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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- 5 Ideas For Getting Rid Of Clutter That Will Make Your Day - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from Marilyn BohnOne of my goals in life was never to quilt. All of that changed one beautiful rainy day at Cape Mears Lighthouse in Oregon. I bought a package with 12 lighthouse quilt blocks in their lovely tincy- tiny gift shop. I love lighthouses so these called out to me. I planned on asking my friend who ...
Views: 1897(2 votes) - 6 Steps to a Clutter-free Computer and a More Productive You - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffAccording to the National Association of Professional Organizations, research shows a direct correlation between productivity and clutter. When clutter and chaos are on the rise, profits and productivity decline. While the mantra of the day may be "go paperless" that doesn't mean your ...
Views: 1895(2 votes) - Guy Galboiz - The Different Strategies for Social Media Marketing - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2017 from Pritom DasNo online marketing campaign can be successful if it doesn’t comprise of social media marketing strategies. While it is free to implement social media, it does need time and effort for monitoring and deployment. A business either needs time or staff to help in monitoring the messages, engagement ...
Views: 1891(1 vote) - *** How to Organize Your Closet in 5 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Get OrganizedGetting your closet organized and clutter free can be a daunting task. Finding the right system to make your closet look nice and neat is one challenge in itself. Creating a scheme that will allow you to maintain order and efficiency is another task altogether. Accomplishing tasks such as ...
Views: 1883 - ***Make Cooking a Breeze with some Helpful Kitchen Organizers - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Get OrganizedMaking a meal for your friends, family, or just for yourself can be a relaxing, rewarding, and tasty experience. But one thing that is never any fun is searching for around cookware or cutlery. The kitchen is arguably the most difficult room in the home to organize. Benjamin Franklin must have ...
Views: 1883 - Organizational Development for Attaining Organizational Goals - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Sonu ParasharAn organization is a perfect blend of several components that act together as a cohesive unit. The individual developments of these components contribute to the organizational development. These development activities are long-term activities which are geared towards problem –solving, increasing ...
Views: 1883 - Managing Your Email Inbox - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Carrie GreeneWhen I sat down at my computer I was instantly overwhelmed. I opened my email and it was overflowing. I knew there were messages in there that needed my attention. There were emails from current clients, prospective clients, and colleagues looking for information. There were opportunities ...
Views: 1882 - Balance Function with Intention to Clear the Clutter, Reduce Stress and Save Time - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Marquita HeraldDefinition of clutter: Anything you own, possess, or do that does not ENHANCE your life on a regular basis. Most of us have a little clutter here or there, and well yes, some of us have more than a little. The most obvious toll lack of organization takes is the added stress on one’s life. ...
Views: 1879 - ***How to Keep Your Garage Organized - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2009 from Get OrganizedMaintaining a clean, well organized garage is a chore for even the most intrepid organizers. As a kid, being told to clean out the garage was a task no one ever wanted the parents to assign. Very simply, this job is tough, it is tedious, and it is time consuming. Furthermore, for most people, ...
Views: 1878 - Tracking Options - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowAs you are fully aware being attentive and conscious of what you are digesting, how much you are digesting and your energy output are an imperative keys toward your success when traveling down your road of weight loss and weight maintenance. At any given point in your future your stellar ...
Views: 1877(1 vote) - 3 Reasons to Delegate - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2016 from Jaynine HowardDelegating tasks are one thing many business owners just don't do. Some people may say that business owners do not delegate because they are stubborn and want to do everything themselves. As a business coach, the excuses I have heard are "I don't have the money." Or "it takes longer to train ...
Views: 1874 - Importance of Writing Articles for websites - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Guneet SinghFor any type of information you want to distribute or collect, the internet is the most commonly used point of supply. Online you can get any fact or opinion about anything. Write an article and distribute it on internet is the most powerful way to share knowledge among others. To write an ...
Views: 1855(1 vote) - 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: 1852 - Creating Systems that Work for You - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Dawn AngierCreating Systems that Work for You I guess I'm a bit spoiled. I often take for granted many of the systems we've developed, software programs we use every day and processes we've automated in our company. It always amazes me when I go into other companies—many of them bigger ...
Views: 1846(2 votes) - Organizing is a 3 Step Process – Forget the Pretty Bins - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Mary DykstraOrganizing is about having a strategy - its not about having the latest and greatest containers. Many of my clients and audiences fall victim to all the great “Organizing” & “ Organized” pictures of beautiful closet systems, kitchen & organizing bin systems which are only 30% filled with color ...
Views: 1846(4 votes) - Organise Your Possessions and Reduce The Stress In Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Michelle SymondsMany of us live and work in environments full of belongings that we no longer use or need but are reluctant to part with. There are some people who find it easy to clear out unused possessions but the majority of us cling to items for often, long-forgotten, sentimental reasons. We make excuses ...
Views: 1837 - *** Travel Organizers Perfect for a Summer Road Trip - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Get OrganizedA summer road trip can be a time of bonding for friends and family. However, without the proper precautions it can quickly turn into a complete disaster. Getting yourself organized for a road trip is often a challenge. Fitting people, luggage and important accessories all into one vehicle can ...
Views: 1834 - ***How Kitchen Organizers can cut Meal Prep Time in Half - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Get OrganizedFor generations, mothers have been telling their daughters that the quickest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. It other words, they had to learn how to cook in order to land a husband. The familiar saying lost a bit of steam during the Women’s Liberation Movement of the 1970s, and a ...
Views: 1832(1 vote) - Organizing As A Spiritual Practice - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Maggie McCauley“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 calm to our inner life. The ancient Chinese proverb, “A ...
Views: 1832 - 8 Tips to Reduce Clutter By Prioritizing Daily Tasks - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Marilyn BohnThere are days when we just feel scattered and don’t know where to start with all the tasks and things we need to do. Do you ever think “the faster I go the further behind I get”? I think we all have days like this. Let’s put first things first which means let’s prioritize what we need to do ...
Views: 1828 - Organizing Tips for the Entryway - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Lisa MontanaroThe entryway. Depending on your home, it can be an entire mud room with lots of space, a formal foyer at the front of your house, a breezeway from the garage, or a portion of a hall in a small apartment. Regardless of where it is, or its size, if it is organized, your homecoming will always be ...
Views: 1820 - Stop the Madness: Get Off of Junk Mail Lists! - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Lisa MontanaroA large percentage of my clients face paper clutter challenges. Despite visions of a paperless society when the computer was invented, we are still inundated with paper at home and at work. One of the biggest culprits is “junk mail” — those credit card solicitations, catalogs, circulars, and ...
Views: 1820(2 votes) - Study abroad scholarship - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from mapmy studyStudy abroad scholarship are of various types for which a student can apply such as student- specific, student- specific, program- specific , destination-specific and subject-specific. Some of these scholarships can prove to be very competitive while others are not quite utilized as much.Study ...
Views: 1819 - *** Practical Car and Travel Organizers - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Get OrganizedIn can be a challenge to organize the items in your vehicle in order to create a practical and efficient space for traveling. With the right products, however, organizing your car, van or truck can be accomplished with little effort. By dividing your car into three sections, the front seats, the ...
Views: 1818 - Finding the Time Needed to Get Organized - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Maya WillisSometimes it seems like the hardest part of getting organized is just finding the time to do it. Especially if it's been years since you've made a dedicated effort towards organization, just the thought of tackling such a big job is enough to make you put it off until another day. However, ...
Views: 1818(2 votes) - ***Kitchen Organizers that Can Help Reduce Clutter - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Get OrganizedThe kitchen is the activity hub of most homes. Not only do we prepare meals here, but we gather with our family and friends to reconnect and bond as well. In many homes, the kitchen also serves as homework central. This is the room where we pay our bills and deliberate important decisions. It’s ...
Views: 1815 - 4 Steps to Create an Organized Day - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerSometimes don't you feel like you are running around in circles and have lost control? You will get a lot more accomplished and have less stress in your life if you follow four steps to organizing your time. Most of the stress and 'running out of time' that we experience, is due to a time ...
Views: 1815 - What is a ‘To Do’ Anyway? - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Rosie GrayI’m a big fan of ‘to do’ lists as they are such a quick way to regain a sense of control, and a simple way to keep that way. Our brains simply don’t have enough RAM to remember all our commitments at work and home, and taking information out of our head and onto a list frees up the energy needed ...
Views: 1812 - ***How Proper Kitchen Organization Can Save You Money - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Get OrganizedYour refrigerator is full of wilted lettuce, rotten tomatoes, and ripe-smelling fish. In your pantry are three bags of ancient flour, a packet of six-week-old cookies, and several half-eaten bags of potato chips. There are weevils in your cereal, and ants in your sugar! What a terrible waste of ...
Views: 1811 - Decluttering Blueprint: 3 - Organizing Your Kitchen - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Pam WoodsIf your kitchen isn’t living up to your expectations, give it a makeover for convenience and pizazz using the steps below. 1. Take stock of your kitchens purpose. Is it for cooking, baking, eating, and storing food? If so, move all the items that are unrelated to the purpose of your space ...
Views: 1810 - Online Courses and Group Projects; 5 Tips for Making It Work - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Harper HarmonOnline degree programs are a great way for busy people who want to get a degree or certification. The reason is because online programs allow people who do not have time for school to attend around their schedule via an online platform. Plus, with the ever-changing face of technology, online ...
Views: 1806(1 vote) - 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: 1799 - 5 Steps to a Perfectly Organized Linen Closet - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxWhat do you see when you open your linen closet? Do you wish your tumbled bunches of sheets and towels were neat folded stacks? Ideally you should know at a glance both the inventory of your closet and where each item is located. A typical linen closet contains sheets, table linens and towels ...
Views: 1798 - Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Office - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Kari WaldnerSpring cleaning is a biological urge to make way for the new (season) and if you act upon that urge a cleaner office space shall emerge and your life will be content once again. Whether it is an old friendship that has outlived its expiry date or those pile of papers on your desk that no longer ...
Views: 1798 - Are You Overwhelmed By Donation Requests? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Julie GrayWhile speaking to my friend and colleague Christine Lucas of the Salvation Army last month, it dawned on me that I needed to write this article. Often I find in my client’s homes stacks of solicitations and donation requests. These free address labels, greeting cards, and pleas for cash ...
Views: 1791 - How To Clean The Green Clean Way - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerWe all want to do our part in keeping the Earth free of bacteria and still have it smell fresh, and there are ways we can do just that without the dangerous fumes! Just think of all of the unnatural odors that we already contend with on a daily basis; gas fumes, cigarette smoke, pet odors, ...
Views: 1789 - Organize Your Finances | How to Organize your Financial Documents - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleHow long did it take you to locate the documents you needed to do your taxes? If your answer was more than 'two minutes', then its time to organize your finances. Why organize your financial paperwork? 1. You'll reduce stress. Financial matters are often fear-inducing on the best of ...
Views: 1781(1 vote) - The Health and Peace of Purging Your Business and Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2015 from Kim Kirmmse TothAs with any remodeling or moving you are in a position to make decisions for what to keep and what to purge. I have purged A LOT and ARC and Goodwill are very happy with me. That said, I have also saved some things. Closets were filled with prom dresses, ski jackets, other kinds of jackets ...
Views: 1777 - Helping Others Get Organized - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Renee UrsemPeople often ask how to get their kids, spouse, friend, roommate, or parent organized. They are often frustrated by others’ clutter and may have given “helpful” advice: “If you would just get organized…” The less organized person’s response (if they had one) would sound something like ...
Views: 1775(2 votes) - Organize Your Life with Your Smart Phone Calendar - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Tracey FarmerSmart phones, with their many features and capabilities, have become a staple in daily life. It's the first thing that we check in the morning and the last thing we put down before we go to sleep. Without it, I know that my life would be in complete chaos. One of the main reasons for my ...
Views: 1775(1 vote) - Organizing for a Move - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Renee UrsemEveryone, it seems, is moving. It might be a small move, relocating items from one place to another, like when buying a car or a large piece of furniture. It could be moving the contents of one room to another. It might be moving entire home or office across the city or country. Whether gaining ...
Views: 1775 - Getting Rid Of Clutter and Loosing Weight - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2012 from Marilyn BohnIt was a warm July morning, birds were singing outside my open window and the curtains ruffled in the breeze. I was standing in my bedroom and I was scared. I thought scary things are supposed to only happen in the dark on cold rainy nights. I had a good reason to be afraid as I was trying to ...
Views: 1772 - Organizing & Marriage: 'Til Death (or Disorganization!) Do You Part - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Lisa MontanaroI've worked with many couples as a professional organizer over the last 7 years. Many of them are married, some are domestic partners, others just roommates, etc. My background as a trained mediator often comes in handy during these client sessions. Often, during an organizing assessment, a ...
Views: 1772(3 votes) - Clear Mind, Clear Mission - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2015 from Maria Khalife“To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” ~ Buddha You are working on a project with a strict deadline, but you just can’t seem to focus. Maybe thoughts about your next big idea, the weekend ahead, or even longstanding ...
Views: 1762(1 vote) - Clutter Vocabulary - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyThere is a common vocabulary used by people who are living with clutter. These words and phrases give clues to the effects of clutter on the physical, emotional, and spiritual level. A lot can be learned about the person living with clutter by listening to what they have to say when they ...
Views: 1760 - Filing Cabinet Basics: The Key to Staying Organized - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Maya WillisIf you find that your family is constantly struggling to keep paperwork, instruction manuals and other paper items organized, a filing cabinet could be just the solution you've been looking for. Instead of stashing paperwork in various locations around your home, keep all your items organized ...
Views: 1759 - B2B Business: Source To Grow A Company Through Trade Leads - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Jitendra KumarBusiness to Business Marketplace is an online place where sellers and buyers come to communicate, work in communities and do business transactions. The velocity with which B2B Business in India has grown rapidly over the past years is amazing. If you want reliable information of trade leads, ...
Views: 1756 - ***Maintain Productivity by Organizing Your Desk - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2009 from Get OrganizedIt can be a little surprising to think about how closely desk organization and productivity are linked. Keeping up a well organized workspace often seems more like a matter of preference than it does a matter of efficiency, but in all reality, an organized desk can have a direct positive effect ...
Views: 1755 - Ultimate Checklist to Welcome Holiday Guests - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerAs the arrival date of holiday guests quickly approaches, there are a number of little things that can be done to ensure a very warm welcome. Surprising your guests with little goodie baskets and an inviting bedroom that makes them feel at home is key. Some of these items might even be ...
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