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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- 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 ...
Views: 3807(1 vote) - ***Kitchen Organizers to Make a Home Chef's Life Simpler - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Get OrganizedThe size of the American household is shrinking, according to the results of the latest census. At the dawn of the twentieth century (1900), four people occupied the average home, but today that number is down to just 2.6. There are several logical explanations for this. Increased wealth, a ...
Views: 3782(2 votes) - Do You Simply Have Too Much Laundry? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Maya WillisSometimes when attempting to organize your household you might discover that the problem lies in your family's overall processes, habits and lifestyle. For example, even the most perfectly organized laundry room may not be a match for the fact that your family simply creates too much laundry. ...
Views: 3763 - ***Preserve Your Shoes and Keep Them in Order with Shoe Organizers - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Get OrganizedIf you’ve been opting for the barefoot or mismatched look lately in lieu of sifting through the jumble of shoes, sandals, pumps, boots, slip-ons and sneakers in your closet, it may be time for an organizational intervention. Whether you’re trying to fit a diva-grade collection of footwear into a ...
Views: 3759(1 vote) - Drowning in Paper Clutter? Grab a RAFT & Sail to an Organized Shore! - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Lisa MontanaroPaper. It should be a benign part of our lives. It means no harm, really. But somehow, when it piles up and has a paper party with its friends, it becomes dreaded clutter! What to do? Grab a RAFT and sail to an organized shore! (Okay, technically, it should be RAFTS, plural, but that just ...
Views: 3755(1 vote) - Organizing Your Online Accounts - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Maya WillisHaving multiple online accounts to keep track of is becoming increasingly the norm for most people. Most of us not only have more than one e-mail account, but also multiple accounts on blogs, forums, healthcare sites, eBay and a myriad of other online features and sites that we visit on a ...
Views: 3744(1 vote) - ***Great Bathroom Organizers for Large Families - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Get OrganizedKeeping the bathroom clean is a big enough job when it’s only used by one person. When an entire family has to share a bathroom, it can quickly become a gigantic mess. Wet towels hang all over the place. Toothbrushes are piled into a dingy glass. Soaps and shampoos jockey for position on every ...
Views: 3731(4 votes) - Enough Stuff Already! How to Help Your Elderly Parents (And Yourself) Pare Down - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Julie HallIn twenty years of helping people settle their estates, one glaring fact always stands out: we have way too much stuff! Just start poking around your closets, under the beds, up in the attics or your garage, and you'll agree. Our overstuffed and cluttered homes, and garages that can't hold our ...
Views: 3727(1 vote) - Messy Room, Cluttered Home? - How to Organize Your Home Spaces To Prevent Clutter - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyIf you have one messy room in your house be careful. Unless you pay attention to what is happening to create that messy room you may end up with an entire cluttered home! Clutter is a silent invader and it will creep into your home and take over unless you stop it. Clutter prevention ...
Views: 3722(1 vote) - Incentive Programs in Call Centers -- How To Enrich Them? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Shane ReidThe working style can depend from person to person in a call center. Some employees spend their daily schedule just to complete their office hours. But if some attractive incentive schemes or policy is made within the employees, the overall and individual performance is definitely expected to go ...
Views: 3707 - ***The Secret to Keeping a Clean Bathroom - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Get OrganizedHow clean is your bathroom? If you’re like most of us, though you try your best to keep your bathroom clean, it inevitably becomes a cluttered mess in no time. If this sounds familiar, then try these bathroom organization tips to help keep toiletries out of the way, yet right within reach. ...
Views: 3613(2 votes) - Attention Baby Boomer Generation - Understanding Your Silent Generation Parents and Their Clutter - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyThe baby boomer generation was born after 1945 when their parents (the silent generation), started to establish families and communities after the hardship of the second world war. Many baby boomers are now finding themselves with elderly parents to care for. Decisions regarding caregiving ...
Views: 3597(2 votes) - Organize and Simplify Your Home for Greater Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Amy BrueskeIt’s now more important than ever to focus on things in our lives that bring us joy and happiness, to surround ourselves with things that we love, and to make daily living as easy as possible. A great place to start is in our own homes. We may not be able to control what’s going on in the world ...
Views: 3573(1 vote) - Organize Your Mailing and Packaging Supplies - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Maya WillisMailing and packaging supplies can often be a source of home clutter. Although these useful items are a necessity in most homes, they can be challenging to keep organized. In some cases, you might simply want to keep the envelopes, stamps and stationery that you use for personal communication ...
Views: 3545 - Distinguishing Characteristics and Benefits of organization development - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Sonu ParasharAny organizational development (OD) process starts with the apperception and identification of issues that can handle. Organizational development refers to the methods created by trainers, mentors and professionals to solve the pressing issues of organizations. People are most essential resource ...
Views: 3537(2 votes) - ***Kitchen Organizers that Cut Through the Clutter - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Get OrganizedWe constantly replace items in our kitchens without getting rid of the older item, which can lead to a lot of clutter. There are plenty of quick fixes out there to cut your kitchen clutter, but while you need to save space, you also need to save time! Here you'll find the newest, most durable ...
Views: 3530 - ***Keep Your Shoes Together with Shoe Organizers - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Get OrganizedWhether you have a jumbled mess of footwear on your closet floor, or simply need a small upgrade for your growing shoe collection, a good shoe organizer can do wonders for household organization. It can be challenging to keep all of your shoes neatly organized. Unorganized shoes are messy, ...
Views: 3524(3 votes) - Choosing A Paper Or Electronic Planner/Calendar - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from Beryl WestbyAs our lives become more complex so do our planner needs. Adopting one system and keeping your information centralized in one location is the key to staying organized. Some benefits of a paper planning system are: o It is always on. When you want to make a note, you can do so without ...
Views: 3521(1 vote) - ***Clutter Clogging Your Space and Time? 3 Timely Tips to Weed It Out! - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Paula EderThere are few things as overwhelming as feeling buried in clutter. Whether it’s your in-box, your To-Do List, or your kitchen cabinets, clutter is confusing, discouraging, and energy-draining. Like weeds in a garden, it can overwhelm and choke out whatever you were trying to grow! The start ...
Views: 3499(6 votes) - ***Clean Clothes, But Nowhere to Put Them - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Get OrganizedLet’s talk laundry. More specifically, the laundry room. Is yours well-organized? Does it lack space? Are your laundry products stored close enough to allow you to do laundry quickly and efficiently? If you answered “no” to any of these questions, it’s time to get organized. Consider some of ...
Views: 3470(2 votes) - ***Cleanliness Made Easy with These Closet Organizers - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Get OrganizedAre you looking to protect your wardrobe from dust, moths, and dirt all while making your wardrobe easier to access? Try one of these convenient closet organizers! These simple products protect your clothes, letting you get more wear out of your wardrobe. What’s more, these organizers will ...
Views: 3465(2 votes) - Compulsive Hoarding, Cluttering, and Collecting - Pathology vs Pride in the Accumulation of Stuff - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyCompulsive hoarding is not collecting. A person with a hoarding disorder is often unable to perceive their mess in the same way that outsiders do. There is no logical reason for hoarding behaviour. It is almost certainly a sign of a mental illness or at the very least an indication that there ...
Views: 3460(2 votes) - ***Get Your Messy Kitchen in Shape With These Organizers - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Get OrganizedEvery weekend, you tell yourself that this will be the day you organize your kitchen. But every weekend, the days slip away, filled with toting the boys to soccer games and doing endless loads of laundry. Before you know it, the dishes have piled up, dinner’s not yet on the table, and there’s no ...
Views: 3445 - Becoming a Change Agent - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Michael WashAn Image of a Change Agent - by Michael Wash The questions that this paper begin to address are the following: - What are the appropriate development experiences for me as a change agent? - Where do the experiences that are available now fit? How do they link together? - Is there an ...
Views: 3425(5 votes) - Get Organized - Clutter & Disorganization Costs for Creative People - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleClutter costs you. Disorganization takes a hefty toll. Look around you. Are you in a place that feels serene and calm? Is the room relatively clean and tidy? How organized are you? Are things set up efficiently? Can you find things easily when you need them? Does your creativity flow ...
Views: 3416(1 vote) - Conscious Decision Making and knowing when to say NO. - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2013 from Samantha AmitConscious consciousness ....is key! Every second of our day is about making choices. The choices we make are integrally related to our decision making. How aware are we, when we say yes, to the consequences of that decision? I have a client who told me that she believed that she only had ...
Views: 3401(4 votes) - *** Handy Kitchen Organizers that Every Cook Needs - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Get OrganizedKitchen clutter got you down? Time to get it together. If you’re like most of us, your kitchen is among the most disorganized spaces in your home. If your kitchen items are so scattered that you’ve had to modify recipes just to avoid tracking down wayward ingredients or appliances, you’ll ...
Views: 3398(1 vote) - Shoe Storage Ideas - Thinking Outside the Shoe Box - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Beverly OMalleySometimes finding space for shoe storage simply means using space you already have, knowing what products are available and being creative... "thinking outside the shoe box" if you will. How much space do you have? You need to have good measurements for your closet or entryway. Closet ...
Views: 3389 - How to Organize Craft Supplies in Small Spaces - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Maya WillisIf you have a lot of craft supplies but a very small space in which to keep them, it's important to come up with highly efficient organizational strategies. By keeping your craft materials well organized, you'll undoubtedly find that you will participate in your chosen craft more frequently, ...
Views: 3337 - *** How to Organize a Small Garage - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Get OrganizedTurning a garage into an efficient, organized part of your home can be a daunting task. Organizing your garage may sometimes feel impossible. However, there are ways to work around your cozy confines, and turn your cluttered garage into the kind of room you want it to be. The key, when ...
Views: 3335 - Organizing Tips - Declutter, Get Organized & Be More Efficient - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleHave a million things going on? Want to be more creative and also be more efficient? Do yourself a favor: declutter and organize your space. You’ll get more done and you’ll be more creative – while avoiding distractions, procrastination and stress. Here’s an overview of the steps to take to ...
Views: 3325(1 vote) - ***Innovative Jewelry Organizers that Keep your Collection Safe - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Get OrganizedKeeping all your jewelry safe and secure can at times feel like a fruitless task. It seems that you are always losing an earring, misplacing a bracelet, or getting your necklaces tangled up and ruined. Of course, this is oftentimes through no fault of your own. Most women have a jewelry box ...
Views: 3299 - ***Ways Your Kitchen Can Become Cluttered and Organizers That Can Help - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Get OrganizedWhether you’re a budding gourmet chef or just happy with getting a decent meal on your plate every evening, your kitchen is an essential workspace that’s prone to clutter and messes. With an ever-increasing slew of cooking TV shows and contests spawning brand new foodies every day, it’s no ...
Views: 3258(4 votes) - Being Organized Can Get Your Kids An "A" - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2006 from Rosemary ChieppoIn a 25-year study, University of Michigan researchers found that kids who grew up in homes where common areas were rated “clean” or “very clean” stayed in school longer and then earned more money than those raised in dirty homes. It’s not cleanliness per se, but ...
Views: 3244 - Advantages & Disadvantages of Content Management versus Static Management - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Rob WilleyTechnology is becoming more advanced day by day so this can be beneficial for the small business owners to establish their business globally. There are varieties of options available in the market through which the small companies can try to obtain the best strategy and get the desired result. ...
Views: 3236 - ***Closet Organizers Perfect for College Dorms - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Get OrganizedOrganizing dorm room closets can be tricky. Because they’re so small, college dorms pose challenges that are unique and can seem expensive to solve. Many college students have a hard time transitioning from living in their parents’ big houses to these tiny, shared rooms. It can seem impossible ...
Views: 3233(3 votes) - ***Laundry Room Organizers to Take the Stress Out of Wash Day - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Get OrganizedDo you dread wash day? Are you tired of being trapped in a mountain of clothes and spending too much time separating items, hunting for cleaners, and shoving clean clothes into bags when you’re finished? Maybe it’s time to organize your laundry routine. Thankfully, there are several laundry room ...
Views: 3224 - ***These Closet Organizers Will Keep Your Fall Wardrobe Intact - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Get OrganizedAs the seasons change, so does your wardrobe. And as you switch out your breezy summer blouses and T-shirts for cozy fall sweaters and jackets, it can be challenging to find space and maintain order. If you’re looking for creative ways to keep clutter from taking over your closet this season, ...
Views: 3220(3 votes) - ***Too Many Shoes? Get them in Line with some Handy Organizers - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Get OrganizedThese days, we are lucky enough to have shoes designed specifically for just about every activity. There are hiking boots, so we don’t twist our ankles while trekking over rocky terrain, running shoes that give superior cushioning and support while out for a jog, and high heels that can make ...
Views: 3204 - ***Never Lose Earrings Again with These Jewelry Organizers - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Get OrganizedHow many earrings –not to mention necklaces and rings– have you lost due to poor jewelry organization? If your jewelry storage option involves a spinning ballerina, then it’s high time for an upgrade to a modern jewelry organizer. From simple hangers to elaborate armoires, today’s jewelry ...
Views: 3200(3 votes) - ***Jewelry Organizers: Protect Your Favorite Jewelry - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Get OrganizedAre you aggravated by your jewelry collection? Do you find yourself late for work or social events because you wasted time unraveling chains and digging through earrings and pins? Are you so overwhelmed by the mass of metal and baubles in your drawer that you only utilize a small portion of your ...
Views: 3180(4 votes) - Organizational Skills for the Unorganized - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Mark FooYou may have noticed that there are aspects of your life that are not well organized. You realized what's happened when you look at the chaos and feel defeated, but there is another way out of this. The key to creating an organized life starts with an honest assessment and taking small steps. ...
Views: 3175(4 votes) - ***Jewelry Organizers that can handle your Big Collection - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Get OrganizedOwning a large collection of jewelry is, in many ways, similar to having a large collection of shoes. At first glance it may seem excessive. Why have so many heels, flats and boots? Why so many necklaces, bracelets and earrings? The answer is the same for both questions: accessorizing. ...
Views: 3119 - ***Ever Expanding Jewelry Collection? Try These Jewelry Organizers - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Get OrganizedIf the size of your accessory collection is spiraling out of control, then it's time to pick out a new jewelry organizer so that you can create more space in your bedroom or bathroom. From classic jewelry armoires to wall-mounted or closet storage, you'll find a number of options listed below. ...
Views: 3100(1 vote) - Perfectionism - Is it Keeping You Disorganized? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Ellen KramerPerfectionism is defined by American Heritage dictionary as a propensity for being displeased with anything that is not perfect or does not meet extremely high standards. Perfectionism is a self-defeating behavior that is often disguised as a virtue. In fact, many non-perfectionists often wish ...
Views: 3099(3 votes) - Keys to being Organized in the Workplace - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from cedric riceOrganization in the workplace or anywhere else is crucial to our efficiency and peace of mind. There is nothing worse than being unorganized and running around looking for something wasting valuable time. There is a saying that if you want to get something done give it to a busy man. The busy ...
Views: 3097 - ***Bathroom Organizers: A Great Way to Maximize Space in Your Water Closet - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Get OrganizedAdmit it – your bathroom is the most neglected space in your house when it comes to organization. You always tell yourself that you’ll make time to organize your shower and underneath your sink, but it simply never happens. Often, bathrooms are some of the most used spaces in the home – with ...
Views: 3092(1 vote) - A Call To Action: Why Now Is the Most Exciting Time I’ve Seen in 30 Years of Business as an Organizing Consultant - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Productive Environment Institute with Barbara Hemphill & Andrea AndersonThe fact is that, for the past 30 years, most businesses have not valued the services I had to offer. My biggest competitors were “apathy” and “resignation.” Some organizations felt that disorganization wasn’t really a bottom line issue -- and certainly not a “must have.” Others made attempts ...
Views: 3078(1 vote) - ***Kitchen Organizers: Regain Order in Your Kitchen Today - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Get OrganizedWhat happened? Your kitchen used to be your domain. You were equal parts queen and sorceress, ruling benevolently over your kingdom and creating magical and tasty concoctions for your family. So where did all the magic go? Perhaps your empire has slid into disarray and disorganization to the ...
Views: 3074(6 votes) - How to Organize Children's Art/School Work - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2008 from Marilyn BohnYour great plan for the summer was to go through all your child's school work/art work they brought home this past school year but yikes there is so much of it where is the best place to start? First of all let's have a little talk: ·Do not keep all of your children's art/school work. Just ...
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