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Views: 1481 - Brenden McDaniel's Organizing Tips For The Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from Brenden McDaniel CPO-CD® cSMMBrenden McDaniel's Holiday Organizing Tips: Keep Things Simple. This may be hard for some but the simpler the display tasks are the simpler they are to set up, display, take down, and put away. When unpacking display items, clothing, linins, ornaments, and any other items have a bag ...
Views: 1338 - 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: 1057 - OrganoGold Uncovered - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Robin CurtisIf you have stumbled across OrganoGold as a business opportunity, you are probably sceptical about the income they claim you can make, and what it's all about. They say you can make millions selling their coffee alternative product, and keep it recurring each month. Now that is a very bold ...
Views: 1526 - Maintaining the Right Mental Attitude - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Elaine QuinnSurround yourself with positive energy... Create a supporting environment Create an environment that is motivating. For example, listen to music that energizes you. Make your office inviting and comfortable so that you'll want to be there and will feel good about working. Develop ...
Views: 1077 - How to Eliminate Clutter - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Linda BinnsFrustrated with never-ending clutter and disorganization? So many professional women spend all their time working, running a business and taking care of the family that there isn’t enough time left to take care of the home in the way they’d like. Before they know it, one or more areas of ...
Views: 1575(1 vote) - Volunteering Services – Participate with Children to Grow Your Acumen - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from go volunteeringBefore we begin our righteous journey throwing light on the diverse aspects of volunteering services when it comes to participating with children, let’s get ourselves acquainted with “volunteering services.” In simple words, volunteering services are those services that are chosen by those ...
Views: 858 - Get Organized, Stop Procrastination - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxPaper, paper, paper! You keep meaning to get your home filing system put together and organized. But somehow there always seem to be other things to do, or you always seem to be running out of time. It may simply be the case that you are a procrastinator. And you will have to come to terms ...
Views: 1323 - Get Organized: The Organizing Tip That Will Change Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Carmen CokerSometimes, it’s the simplest of things that can have the biggest impact on our lives. I know in my own life, in this fast-paced world we live in, it seems like there is never a time when something isn’t disorganized and out of place. Our homes, our cars, our offices, even our computers – they ...
Views: 971 - Five Ways to Have Fun with Finances this Fall - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Andrea NovakowskiGetting there isn’t half the fun – it’s all the fun. ~ Robert Townsend Labor Day has passed and it’s time to GET SERIOUS! Only 4 months left to hit your numbers for the year. But first, I digress: the thought of working in a focused, driven way when the temperature is in the 90’s, ...
Views: 1216 - Getting Started on a Major Organizing Project (i.e. the Entire House) - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Connie ReinecciusIt is the time of the year when people want to get their homes organized for the holiday season. Not knowing where to start can be a very daunting task and when faced with a whole house organizing makeover, it can seem overwhelming at first. Most people go from room to room, doing small things ...
Views: 1000 - Kids Getting Organized - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxBabies don’t start out as organizers. They learn it as they grow from being a part of an organized family. Having an organized family, however, can be hard work. You can make it easier on yourself though. Get everyone to buy in to becoming an organized family. This means your kids too! ...
Views: 875 - What Are You Afraid Of? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Renee UrsemDo you have a closet full of clothes you haven’t worn in years? Are magazines piled on your desk? Maybe you are keeping that fabric, the appliance, those files, or that tool “just in case” you may need it some day. You may not have thought about it this way, but you are afraid. No, it’s ...
Views: 1076 - 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: 965 - Streamline Your Laundry Day - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Maya WillisIf you're like most people, you probably start thinking about shelves and organizing techniques when somebody mentions streamlining your laundry day. However, it's important to remember that keeping your laundry room neat and organized is only a small part of the laundry day battle. Most of the ...
Views: 935 - Storage Units: Organizational Help or Hindrance? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Maya WillisStorage units are becoming increasingly popular among those who simply don't have enough space to store everything. For those who live in small homes or apartments, even a small storage unit can provide much-needed storage space. However, some people discover that utilizing a storage unit also ...
Views: 864 - Stocking Up: Organizing Your "Extras" - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Maya WillisIn today's challenging economy, most people are constantly looking for ways to live more economically and save money. Taking advantage of sales and using coupons can be a great way to stretch one's household budget. Instead of buying items at full price when they are needed, it's usually better ...
Views: 860 - Finding the Perfect Place for Every Item - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Maya WillisIn today's busy and fast-paced world, it can be sometimes be difficult to stay organized. Demanding work schedules, busy social calendars and family responsibilities can often take up every free moment of a person's time. This kind of hectic existence often results in disorganized homes and an ...
Views: 892 - Downsize Your Clutter by Going Digital - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Maya WillisIf you're like most people, you probably have far more clutter than you'd like. You probably have stacks of paper and items that you don't really need but can't bear to part with stashed in various places throughout your home. In many cases, a digital solution can really help get these messes ...
Views: 943 - Human Resource Management- That’s How An Organization Runs - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Sonu ParasharHuman resource management refers to managing the employees of an organization by senior officials. Employees of an organization are considered as essential resources because they make a great contribution to an organization’s infrastructure by all means like production and distribution. Human ...
Views: 818(1 vote) - The Best Tips on Organizing Desk Drawers - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxDo you know that when you open up your desk drawers you’ll be met with a mosh of papers and supplies? Is it hard to find what you want and keep your papers in good condition? Then it is time to start organizing paperwork and office supplies in your desk drawers. Empty Out Your Drawers: ...
Views: 1107 - 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: 941 - Quick Cures for 7 Common Challenges - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Sue BeckerHappy autumn! It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to an end. As the leaves change color, you might want to consider which habits you can change to help you be more productive and efficient, both at home and at work. To help inspire you, I’ve noted some common challenges that you may be ...
Views: 807 - Home Safety Tips - How to Organize Your Bathroom When Taking Care of Elderly Parents - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyThese home safety tips are important guidelines for how to organize your bathroom if you are taking care of elderly parents. Replacing bathroom towel racks with grab bars can help to prevent falls in the elderly. Installing a handheld shower will help to maintain independence. Providing safe ...
Views: 2050 - Developing a Simpler Life - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxHave you ever wonder if living a simpler life is possible? It is! There is a growing movement to live with less. And by living with less you can finally win the battle with home organization making you happier for sure! If you live in an older home you may have more than once marveled at ...
Views: 953 - Philanthropic Support and Community Care Go Hand In Hand to Make the Society A Better Place - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2011 from Jake EdmundGibraltar, a British overseas territory is a home to many Gibraltarians and mixed national population whose social welfare and benefit is looked after through philanthropic support. Its economy mainly thrives on shipping, financial services and tourism. Community Care becomes vital when ...
Views: 778 - Tips for an Easy, Organized Entertainment Event - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Maya WillisIf you are planning to entertain in your home, you might be stressed out over all the details and tasks that you have to take care of. When planning an event, it's best to focus on the basics so that you'll be able to enjoy spending time with your family, friends and associates. After all, you ...
Views: 849 - Taming Your Toiletry Items - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Maya WillisSometimes it's the little things in life that are the most difficult to get under control. In many households, toiletry items fall into this category. If you're like most people, you probably have an extensive collection of toiletry items, personal care products, and even medications. Although ...
Views: 831 - 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: 1875 - How to Organize Your Most Important Documents - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Maya WillisIf your household is like most, it's likely that you and your family members are drowning in a sea of paper. Although computer experts have long talked about the "paperless" office of the future, most families and businesses have a long way to go in order to achieve that lofty goal. In many ...
Views: 998 - Easy Ways to Select, Store and Organize Table Linens - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Maya WillisTable linens can certainly add a beautiful finishing touch to any table. However, families today tend to not use table linens as much as families did in the past. As such, you might feel a little unprepared when purchasing formal or even casual table linens for your home. Plus, once you buy ...
Views: 2396 - Do You Simply Have Too Much Laundry? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Maya WillisSometimes when attempting to organize your household you might discover that the problem lies in your family's overall processes, habits and lifestyle. For example, even the most perfectly organized laundry room may not be a match for the fact that your family simply creates too much laundry. ...
Views: 3488 - Do You Need Some "Retail Therapy?" - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Maya WillisIf you're like many people today, you probably possess far more personal possessions than your parents and grandparents did when they were your age. Quick and convenient access to almost anything one needs to buy makes it easy to accumulate a lot of household and personal possessions. To make ...
Views: 1166 - How To Become Organized In Life: 3 Organizing Tips Keep Your Life In Order - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Michael LeeLearning how to become organized in life is pretty much the same as organizing your desk or your room. You take some out, you add some in. You put things in their proper place and you make sure to keep it that way. It doesn't matter how messy or crazy your life is right now. What matters ...
Views: 1646 - 6 Fresh Tips For Saving Time - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Marilyn BohnDo you want more time to do the things you really like to do? Here are 6 fresh tips to help you get rid of clutter in your home so you will have more time to do the things you love to do. Several years ago my aunt went back to school to become a nurse when she was in her 40’s. Her husband was ...
Views: 1070 - 4 Time-Tested Tips To Easily Find More Time In A Day - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Marilyn BohnAre you stressed because there isn’t enough time in the day to declutter your home, run the kids everywhere, cook meals and have time for yourself? Here are 4 time-tested tips to help you find more time without being stressed to do it. My mother used to say “A stitch in time Saves Nine”. I ...
Views: 1063 - Going Digital and Getting Organized - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxTaking pictures gives many people joy. Collecting memories of all the wonderful friends and family members around us. Digital photography lets us take better pictures then we ever have before. It also means, however, that you are taking many more pictures than previously. With the ease of ...
Views: 720 - The Office and You – Has it gone too far? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Polina IgnitionIt is a common known fact that human beings will spend more of their time working than not. Logically, this means that wherever we choose to work should incorporate and comfortable and positive environment. Take, for example, the average office job between the hours of 9 and 5 with a moderate ...
Views: 633 - Applicant Tracking System can do more than just Tracking! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2011 from Shikha SingalToday, when automation is probably the only way you can quickly hire quality candidates, it is imperative that you have the best and latest in recruitment automation. An applicant tracking system is the best solution for all your recruitment woes. An applicant tracking system (ATS) or a ...
Views: 1215 - Feng Shui – Keeping Your Life Uncluttered - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Polina IgnitionFeng Shui (pronounced fung shway in the English speaking language) is an ancient Chinese knowledge that is used to combat unsuccessful or poor lifestyles. It is believed that by arranging objects and furniture in your home, as well as the design and colouring, you can allow positive energy, ...
Views: 1266 - Supervisor Competency – 5 Steps to Ensuring Compliance - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Matthew AlbertsonSupervisors play a pivotal role in any workplace – they are the middle ground between managers and employees – and carry a lot of responsibility in regards to OHS laws. Legislation requires employers to ensure workers are adequately trained and supervised, making it critical to ensure the ...
Views: 2149(1 vote) - Taking Control of What Comes In - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Renee UrsemHow many times have you put things away only to find piles a few weeks later? Where does it come from, and how can you control it? Let’s begin with the first question. How does clutter get into your home or office? Through the front door. You (and the people around you) bring it in each ...
Views: 1032 - ***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: 1720 - 24 Hours In A Day - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Cindy HartmanWe all have the same amount of time in each day – 24 hours; no more and no less. Why is it, then, that some people can get so much more accomplished than others? It’s called Time Management. But it’s not really managing time; it’s managing the activities that take up your time. Small ...
Views: 1158(1 vote) - Latest World News Covers Entire World - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Nikita VermaLatest world news might show you a number of postscripts at a time on the single screen. You can find news by means of internet and other mediums. The world news include all the latest issues of India news headlines, latest news happening around the world, crime news, political news and many ...
Views: 796 - The Simple Way to Clear Clutter - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxOn your to do list is “clear clutter” always there? Are you getting stuck because you are worried you will need items again one day? As a professional organizer, the two questions I get asked most frequently as it pertains to “how to clear clutter” are: • “How do I figure out what ...
Views: 816 - How to Get Ready for the Fall in 9 Steps - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxThe smell of fall is in the air. This means it is time to think about home organization. These nine quick steps will jump start you on your way to an organized home. And an organized home will make you a happier person this fall and winter when you are spending your time indoors! Before ...
Views: 840 - Planning Your Day - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2011 from Elaine QuinnRemember how your school days were divided into different subject periods? Do the same with your workdays now. Consider the major types of work you have before you and divide the day into work periods of an hour or so each. Schedule specific time slots to follow up with current clients, ...
Views: 1023 - Organize Your Business - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Karen KleinwortThe task of filing paperwork is often the most hated and avoided in any office. The same is true about our email inbox! The good news is that it's not so hard as many people think to establish and maintain your filing when you have a system. If you start your day by sitting at your cluttered ...
Views: 1145 - ***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. ...
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