BohnDo you find yourself nagging your spouse to get rid of clutter and to organize? Nagging doesn’t work and can drive a wedge between you. These 7 tips will help get your spouse organized without nagging. As a professional organizer one question I am often asked is, “How do I get my husband to ...
Views: 7278(1 vote) - Why Do You Need A Quality System? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Michelle PavelIt is now more vital than ever to stay ahead of what is going on around us, so that our businesses remain in tact and stronger than ever. I strongly believe a 'quality system' is one way to do that. That doesn't necessarily mean that you need to go to all the trouble and cost of obtaining an ...
Views: 6872(2 votes) - *** How to Organize Clothes - Folding & Hanging Clothes - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Get OrganizedMany individuals lead busy lives and experience hectic mornings on a consistent basis. Days can start out on a sour note if we cannot find our work clothes or that blouse that perfectly complements the skirt we have chosen to wear in a hurry. With an organized closet, you could avoid this ...
Views: 6749 - Is Your Clutter Making You Sick - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Sara BereikaFeeling sick, stressed or fatigue may not be the result of your day. It may however be the result of the environment you are living in and working in. As a Professional Organizer, I always emphasize the importance of an uncluttered environment not solely for the joy of finding things when you ...
Views: 6651 - Organizational Leadership For Achieving Strategic Goals And Objectives - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Sonu ParasharManagement function requires planning and structuring an organization along with monitoring various activities. Top-notch managers and business executives are not necessarily leaders. Organizational leadership segregates excellent leaders from average managers. Organizational leadership ...
Views: 6446 - Tips to Organize Your Garden - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Claire McFeeGardening seems to come naturally to some. Unfortunately I’m not one of them and still learning as I go - with helpful advice from my garden-loving mum along the way. Below are some basic tips to organize your garden – Enjoy the fresh air! Soil Type & Nutrient Levels: Urban soils are often ...
Views: 6008 - 10 Types of Disorganization. Which One Are You? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerUnbelievably, there are some very good reasons for becoming disorganized. However, all of these are curable and can be conquered once we get to the root of the problem. Disorganization comes in many forms and may be a problem associated with an illness. Whatever your form of ...
Views: 5944 - Time Management Strategies for the Multi-Talented - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleTime management is tricky for multi-talented, creative people. We have a lot of activities and tasks on our plates. And those plates are spinning. No sooner do we start project A when we suddenly get a great idea for project B and a key contact for project C calls out of the blue and…before ...
Views: 5935(1 vote) - Get Organized - How to Manage Your Creative Ideas - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleIt’s easy for creative people to generate a million ideas – but it’s much more challenging to keep track of them. If you find yourself vaguely remembering you had a killer idea for a soundtrack/iPhone app/film plot/painting but you’re stumped as to what it was, it's time to get organized. You ...
Views: 5873(1 vote) - *** Clean Up That Messy Yard with These Outdoor Organizers - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Get OrganizedGetting the inside of your home organized is one thing, but making the great outdoors a tidy place is an entirely different situation. Yards get messy, and they can get that way fast. A storm can bring down branches, damage patio furniture and send garbage containers all over the place. ...
Views: 5621(1 vote) - Address Clutter in Your Space! - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Jackie PaulsonPeople who have difficulty purging stuff often manufacture reasons why it is not a good idea to get rid of things. To get an organized lifestyle techniques are done quickly and without emotion. The purpose is to reduce rather than control clutter and these extreme clutter control techniques ...
Views: 5619(9 votes) - Clearing Clutter for Clarity and Confidence - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Lindsay Kenny - EFT MasterMessy homes, cars or offices are common issues today with our busy lives. True clutter however, and I mean really messy environments, is actually a symptom of something other than a busy lifestyle. Often clutter is a Control Issue. Being unwilling to let go of things is a way people can feel ...
Views: 5424 - ***How to Organize Your Home for a Newborn Baby - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Get OrganizedWhile having a new child to join your family may be one of the most exciting and joyous times in your life, it can also be terrifying. The more you read about taking care of an infant and toddler, the more you realize just how many things can go wrong. Luckily, many things can also go right. ...
Views: 5321 - ***Jewelry Organizers: Keep Your Favorite Accessories Safe and Tidy - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Get OrganizedObsessed with accessories? After jewelry fever strikes, collections can go from zero to overwhelming in the blink of an eye. If your collection falls in the latter category, organization is a must. Without the right jewelry organizer, you can easily lose pieces. Also, jewelry casualties can ...
Views: 5237(1 vote) - Organize: LESS IS MORE The Ten Commandments - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Jackie PaulsonI. The Ten Commandments: The Simple Way to Organize Your Household A. The First Commandment You must not have other plans or possible distractions. Q. What does this mean? A. We must clean out, sort, make piles, organize junk and trust yourself ~otherwise hire a Professional. ...
Views: 5206(4 votes) - ***Keep Your Jewelry Organized - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Get OrganizedHas your jewelry collection outgrown your jewelry box? Do you have to spend fifteen minutes untangling chains before you can put on the necklace you want to wear? Have you ever been stuck wearing your second choice pair of earrings because you misplaced one of your favorite earrings? Sadly, most ...
Views: 4896(2 votes) - Clutter Control and Yard Sale Benefits 2010 - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Jackie PaulsonDay 2: Clutter and Yard Sale Benefits Options to Clear Clutter: • Throw the clutter away • Recycle it • Donate it • Sell it How to decide what to do with your clutter: Get boxes or garbage bags Place each item into container for: 1. Garbage 2. Recycle 3. Donate 4. ...
Views: 4892(3 votes) - ***Closet Organizers: A Quick Way to Cut Down on Clothing Clutter - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Get OrganizedClutter has a way of sneaking up on you. It all can start pretty innocently. Let’s say it is something as simple as buying a new pair of shoes. You finally find the right pair and when you get home you go to put them in your closet and realize that all your shoe storage space is accounted for. ...
Views: 4880(1 vote) - ***How to Organize Expensive Jewelry without Spending a Fortune - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Get OrganizedYou love your jewelry collection. Rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings can tie an outfit together, make a creative fashion statement, and express your personality. Jewelry also carries a great deal of sentiment. Certain pieces can remind you of a meaningful anniversary or a loved one. These ...
Views: 4838(3 votes) - ***Shoe Organizer Options for the Footwear Fashionista - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Get OrganizedCalling all shoe addicts! Do you believe that you can never have enough pairs of shoes? Join the club. Finding adequate space for storing all your shoes can be a big challenge, especially if you have treasured pairs that are easily-damaged. Fortunately, there are many shoe organizer options for ...
Views: 4774(1 vote) - How to Let Go of Anything: That Clutter is Holding You Back! - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Katy Allgeyer“Clutter: 1: (Verb) To fill or cover with scattered or disordered things that impede movement or reduce effectiveness -- often used with up; 2: (Noun) a crowded or confused mass or collection; things that clutter a place”. ~ Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Just as I suspected, Webster’s ...
Views: 4650(4 votes) - Organized For Life: Tips 2010 - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Jackie PaulsonDo you have enough time for work, recreation, family and relaxation? We spend atleast eight hours sleeping in twenty-four hours of the day; which leaves 16 hours left over. Most people work atleast eight hours a day; which leaves another eight hours of free time to do as we wish. In that ...
Views: 4497(5 votes) - How To Help Your Child When They Are Feeling Overwhelmed - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Shaya KassWhen you do nothing, you feel overwhelmed and powerless. But when you get involved, you feel the sense of hope and accomplishment that comes from knowing you are working to make things better.” Unknown Last year, when my sister-in-law came to visit from Los Angeles, my little one missed a ...
Views: 4463(4 votes) - Letting Go, Overcoming your Emotional Attachments to Clutter - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2008 from Cyndy RatcliffeLetting Go Clutter in our lives is costing us our most valuable commodity, time. An office with a cluttered desk and files costs us 6 weeks a year; time lost in searching for documents. We often say we don’t have time to successfully sort and file things away and yet, realizing that we ...
Views: 4458(1 vote) - Declutter Tactics - Extreme Techniques for Getting Rid of Clutter - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyDo you need to declutter but are unsure of where to start? Are you held back by fear of throwing out something you might need or want? Do you keep items that are perfectly good (or maybe not so good) because you cannot live with the guilt of throwing them away? The declutter tactics profiled ...
Views: 4399 - Getting Organized: How to Put Things Away and Find them Again! - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2007 from Carrie GreeneIf you are like many people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD or ADD) you find getting organized a constant struggle. You push yourself to spend time and energy “cleaning up”, then, within days or hours, it looks like nothing was done and worse it is impossible to find ...
Views: 4355 - Easy yard Work Tips for the Elderly - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerWe all know that exercise is good for you, but what if you have creaky bones and the body doesn't work the way you want it too! It is so frustrating to want to be out in the fresh air, be able to take care of your yard yourself and not be able to do either one the way you used to do it, but ...
Views: 4259 - The Power Of Anticipation - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Gina GardinerAs we rush about frantically preparing for the holiday season we all have a sense of anticipation. Love Christmas or loathe it those of us who live in the Western world are affected by it. Anticipation has many guises. For little children there is the wide eyed wonder as twinkly lights and ...
Views: 4257 - ***Jewelry Organizers: Now You Can Find Your Favorite Accessories Right Away - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Get OrganizedSave time and energy spent on rooting through jewelry boxes or nightstand drawers and keep your jewelry neatly in place with a jewelry organizer. Available in a variety of styles and colors, you're sure to come across the perfect jewelry storage for your bedroom or bathroom. Not only will you ...
Views: 4245(2 votes) - Organize Your Keepsakes: How I Turned My Muddled Mess into Meaningful Memories - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Sue BeckerI knew the time had come to pare down my burgeoning collection of mementos when I tried to stuff just one more greeting card into one of my four keepsake boxes and a cascade of papers came tumbling down - with no lid to hold back the avalanche, I received a very tangible wake-up call that I ...
Views: 4229(5 votes) - ***First College Dorm or Apartment? Check out these Space Saving Bathroom Organizers - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Get OrganizedFirst college dorm or apartment? Congrats! You’re finally on your own. Chances are, your new place doesn’t have a lot of storage space, especially in the bathroom. Check out these space saving bathroom organizers that make it possible for you to squeeze in all the amenities you need in tiny ...
Views: 4204 - Walk in Closet Design - 10 Closet Organization Tips - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyIf you are lucky enough to have a closet design that is a "walk in" congratulations! However, sometimes closet organization in a generous space can be as problematic and troublesome as one that is very small. With all that space sometimes "stuff" just starts to pile up and your walk in closet ...
Views: 3944 - Reuse: Find New Uses for Old Things - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Sara PedersenBeing organized has great personal benefits. You can easily find things, save time and money, and become incredibly productive. Getting organized can have great environmental benefits as well. By following the three Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle), you’ll use fewer natural resources, discover new ...
Views: 3925(1 vote) - ***Creative Shoe Organizers for Ultra Active Kids - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Get OrganizedIt seems like kids have more on their plates today than ever before. They are constantly running from one activity to the next. They head straight from school to soccer practice and then they go out skateboarding with their friends. On the weekends, it is a dance recital or Sunday school or a ...
Views: 3866(3 votes) - ***Smart Kitchen Organizer Ideas for Busy Moms - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Get OrganizedWatching cooking shows on cable television is oftentimes more about indulging a fantasy than it is about learning how to cook a particular meal. The fantasy isn’t about eating the food either. It is about having access to those amazing kitchens! Seeing those unbelievably spacious kitchens ...
Views: 3860(3 votes) - ***Smart Kitchen Organizer Ideas for Busy Moms - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Get OrganizedWatching cooking shows on cable television is oftentimes more about indulging a fantasy than it is about learning how to cook a particular meal. The fantasy isn’t about eating the food either. It is about having access to those amazing kitchens! Seeing those unbelievably spacious kitchens ...
Views: 3860(3 votes) - ***How to Organize a Small Kitchen - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2009 from Get OrganizedSmall kitchens can prove to be a nightmare for even the most intrepid of home organizers. The lack of space, amount of possessions, and frequency of use can make the room quite a challenge. However, do not give up hope yet; there are ways to turn your kitchen into a well-oiled machine devoted to ...
Views: 3845 - Four Ways to Minimize Interruptions and Distractions - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2010 from Paul BurtonWe are bombarded by interruptions and distractions all day long. They affect our focus and cause us to lose time getting back up to speed. If we can increase our productivity by just six minutes each day, we’ll increase our productivity by 24 hours each year. That’s three days of production this ...
Views: 3800(2 votes) - Priorities & Prioritization Tips for Creative People - How to Prioritize Now! - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KylePrioritizing tasks and projects (and whatever else is on our plate) can be challenging for anyone. For multi-talented people, it's even more difficult because modern day DaVincis have that many more things on our 'to do' lists. How to decide what to do? How to choose what to focus on among ...
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