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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- The 15-Minutes-A-Day Approach to Organizing - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from A.J. MillerIf you get distracted easily and/or don’t have a lot of time to devote to organizing your home or office, the 15-minutes-a-day approach may be a good solution for you. You may think that you don’t have an extra 15 minutes each day to devote purely to organizing, but you probably waste more time ...
Views: 2077(1 vote) - Top 5 Tips for Spring Closet Cleaning - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sarah HathornAs a professional image consultant one of the things that always amazes me is how many clothes professionals own that they never wear. Women tend to wear only 25 percent of their wardrobes, and men wear 85 percent of the clothes in their closets. That statistic indicates that women like to go ...
Views: 2077(5 votes) - ***Increase Your Living Space with Closet Organizers - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Get OrganizedIt’s easy for clutter to accumulate throughout your home. Especially in households with large families, it can be hard to maximize your storage space and find room for everything your family needs. Over time, closets and other storage areas can be taken over with clutter. When your closets ...
Views: 2075(3 votes) - ***Organizational Tips for Jewelry Collectors - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Get OrganizedIf you have a big jewelry collection, you probably enjoy having so many accessory options every single day. But the downside of a growing jewelry collection is that it can be so easy to lose track of small pieces and keep everything neat and tidy. The secret to enjoying your collection is ...
Views: 2075(4 votes) - How to Run a Lean Business? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2015 from Veena ShettyRunning “lean” is an important method that can maximize every resource of your business. It shortens the product development cycles and helps the business run more efficiently by continuously measuring the business progress and considering feedback. Business plans require rapid changes and ...
Views: 2071 - ***End Accessory Clutter with Jewelry Organizers - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Get OrganizedIt is no secret. As people advance through their lives, they generally continue to accumulate more and more personal possessions, whether it’s clothing, tools, electronics, or accessories. And while most people cherish their possessions, many struggle to keep them organize, safe and clutter ...
Views: 2070(5 votes) - ***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: 2067(4 votes) - 5 Eye-Opening Tips To Assist You In Getting Rid of Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnI love watching the Olympics and the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver have been no exception. When one of the experienced cross country skiers fell and slipped into a ravine and hurt herself the commentator said he “just couldn’t write this stuff”. It was the first time I have ever seen such a fall. I ...
Views: 2067(2 votes) - Seniors Learn To Clear Clutter and Downsize the Easy Way - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnAre you thinking about downsizing to move to a smaller home? You can downsize even if you don’t plan on moving. Reducing the amount of possessions on a regular basis will help avoid the physical exertion and emotional trauma of doing it all at once. Are you living in a home that has become ...
Views: 2062(1 vote) - Organize Your Coats and Other Winter Wardrobe Items - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Maya WillisAs the colder weather approaches, it eventually becomes time to take your bulky winter coats and other winter wardrobe items out of storage. When this happens, many families struggle with how to store them in a convenient and yet space-efficient manner. Because these items are bulkier than ...
Views: 2061 - ***5 Steps to Organize Your Home for the Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2008 from Robin KThe holiday season is swiftly approaching, bringing with it great fun and family events. As you are preparing for this great season, it is important to plan accordingly. The friends and family you invite into your home bring plenty of warmth and cheer, but can also create quite a mess. For this ...
Views: 2048(1 vote) - 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: 2048 - 7 Fresh Tips For Deciding What To Keep And What To Toss - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2012 from Marilyn BohnIt can be hard to let go of things and get rid of clutter. Clutter becomes overwhelming when we hold on to things we don’t need or use. Here are 7simple tips to help you decide effortlessly what to let go and what to keep when organizing your home. Getting rid of clutter seems to be a hot ...
Views: 2046 - Increase Organization through Listening - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from Janice RussellWhile listening doesn't sound like something required to organize, it actually is an important part of reaching your organizing goals. Listening is both an internal and external activity. We listen externally when we converse with others or tune into the radio or television. We listen ...
Views: 2042 - Get Organzied & Bust Clutter in 8 Simple Steps! - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Sasha Lauren, Americas Trusted Organizing Expert (not current)"Home is the nicest word there is." Laura Ingalls Wilder How would you like to live in the peaceful, organized envirnoment you deserve, learn to maintain your space easily, and focus on what is really important to you? With some clear guidance, this doesn't have to be complicated. Here are ...
Views: 2041(1 vote) - The Key to Overcoming Procrastination - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2014 from Pat LaDouceurHave you ever put off a task that you just didn’t want to do? Procrastination can be frustrating. If this happens just once in awhile, it’s probably not an issue. But if procrastination is a way of managing stressful situations, it’s a real problem. When you procrastinate, things pile up. You ...
Views: 2041 - Shared Life, Shared Space, Shared Schedules - Tips for couples getting organized - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Mary DykstraDo you share space with a loved one and find it challenging at times because you have very different organizing or time management styles? I have a number of women and men who call asking for organizing help frustrated with their spouse/significant other's habits. When I enter the situation, ...
Views: 2034 - Procrastination: Time Management’s Enemy - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Lisa MontanaroAh, procrastination. Most people experience it at one time or another. Procrastination can be a deep-seated problem involving fear of failure or success, or a natural result of overload. Regardless of why you are experiencing procrastination, there are ways to overcome it! How you choose to ...
Views: 2023 - Working from home: Maintaining passion despite isolation - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Genevieve de LacazeYou know the all too common question in job applications and at job interviews: “Do you like to work on your own or as part of a team?” This is one of the questions that most people now know what to answer to please the interviewers and maybe score a few points. You say that you "like” ...
Views: 2022(1 vote) - 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: 2021 - Why Get Organized? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Samantha JohnsonWe sometimes forget our reasons to get organized once we realize it is a long-haul investment. Our reasons like “to make the house look better” quickly dissipate when all our efforts have brought us full circle back to the place we started three weeks ago. If we don’t understand the lasting ...
Views: 2018(5 votes) - The Growing Importance of Project Management: A Global Trend - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2018 from Arina KatrychevaUntil recently, many jobs simply didn’t exist. Take a wind farm engineer, for example, or an e-learning course developer. The rapidly emerging technology creates new occupations and changes the way people work. There is also a good deal of jobs which are not new, but remain overshadowed and ...
Views: 2011 - 5 Quick Tips To Organize Clutter In The Master Bedroom - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Marilyn BohnWhen I was a little girl I always knew when fall was here. After school we would skip and walk and dawdle down to the local grocery store where we would pick out the biggest pomegranate we could find. That is the only time of the year we could buy them. Back then there was no such thing as ...
Views: 2007 - Decluttering a Loved One's Possessions - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Beth DargisFirst of all, no one, not decluttering gurus, best friends or anyone else can tell you what to get rid of and what is important to keep. Only you know the stories behind your possessions and how they affect you. There is no "should." You don’t have to get rid of anything. But, if you feel ...
Views: 2005(1 vote) - Organizing Your Home Library - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Maya WillisIf you love books, chances are that you have numerous books and publications in your home. In most cases, this means you have them in various locations, such as on shelves, beside the bed, in the children's room, and maybe even stacked on a table or the floor. It's important to keep your books ...
Views: 2001 - Household Chores Checklist - Use One To Save Your Marriage - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Colleen LangenfeldAre you tired of fighting with your spouse over who-does-what chore every night after work? Or has it gone farther than that and you have stopped talking about household stuff altogether in your marriage? This is a hot issue in today's fast-paced culture. We've added a lot to our lives over ...
Views: 1999 - BEWARE - Selling and Downsizing Tips For Personal Property - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Julie HallEveryone has heard the term "Buyer Beware." In my business of helping people downsize their homes and possessions, it should be "Seller Beware." From family to professionals, there are individuals of all shapes and sizes who prosper from taking advantage of older adults faced with the need to ...
Views: 1997(1 vote) - Organizing After the Loss of a Loved One - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Lisa MontanaroI have worked with many clients over the years to organize after the loss of a loved one. Living in the greater NY metropolitan area, I helped many 9-11 widows and widowers organize after losing a loved one in the World Trade Center terrorist attacks. It is an emotionally draining process. My ...
Views: 1996(1 vote) - The Four-Day Workweek: A New Opportunity? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2020 from Productive Environment Institute with Barbara Hemphill & Andrea AndersonI'm excited! For decades, Jeremiah 29:11 has been a guiding principle for my entrepreneurial journey. It reads, "I know the thoughts I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." To me, that means the possibilities are endless, even ...
Views: 1996(1 vote) - *** Home Organization: Room By Room - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Get OrganizedGetting your home clean and organized can sometimes be a great yet rewarding challenge. Each room in your home poses a different set of requirements, and putting all of your needs into a plan can be quite the chore. The process of cleaning your home from top to bottom can be quite fulfilling. ...
Views: 1988(2 votes) - Get Organized: 51 Ways to Get Organized Now - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from Carmen CokerAs we prepare for the New Year, it's a sure bet that somewhere along the way you'll be thinking about goals and resolutions to get your life more organized. To help you get a jump start, I've put together a list of 51 easy and quick ways to get organized and feel more balanced today. Please ...
Views: 1987 - Sasha's Six Steps for Bringing in the Mail - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Sasha Lauren, Americas Trusted Organizing Expert (not current)"I believe in opening mail once a month, whether it needs it or not." Bob Considine Close your eyes. Imagine coming home from a three week vacation. Notice how big the pile of mail that awaits you is. How do you feel as you contemplate having to deal with it? Feel some resistance? After ...
Views: 1986(1 vote) - Asking and Receiving - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Liz WolfeI just threw away $75 in Borders gift cards. Before ultimately admitting defeat, I had confidently gone to barnesandnoble.com to redeem them. I recalled that B&N had taken over when Borders had gone out of business, so I assumed that they would accept my gift cards. Boy, was I wrong. ...
Views: 1984 - How to Stop Wasting Time - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Ellen Kramer"Waste Time Faster." This is a phrase on a billboard advertising high speed internet. I laugh each time I see it, but it also makes me think about how much time we do waste on the internet. Playing around online is just one of many activities we use to avoid getting things done. Of course, ...
Views: 1982(2 votes) - ***Step by Step Cleaning and Organization Tips for Bathrooms - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Get OrganizedThe bathroom is one area of a house that needs constant attention. Depending on the amount of people who frequent this area, a bathroom may need to be maintained on a daily basis. If your bathroom is not clean, it can be a really uncomfortable situation for everyone involved. Cleaning a ...
Views: 1979(4 votes) - 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: 1973 - What Can You Do With 15 Minutes? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Sue BeckerThe one challenge I hear most from my clients is that they don’t have enough time in their day. However, they typically take an “all or nothing” approach to getting things done. This is unrealistic, because most of us don’t have large chunks of time available to knock out big projects in one ...
Views: 1966 - ***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: 1964 - ***How to Keep a Small Kitchen Organized - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2008 from Get OrganizedWith proper use of storage and organization products, even the smallest space can be expanded to meet just about any need. By keeping both yourself and your surroundings organized you can expand your living space, become more productive, manage time better and even save some money. The first ...
Views: 1963 - ***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: 1962 - Make Every Day Your Most Productive Day - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2007 from Aby GarveyDo you remember the most productive day of your life --- a day when all the pieces fit together perfectly, just like a jigsaw puzzle? You checked things off your to-do list in a fury, focusing on each task until it was complete, moving swiftly to the next task on your list. Ever had a day like ...
Views: 1962 - Your Step-by-Step Guide to Clearing the Bedroom - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Debbie BowieYou’re standing in the doorway of your bedroom... Pay attention to both your thoughts and feelings? Do you like what you see? Is it a peaceful place? Or, do you find yourself thinking, “What a mess! Who could get a good night’s sleep in this dump?” Are you feeling pleased, proud and happy ...
Views: 1962 - *** Spring Cleaning in One Weekend: How to Do It - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Get OrganizedSpring cleaning is often thought of as a long, arduous process that forces one to spend days on end with the annoying tedium of organization and cleaning. This stereotype, however, is something of a misconception. While elaborate spring cleaning plans can take weeks, a simple, efficient and ...
Views: 1960 - How to Maximize Your Time: 5 Powerful Tips to Become a Super Achiever - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2015 from Lisa MontanaroOne of the greatest challenges for busy, successful and creative people juggling several projects, talents and ideas is to live a well-balanced life. If only we could do all that is on our personal and professional 'to do' lists while simultaneously attending to our health, nurturing our ...
Views: 1958 - 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: 1955 - Clear Clutter to Reduce Risk of Fire in Your Home - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnOne Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. I was looking out my kitchen window watching a fireman dressed who was dressed in his blue uniform carrying what looked like a heavy back pack on his back walking up the steep street in front of our home. I wondered where he was going and why he would be in ...
Views: 1951(2 votes) - Being Organized Can Help You Save Money - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from W SIn today’s economy, the last thing you need to do is spend money on items you don’t need. When clutter is reduced in a home or office, you can more easily find what you own. When people can’t find an item they know they have, they tend to throw up their hands in despair and ...
Views: 1947 - Take a Break and Get More Done - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Sue BeckerWhen life gets busy (and when doesn’t it?) we often feel that we have to put our head down and plow full steam ahead to get as much done as possible. While it may seem counterintuitive, taking a break can actually help you accomplish more, and make life more enjoyable at the same time. Giving ...
Views: 1946(1 vote) - Tips on how to organise a trade show display which is a success - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Johana JuniorIf you are the marketing co-ordinator for any company there are many ways in which you can market your company. Using a trade show is one of the hundreds of marketing strategies companies use to promote themselves. If you are looking to exhibit at a trade show display there are many points ...
Views: 1945 - A Quick Guide to Inner Balance: Part One - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Barbara AlexanderI have been compiling a quick list of practical tips to help you in the process of maintaining work-life balance as well as provide a tool to manage overwhelm. You have probably heard of some of these before, but are you actually doing them? Probably not, right? So, if this resonates for ...
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