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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- 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: 809 - The 3 Secrets to Getting – And STAYING – Organized - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from joshua zerkelWhen it comes to organizing, routine does matter! Organizing is about so much more than developing the right systems to meet your needs or buying the latest organizing gizmo. While those things are undoubtedly important, the most critical factor of whether your organizing projects will be ...
Views: 902(1 vote) - Getting organized - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Ozias MucheriwaA considerable number of people are struggling trying to find ways to trim their bodies. They are desperately seeking for ways to shed off significant amounts of weight. This is because when a human body is left on its own it gravitates towards disorder. A bright and magnificent set of brains ...
Views: 1084(3 votes) - Organizing Details – What to do with Receipts - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from joshua zerkelReceipts - everyone has them, but nobody wants them. As with most things organizing-related, most of us are never really taught what to do with those pesky slips of paper, so they tend to get pretty messy and out of control. Here are a few ideas for how to deal with receipts: Don’t take them. ...
Views: 886 - 4 Super Summer Organizing Tips - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from joshua zerkelSummer… ahhh. When summertime comes, there’s a palpable change in the air – a feeling of fun, relaxation, and freedom from worry. Or at least, that’s how it can seem! Of course, the details of life and work don’t just go away with the change of the seasons. Especially if you’ll be traveling this ...
Views: 880 - How To Organize Clutter With 14 Uncomplicated Tips - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnGreek mythology is fascinating and the story of Pandora’s box is a spell binding myth. Prometheus was a Titan who was a champion of human-kind and was known for his wily intelligence. He stole the secret of fire from the God Zeus and gave it to mortals. But the theft of fire angered Zeus and ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - 3 Steps to Going Paperless - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from joshua zerkelOne of my areas of specialty in my productivity and organizing consulting work is paper management – helping my clients determine the best ways to process, manage and store the paper in their lives and in their work. I actually enjoy working with paper and processing information (hey, I’m a ...
Views: 957(1 vote) - Plan for the Day - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowOne of the best scenarios is that you contemplate tomorrow’s happenings the night before and jot down a few notes. There’s nothing like leaving the house to be on your way and realizing you’ve forgotten a couple of things when you are already there or you don’t have names and phone numbers to ...
Views: 1329(2 votes) - 6 Steps to a Clutter-free Computer and a More Productive You - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffAccording to the National Association of Professional Organizations, research shows a direct correlation between productivity and clutter. When clutter and chaos are on the rise, profits and productivity decline. While the mantra of the day may be "go paperless" that doesn't mean your ...
Views: 1809(2 votes) - ***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: 3233(4 votes) - ***Use These Organizers to Clean Your Kitchen - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Get OrganizedA place for entertaining, communing and, of course eating, the kitchen is in many ways the focal point of any home. But with an ever-hectic lifestyle becoming the norm and cooking reality shows claiming bigger slices of the pop culture pie every day, it’s tough to be an adventurous cook and ...
Views: 1623(2 votes) - Laundry Shelves: The Easy Way To An Organized Washday - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWith only 3 adults and four kids in my friend’s family, and with a European-sized washing machine instead of the larger and faster American models, they will usually do 2 or 3 loads of laundry for a day. Just hanging it all up to dry is already quite a challenge. Forget about trying to fold it ...
Views: 1275 - Organize Your Desk & Office Space for 2010 & Beyond - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Mary DykstraIt’s ‘GO’ Month (Get Organized)! Moreover, it’s a new year and a new decade. This is the perfect time to set the tone for a new phase. Remember, small changes over time lead to a huge cumulative positive change. Let’s talk about your office & desk area, whether it’s a home office or a ...
Views: 2154(5 votes) - Paper Control Solutions - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowBetween the bills, bank statements, magazines, and how can we forget the infamous junk mail, it seems like we are constantly shifting documents and pieces of correspondence from the mailbox to the kitchen counter to perhaps your desk and then before you know it the pile up resembles the Leaning ...
Views: 925(2 votes) - One New Habit - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Renee UrsemHappy New Year! Each year brings the possibility of change. Even though we can make changes at any point in the year, each January we start out the year with a list of good intentions. Yet, 30 days later, most of our well-laid plans for change have been set aside. We try to make too many ...
Views: 1127(2 votes) - Organizing Makes Total Sense - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowPlain and simple, really. If there are areas of your life that steal your energy physically, mentally and emotionally you can’t expect to be able to take care of your own body, your own feelings, your own wants and needs in regard to your health and wellness goals until you begin to take care ...
Views: 1007(2 votes) - Tracking Options - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowAs you are fully aware being attentive and conscious of what you are digesting, how much you are digesting and your energy output are an imperative keys toward your success when traveling down your road of weight loss and weight maintenance. At any given point in your future your stellar ...
Views: 1744(1 vote) - ***Products that can Help Keep Your Kitchen Organized - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Get OrganizedKeeping your kitchen organized is a never ending task. It is a project that requires dedication and commitment. It might take you a couple of attempts at organizing before you think you have found the setup that works best for you. One of the ways to keep your kitchen organized is to take ...
Views: 2390(4 votes) - Bill to Pay, File & Banish, Oh My - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowEver feel like you are drowning in a sea of statements, overwhelmed by receipts and inundated with things to put in order, items to categorize and piles here, there and everywhere that just don’t seem to go away? Say no more and please enjoy the ride as we meander around your office, counter ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - 8 Must-Have Tips For Holiday Clutter Clearing - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnI like the song “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”. It is upbeat and happy and something I can sing along with. Santa makes a list and checks it twice. If you have ever sewed this is the advice given to sewers—“measure twice, cut once”. When you leave your house I bet you check to make sure you ...
Views: 1279 - ***Organize Your Kitchen with These Suggestions - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Get OrganizedLet’s be honest. When it is time to start organizing your kitchen, it is fair to say we would rather have someone else do it for us. It is one of those chores we would rather not do or even think about doing. But when it comes to cooking, you certainly do yourself an injustice if your kitchen ...
Views: 1897(2 votes) - Want to Get Organized? Take a Page Out of Harry Potter - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroI am a big fan of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books. I have read all seven of them, and each time a new movie version premieres, I make it a point to re-read that book before seeing the accompanying movie. I recently re-read the sixth book in the series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - Want to Avoid Getting Sidetracked? Own Your Interruptions! - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroImagine you are on a roll, engrossed in a project, in the "flow." All of a sudden, the phone rings, an e-mail alarm goes off, a colleague is standing in your doorway, a fax is coming over the machine, etc. Ah, interruptions. If you didn't define all of those as an interruption, think ...
Views: 2375(3 votes) - ***Home Organization Tips Everyone Can Use - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Get OrganizedIn a truly well organized home, everyone pitches in to keep things neat and tidy. If your home is feeling cluttered, or if cleaning day is stressing you out, here are some simple home organization tips that everyone can use. To get started, you will need to determine how much time you want ...
Views: 2083(5 votes) - ***Eliminate Bedroom Clutter for Good - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Get OrganizedThe bedroom should be a serene retreat from the chaos of every day life. A place to unwind and rejuvenate. But if clutter is accumulating in your bedroom, it can be almost impossible to relax and get the rest you need to face the day. For some reason, bedrooms seem especially prone to ...
Views: 2581(1 vote) - Four Strategies to Balance Home and Work - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffAre you already dealing with an overly hectic daily schedule or the added time crush of holiday commitments? Can you keep up with life's challenges on a macro level and find balance between your home life, work life, kids' lives and still find time for you without added stress and ...
Views: 965(2 votes) - Nothing like Jury Duty for a little Clarity! - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Bernadette BoasDo you know where you next paycheck is going to come from? Do you have the funds to pay the bills that are sure to come in the next mail drop off? Can you pay the suppliers and partner invoices that have arrived? Like many business owners those are things that can keep me up at night when I ...
Views: 1193(1 vote) - 10 Spicy Tips for Organizing Clutter In The Guest Room - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn Bohn“T’was the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The children were nestled all snug in their beds while visions of sugar plums danced in their heads”. Ahh… such sweet dreams. When you have guests coming to stay at your home during the ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - 4 Sound Tips That Work Like Magic to Organize Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnEvery December it is with great anticipation that we watch the mail for our invitation to the open house at the governor’s mansion. Our mailman becomes our new best friend for a few weeks as he delivers Christmas cards and packages. But we only get one invitation where we get to dress up and ...
Views: 1356(1 vote) - 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: 1234(1 vote) - Top Five Tips For Running Productive & Effective Meetings - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Sharon MikrutHave you ever been in a meeting where there is an agenda but it's not followed? Or, where you discuss the same issue repeatedly, with no resolution? If you answered yes, you are in the majority. Throughout my career, I have sat through hundreds of meetings that were unproductive and a waste of ...
Views: 1575(1 vote) - Plan for Successful Email Marketing - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Lynn KronkPractical Steps for Maximizing Email-Campaign Performance •Step #1 - Stand Out in a Good Way: Your subject should convey exclusivity and/or value-adds in order to stand out. Most online retailers use “FREE SHIPPING” or “20% Off”… do something difference. •Step #2 – Say Thank You: People ...
Views: 854(3 votes) - ***Shoes Galore! How do I Keep Them Organized? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Get OrganizedIt is no secret that many females have an affinity for shoes. Most shoe lovers could own easily over 200 pairs. A true shoe lover has an ever expanding footwear collection. But without the right organizational products and systems in place, even moderate footwear fanatics can find themselves ...
Views: 2377(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: 3690(1 vote) - How to Survive the Daily E-Mail Attack - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroFor most people these days, keeping up with the daily onslaught of email is a major challenge. In fact, experts estimate that e-mail has added an extra 1.23 hours to the average person's workday (E-Writing: 21st Century Tools for Effective Communication by Diana Booher; Managing Your E-Mail by ...
Views: 1561(1 vote) - Attempting to Get Organized? Take it 'bird by Bird' - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroOne of the best books on writing - and life itself for that matter - is Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott. Among the pearls of wisdom she offers in her funny, witty style, is to take baby steps. Apparently, when she was a child, her brother was facing writer's block as he attempted to write a book ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - Getting It Together For the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Renee UrsemCan you feel it in the air? The buzz begins November 1 as the Halloween pumpkins come down and the Christmas decorations go up. The whole country shifts into high gear as everyone starts asking whether you’ve gotten your shopping done. (For the record, mine is half done.) Here are some ...
Views: 1036(1 vote) - ***Keep Your Shoes Organized With These Tips - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Get OrganizedOrganizing your closet is one of the most difficult tasks one can perform around the house. You may be in too much of a hurry in the morning to worry about neatness, and you may not have enough energy in the evening to care if your clothes are neatly folded or on the right hanger. More often ...
Views: 2053(4 votes) - ***Kitchen Organizers that Clear Cabinet Clutter - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Get OrganizedAre you tired of searching your kitchen cabinets and not being able to find anything? When you open a cabinet, are you flooded by an avalanche of cans, pans, or spices? These are some of the signs that tell you it’s time to organize your kitchen cabinets. The good news is that there are numerous ...
Views: 2643(3 votes) - Will You Become A Turkey this Holiday Season? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Dr. Cindy BrownHave you ever noticed time seems to speed up this time of year? And our calendars get squeezed every which way with commitments to attend parties, dinners, and social obligations. AND not only do we have social obligations, but we have to find time to shop for gifts, time to get our nails done, ...
Views: 1579(2 votes) - 4 Things My $35,000 Turkey Taught Me On Clearing Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnMy $35,000 turkey started out as a bargain. My daughter was shopping and she called to tell me the store had turkeys for 40 cents a pound. Wow! What a savings. Last year I paid 89 cents a pound so this sale would save me big bucks. Now, we only have a fridge with a freezer on top and I thought ...
Views: 1156(2 votes) - Mrs. Claus: 7 Sassy Ideas on How to De-clutter - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnAs a child I loved dolls. I had endless tea parties with them sitting with me around the kitchen table. I dressed and re-dressed them in the clothes my mother made for them. She was an expert seamstress and I had wonderful outfits for each doll. I never remember my mother staying up until 2:00 ...
Views: 1194(1 vote) - 9 Terrific Tips on How To Declutter for the Holidays - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnLet’s face it; holidays can be a pain in the neck. I know there are those out there who love everything about the holidays, the hustle and bustle, the frantic preparations, sleepless nights, meal preparation, shopping and tucking gifts away only to forget where they are hidden. But some of us ...
Views: 1556(1 vote) - 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: 3151(4 votes) - Thrifty Shopping - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowAs our economy continues to do the best it can to get back on it’s feet, heading to the grocery store can be a fright in itself. Especially at the checkout when all is said and done and you discover your grand total. Being careful to purchase exactly what you are in need of when your trip is ...
Views: 1122(2 votes) - Tips On Buying Closet Organizers - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraCloset organizers provide some helpful ways in organizing your possessions. When each and every item has a “home”, it becomes much easier to keep your closet clean and neat. Whether it is spring cleaning or one of your New Year’s Resolutions, no cleaning session will be complete sans cleaning ...
Views: 772(1 vote) - It's an Art Form - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowWhen you stop to think about how you set your table, what serving pieces you adorn your dishes with and the shape and size of your dining beverage wear, it truthfully is absolutely eye opening how much control and management you possess over the care and keeping of your family and your guests at ...
Views: 1017(1 vote) - The Guest Nest - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowIf you are lucky enough to have an extra room in your home that is supposed to be for family and friends when they come to visit, more often than not it tends to become a fine home for items that just don’t seem to have a place to go or the guest room seems to turn into a convenient place to ...
Views: 1036(2 votes) - 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: 1209(3 votes) - ***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 ...
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