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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- Class Of Today - Letting Go Of Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2008 from Kelli WilsonAs a professional organizer I am regularly clearing the decks at my house. My kids are small so toys cycle frequently as they outgrow them; clothes are constantly coming in and out as they get too small, paperwork ages and perspectives change. On a recent venture into the attic and garage I ...
Views: 759 - 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: 1380 - Cleaning Up Mental Clutter - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2016 from John Steely"The key to getting what you want is to cause a shift in your vibrations to focus on what you do want." – Frank Mangano The Law of Attraction is based upon a more fundamental law, the Law of Vibration. The Vibration Law says that every result, every thought, everything has a particular ...
Views: 2068 - Cleaning Up the Clutter - Invite and New Fresh Energy - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Kamil KowalskiIn today’s world, we are drowning in material, informational, and emotional clutter, which gets in the way of our health and sanity. When we focus too much on those things, we lose focus on ourselves and our personal well-being. We can’t reach our full potential when living in a negative ...
Views: 1436 - Clear Clutter in Your Home - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVNot all items of clutter around the home are actually clutter and certainly not all of them can be thrown out. There will be some items that you will need to store either short term or long term. In these instances you should use the appropriate storage boxes to keep them tidy and in good ...
Views: 743 - Clear Out Clutter with a Garage Sale - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Maya WillisGarage sales, yard sales, or tag sales (no matter what you call them) can be a lot of fun and are a great way to help you de-clutter your home so that you can get more organized. On any given Saturday morning in American suburbia, you can find slowly-circling cars and mini-vans, making the ...
Views: 1178 - Clear the Office Clutter! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBuy a shredder and get to work! The IRS requires that you keep tax returns and attachments for five years and cancelled checks and documents for three. Shred the rest to prevent identity theft. This chore may take you into your attic, basement or garage. Go for it. If you have mountains of ...
Views: 682 - Clear Your Clutter and Organise Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Michelle SymondsDe-cluttering is such a popular idea that there is even a "De-Cluttering Week" every year in October. But often it is just that – an idea – and the thought of getting round to sorting out our possessions and clearing out anything that we don't need or want any longer is often too daunting a task ...
Views: 1090 - 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: 5446 - Clearing Clutter the Easy Way - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Marilyn BohnAre you a great procrastinator? Do you say “I’ll just do it tomorrow?” And then tomorrow never comes and before you know it you are in the position that clutter is taking over your space? Well you are not alone! Clearing clutter can become a thing of the past by stopping clutter before it ...
Views: 847 - Clearing Space (Literally) For Spring Time - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Regina O'LearySpring is a time for “Spring Cleaning”, new beginnings and a fresh start. Many times a fresh start means letting go of things in your past, both emotional and physical, (or tangible), and allowing room for new things and experiences. As a Professional Organizer, I derive great satisfaction ...
Views: 1044 - Clearing Space (literally) For Spring time - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Regina O'LearySpring is a time for “Spring Cleaning”, new beginnings and a fresh start. Many times a fresh start means letting go of things in your past, both emotional and physical, (or tangible), and allowing room for new things and experiences. As a Professional Organizer, I derive great satisfaction ...
Views: 1077 - Clearing the Paper (and Digital) Clutter - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Renee UrsemI lost 10 pounds in less than one week, and I feel great! No, I didn’t try the latest diet or exercise program. I simply cleared out my file cabinet. Everyone collects information. Some file it. Some pile it. Most are drowning in it. Going paperless hasn’t helped much. It just moved the piles ...
Views: 1359 - Closet Organizing - Ouch! What Fell On My Head? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldYikes! Does this article's title sound like your experience in domestic organizing? You need help! Don't panic! Let's start with a simple (yet messy) closet and I'll show you step-by-step how to put that whole things-falling-on-the-head problem behind you. One of the most important parts in ...
Views: 912 - Closet Organizing -- Out With The Old Season, In With The New - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldNo matter where you live in the world, you probably deal with the change of seasons. A few souls can get away with wearing the same clothing year-round, but not many. Closet organizing can be challenging if you are wearing shorts and tank-tops one season and need jeans and jackets for the next. ...
Views: 914 - Closet Organizing For Sports Nuts - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Colleen LangenfeldThe topic of closet organizing is not usually used in the same sentence as "sports nut", but if you have an active sports-minded family, you may find yourself needing some organizing ideas. Closets overflowing with sports equipment and the inability to get out the door on time because you are ...
Views: 1373 - Closet Organizing In 5 Minutes A Day - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Colleen LangenfeldThe thought of closet organizing makes most people groan. But it doesn't need to be this way! Starting with a messy closet, you can get that closet organized and keep it organized in just 5 minutes a day. Set a timer and let's get started! -- Day 1. Your first 5 minutes will be devoted to ...
Views: 1022 - Closet Organizing On The Cheap - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2008 from Colleen LangenfeldYou've probably seen those expensive closet organizing systems that make your closet better organized than your kitchen. These are wonderful products if you are looking for top-of-the-line, but if you want the same results...organizing your closet effectively...but don't want to spend a lot, ...
Views: 1163 - Closet Questions – Should it Stay or Go? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Colette RobicheauStumped as to what to keep and what to get rid of? Try asking yourself these questions to help you define what should be in your closet: 1. Do I love it and feel good when I wear it? We want to feel good and empowered when we leave the house in the morning for work or head out for our leisure ...
Views: 898 - Cloud Computing – An Innovation That Drives Call Center Outsourcing Easily! - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Shane ReidThe rising demand and choice of BPO industry by the key business brands have urged the small business players to head towards a new principle of serving customer loyalty. With this significant change in the soaring requirements, many software companies have started to encourage the call center ...
Views: 1303 - Clutter 101: Steps to Reduce the Clutter for Good - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Kelli WilsonAt its most fundamental level clutter is not about the stuff. Like everything, there can be polar extremes but somewhere is the middle there is a healthy balance. Everyone defines for themselves what their healthy balance is. There is nothing wrong with having nice things, there’s ...
Views: 1105 - Clutter Clearing in the Bedroom Begins with Your Bed - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Debbie BowieEasily the biggest piece of furniture in the room, the bed can have a profound impact on both the health of its occupants and the quality of the relationship of a couple. It is important to consider the comfort of the mattress and the history of the mattress and bed frame. Your bed should be ...
Views: 2037 - Clutter Control In Your Car Using 5 Simple Organizing Tips - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Marilyn BohnDo you feel you practically live in your car? Americans spend an average of 2 ½ hours per day in their cars. They are often command centers when we run errands, act as a shuttle driver to take children to school, chauffeuring to sport activities, music practice, or running back to school to take ...
Views: 1099 - Clutter is Postponed Decisions® - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2023 from Productive Environment Institute with Barbara Hemphill & Andrea AndersonRemember that one basic idea—CLUTTER IS POSTPONED DECISIONS®. Now ask yourself if you’ve ever really decided what you want your setting to be. Chances are you have not thought much about this. One client described her frustration at “visiting the banquet of life and feeling stuck in the mashed ...
Views: 402 - Clutter Vocabulary - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyThere is a common vocabulary used by people who are living with clutter. These words and phrases give clues to the effects of clutter on the physical, emotional, and spiritual level. A lot can be learned about the person living with clutter by listening to what they have to say when they ...
Views: 1654 - Clutter-free Gift-Giving Made Easy! - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Vali Heist¡§The greatest gift is a portion of thyself.¡¨ Ralph Waldo Emerson A recent headline in the newspaper read ¡§Over consumption may fail economy.¡¨ Unfortunately, the holiday season is notorious for over consumption, so how about going clutter-free this holiday? There are many options for ...
Views: 851 - Clutter: Where's It Coming From and 3-Tips to Keep it Away - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Carrie GreeneGuess what, I figured out where a lot of clutter comes from. You might not be happy to hear this but, you may be creating it yourself. This is actually good news, because when you know what causes the clutter you can learn how to stop generating it. I went food shopping this past weekend. ...
Views: 893 - Clutter: You Don't Have to Put Up With It - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Carrie GreeneLike many kids, my son Eric has crooked teeth. About a year ago we started along the orthodontics route and he got a Herbst appliance. In case you're not an orthodontist, a Herbst appliance is designed to do some preliminary moving and adjusting before "real braces". Unlike a retainer it is ...
Views: 854 - Clutter: Your Stress Cause Or Solution - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Kelli WilsonThere’s a cycle that exists around clutter throughout American homes. The pace of the American lifestyle continues to take on a life of its own and so does the clutter. Some people get stressed because of their clutter and some people clutter because of their stress. Clutter can be the cause ...
Views: 960 - Clutter: How to Stop Clutter Before It Stops You - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Carrie GreeneEveryone talks about clutter these days. A whole industry has sprung up around it. There are TV shows, magazines, books and professionals like me to help you deal with all of the stuff that you have in your homes, offices and cars. Here are 4 tips you can use IMMEDIATELY to help you stop the ...
Views: 871 - Common Mistakes in Home Filing and How to Correct Them - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxYou put in the time and gotten started on a home filing system. But you still don’t feel like you can relax. You don’t think you’re any more organized then you were before you had a system. You may have fallen into some common home filing system pitfalls. Making these mistakes can make getting ...
Views: 1551 - Companies Focusing on Cost-Effective Corporate Training Methods for Improving Efficiency - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2016 from Mark HubIncreasing number of organizations are using corporate education and training as an initiative to retain managers and key employees within their organization. Corporate training creates better skilled managers in the organization and helps the employees in building a marketable portfolio with ...
Views: 1239 - 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: 874 - Complete the Triple Threat Get Organized & Energized Challenge - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Beth TabakThree key actions that threaten time bandits and clutter are creating space, managing time, and rejuvenation. When you put the triple threat into action you begin to get organized and energized while enjoying each day. Below are tips on how to do all three daily in small simple steps. If up for ...
Views: 1011 - Conquer Clutter In Your Beautiful Holiday Home - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldThe holiday season can bring some special organizational challenges to the average home. Here are some simple tips to help you conquer clutter during the fast-approaching holidays. -- Don't overdo. Just as it's easier to enjoy the holidays when you don't over pack your schedule with too many ...
Views: 999 - Conquer Clutter Or Die Trying - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldIf you would like to conquer clutter once and for all in your home, there are only a few things you need to do. But you WILL need to do them faithfully each and every day. Are you interested? These aren't difficult suggestions, but they may require some new actions on your part for success. ...
Views: 848 - Conquer Your Paper Chaos When You Travel - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Sherry BorsheimHas this ever happened to you? You’ve just returned from a business trip and your briefcase is bulging with receipts, meeting notes and other essential paperwork. You’ll probably spend your first day back in the office just sorting through the chaotic mass of paper before you can even think ...
Views: 917 - Controlling Your Closet - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from joshua zerkelSan Francisco living is great – many of us are fortunate to live in beautiful, historic buildings that are just bursting with character. Another thing that’s bursting is our closets. With more clothing and belongings than ever before, it can be a constant struggle to find places to ...
Views: 756 - Controlling Your Closet - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from joshua zerkelSan Francisco living is great – many of us are fortunate to live in beautiful, historic buildings that are just bursting with character. Another thing that’s bursting is our closets. With more clothing and belongings than ever before, it can be a constant struggle to find places to put all our ...
Views: 1219 - Corporate fundraising: Charity for a cause - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Jake EdmundCorporate fundraising has become a more and more popular way of raising money for charity these days. Corporate fundraising can be vital to the life of a charity, as large amounts of money can come from corporations. Corporate institutions are working to generate money, and often have some ...
Views: 815 - Cost of Getting Organized - Priceless - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2008 from Kelli WilsonFive bottles of Windex, expired food and over $50,000 in expired checks. These are the real life things that get uncovered through the organizing process. This is neither minimizing nor exaggerating. Just as “organized” is a relative term so is the value of the results. Every client ...
Views: 701 - Could You Be a Better Small Business Owner by Stopping These Mistakes - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Heidi DeCouxYou might be a small business owner, but you have big dreams. Big dreams that are being shelved so you can drudge through the day-to-day responsibilities of your business. You may be keeping your business afloat but you feel like you’re treading water. You want to be a great business owner ...
Views: 984 - Create a Productive Environment™ Using These Three Principles - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2022 from Productive Environment Institute with Barbara Hemphill & Andrea AndersonDo you ever sit down at your desk buried in paper and say, "OK! Today's the day - I'm going to clean up this mess?" You pick up the first piece of paper - and immediately think of any number of reasons why now is not a good time to deal with this particular piece of paper. You pick up the second ...
Views: 423 - Create Your Ideal Home Office Space - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2008 from Sandra CarrollMore and more people are making home their place of work. Recent statistics from the US Bureau of Labor estimate that there are now more than 18.3 million home based businesses in the United States. Home offices are not just for the self-employed, with telecommuting options available through ...
Views: 1441 - Create Your Own Kitchen Makeover - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Mary DykstraI have worked with a number of people over the years who have called saying they feel overwhelmed when they walk into their kitchens and are inundated by counter clutter, cupboard chaos, and fridge fright. Ever feel like your home life is out of control and you are overwhelmed by the state of ...
Views: 1494 - 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: 971 - Creating Your Online Marketing Flow in 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Tracey LawtonMany business owners make the mistake of picking one or two online marketing strategies, trying them for a couple of weeks, deciding that they don't work because they're not bringing in new subscribers, and then moving on to the next hot online marketing strategy that they've heard ...
Views: 1336 - Cutting Through The Clutter - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Bernadette FlaimIf families have time for just one major home clean-up project it should be to reclaim the garage. The unstructured space tends to be a “catch-all” for every member of the family. People should think of the garage as “prime real estate” for additional storage. They need to “think outside the ...
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