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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- Mom-isms-Valuable Lessons from My Mom - by Submitted on May 21, 2007 from Mary BoisselleIn the many years of my organizing business there’s always one question that comes up. How did you get started doing organization? My response is that I’m the youngest of 12 children and I grew up in a home that was always neat and tidy. It was very warm, comforting and there was “A place for ...
Views: 1253 - 4 Important Tips on How To De-Clutter Your Home You'll Enjoy - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Marilyn BohnIt was a beautiful cold day outside. I know it is cold when my outdoor thermometer says it is 4 degrees. I thought it might be broken but when it warmed up to 6 degrees I knew it was working as the temperature had changed. This is the perfect kind of day to stay inside and bake cookies, read ...
Views: 1250(1 vote) - How To Clear Clutter In 6 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Marilyn BohnIt is winter here in Utah which means we have a lot of snow in our mountains. With the beautiful and fluffy snow comes snowboarding, snowmobilers and ski enthusiasts and (sorry to say) danger. There are times when accidents happen and an outing of snow sports become deadly. One way this happens ...
Views: 1250 - 5 Tips On How To Find Your Paperwork In 30 Seconds Or Less - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Evelyn GrayVolumes of information are thrown at us each day, turning us into “information overload zombies” making it difficult to decide what to do with all this information. What do I mean by “information overload?” It’s the information that is either gathered because we have a project to do, ...
Views: 1249 - Organizing Your Shoe Closet - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Renee UrsemWhat is the right way to organize my shoes? As an organizer, I often hear that question (or one like it). My answer is always the same: There is no “right” way to organize anything; you have to find a way that works best for you. At this point, most people breathe a sigh of relief. Maybe ...
Views: 1249 - Book Review: Organizing from the Inside Out - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from Julie MorgensternThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Organizing and Learning How to Organize. Many successful people are extremely organized. Organizing and learning how to organize have become important skills as the complexity of our lives continues to increase. Get Organized is the ...
Views: 1248 - 7 Garage Sale Tips You Must Have For Success - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Marilyn BohnI just organized a two car garage and my client found so many duplicate, good, and unwanted items that she is having a garage sale. The reasons for a sale are many and varied. No matter why you are having a garage sale here are some tips for a successful sale: 1·Gather Your Inventory Once ...
Views: 1247 - 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: 1246 - How to Get Organized before Moving - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Maya WillisIt has been said that moving is one of the most stressful of life’s events, only slightly less stressful than divorce and death of a spouse. However, getting organized in advance of the move can greatly reduce the stress and make the move much easier. Here are four tips to help your next move go ...
Views: 1246 - Lost In Space and loving it (a little less doing, goes a long way) - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Jamee TenzerFor the last two weeks, I have had more space in my schedule and it has been wonderful. More space means that I have time to think. Time to do whatever needs to be done in that moment. Time to see friends that I have been meaning to see for too long. And where did I find this time you ...
Views: 1246 - The Top Ten Ways To Gain 2 Hours A Day Or More! - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Bryan HeathmanWhen you gain 2 hours a day, that is 14 hours a week and a whopping 728 hours a year or 18.2 workweeks! Take a look at the list below and implement a few - if not all - of them and see how much time you gain this week and how much more you accomplish! (Note: The time saved listed is per day! ...
Views: 1246(1 vote) - Neatening Isn’t Organizing - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2010 from Sue BeckerI recently encountered a situation with my client, whom I’ll call “Ann”, which exemplifies how some people think neatening is the same thing as organizing, and how detrimental that can be. Ann has several chronic medical conditions that generate lots of paperwork, leaving her buried in piles ...
Views: 1244 - "Tis the Season to De-Stress - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Renee UrsemThe holiday season is upon us, and it seems to start earlier each year. The day after Halloween, emails and commercials beckon us to shop with special offers. Black Friday has taken on a life of its own, causing some to hurry through their Thanksgiving dinner to get to a megastore at midnight ...
Views: 1243 - Getting Ahead of the Game--Holiday Shopping Made Easy - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Renee UrsemChristmas decorations have begun to appear in stores and malls all over the country. People are already starting to think about (and stress over) gift-giving, and it’s only October. Do we need to panic? Can selecting a gift for someone be easy? While it may always be difficult to find a ...
Views: 1242(2 votes) - Closet Shelf Organizers—3 Easy Ways To Arrange Your Closets - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraCloset shelf organizers could help take all the mess and clutter out of your closets. If you are anything like me, you have the best and greatest of intentions, but on some days, most especially at the end of a very hectic and tiring day, it is just easier to stash everything in, close the door ...
Views: 1241(1 vote) - Get Rid of Your Paper Calendar Forever - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Heidi DeCouxYour phone beeps and you look down at the incoming message. To your horror you realize you were supposed to be in a meeting across town 15 minutes ago! Not going to make that meeting combine that with the fact that you just found a note about an impending project deadline jammed into a stack ...
Views: 1241 - Is Self-Image Sabotaging Your Success? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Ellen KramerWhile working with a client a couple of weeks ago, I noticed that she was repeatedly saying that she would never be able to do this organizing work without me. Now, I had heard this before, but this time I had some new information that made me stop to think what this really meant for her. A ...
Views: 1240(1 vote) - *** Tips to Clean Up Outdoor Areas of Your Home - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Get OrganizedYour backyard is a great place to hold gatherings for friends, neighbors and family. Therefore, it is important to maintain your backyard to ensure that your guests want to keep coming back. The yard can be one of the most difficult parts of any home to keep clean and organized. There are, ...
Views: 1239 - 8 Reasons to Keep a To Do List - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerTry it Make a list of everything you want to do tomorrow, after you read this article and see how relieved you are going to feel and how relaxed your mind is going to be. When we are constantly thinking ahead of everything that we have to do and hoping that we don't forget anything, our ...
Views: 1239 - Basic Steps For Getting Organized - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Barry IzsakMany people think that a good organizing plan needs to be a complex one. This could not be further from the truth. On the contrary, good organizing is a simple system that works for you —the less complex the better. It is about choosing the best way to organize the "stuff" in our lives, so we ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - Self-Storage Premises – Ease of Space for All Your Needs - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from self storageBusinesses have always been in need of rental storage space and do use it affluently even today. However the trend of using rental storage space is now growing very fast in entire USA. Record reveals that out of total 58,000 self storage facilities globally, 46,000 are based in USA only. Mostly ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - Know facts about The future of web design - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2020 from Xtreem SolutionThere are new technologies, techniques as well as movements which are consistently arriving on the scene of web designing. The things are getting more uncertain than ever. So, here we investigate the future of web design and what is has to offer to any responsive web design company ...
Views: 1238 - ***Keep Your Home Organized with Kitchen Organizers - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2008 from Get OrganizedFrom ancient to modern times the kitchen has remained the heart of the home. In the modern home however, the kitchen has received designer status as well and has been developed and improved to suit the modern lifestyle. A trendy kitchen will not only blend in with a beautiful designed house, ...
Views: 1238 - 9 Fantastic Tips To Prepare For A Vacation From Work - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Marilyn BohnPreparing at work for your vacation involves more than just getting rid of clutter on your desk. Are you worried the entire time you are away from your office under the guise of "being on a vacation"? Are you one of those people who feel pressured to be "at work" even when they are away from the ...
Views: 1236 - Pay Now or Pay Later - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Renee UrsemI don’t like to file. Surprised? After all, I’m an organizer. I should like to file, right? Well, I don’t. Like you, there are many other things I would rather do. There are probably other boring, mundane tasks that you’d rather have the organizational fairy do as well: o Opening ...
Views: 1236(2 votes) - What’s Your Clutter Costing You? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Hellen ButtigiegAre you feeling stuck? Having trouble deciding what you want out of life? Lacking the focus and energy to take action towards your goals? It’s not you - it’s your clutter (those things that have very little if any real value to you). We’ve all heard about how clutter can prevent our home ...
Views: 1235(2 votes) - Discover 4 Reliable Ways To Get Rid Of Clutter Instantly - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Marilyn BohnIt was a cool evening just before dusk. We were in a foreign city enjoying a walk around the streets of an unfamiliar city. My daughter loves ice cream so we were on a quest to find an Italian geliato store which had been recommended in our guide book by Rick Steves. We came across a ...
Views: 1234 - Using Information to Prepare for Medical Emergencies? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Bob RobinsonMost of us will require some form of medical intervention (assistance or treatment) at various times during our lives. Some of us will require medical intervention more frequently than others. We will require that intervention to treat injuries, diseases, infections and any number of ...
Views: 1233 - Tips to Choose Correct PHP framework in 2019 - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2019 from Tarun NagarThere has being a sudden increase in the hire PHP developer that has put up a question mark. However, this is mainly done as per the framework on which company works upon. Now, the question arises, how one can determine the best or not so likable framework when there area plethora of options. ...
Views: 1232 - Effectively Organizing the Family Medicine Cabinet - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Maya WillisKeeping the family medicine cabinet well organized is important for safety reasons in addition to simple convenience. After all, if you allow the medicine cabinet to fall into disarray, you might not be able to locate the supplies you need in the case of an emergency. It's also easy to overlook ...
Views: 1231 - Top Advantages of Outsourcing Java Development Services - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2018 from Vishal BhatiaWhen talking about programming languages, Java is one of the oldest. It’s been around for a long time and is also one of the most preferred languages for building web applications, according to some expert programmers. Owing to the fact that the programming language has been around for ...
Views: 1231 - 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: 1230 - The Organized Move For Seniors - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Vickie DellaquilaHave you decided to move from your large 4 bedroom, 2 story home and move to a smaller home? Or are you an adult child who needs to help your parents downsize and move from their home? Downsizing and moving to a new home, whether across town or across the country or to a retirement community ...
Views: 1229 - Thinking of Starting a New Business? Avoid These Mistakes! - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2019 from Madhukar DubeyLike many entrepreneurs, you would be spending most of the time thinking and doing the pencil work for your dream venture. During the initial phase or while putting down primary steps, it is very likely to make mistakes no matter how hard you try. In order to be on the right path, avoid ...
Views: 1229 - Managing Fear During The Global Crisis - How to Make Your Employee’s Feel Safe - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2020 from W.T. & Pamela HamiltonBeing designated as part of the supply chain is both a great responsibility and an unforeseen burden on businesses. Being needed, sometimes critically, brings added pressure to provide the product or service your community needs, all while facing additional danger and health risks as a result. ...
Views: 1228 - Stuff-Free Productivity and Organization Gifts - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from joshua zerkelWhether you plan ahead or do a last-minute scramble to the store, it can be tough to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. If you’re trying to think of something that your loved ones will actually use, this year think outside the gift-wrapped box and instead consider giving them a ...
Views: 1228 - 4 Strategies for Beating Procrastination - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2012 from joshua zerkelUse these tips to stay motivated and cross those to-dos off your list! There are always going to be some tasks that we just don’t want to do, don’t like to do, or don’t feel like we need to do at a given time. However, that doesn’t mean they’re not important. Here are four strategies for ...
Views: 1227 - 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: 1227 - Organizing Paper Clutter - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Sarah BuckwalterMost of us are drowning in paper these days. It doesn’t seem to ever stop; mail, school papers, magazines. If you don’t have a good way to manage and maintain it, it will just keep piling up. To help keep a handle on your papers, you will need to set up a paper management system. A paper ...
Views: 1227 - 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: 1226 - Discover Organizational Enlightenment Through Feng Shui - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2007 from Christine RiceIn various cultures, the importance of creating a peaceful, simplistic place to live and grow has been well known for many years. The Quakers, Amish, Buddhists, and other various groups all support a minimalist approach in relation to their spaces. These are all teachings and philosophies that ...
Views: 1226 - How To Catch The Excitement To Organize Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnHave you ever watched a television program where the people on a beautiful boat are deep sea fishing? They are all decked out in “boat attire” with their white shorts and colorful shirts holding very long fishing poles. When someone gets a bite the pole dips down into the ocean and everyone ...
Views: 1225(2 votes) - When Does a Gift Become a Burden? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Sue BeckerI celebrated my birthday last week and received some wonderful gifts from my friends and family. But the best gifts I received were their time, attention and companionship. This focus on gifts got me thinking about another source of gifts in my life – hostess gifts. I’d like your help ...
Views: 1225(1 vote) - 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: 1223 - How Prepared Are You For An Emergency? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Bob RobinsonWhen the topic of emergencies comes up, most often the focus is on catastrophic types of emergencies such as floods, fires, storms and earthquakes. People seldom think of smaller everyday types of emergencies such as a lost purse or wallet, an automobile accident, an injury, the failure of an ...
Views: 1223 - Taking Back Your Garage - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Kathi BurnsWould you like to use your garage for its intended purpose? If you open the garage door and see a wall of clutter, don’t despair. A little elbow grease and organization can free your car from its exile on the driveway. We live in a world where more is - well, more. Our ...
Views: 1223 - 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: 1221 - Ten Reasons Tasks Never Move off Your To-Do List (and how to fix it) - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Laura StackI recently surveyed my readers on the eternal question of productivity: Why is it that some things on your to-do list never get done? Some great responses rolled in, ranging from the classic (too many interruptions) to the matter-of-fact (I don’t feel like doing it). But as diverse as the ...
Views: 1221(3 votes) - Las tres P's si te encuentras atascado - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Carlos RodriguezEn nuestra vida diaria, con más frecuencia de la que deseariamos, nos encontarmos atascados, como si nos encontraramos con alguan barrera, que no nos permitiera avanzar. Ya sea, en nuestra vida familiar, laboral o social, nos encontramos de una u otra manera involucrados en situaciones que nos ...
Views: 1220(1 vote) - Get Ready for an Organized New Year - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Sue BeckerIt seems that everywhere you look there are signs that the holidays will soon be upon us. And while we enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of this special time, we know that seemingly all too soon, another year is coming to an end. Here are some ideas to help you end the year in an organized ...
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