Posted in Organizing on 03. Jan, 2012
I would say that 9 out of 10 of my organizing clients always say that paper is what is driving them crazy. Recycle newspapers on a daily basis after you are done reading them. Get rid of the current magazine when you get the next one. Either recycle it or pass it onto somebody else [...]
Posted in Family, Organizing on 02. Jan, 2012
Put a crate or basket by the back/front door to hold all the outgoing items, such as store returns, library books, rental movies, and even borrowed items from family and friends. Don’t forget to look inside each morning to see what you can get rid of that day when you are out and about. Combine [...]
Posted in Organizing on 27. Dec, 2011
Write them down! Only about 5% of Americans write down their life goals, which may be one of the reasons that at least 50% of people who set New Year’s resolutions have abandoned them by the end of January. Don’t become one of the 90% who calls it quits by April! What is your [...]
Posted in Organizing on 19. Dec, 2011
I recently had the opportunity to use a Smead Project Organizer. I frequently do presentations and along with my power point want to give a handout, business card, etc to attendees. There are 10 pockets in this organizer with tabs to divide your paperwork and a sturdy cover. It easily organized my paperwork with [...]
Posted in Organizing, Time for Him/Family on 15. Dec, 2011
Are you feeling it, or do you have things under control? Avoid lines by shopping on weekdays, preferably early the day. Or avoid all lines by purchasing online or from catalogs. Avoid the post office on Saturdays and during lunch hours. Purchase stamps online at www.usps.com. photo credit: frykitty
Posted in Organizing on 13. Dec, 2011
According to Ikea, women with shoe racks were seven times more likely to be on time for work than women without shoe racks. Do you have a shoe rack? photo credit: ritwikdey
Posted in Organizing on 12. Dec, 2011
A benefit of getting organized is that your energy will shine. Clutter is a mask. Once clutter is removed, you can showcase your talents, skills, personality and have the life you deserve. photo credit: weisserstier
Posted in Organizing on 09. Dec, 2011
Why buy anything? Why not give the best gift in the world–yourself. Go visit someone you have been meaning to see for a long time. Surprise a loved one you haven’t seen in years. Write a letter and put it in an envelope with a stamp…almost unheard of now days! Volunteer for those needing your [...]
Posted in Organizing on 08. Dec, 2011
So…..we keep buying more things to keep feeling good. Too many of us fill our lives with things to ease unresolved pain and issues. As we continue to go out there, go into debt, and buy ourselves the latest electronic gadget, we are still left unfulfilled and discontented. We buy to feel good. We buy [...]
Posted in Organizing on 29. Nov, 2011
If you don’t need it, don’t buy it. Before buying, ask these questions: Do I need this, or do I want this? Is there something more important I can buy with this money?
