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- 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: 1832(1 vote) - Organizing: Tasks v. Projects - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Janice RussellDo you feel like you never get to the end of your to-do list? Are there some to-do items that seem to move from list to list? Do you track things to be done on one list, multiple pieces of paper, an electronic device, or in your head? One crucial factor in getting organizing is using time ...
Views: 1531 - What Your Organization or Disorganization Will Say About You - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Janice RussellWhen people leave this world, they always leave a legacy. The legacy might be food, clothing or shelter for those less fortunate. It might be a building used to educate others. The legacy might be children who solve major world problems. These are the bigger legacies. The more obvious ones. ...
Views: 1358 - Increase Organization through Listening - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from Janice RussellWhile listening doesn't sound like something required to organize, it actually is an important part of reaching your organizing goals. Listening is both an internal and external activity. We listen externally when we converse with others or tune into the radio or television. We listen ...
Views: 2020 - Rebuild Through Organizing - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Janice RussellHas your life gotten out of kilter in some way? Maybe your job doesn’t excite you anymore or you don’t have a job and want one. Perhaps you want to spend more time with family or friends or doing a hobby you really enjoy. Possibly there is something that you have always wanted to do that you ...
Views: 1454 - Archive Your Past Tax Documents - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Janice RussellWhew! The tax deadline is behind us! Now, it's time to figure out what to do with that pile of papers covering the desk or dining room table. Not sure where to start? There is an easy way to archive taxes to ensure that you are within IRS rules. Plus, you don't really have to think about it ...
Views: 1539 - Where, oh Where can My Papers Go? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Janice RussellHow many of the following papers could you find in one minute? -Birth Certificate -Closing documents for your home or rental agreement -All supporting documents for taxes -Record of most recent subscription to a magazine or newspaper -Most recent social security statement By the way, ...
Views: 1353 - Develop the Details to Get Organized This Year - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Janice RussellWant to get organized this year? “Getting organized” is one of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions. Let’s bring your desire for organization into reality by developing a plan. Go ahead and groan, but without a destination, you don’t know how to get there. You may have heard of SMART goals: ...
Views: 1563(1 vote) - Things, Things and More Things - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Janice RussellNo one can miss the fact that the holiday season is upon us. We all know that this time of year is filled with shopping, parties, decorating, stress for some, and peace for others. Lurking in the back of many people’s minds are thoughts related to Things. All of us interact with ...
Views: 1193(1 vote) - Stuffed Turkeys, Stuffed Animals, Stuffed Calendars - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Janice RussellI love my Mom’s stuffing! I can’t wait for Thanksgiving and Christmas so I can eat some. But there is one kind of stuffing I don’t like around the holidays: an overstuffed calendar. Stuffing (or dressing) is one thing, stuffed animals are great, but a stuffed calendar just leads to overwhelm. ...
Views: 1455(1 vote) - Are You Most Productive on Tuesdays? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Janice RussellOn Monday, you are recovering from the weekend and you have emails, voicemails and tasks that have come in over the weekend. Plus, there are probably still some to-do’s from last week. On Friday, you anticipate the weekend and it is easy to get distracted from work. Thursday is almost ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - Increase Organization through Listening - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Janice RussellListening is both an internal and external activity. We listen externally when we converse with others or tune into the radio or television. We listen internally when we pay attention to our inner thoughts and conversations. Both types of listening are necessary for good organization – ...
Views: 2871 - 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: 1371 - A New Relationship With Your Stuff and Schedule This Year - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Janice RussellWe’ve just started a new year. How do you want your life to be different at the end of 2012 from how it is right now? Think of one or two ways that you’d like to change your personal or professional life. Got your answer? My guess is that many of you would like to decrease “overwhelm.” The ...
Views: 1206 - Three Ways to Rethink Giving - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Janice RussellGiving thanks. It is something we do when someone gives us a gift or does something special for us. In the several countries there are special days called Thanksgiving. People gather together with family and friends, eat a big feast, and give thanks for all their blessings. In the United ...
Views: 1588 - Take the Paper Filing Plunge - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Janice RussellReady to implement a new filing system? While choosing your system is an important first step, most of us get stuck when it comes time to actually do the work. So here are some ideas about how to get started: First, block out about one hour of time. Prior to that time, gather folders, ...
Views: 1141 - Decrease Clutter, Decrease Your Stress - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Janice RussellApril is Stress Awareness Month. Most people are already aware of stress in their lives! But did you know stress is a major cause of clutter? There is schedule clutter because we have more tasks, obligations, and activities than we have hours in the day. There is physical clutter, which ...
Views: 1232 - Life Skills for Teens, Greater Sanity for Parents - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Janice RussellAs a professional organizer working with the chronically disorganized, I see teens everywhere who could use some help in getting organized. It’s a skill set schools tend to overlook, but one that parents know is crucial for success in every area of life. In the blink of an eye, those teens ...
Views: 1340 - Food for Thought: Are You Stuffed This Season? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Janice RussellChristmas is just around the corner, and along with bringing holiday cheer it also brings holiday “stuff.” As you look around your home does it seem inevitable that clutter will be a part of your holiday celebrations? Maybe some of the items belong to other family members, regardless has all ...
Views: 1105 - Conquer Stuff Addiction - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Janice RussellMost people associate the word “addict” with alcohol or drugs. Reality is that people can become addicted to either a substance or a behavior. As a professional organizer, I work with many clients who are addicted to stuff. What does this look like? Here are some of the signs: o more stuff ...
Views: 2410 - Boundaries Lead to Wellness - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Janice RussellMay is Family Wellness Month. Whether you are a family of one or a family of ten or more, there are a number of ways that you can enhance wellness in your life. This article will speak to wellness in terms of mental health as it relates to a functional space and calendar. Many people ...
Views: 2470(3 votes) - From Habits to Freedom - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Janice RussellHow many times have you heard someone say, “I never have enough time!”? Maybe you have even said it yourself. I hate to break the news to you...we all have the same amount of time: 24 hours in a day which means 168 hours per week. There is nothing that anyone can do to change it. For some people ...
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