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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- Overcoming Business Hurdles - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Hugh StewartOne of the difficulties of creating business systems is that there is a learning curve. You will make mistakes, you will learn what does and does not work by trial and error, and you will lose both time and money. There are things that you can do that can help you minimize time and money lost ...
Views: 920 - What's Your Incentive to Get Organized? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Maya WillisIf you never seem to achieve your goal of getting organized, perhaps the problem is that you don't truly understand your underlying motivation. Although most people have an underlying desire to become better organized, not everyone wants to achieve this goal for the exact same reason. If you'd ...
Views: 764 - What Does Your "To-Do" List Say About You? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Maya WillisAlmost everyone has a "to-do list," whether it's written down on paper or simply carried around mentally every day. In fact, most people spend a considerable amount of time each day thinking about their list of things to do, as well as worrying that they won't get them done on time. If you want ...
Views: 762 - Using "Space Savers" to Get Better Organized - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Maya WillisIf your home or apartment is a bit on the small side, you might find it is especially challenging to get it organized. Small living spaces can often be difficult to organize properly, because there's only so much room in which to work. If you'd like to get your small home or apartment better ...
Views: 859 - The Cure for "Mental Clutter" - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Maya Willis"Mental clutter" can be a big problem for many people. If you find that you have lots of ideas but not much time in which to implement them, chances are you're being adversely affected by mental clutter. Symptoms of this syndrome include frustration, worry, distraction, disorganization, and a ...
Views: 904 - Learn to Delegate Some of Your Organizational Chores - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Maya WillisIf you never seem to be able to get your home organized no matter how hard you try, perhaps the problem is that you are trying to do everything yourself. Although it can be admirable to try to be an "organizational hero" around the house, it's far more likely that you'll end up exhausted and ...
Views: 864 - Do You Need a Filing Cabinet? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Maya WillisIf you ask most people about their most difficult challenge when organizing their home, you're likely to hear paper mentioned as one of their primary problems. In today's busy world, most people simply have more paper in their homes than they know what to do with. Although many of us dream of ...
Views: 1019 - Are You Too "Busy" to Get Organized? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Maya WillisIf you're like many people, you probably wish you could get your life and home better organized. However, you might also feel as though you never really have enough time to get organized in the first place. Many people go through their entire lives putting off the entire organization process ...
Views: 934 - Home as Sanctuary - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Beth DargisHow do you want to feel when you walk into your home? Soothed? Relaxed? Comforted? At the moment how to you feel when you walk into your home? Most of us want a place we can relax in and be renewed. This will be different for different families. Some like a little clutter and homeyness. ...
Views: 891 - Tackling Books - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Beth DargisSome people collect knick-knacks. Some people buy an abundance of clothes or shoes. My vice is books. As a kid I would ride my bike for miles to get to the library. I always asked for books for holidays. When I finally made an income my first purchases were horse novels. Being a coach and ...
Views: 891 - Children with ADD or ADHD Often Struggle with More than Just Attention - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Sherrie HardyStudents who need help with ADHD and ADD experience difficulty with more than just the ability to pay attention, focus and concentrate. These children can also experience issues with organization, difficulty finishing tasks, and executive functioning. Executive Functioning is a skill that ...
Views: 1346(2 votes) - How to Compose the Most Effective Email - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Sherry BorsheimUnderstanding how to be organized at work means understanding how to write and receive fewer emails. It is important to learn how to get your message across faster and more clearly. With less time needed to dedicate to email you will have more time for your other projects! Defining the ...
Views: 966 - Get Your Books Organized Now - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxDo you want your shelves to be the envy of everyone who comes through your door? Create a home filing system for your books. Combine this with a few aesthetic changes and you will be on your way to a beautiful bookcase. The simple steps below can guide you there. It will only take an ...
Views: 734 - Are You Prepared? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2011 from Linda SiniscalAs small business owners with many of us working from our homes, we do not think about what a disaster can do to our businesses. Here in New Jersey we have the threat of hurricanes during the summer months and even in the winter we can get hit hard by Nor’easters that bring several feet of snow ...
Views: 711 - Why People Struggle With Managing Time - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from TJ PhilpottPeople commonly struggle with managing time since they fail to treat it like a business. It all comes down to planning the day in order to make the best use of time but sometimes 'life happens' and people fail to stick to the plan! This is why it is much like managing a business insofar as if ...
Views: 2827 - ***Jewelry Organizers that Make Getting Ready a Cinch - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from Get OrganizedFor most women, their relationship with jewelry begins the moment they get their ears pierced. The average American girl goes to the piercing parlor at the tender age of nine and, not surprisingly, earrings are typically her first article of jewelry. Shortly thereafter, her parents often ...
Views: 2596 - Getting ADHD Children Organized for Back To School - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Sherrie HardyHow can parents help their child do homework if they don’t know what the assignment is or don’t have the materials necessary to complete it? They can’t! Organizational skills are not innate and they are often a particular struggle for ADHD children. Taking time to create and individualized ...
Views: 1148(2 votes) - Complete Guide to Organizational Development and Leadership - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Sonu ParasharOrganizational Leadership - An overview Organizations indeed are not a contribution and work of an individual, it’s been years since people are analyzing and arguing about the fact that how individuals have best led the organizations. We sometimes might experience the self obsessed and self ...
Views: 734 - The Best Chi Flow For Your Office - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxAn effective home office where a successful business is run can be created through the use of feng shui. Feng shui will produce the best flow of chi in your office. What is chi? It is the life force present in all things in the world. Blocking chi can cause many things to go amuck. You will ...
Views: 1243 - The Key to Becoming a Highly Effective Business Owner - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2013 from Tracia LarimerAs solopreneurs our passion arises from either the services we offer or the products we make or sell. This is where our creative force is most engaged. As CEOs of our own destiny, it’s easy to skip the drudgery of everyday chores and necessary paperwork when our passion is calling us to a ...
Views: 854(1 vote) - ***How Kitchen Organizers can cut Meal Prep Time in Half - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Get OrganizedFor generations, mothers have been telling their daughters that the quickest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. It other words, they had to learn how to cook in order to land a husband. The familiar saying lost a bit of steam during the Women’s Liberation Movement of the 1970s, and a ...
Views: 1445(1 vote) - ***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: 1876 - Making the Most of a Busy Schedule - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Sue BeckerI recently finished working on a month-long project that had me leaving home at 7:00 a.m. and not returning until 9:30 p.m. every night. Although it would be easy to complain about working such long hours, there were plenty of positive outcomes from my experience: •I got to work on an ...
Views: 923 - Turn Those Laundry Piles Into Smiles - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Sue BeckerDoes your summer fun in the sun turn to loathing in the laundry room when you look at the mountains of dirty clothes? Does your dog think those piles are his personal bed? Warm weather typically brings on sand, sweat, and stains that may make you feel like you can never get out from under the ...
Views: 993 - Making the Most of a Power Outage - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Sue BeckerA recent series of rainstorms left my home without electricity for 2 days. Being without power certainly made me realize how dependent I am on it. No lights, no landline phone, no computer, and only intermittent cell phone service left me feeling as primitive as it’s possible to feel during a ...
Views: 1038 - Back to School Made Simple - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Sue BeckerAs the carefree days of summer wind down, it’s time to start thinking about sending the kids back to school (or if you’re a frazzled parent or caregiver, maybe you’ve been thinking about it for a while now!). As much as you may welcome the arrival of the school year, it can be a hectic and ...
Views: 1065 - When Just a To-Do List Isn’t Enough - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Sue BeckerI’ve written previously about the benefits of keeping a to-do list. The process of writing down everything you have to do (either on paper or electronically), prioritizing the list, and scheduling when to do each task can be an efficient and powerful way to get things done. That is, of course, ...
Views: 934 - Do Your To Do List - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Elaine QuinnHave you ever said, “I just can’t seem to get my to-do list done!” Do you think if you just got organized enough you could get everything done? Don’t count on it. The average person has so many things on their list that if they did nothing else but work on those things – didn't go to work, ...
Views: 845 - How to Start Organizing Microsoft Outlook With an Empty Inbox - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2011 from Sherry BorsheimMicrosoft Outlook is a great tool to use for organizing your email and time. Outlook has many functions that will give you great advantages in staying organized. This article is part of a series of articles that will help you as begin organizing your Microsoft Outlook. Maybe you’ve been ...
Views: 818 - 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: 3047 - Creating a Simplified Home - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxA home with no clutter can be a happy welcoming place. People sometimes associate a minimal home with cold and unfriendly feelings; this never has to be what happens. Simplifying just means you keep the things you truly love and clear out the clutter and miscellaneous things with home ...
Views: 727 - ***Expand your Wardrobe with some Clever Closet Organizers - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Get OrganizedFew people ever have enough closet space. It seems like the smaller your home, the smaller the storage space. If this describes your living situation, you need to investigate some clever closet organizers. Shoes Your shoe wardrobe is a great place to get organized. Left unorganized, your ...
Views: 2483 - ***Closet Organizers That Can Keep Your Whole Wardrobe in Order - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Get OrganizedIf you’ve ever visited the home of a friend and sneaked a peak into her closet, don’t feel guilty. We’re all looking for ways to get that private space organized in a way that makes sense. Fortunately, there are plenty of closet organizers available today that can keep your whole wardrobe in ...
Views: 2277 - 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: 942 - All about woodworking software - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Alex GreenWith advanced technology, woodworking has become a whole lot easier with the invention of woodworking software. As woodworkers took on the task of creating beautiful pieces, they didn’t only slave with tools and wood but spent a good deal of time in the preparation stage as well. Before any ...
Views: 842 - Enjoy Your Free Time More, Organize Your Scrapbook Supplies - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxYour day is packed with the things we are required to do, don’t you want to get the most out of the little time you do get to spend on your hobby? Scrapbooking can be a really great hobby. With so many supplies required you can be very easily overwhelmed by the task of keeping it all straight. ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - How to Get Organized at Work With a Tickler File System - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Sherry BorsheimDo you struggle learning how to get organized at work? Your day to day activities and follow ups can build an incredible amount of paperwork this can be a serious hindrance to getting organized. A tickler system can remind you of all your important follow-ups and other tasks that will need ...
Views: 2506 - 3 Easy Organizing Tips For Getting Rid Of Clutter - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Marilyn BohnHow do you decide what to keep and what to toss? With these three simple steps it will be easy for you to get rid of clutter and be free of the guilt of holding on to things you don’t know what to do with. It was a cool Tuesday Morning as we climbed among the huge landscaped rocks in our ...
Views: 1312 - Operational System Success - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Hugh StewartI have a story about how an efficient operational system can make a difference in your business. It has to do with the best trip I took. My family took a 29-day trip to New Zealand. I left the business without a communication plan. No calls, no emails, no checking in. Sounds crazy? Before we ...
Views: 804 - Getting Organized Is Crucial For Online Productivity - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2011 from TJ PhilpottThe importance of getting organized can not be overlooked if you want to increase your work efficiency in order to be successful online! When building your business it is absolutely crucial you make the best use of your time since in most cases you are working alone. Now this is not so much ...
Views: 829(1 vote) - Organizing the Mail Helps Reduce Household Clutter - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Maya WillisIf your family is like most, paper clutter and chaos is probably one of your most challenging organizational issues. In today's busy world, it can be quite difficult to keep household paperwork organized. Even though the thought of a "paperless office" might sound appealing, the fact remains ...
Views: 993 - 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: 3294 - Organize Your Magazine Collection - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Maya WillisIf you are like most people, chances are you read a variety of different magazines. Although some magazines can simply be read and then discarded, other magazines can be useful for a longer period of time. For example, you probably wouldn't want to discard your sewing, woodworking or other ...
Views: 2232 - Easy Organization Techniques for Holiday Decor - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Maya WillisMost families enjoy decorating their home and yard for the various holidays throughout the year. However, it can often be difficult to keep holiday decor organized, easily accessible and yet out of the way throughout the year when it's not being used. If your basement, attic or garage is stuffed ...
Views: 1014 - Easier Communication Through Good Organization - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Maya WillisIf staying in touch with family and friends seems to be more trouble than it is worth, this could be a sign that you need better organizational strategies. If you dread the thought of sending out party invitations because you don't have everyone's address close at hand, you're making things much ...
Views: 895 - Cleaning Supplies: Organizational Strategies that Work - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Maya WillisIf finding your cleaning supplies is sometimes more challenging than the cleaning tasks themselves, then perhaps it's time to get your supplies better organized. In some cases, finding an organizational strategy that works for your cleaning materials is simply a matter of convenience. However, ...
Views: 1172 - Are You a Packrat? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Maya WillisDue to the popularity of several television shows, the affliction of hording has been gaining more attention. Although hording isn't something that's new, it has recently received more attention and this has raised awareness of this obsessive compulsive behavior. However, just because a person ...
Views: 953 - A Sneaky Trick to Dealing With Your ‘Shoulds’ - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Julie GrayWe’ve all heard of the negative impact of ‘shoulds’ – you know the frustrating “I should do this” or “I should do that” cycle of trying to get yourself to do something because you feel like you have to. For the record these types of tasks are laden with the heavy energy of obligation and ...
Views: 1174 - Making Microsoft Outlook Rules Work For You - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Sherry BorsheimMicrosoft Outlook can be a tremendously helpful productivity tool when you are prioritizing your time spent on email. But if you don’t know about Outlook’s many functions you may not be using it to its greatest potential. This article is part of a series of articles that will guide you as begin ...
Views: 1273 - Increase Your Productivity With the Right Tools - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxNo matter how you use your home office whether you work from home or only use your home office space to pay bills and check email you want a productive space. People want to use their time effectively, getting the most done in the shortest time. Using the right office tools will make it easier ...
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