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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- Take Back Your Space- Letting Go Of Your 'Stuff' - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Kimberly EaglesIf any of you have ever watched an organizing show or read a book on organization, the purge is one of the most heart wrenching things to do. Why is this? Why is a broken old vacuum cleaner so impossible to part with? Well, here is the main reason: We are emotionally attached to our things. How ...
Views: 1603 - Use Your Computer To Help Organize Your Home Chore Lists - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Wendy BishopOrganize your home and family life in minutes a day using simple, affordable software programs already installed on your home computer! Keeping track of all the things that need to be done around the house is a never-ending project. As soon as one item is completed, you’re thinking about ...
Views: 1004 - Fall Organizing Projects - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Beryl WestbyFall is a time of new beginnings…the beginning of the school year, the beginning of the fourth business quarter and changing weather. Fall can be a good time to start new organizing projects, too. Here are some suggestions for projects to help you get organized this fall season: Change out ...
Views: 1266 - Getting Perfectly Organized - Laurel Plum Online - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Laurel PlumI do not believe it is possible to be perfectly organized. Our lives are in constant modes of change. Some changes come fast. Some changes creep in slowly over time. What works today may not work tomorrow. What works for one person, may not work for another. Birth is the beginning. Death is the ...
Views: 1606 - 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: 1138 - Mission: Situational Disorganization - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Kelli WilsonRemember the Flintstones and the dreaded closet where everything fell out on Fred’s head? If you’re younger than it would be the closet that the Kraft brothers open on Zamboomafoo. Or maybe it’s your real life closet. Do you open the door just wide enough to get your arm in so you can hold ...
Views: 957 - Conquer Your Paper Chaos When You Travel - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Sherry BorsheimHas this ever happened to you? You’ve just returned from a business trip and your briefcase is bulging with receipts, meeting notes and other essential paperwork. You’ll probably spend your first day back in the office just sorting through the chaotic mass of paper before you can even think ...
Views: 939 - Is Your Office On Wheels? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2008 from Beth FlaridaPicture the Scene: You're a busy go-getter who's in outside sales and your vehicle is your office. You have, at times, forgotten to bring along important contracts, files or working papers while you're on the road. Your car is your office, and yet it's not functional. When working from your ...
Views: 1343 - Your Clutter Can Be Enlightening - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Kelli WilsonEn.light.en.ing – to give spiritual or intellectual thought to Think about this – Our external environment is a reflection of our mental and emotional condition. Now drop down into your heart and take a look around. Do your feelings match your desktop or your garage? Are you always ...
Views: 826 - Finding The Balance Between Collecting And Having an Organized and (Almost) Clutter-Free Life - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from Maureen NuccitelliWe all love to collect things, whether it is our silk scarves from places that we have visited, shells picked up at the shore, or antique collectible teacups. And some of our collections are not so clearly defined as a “collection”. For instance all those Victorian Home magazines or ...
Views: 1018 - Feel Like Pulling Your Hair Out? How To Get Things Done! - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2008 from Cari VollmerIf you feel stretched, pulled and overwhelmed please don't pull out that gorgeous hair of yours! There is a way to handle LIFE and BUSINESS that puts you in a cool state of calm and definitely in control! 1. Make a list of ALL there is to do, including decisions you have to make. More than ...
Views: 1025 - Living Green: Start with Eliminating Incoming Junk Mail! - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Regina O'LearyGreen Living is on everyone’s mind these days. It’s the “hot issue” of our day, and responsible citizens are starting to look at more ways to reduce pollution and unnecessary waste. Many of my Professional Organizing clients ask me what they can do to stop this unwanted ...
Views: 1657(1 vote) - Enough Hours In A Day? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Beth FlaridaPicture the scene: It's a bright and shiny new day and you've got big plans for everything you want to accomplish! Come the end of the day, however, you feel as if you've accomplished little to nothing. A Certified Professional Organizer addresses how to plan your days to achieve more ...
Views: 1326 - Organized For Disaster - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Cathy BatesSeptember is National Preparedness Month. The Department of Homeland Security is encouraging Americans to be prepared in case of disaster. Are you ready? Here are some tips to help you get ready: Prepare an emergency kit containing: •Water—one gallon per person per day •Food—at least a ...
Views: 1146 - Get Organized For Back To School - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Cathy BatesIt’s that time already – back to school time! A Staples commercial once said “it’s the most wonderful time of the year.” What are your thoughts on back to school? Here are some tips to help make it a wonderful time: • Stock up on supplies needed throughout the year and create a homework ...
Views: 994 - Using Inner Wisdom to Organize and Get Your Life back on Track - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanThere was once a German philosopher who had a great outlook on life. Immanuel Kant believed that science is organized knowledge and wisdom is organized life. This implies that while we may be "book smart," it is our innate wisdom that allows us to fulfill our destiny in life. How? Having an ...
Views: 842 - Tips For Oorganizing Your Dorm Room - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2008 from John SmithWhether you are returning to college or are a freshman new to the DORM experience, you can benefit from being organized. One thing is for sure, your space will be LIMITED and most likely you will be sharing it with at least one roommate. Following these general guidelines can make your ...
Views: 1709 - Organizing Tips For The Busy Mom - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2008 from Lynn CressyAs a mom, you probably feel as if there simply is not enough time in the day. Whether you are a mom with a career outside of the home or a stay at home mom, taking care of your household demands and meeting the needs of your family can become overwhelming. By following a few simple organizing ...
Views: 763 - How To Declutter Your Way To A Happy Home! - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from Lynn CressyAre you tired of tripping over toys, shoes, backpacks, dirty laundry and everything else that should be neatly placed in its designated “home”? If you are, then it is time you started decluttering your home. Generally speaking an entire home can become cluttered without us even realizing it. ...
Views: 820 - 7 Garage Sale Tips You Must Have For Success - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Marilyn BohnI just organized a two car garage and my client found so many duplicate, good, and unwanted items that she is having a garage sale. The reasons for a sale are many and varied. No matter why you are having a garage sale here are some tips for a successful sale: 1·Gather Your Inventory Once ...
Views: 1276 - The All American Storage Unit - Your Garage! - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from Eileen StevieWhen you ask where a certain item is and your spouse says, “It’s in the garage.” Does fear grip you? Has your garage turned into a jumble of boxes, tools, lawn equipment, toys, miscellaneous items, and who knows what else? Is your car (usually your second most valuable ...
Views: 1016 - The All American Storage Unit - Your Garage! - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from Eileen StevieTHE ALL AMERICAN STORAGE UNIT – YOUR GARAGE! When you ask where a certain item is and your spouse says, “It’s in the garage.” Does fear grip you? Has your garage turned into a jumble of boxes, tools, lawn equipment, toys, miscellaneous items, and who knows what ...
Views: 797 - Choosing A Paper Or Electronic Planner/Calendar - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from Beryl WestbyAs our lives become more complex so do our planner needs. Adopting one system and keeping your information centralized in one location is the key to staying organized. Some benefits of a paper planning system are: o It is always on. When you want to make a note, you can do so without ...
Views: 3565(1 vote) - Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from Beth FlaridaGetting and staying organized can be one of the most profitable and simplest things you can do in your business. If you know how! My articles tackle real problems and real questions from my clients and newsletter subscribers. In this article, I'll discuss how to manage the growing piles of ...
Views: 1863(1 vote) - Simplify Your Decision Making With 'Choose It!' - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2012 from Margit StreifenederWe've all been there. We have to make a decision and just can't get our head round it. Did I consider all the important facts? Shall I simply trust my guts? What if this is the wrong decision? Shall I ask my Mum - she always seems to know what to do? Days or even weeks later you still haven't ...
Views: 995 - Six Simple Ways To Boost Your Business And Enjoy More Family Time - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Lorraine PirihiWhoever thinks that running your own business is a breeze obviously has never had one. There are so many areas you need to get right otherwise your business could end up disintegrating along with everything else in your life. You need to be organised and disciplined, a good marketer, ...
Views: 941 - Organize For A Smooth Back To School Transition - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2008 from Ann AndersonFor many families, back to school time represents the big event of the year in terms of family routines. From the lazy days of summer to the sudden routine of school, parents and kids can get stressed without having a system in place to help stay organized. Professional organizers to the ...
Views: 782 - Letting Go, Overcoming your Emotional Attachments to Clutter - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2008 from Cyndy RatcliffeLetting Go Clutter in our lives is costing us our most valuable commodity, time. An office with a cluttered desk and files costs us 6 weeks a year; time lost in searching for documents. We often say we don’t have time to successfully sort and file things away and yet, realizing that we ...
Views: 4493(1 vote) - Where Do I Start? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Beth FlaridaGetting organized, and staying that way, can be one of the most profitable and simplest things you can do in your business ... IF YOU KNOW HOW My articles tackle real problems and real questions from my clients and newsletter subscribers. In this article, I'll address Steve's question, the ...
Views: 1384(1 vote) - Top 10 Things to Help Kids Be Organized - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Shannon McGinnis1. Create homes for all of your children’s clothes and toys, both in their room and throughout the house and garage. Make areas for containers for their toys and spaces for larger items to be stored so that everything has a home to be put back into. 2. Choose containers that are easy for ...
Views: 1187 - Waging the War on Garage Clutter...and Winning It! - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Barry Izsak“Our home is our castle” as the old saying goes and homeowners spend billions each year to make them just that. However, the one room of our home where the door is open daily for the entire world to see tends to be the most unsightly, poorly utilized and neglected. If you are like ...
Views: 865 - Basic Steps For Getting Organized - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Barry IzsakMany people think that a good organizing plan needs to be a complex one. This could not be further from the truth. On the contrary, good organizing is a simple system that works for you —the less complex the better. It is about choosing the best way to organize the "stuff" in our lives, so we ...
Views: 1285(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: 1130 - Determine Your Organizing Style - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Beth FlaridaGetting and staying organized can be one of the most profitable and simplest things you can do in your business ... IF YOU KNOW HOW My articles tackle real problems and real questions from my clients and newsletter subscribers. In this article, I'll address Ted's question on finding your ...
Views: 1783 - 5 Tips For Appointment Of Volunteers - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Gary ZivkovichThe charity organization or foundation needs volunteers to execute their work or projects. Every organization wishes to appoint volunteers with proper experience and expertise to handle task independently. It is important for the charity organization or foundation to get the suitable volunteers ...
Views: 953 - Organize Your Way - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Marilyn BohnI was at a friend's home waiting for her to come out of the house so we could go shopping. The man next door was using a leaf blower to clean off his drive way. He was blowing dirt, not leaves. As I sat and watched him I thought why I hadn't I ever thought of that. A leaf blower was just that to ...
Views: 865 - Kitchen Organizing - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Janet SchieslSo much goes on in a kitchen. It can be the social center, work center, and relaxation center of your home. All this and three meals a day! That's a lot of function in a small area. Today's kitchen truly is command central of a home. How can you make your space work for you? The first step is ...
Views: 829 - The Organized Student - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Sandy Jones6 Great Tips for Back to School Organization 1. Mark the Stuff! Put your child’s name and school on the back of everything. I mean EVERYTHING. Clothes, books, shoes, calculator, backpack etc., or you’ll be buying another one before the 1st progress report heads home! 2. Photocopy School ...
Views: 886 - 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: 1133 - Planning Your Office Space - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Beth FlaridaGetting organized can be one of the most profitable and simplest things you can do in your business ... IF YOU KNOW HOW My articles tackle real problems and real questions from my clients and newsletter subscribers. In this article, I'll address Dan's question on how to begin to organize his ...
Views: 1588 - 5 Key Funding Tips For Non-Profit Organization - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2008 from Gary ZivkovichIt is one the important task to get the proper selection of the organization as per your needs. Funding in the organization is very much important to run the non-government organization. The approach for funding of the organization is differing based on the strategy of the organization. It is ...
Views: 1348 - Helping Parents & Kids Organize Back To School - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Bernadette FlaimThree dreaded words can strike fear into the heart of even the most prepared parent: back to school. Parents need to be organized to cope with the frenzy of activity that surrounds back to school time. Between registration and its reams of paper, clothes and supply shopping, developing new ...
Views: 1155 - Cutting Through The Clutter - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Bernadette FlaimIf families have time for just one major home clean-up project it should be to reclaim the garage. The unstructured space tends to be a “catch-all” for every member of the family. People should think of the garage as “prime real estate” for additional storage. They need to “think outside the ...
Views: 813 - Keeping Your Office Organized - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from W SWork can be stressful but we can make it less so by following a few steps to keep our offices organized. Set aside 10 minutes each morning to prioritize your day and update your project list to give you an overview of what needs to be accomplished. Next, subdivide larger projects into smaller ...
Views: 1651 - How to Organize Children's Art/School Work - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2008 from Marilyn BohnYour great plan for the summer was to go through all your child's school work/art work they brought home this past school year but yikes there is so much of it where is the best place to start? First of all let's have a little talk: ·Do not keep all of your children's art/school work. Just ...
Views: 3106 - Organizing Made Simple: 7 Easy Tips - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from Sue BrennerYou're dashing out the door, your kid's lunch box in one hand, laptop case in the other with a coffee mug balancing on top. You make it to your son's school three minutes before class and breathe a sigh of relief… You just might make it to work on time. As you pull out of the school parking lot, ...
Views: 1187 - A Time Management Skill That Will Save You Hundreds Of Dollars - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Shannon McGinnisEveryone is inundated with mail, bills, paperwork and projects. The following time management strategy will help you concentrate, unclutter your desk and be become organized for success. The 50 minute hour to Sort and Organize Set a timer for 50 minutes. During this time focus on clearing ...
Views: 1334 - Top 5 Things To Make Moving Easier - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Shannon McGinnis1. Get rid of anything and everything that you do not love or use: Decide what is trash and either recycle or properly dispose of any junk inside and outside the home. Really consider what you really want to keep, pack, store and unpack and anything that is not worthy of this effort should be ...
Views: 1395 - 5 Tips For Organizing Closets! - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Shannon McGinnisClosets are areas of infinite possibility. Closets can be rearranged, re-configured or re-designated depending on what you need to use it for. You can organize your closets any way that suits your specific needs. The following 5 tips are to help you weed out the things you no longer want or ...
Views: 1901 - Top 5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying Containers! - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Shannon McGinnis1. Where are these containers going to be stored? Containers in the living room are much different than those you would store in a closet or garage. Rattan baskets and containers in beautiful colors are wonderful for the common areas of your home. Clear plastic bins are what I recommend for ...
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