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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- Got Clutter? Do the Spring Fling! - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroSpring marks the transition from winter into summer. It is a time that most of us equate with renewal, increasing day length, and a symbolic changing of the seasons. Spring is seen as a time of growth, when new life (both plant and animal) are born. The term is also used more generally as a ...
Views: 1133 - Unique Tips On Organizing Magazines And Catalogs - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2008 from Marilyn BohnOne thing I have noticed as a professional organizer of homes and offices is that most people hold onto magazines and catalogs way after they have 'expired'; which creates clutter. It seems today everything has an expiration date, from food, medicines, children's car seats, batteries to parts in ...
Views: 1132 - Easier Communication Through Good Organization - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Maya WillisIf staying in touch with family and friends seems to be more trouble than it is worth, this could be a sign that you need better organizational strategies. If you dread the thought of sending out party invitations because you don't have everyone's address close at hand, you're making things much ...
Views: 1131 - 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: 1131(3 votes) - Organizing Tips – Accessories You Need To Organize Your Home Office - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Lynn CressyIs your home office in disarray? Are you late paying bills because you can’t find them? Do you feel stressed when you are looking for an important paper and can’t find it? If you answered yes to any of these questions, your home office is undoubtedly in disarray. This might be because of the ...
Views: 1131 - 8 Tips On How To Organize Your Piles Of Papers Forever - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2008 from Marilyn BohnAs a kid did you love to play a game where you would all pile on top of each other and the bottom person would be yelling, "Get off, I can't breathe"? Do you ever feel like the paper in your home is making it so you can't breathe? Paper piles in homes and offices can become a heavy weight if not ...
Views: 1130 - Six Simple Tips To Reduce Clutter - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Marilyn BohnAs I was walking this morning there was a beautiful rainbow in the sky. I started thinking how each color could represent some part of organization in our homes. (I can't help it, as a professional organizer my mind works that way). The story I was told as a child about the pot of gold at the ...
Views: 1130 - Taking Charge of Facebook Time - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2017 from Julie DohertyAfter receiving an email from Janet Kafadar re-"Giving up Facebook", it made me rethink some of my strategies. I am fairly disciplined with it and the time I spend. However, since I have begun putting my online course together, I started with the normal hesitancies but then I had really turned ...
Views: 1130 - From Disastrous to Delightful in 15 Minutes - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Sue BeckerI was recently doing a marathon baking session at my house when what to my wondering eyes should appear but a huge mess in my kitchen. There were pots and pans and all kinds of things all over the place. Some of you may be wondering what all the fuss is about, but that’s not the normal look ...
Views: 1129 - Kill the Mental and Physical Clutter- Now! - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Heidi DeCouxYour life is full to the brim with STUFF and commitments. You would like to simplify, but where do you start!? Start with this simple list of five activities. You’ll be feeling more Zen in no time. 1. Know What is Most Important in Your Life. We all have core values, things that are most ...
Views: 1129 - Get Organized for the Right Reasons - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Sue Becker“To be able to open a cabinet, drawer or closet and find what I’m looking for;” “To start my family’s day on time and on a positive note;” “To experience the joy of leisure time.” These are all reasons clients have told me they want to get organized. Although each reason supports a different ...
Views: 1128 - Get Organized: Let Go of the Clutter - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Becky EskerIf you are like many folks, you have done some cleaning of your home or garage and spied a few things that really need to go. I suspect several of the items you spied are still sitting in a box or shoved in a corner. Now is the perfect opportunity to move some things out of your home! ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - How To Clean Out The Clutter - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from Lorraine PirihiThis time of year, it's important to clear out the clutter and start the year with a fresh approach. I completely detoxed my own office over the break and couldn't believe how much stuff I had accumulated that I didn't need. I do my regular mini-clean-ups weekly and the major ones around 4 ...
Views: 1127 - Organization of a Home Office: Five Tips for Staying Organized - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Jerri PalumboWhen you start any type of business, you need to make sure that you have an organized, efficient space to work in. The organization of a home office might seem like a simple task or even something that you do not really need to worry about. However, you really need to make sure that you take the ...
Views: 1127 - Organizational Leadership Training for Your Organization - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Sonu ParasharCampus or school education isn’t sufficient to equip one with these very vital leadership skills. This is because what individual encounters at on the job is generally quite different from what he has studied in college. It’s for this fact that organizational leadership training is a must for ...
Views: 1126 - 5 Tips For Making Career In Non-Profit Organization - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Gary ZivkovichLike profit organization, there are number of good non-profit organization working in the different field are doing well in their field. It is most crucial for you to get understand the opportunities in the non-profit job. The non-profit organizations are funded by the federal, state or by some ...
Views: 1125 - Organizational Development: The Newest Way to Learn Adapting - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Sonu ParasharAs each day is bringing new challenges and people, the organizations with all their capability and rules need to adapt swiftly to retain a firm grip of the situation. Adapting to newer agendas, newer styles, newer policies and other newer things is indeed very important for prosperity and ...
Views: 1125 - How to De-Clutter When You Treasure SO Many Things - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Carmen CokerThere are many reasons why people may have trouble purging things, and attachment is one of the most common reasons of all. It's also one of the most difficult hurdles to overcome, especially if that attachment makes us feel good or feel loved. If you are feeling this way, don't be alarmed - ...
Views: 1123(1 vote) - LAMP Developers Contribute to Fast Flourishing IT - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Greymatter indiaSoftware industry faced a long recession and has even bounced back with a plunge. Open source technologies contributed to company’s profit and advancement. In a highly competitive business world, where improving bottom lines is the focus of attention, the use of open source web development ...
Views: 1123 - ORGANIZING TIPS FOR WORKING WOMEN: Confronting the Emotional Side of Simplicity - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Patty KreamerHow do you eliminate your guilt, stress and fear about getting rid of clutter? Get rid of the mental clutter first, then tackle the physical clutter. From a very young age, many children are taught that they should not waste, that they should use and keep everything. This really instills a ...
Views: 1123(1 vote) - How Daily Planning Increases Profitability - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from TJ PhilpottDaily planning is an absolute must for anybody who expects to build a profitable business on the internet. In fact failure to do so will only result in wasted time and effort therefore it is essential that you establish your works goals each and every day! To many this may seem like more work ...
Views: 1122 - Get Organized: Eliminate the Sticky Notes - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Becky EskerDo you have days that you never seem to get anything accomplished? Many times, this happens as a result of poor planning and failure to maintain focus. Establishing systems is a key component to organization. A system for planning your to-do’s is critical. I recommend utilizing a two-list ...
Views: 1122(1 vote) - Using "Space Savers" to Get Better Organized - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Maya WillisIf your home or apartment is a bit on the small side, you might find it is especially challenging to get it organized. Small living spaces can often be difficult to organize properly, because there's only so much room in which to work. If you'd like to get your small home or apartment better ...
Views: 1121 - Grand Central Station - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Becky EskerGrand Central Station is one of New York City’s most famous landmarks. It is also a very busy hub of activity, serving nearly 575,000 visitors a day. Kitchens are the Grand Central Station of most homes in America. Multiple meals and snacks are prepared in home kitchens day-in and day-out. ...
Views: 1120(1 vote) - How to Hire A Professional Organizer - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Barry IzsakAfter many years of unrealized New Year’s resolutions and failed attempts to get organized on your own, you have finally decided to take the plunge and hire a professional organizer. And why shouldn’t you? People hire personal trainers, life coaches and image consultants to help them ...
Views: 1120 - Want to get things done? Forget about to-do lists! - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Elaine QuinnDo you have a to-do list? How many items are on it? Do you feel like you’ll never finish it? Do you think if you just got organized enough you could get everything done? Don’t count on it. Why? Because we have lives that are already busy. We can’t stop doing all the usual things to squeeze ...
Views: 1119 - 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: 1118 - How to Keep Your Financial Records Organized - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Linda SiniscalPeople just have too much paper to deal with – even though computers were to help us in that area – it just has not happened for most of us. I am going to offer you some quick tips to help you in keeping your financial records and receipts organized throughout the year. 1. Monthly Transactions. ...
Views: 1118 - Clutter 101: Steps to Reduce the Clutter for Good - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Kelli WilsonAt its most fundamental level clutter is not about the stuff. Like everything, there can be polar extremes but somewhere is the middle there is a healthy balance. Everyone defines for themselves what their healthy balance is. There is nothing wrong with having nice things, there’s ...
Views: 1117 - Managing Your Time - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from joshua zerkelMaster your calendar with a few easy ideas! Time flies when you’re having fun, but what if you’re not having fun and your time still seems to “fly away?” Do you ever feel like your schedule runs you, rather than the other way around? Maybe you’re feeling like you can’t get everything done, or ...
Views: 1117(3 votes) - Organizing As A Spiritual Practice - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Maggie McCauleyOrganizing As A Spiritual Practice “Organizing and spirituality?”, my clients query, “What does one have to do with the other?” My response to this question is simple. Organizing brings order to the physical chaos and spiritual practice brings order to a chaotic mind or ...
Views: 1117 - Find More Free Time - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Sue BeckerA survey by Real Simple Magazine and the Families and Work Institute revealed that almost half of American women say they don't have enough free time. The survey defined "free time" as "time that you spend on yourself, where you can choose to do things that you enjoy." I was surprised that the ...
Views: 1115 - Reduce Your Stress During the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Sue BeckerShopping, baking, more shopping, wrapping gifts, hosting guests - this busy time of year is often more stressful than joyful. Expectations are high, crowds are plentiful, time is limited, and funds may be as well. As you may have promised yourself so many times, how about actually making this ...
Views: 1115 - Switchtasking - Turn Off Your Monitor - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Dave CrenshawEvery day our society becomes more and more virtual, more digital. We have less in-person conversations and more meetings over the phone and through web conferencing. As transportation costs continue to raise, this shift toward long-distance communication is becoming ...
Views: 1114(1 vote) - Organizing Closets and Your Wardrobe - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVWardrobes are without doubt one of the messiest areas within any home. Often even the most organized of people will have a wardrobe crammed full of clothes that are difficult to find and even difficult to recognize. If your wardrobe is in a similar state, this will make the clothes you are ...
Views: 1113 - Planning for the Inevitable - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Sue BeckerIt's not a pleasant subject, which partly explains why so many people put off creating an estate plan. On top of that, estate planning requires the skill of advanced planning, something many of my clients aren't particularly good at (at least not until after they work with me!). If you don't ...
Views: 1113 - Manage Your Actions and You’ll Free Your Time - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Denise Caron-QuinnIn a recent Wall Street Journal article we’re told of the development of a new type of drug designed to battle biology. This pharmaceutical agent is growing in popularity for it assists sleep-deprived individuals to remain awake, less groggy and supposedly more productive. The desire for ...
Views: 1112(7 votes) - 3 Secret Habits of A Successful Entrepreneur/Leader - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2018 from M Nasir AzizAs an entrepreneur, I started off like many, ambitious, ruthless, and hardworking. I dedicated more hours than there are in a day to my business. It didn’t take too long before I found myself burned out and feeling hopeless. My business began to crumble in front of my eyes with my dream of ...
Views: 1111(2 votes) - 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: 1111 - Lovely Linens - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowSheets and blankets and cases, oh no; as we approach the haunted holiday now is the time to take a gander in your linen closet/drawers; is it enough to scare the pants off Martha Stewart? How are your layers upon layers of folded bed sheets looking? Are they concealed from everyone’s view for ...
Views: 1110(3 votes) - Optimising Organisational Energy - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2008 from Gina GardinerEnergy is a finite resource. How we live our lives as an individual impacts hugely on how energised we feel. (Article - Energy - Are You Making The Most Of Yours). Organizations often neglect to think about how they generate or dissipate the collective energies of their workforce. As a ...
Views: 1110 - Slow Down and Enjoy Life - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Sue BeckerA recent article in Real Simple Magazine about the toll that impatience can take on our enjoyment of life got me thinking about my own hurriedness. It’s a rare day that I’m not bouncing from one thing to another without taking a break. Most of my time (probably 90% of my waking hours) is spent ...
Views: 1110 - Clutter Control In Your Car Using 5 Simple Organizing Tips - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Marilyn BohnDo you feel you practically live in your car? Americans spend an average of 2 ½ hours per day in their cars. They are often command centers when we run errands, act as a shuttle driver to take children to school, chauffeuring to sport activities, music practice, or running back to school to take ...
Views: 1109 - Clear Your Clutter and Organise Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Michelle SymondsDe-cluttering is such a popular idea that there is even a "De-Cluttering Week" every year in October. But often it is just that – an idea – and the thought of getting round to sorting out our possessions and clearing out anything that we don't need or want any longer is often too daunting a task ...
Views: 1108 - How to Get Organized at Home - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from John AOVGood organization should always start around the home. Items that are left out quickly become lost or difficult to find. In order to prevent this from happening, make sure that you always replace items as soon as you have used them. It is commonplace to use an item and put it down at the nearest ...
Views: 1108 - 5 Holiday Tips To Get Organized & Energized this Holiday Season - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2008 from Beth Tabak"Organizing is taking control and making choices that highly improve the end result." Beth Tabak Get organized and energized this holiday season as you move from making your list to creating a holiday you remember for years to come. Below are five holiday tips to help you organize fast, manage ...
Views: 1107(1 vote) - Manage Your Notes - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Sue BeckerWhether you take notes on scraps of paper, in your planner, or in a notebook, they can pile up quickly. Notes may result from attending a meeting, taking a class, having a phone conversation or engaging in a face-to-face conversation. No matter what the source of the notes, it’s important to ...
Views: 1107 - Why Content Curation Adds Rocket Fuel To Your SEO Efforts! - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Linda MentzerContent curation seems to be all the rage nowadays. In fact, most businesses now use content creation as a standard marketing tool to increase their search and brand visibility online. Like so many folks seem to say; “every online business is now a publisher too”. Whereas most enterprises used ...
Views: 1106 - Garden Organization Tips to Get Ready for Spring - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Maya WillisBefore the busy spring planting season gets here, it can be a good idea to get your existing gardening tools and supplies organized and ready to go. Not only will you be better prepared by getting this task done early, but you'll also have a chance to buy anything that needs replaced or ...
Views: 1105(1 vote) - Get Organized: 7 Things You Can Get Rid Of - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2009 from Carrie GreeneOK, I'll admit it; I love getting rid of things. A couple of weeks ago I was sitting in my office and suddenly had the urge to purge. I filled four bags with papers, notes and other things that weren't serving my needs. The reason I love getting rid of things is because of the space I ...
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