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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- ***Make a Boring Chore Simpler with some Clever Laundry Room Organizers - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Get OrganizedLet’s face it, nobody looks forward to doing laundry. This statement is even more true among large families. By the time you’ve gathered everyone’s dirty clothes, sorted them by color and material, it’s already cocktail hour. Really, who wants to fold a week's worth of laundry while holding a ...
Views: 2361 - ***Make Cooking a Breeze with some Helpful Kitchen Organizers - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Get OrganizedMaking a meal for your friends, family, or just for yourself can be a relaxing, rewarding, and tasty experience. But one thing that is never any fun is searching for around cookware or cutlery. The kitchen is arguably the most difficult room in the home to organize. Benjamin Franklin must have ...
Views: 1793 - ***Organizing Saves Money - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Get OrganizedIf you have money and time to spare, please skip this article. Saving money is fashionable again. After you cut out your coffee-house latte, consolidate trips to save gas, and switch your cellular phone plan, what’s left? How about getting organized as a way to fatten your wallet? Can a few ...
Views: 1485 - ***Practical Organizers for Jewelry Lovers - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2010 from Get OrganizedFor some strange reason, men are far more likely to collect things than women are. From comic books to baseball cards to stamps and coins, the average collector is a man. In fact, aside from dolls, we can’t think of a collectible that is more popular with the girls. But wait a minute. We’ve made ...
Views: 3044 - ***Reap the Benefits of Staying Organized - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2009 from Get OrganizedThere are many benefits to staying organized and it is well worth the effort even though it is sometimes difficult. Many individuals have had parents, teachers, administrators, bosses and spouses shouting the mantra at them throughout their lives, and they may still put the task aside. In the ...
Views: 2769 - ***Reclaim Your Closet Space with Handy Shoe Organizers - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Get OrganizedDo you love your shoes? Are you a Carrie Bradshaw-level footwear junkie? If you are, you’re no doubt sick of tripping over your favorite heels and forcing closet doors shut over huge bluffs of flats and espadrilles. Curating a generous collection of trendy footwear doesn’t have to be a chore. ...
Views: 2527 - ***Reclaim Your Cluttered Kitchen with Some Clever Organizers - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from Get OrganizedNo matter what the size of your kitchen, it is very common for countertops and cabinets to become cluttered with items that make it impossible to whip up a meal and clean-up efficiently and effectively. This inevitably leads to more and more clutter that eventually becomes completely ...
Views: 2105 - ***Reign in your Wardrobe with some Super Effective Closet Organizers - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Get OrganizedEven in larger homes, storage space can be hard to come by. This goes double when it comes to closets, especially in the bedroom. After all, there is often only a “his” and a “hers” space, and we ask a lot of them. The average bedroom closet is supposed to store all of our work clothes, shoes ...
Views: 1980 - ***Reliable Strategies for Kitchen Organization - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2008 from Get OrganizedKitchen organization is a tricky business. While there are many reliable strategies available, the first rule of thumb is to make sure that your kitchen is right for what you want as an individual. That is where things become difficult. Figuring out what you need to do to make your kitchen more ...
Views: 1012 - ***Save Space with Closet Organization - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Get OrganizedIt is common for closets to be one of the most cluttered locations in any household. This happens, very simply, because of the function of these spaces in a house. After all, closets are simply a glorified storage space. They are small attics or basements that are used for things that often ...
Views: 1525 - ***Shoe Organizers to Tame Your Whole Collection - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Get OrganizedWe all know a shoe addict. Ever since Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker made her love of Manolo Blahnik’s known as Carrie Bradshaw on HBO’s hit show, women around the globe have been justifying their enormous shoe collections. As Carrie famously said on the show, “I like my money right ...
Views: 2558 - ***Spring Cleaning Tips to Organize Your Home - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2009 from Get OrganizedSpring is almost in the air. As February begins to wind its path in the calendar, and Punxsutawney Phil begins to make his way out of his den, your mind begins to think about spring-cleaning. Spring really is the ideal time to revamp your home organization system. It is time to rotate seasonal ...
Views: 1471 - ***Surprise a Budding Home Chef with some Kitchen Organizers - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Get OrganizedHome organizers can be found in almost any department store or home improvement center in the land. Organizers are often designed for specific rooms and areas of the home. There are bathroom organizers, laundry room organizers, closet organizers, garage organizers and attic organizers. But the ...
Views: 1579 - ***Tame Your Messy Closet with some Helpful Organizers - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Get OrganizedThe messy closet – we’ve all fallen victim to it. Each and every weekend, we tell ourselves that we’ll clean it out. This will be the weekend we’ll get organized – but then something comes up. The kids have be taken to their best friend’s birthday party, your infant gets sick, your husband needs ...
Views: 2382 - ***Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen? Time to Try These Kitchen Organizers - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Get OrganizedAre you always running out of space in your kitchen? Keep your utensils and food in order with a few well-placed organizers in your pantry, drawers, or even fridge. See which option you like the best today. Simplify Your Trash Area Does it ever seem like trash day doesn't come soon enough? ...
Views: 2984 - ***Too Many Shoes in your Closet? Get them in Line with some Handy Shoe Organizers - by Submitted on May 27, 2011 from Get OrganizedEvery woman dreams of having that big, luxurious walk-in closet. They long for the day when they finally have all the shelves, hanger space and drawers that they could ever want. Unfortunately, for many of us that day never comes. Those of us who are forced to maneuver our wardrobes into a ...
Views: 1980 - ***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: 3210 - ***Top Kitchen Organization Products - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2008 from Robin KTop kitchen products come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Sometimes the items that amaze us with innovation work the best. In other instances we are amazed by simplicity and streamlined construction. There are several ways to decide whether a specific product is the best selection for ...
Views: 2233 - ***Why an Organized Garage Leads to an Organized House - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2009 from Get OrganizedIn the grand scheme of home organization and efficiency, the garage may be the most important area of the house. Valid arguments can be made for the kitchen and the home office, but in the end, the garage wins out. It is easy to think of the garage as an area of the house where you store your ...
Views: 1497 - 10 Characteristics of High Performance Environments - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Debbie BowieWant to create a high performance environment? My guess is that you already know many of the characteristics listed below. But, you may need some incentive to motivate yourself to create that type of space. Here you go! High performance environments are: • Comfortable and make visitors ...
Views: 1989 - 10 Easy Steps to Help You Get Organized - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerDo you constantly read articles about organizing and they have the same words for helping you get organized; only the words are just rearranged and it seems like you have read it before? Every article you read seems like it will cost a lot of money to have your home and your life 'totally' ...
Views: 1562 - 10 Easy Tips on How to De-clutter Your House - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Claire McFeeIf you feel stressed just by thinking about the clutter that has invaded your home don’t fret, there is hope! It didn’t get there overnight and won’t disappear overnight, so you need to be realistic about the time it will take to organize it. Taking many, many small steps will give you the ...
Views: 1160 - 10 Essential Time Management Tips To Get Results - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Beth TabakTo organize life and manage time we have to aim to manage self. How we spend time that produces results (or lack of) is about choices, habits, and actions. Here are ten tips to get the most of your day and the results you want. Make Deliberate Choices Intentionally choose how to use time. Time ...
Views: 1113 - 10 Minute Organizing Tasks - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Angie WeidSometimes all you need is ten minutes. I tell my boys often,"Just give mommy ten minutes, then we can play." It is a great amount of time to get focused and complete a small task. I found this great list of ten organizing tasks that will take 10-minutes to complete each: 1. Clean out your ...
Views: 1009 - 10 Organizing Tips To Reduce Electronic Clutter - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Marilyn BohnI worked with a client a few weeks ago and we set up a filing system in her home office. Then we organized every other room in her home. She called me to say she felt free because of all the organizing we had done. She could now find everything and by putting things away where they belonged she ...
Views: 827 - 10 Quick Tips for Organizing Your Office!! - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Betsy FeinRecent statistics reveal that the average executive wastes 150 hours per year searching for lost documents. One in 20 documents is lost and never recovered. Whether it is at home or at your office your desk is the hub of your daily activities. But it also becomes a dumping ground as well. ...
Views: 1172 - 10 Quick Tips To Organize Your Bathroom - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Kathi Burns1. Throw out anything with an expired date and all perishables over one year old. Even toothpaste expires; the expiration date is on the crimp of the tube. 2. Attach a long magnet behind the door of your medicine cabinet to cleverly and neatly hold tweezers, clippers and other metal ...
Views: 1491 - 10 reasons why eCommerce business fail - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2017 from Neena ShajuImmense possibilities await online business in the years to come as per the latest studies made by relevant sources. Well, in spite of the vast and varied facilities that the eCommerce portals enjoy, there are instances when the companies lose billions of dollars. Irrespective of what you are ...
Views: 1975 - 10 Simple Vehicle Interior Cleaning/Organizing Tips - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerIt is springtime and that means we will start with spring-cleaning and that includes your vehicles. This is a great time of the year to get it shining and bright so the sun does not do any damage to your finish. For this job, you will want to wash your vehicle, shine the bumpers and put a ...
Views: 1625 - 10 Solutions To Your Paper Pollution - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Evelyn GrayNewspapers, statements, sticky notes, letters, junk mail, cards, receipts--STOP! It's any wonder people feel overwhelmed and can't get out from down under. Here are 10 simple tips to maintaining your sanity: 1. Daily Attack: Sorting through papers 5 minutes each day, rather than having ...
Views: 1414 - 10 Tips to a Sizzling Successful Summer Garage Sale - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Marilyn BohnWith the temperature heating up outside now is the time to sell your guilt by clearing the clutter in your home. The saying is “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure”. You can start organizing clutter and make money at the same time. The way to do this is to have a Sizzling summer garage ...
Views: 759 - 10 Tips To Avoid Clutter In Your Home - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Vali Heist1. Mail—The biggest culprit of clutter • Try to touch or “make decisions” about your mail once. • Throw out all junk mail and rip up all credit card offers (two or three times). • Put bills in a place close to where you pay them. • Place papers to be kept or filed (no envelopes) in one place ...
Views: 1001 - 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: 5971 - 10 Useful Tips on Preparing for Your First Newborn - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Jen BurmeisterWhen you’re a first-time parent, the urge to buy tons of cute, new stuff for your baby is overwhelming. There are so many cool gadgets, products, clothes and more for your little one … not to mention all the already-parents telling you what you absolutely have to have in order to ...
Views: 1143 - 11 Tips For Traveling Smart - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Evelyn Gray1. First step: Plan and organize early. To have an enjoyable trip, start gathering what you may need by making a list. Plane tickets will cost more the closer you get to your departure date, so reserve them at least 2 months prior to leaving. Apply for a passport at least 4 months in ...
Views: 1207 - 11 Tips To Know Before Buying A Container - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Marilyn BohnContainers are the answer to a clutter free world. Well, that may be over simplifying it, but containers go a long way when you have an organizing dilemma. Do not go out and just start buying containers thinking then you will be organized. Containers can become clutter too. Here are eleven ...
Views: 783 - 12 Ways to Simplify Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2017 from Marilyn VinchyLife can be complicated — it always seems like there is a trade-off. If you’re keeping up with work, then your home’s a mess. If you’re socializing with friends, you have no time for yourself. Where do you start when you want to simplify your life? SIMPLIFY YOUR RELATIONSHIPS Strained ...
Views: 1544 - 15 Quick Tips to Conquer Disorganization - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Lori RadunMoms have an almost Universal need to be and stay organized. With all the hats we wear, it is increasingly more important to stay on top of everything and maximize our efficiency. Without organization, we drop balls, forget about important activities, increase our tendency to feel stressed, ...
Views: 1618 - 2 Honest-to-Goodness Ways to Get Rid Of Clutter - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2012 from Marilyn BohnGetting rid of clutter just got easier by usingthese 2 tried and true ways to manage your time and get rid of clutter. If youthink you don’t have enough hours in the day try these for 10 days ans find outwhat a big difference they make. When I think of my 82 year old grandma I think of her ...
Views: 2128 - 2018 trends that are influencing enterprise mobility solutions - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2020 from Vishal BhatiaMobile technologies have an increasing impact on the corporate world. Companies see them as opportunities for a new competitive advantage and are even ready to increase investments in mobile solutions by 70%. The most promising candidates to implement corporate mobile systems are ...
Views: 1060 - 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: 1584 - 3 Easy Steps to Emergency Preparedness - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from joshua zerkelSeptember is Emergency Preparedness Month, and for many of us, it’s a time when we think about all the things we haven’t yet done to get ourselves, our families, and our businesses prepared for an emergency. After all, just like any organizing or productivity project, getting prepared for an ...
Views: 833 - 3 Easy Ways to Get Tasks Off Your Plate (and Onto Someone Else’s) - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from joshua zerkelYou can streamline, combine, and massage tasks ad infinitum, but most of us will reach a point where there are simply too many things for one individual to do. At that point, you have a few options - 1) reprioritize and remove some tasks from your list; 2) work around the clock to finish all ...
Views: 917 - 3 Key Strategies for Converting Piles into Files - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Shannon McGinnisEveryone is inundated with papers: mail, bills and projects. In just one hour, you can create a clear system to convert your piles into files! 1. Set a timer for 50 minutes: Set aside 50 minutes to sort your most recent papers. Choose a date and time that you will be able to focus and not be ...
Views: 1216 - 3 Reasons to Delegate - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2016 from Jaynine HowardDelegating tasks are one thing many business owners just don't do. Some people may say that business owners do not delegate because they are stubborn and want to do everything themselves. As a business coach, the excuses I have heard are "I don't have the money." Or "it takes longer to train ...
Views: 1756 - 3 Scheduling Hints to Aid in Time Management - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerWe run out of time, have to change the day and times of various appointments or call ahead and tell people we are going to be late and this happens more often than we would like. Besides that, it is embarrassing to have other people know that we cannot be depended on to make the appointment at ...
Views: 1168 - 3 Simple Tips for Highly Effective eMail Organization - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Tracey Osborne3 Simple Tips for Highly Effective Email Organization In this day and age, we tend to let our emails control us instead of us controlling our emails. Here are 3 tips to help you get your email back under control. 1. Folders – folders allow us to organize our email for easy finding. My ...
Views: 2140 - 3 Steps to Clearing Office Clutter - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from joshua zerkelIt's that time of year again, where resolutions have hopefully been started or implemented, and we're ready to move forward! But before we do, it's a great idea to do some pre-spring cleaning. Why wait for later to clear out the clutter? After all, a big spring cleaning can be a daunting ...
Views: 1237 - 3 Strategies to Eliminate Daily Distractions and Boost Your Productivity - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2012 from joshua zerkelEmail, phone calls, texts, tweets! Reduce the constant notifications and regain your focus. Here’s an experiment: think about how many different ways you might be distracted from the tasks you need to get done over the course of a given day. An email notification pops up in the corner of your ...
Views: 1019 - 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 ...
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