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Kitchen Organization Tips - By Get Organized- ***Never Lose Your Shoes with These Organizers - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Get OrganizedAre you sick of searching for your slippers? Tired of tripping over piles of sandals on the floor of your closet? With a compact, convenient shoe organizer, you can keep all of your favorite shoes right at your fingertips and prevent delicate leather and fabrics from getting scuffed up and coated ...
Views: 6(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - To Oust or Not to Oust - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowYou are gung-ho on sorting, purging and donating your unnecessary items from a particular area of your home; unfortunately you just can’t seem to make a decision. Do I, don’t I? Should I, shouldn’t I? When do you dismiss clutter and unwanted, unneeded items from your home? Many Lovely ...
Views: 2You must read the article to rate it. - ***Keep Your Shoes Together with Shoe Organizers - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Get OrganizedWhether you have a jumbled mess of footwear on your closet floor, or simply need a small upgrade for your growing shoe collection, a good shoe organizer can do wonders for household organization. It can be challenging to keep all of your shoes neatly organized. Unorganized shoes are messy, ...
Views: 12(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Increase Your Living Space with Closet Organizers - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Get OrganizedIt’s easy for clutter to accumulate throughout your home. Especially in households with large families, it can be hard to maximize your storage space and find room for everything your family needs. Over time, closets and other storage areas can be taken over with clutter. When your closets ...
Views: 17(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Closet Organizers Perfect for College Dorms - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Get OrganizedOrganizing dorm room closets can be tricky. Because they’re so small, college dorms pose challenges that are unique and can seem expensive to solve. Many college students have a hard time transitioning from living in their parents’ big houses to these tiny, shared rooms. It can seem impossible ...
Views: 17(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 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 a ...
Views: 11(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Scheduling Realities - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThere’s no doubt about it, you live a busy life with many different genres that require your attention, your time and your energy each and every day that you awake. There is no doubt in my mind that it requires constant effort to not only take care of all our responsibilities on the outside, but ...
Views: 13(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Clutter Control - Getting Rid of Clutter Requires Constant Attention, Effort, and Discipline - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Beverly OMalleyWhat is your clutter control ability? Do you regularly balance what comes into your space with what leaves your space or do you spend more time on energy on accumulating stuff than you do on getting rid of clutter? While creating a place for everything and putting everything in its place is one ...
Views: 18(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Towel Clutter - Bedroom, Bathroom, and Personal Organization Ideas to Get Rid of Towel Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Beverly OMalleyTowels are the most common cause of clutter in your bathroom. Ideas to get rid of clutter include improving the space utilization so that you have more places for the towels to go as well as addressing the personal organization skills of everybody who uses the bathroom so they become more self ...
Views: 16(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Clear Clutter to Reduce Risk of Fire in Your Home - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Marilyn BohnOne Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. I was looking out my kitchen window watching a fireman dressed who was dressed in his blue uniform carrying what looked like a heavy back pack on his back walking up the steep street in front of our home. I wondered where he was going and why he would be in uniform ...
Views: 11(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Closet Organizers for Clothing and More - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Get OrganizedCloset organization is important for anybody who wants an efficient, well kept home. Anyone who has struggled with cluttered, unorganized closets will tell you that it is a major headache. When your closet isn’t organized, you’re forced to waste time searching for the clothes, shoes and ...
Views: 24(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Space Saving Shoe Organizers - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Get OrganizedSaving space by getting your shoes organized is a great way to remove the clutter around your house. At first glance, it may not seem like shoes are the root cause of clutter. But when you take the time to think about how many different types of footwear are needed for daily activities and events, ...
Views: 21(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Your Messy Desk Could Be Causing Cash-Flow Problems - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Lorraine PirihiDo you have a huge challenge coping with the incoming paperwork? (Whatever happened to the paperless office?) Paperwork lands on your desk and somehow finds its way into your in-tray. Eventually the in-tray becomes so high it explodes and ends up all over your desktop. That’s because you ...
Views: 13(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 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 extended ...
Views: 29(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 15 Productivity Pearls to Create a More Organized Life - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Denise Caron-Quinnby: Denise Caron-Quinn Founder & President of In Order To Succeed 1. Begin the organization process with areas that are most visible and/or problematic. Start small and be sure to allow sufficient time for each step in the process. (sort, purge, assign a home, containerize, then maintain and ...
Views: 22(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Getting Ahead of the Game--Holiday Shopping Made Easy - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Renee UrsemChristmas decorations have begun to appear in stores and malls all over the country. People are already starting to think about (and stress over) gift-giving, and it’s only October. Do we need to panic? Can selecting a gift for someone be easy? While it may always be difficult to find a ...
Views: 20(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - What's In It For Me? Is Organizing Really Worth It? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Renee UrsemIs it really worth the time (and sometimes money) to get organized? I get asked that question a lot, both out loud and through body language. After all, some argue, I’ve gotten along this long. What’s the big deal? On the other hand, others confess: • I spent an hour looking for ...
Views: 20(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Fall into a New Productive & Organizational Routine - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Alison KeroA lot of opportunities tend to come our way in the fall, lot’s of school related events involving our children, networking opportunities for ourselves as well as social opportunities. How do we handle all that comes our way without completely collapsing exhausted, stressed, disorganized and ...
Views: 22(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Household Organizing Tips: 3 Simple Ways To De-Clutter Your Home - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Michael LeeTired of seeing clutter all over your house? Can’t even recognize your own home anymore? If your answer to these questions is yes, then you are in dire need of some reliable household organizing tips. As odd as it might seem, a lot of households today are severely disorganized. The bedroom ...
Views: 21(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 26(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Organize Your Recipes and Cookbooks in Five Steps - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Paula ConstableHave your recipes and cookbooks gotten out of control? Do you have good intentions to get them organized but get overwhelmed when you think about it? Imagine if you could put your hands on the exact recipe you are looking for in seconds! To help you achieve that goal, I've laid out the 5 steps ...
Views: 18(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Fall Clutter Control in Your Closet - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Marilyn BohnAn aunt visited us a few years ago just after we had our living room carpet replaced with blue carpeting. As we visited she said she didn’t like the color blue. I was amazed that anyone could not like the color blue. After all the sky is blue and the ocean is blue. Now I have no room to talk ...
Views: 17(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Get Rid Of Clutter Fast and Easy With These Simple Tips - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Marilyn BohnLet’s face it, there are some things that we don’t like to do either because we think they are hard or we don’t know where to begin or how to do them. A few years ago I was making one of my daughters her freedom quilt (this is a red, white and blue quilt I give them on their 21st birthday). I ...
Views: 17(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Why Organize - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowSo what if my domain is in disarray, my car is a clutter bug, my kitchen is in chaos and how in heavens name does that affect my life, my dreams, my desires you may be pondering…. What’s it to my Health and Wellness Coach if I can’t muster the energy to muddle through my mess? Why does she ...
Views: 24(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 4 Simple Strategies to Teach Kids About Organizing - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Carmen CokerIt's back-to-school time! No doubt, if you're a parent, you're ready for a little break after a fun-filled and jam-packed summer. That's because kids will be kids, as the saying goes. Which is one reason that it may seem like organizing kids requires a super-sized miracle! Reese Witherspoon ...
Views: 23(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Pushing Past Procrastination to Get Things Done, Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Carmen CokerWhen it comes to organization, getting started is half the battle. If you're procrastinating on an organizing project, the key to pushing past the procrastination is to find out what motivates you. If you know your motivators before a wave of procrastination hits, then you'll be prepared to deal ...
Views: 22(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Pushing Past Procrastination to Get Things Done, Part 1 - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Carmen CokerI find that, when it comes to organization, getting started is half the battle. If you're procrastinating on an organizing project, the key to pushing past the procrastination is to find out what motivates you. Know your motivators before a wave of procrastination hits, and you'll be prepared to ...
Views: 20(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 21(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Decluttering your Destiny - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowOne of the marvelous ways we can make our lives calmer, our environments less muddled and free our minds is to take care of mental and physical disorder. Having unfinished business to take care of weighs on you creating an energy drain and until your this and that is thoroughly taken care of and ...
Views: 44(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How music and singing can change your life - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Diya KapoorSo many people sing in their cars and other places wishing they could sound good like their favorite singers. Well it's totally possible. You just need a plan to improve one step at a time slowly. Learning how to sing any song is much more than just learning the words and the tune. And, the ...
Views: 22(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Get Rid of Clutter! - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYou can do it! And no, this does not mean throwing everything into a closet! If you are the typical American, you probably have a great deal of stuff. From clothing to collectables, photographs, CD’s and tapes (or worse, records and eight-tracks!), books, sports equipment, hobbysupplies, tons of ...
Views: 34(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Stop Wasting Time - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Ellen Martin"Waste Time Faster." This is a phrase on a billboard advertising high speed internet. I laugh each time I see it, but it also makes me think about how much time we do waste on the internet. Playing around online is just one of many activities we use to avoid getting things done. Of course, the ...
Views: 39(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Difference Between Joyful Holidays and Stressful Holidays - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Karin StewartIt sometimes feels like some people just have a gift for enjoying the holidays that the vast majority of people don’t have. Many of us feel like we’ll never be able to get there, and they just are lucky souls… but they aren’t. They have just understood that the key to joyful holidays is in ...
Views: 36(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - A Sure-Fire Way to Gain Respect and Admiration at Work This End of Year - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Karin StewartThe fourth and last quarter of the year is often the most critical to obtain a good annual review or a promotion, because it comes right before review time, and people, including managers, tend to remember recent events better than older ones. However, Q4 is also the most stressful, fast-paced, ...
Views: 20(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Why You Want to Get Organized This Holiday Season - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Karin StewartOnly during tax season do we feel disorganized equal intensity as the beginning of Fall, just before the holidays. Why? Because faced with deadlines we can't control, change or move, we feel even more stress as workloads increase and the pressure to fulfill social and family obligations grows to ...
Views: 25(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Crop Circles Inspire Organizing Clutter - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Marilyn BohnWhen I opened Google today there were these pretty little circles at the top of the screen and I clicked on it to find out what they were. I found out they are crop circles. These are patterns created by the flattening of crops such as wheat, barley, rye, or corn. Many people think these circles ...
Views: 33(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Discover 7 Different Ways To Declutter Your Home - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Marilyn BohnI heard a commercial on television asking “how will you be remembered”. I started thinking about that and things I remember about certain people in my life. From the time I was about 6 years old until I was 12 we would pick raspberries every hot summer in my uncle’s berry patch. The adults ...
Views: 40(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Discover 8 Ways to Painlessly Declutter Your Home and Car - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Marilyn BohnSummer is winding down—although you won’t know it by the unseasonably high temperatures outside but the calendar says it is. And State Fairs are blooming all over America. Fairs are so much fun. We just attended the first day of our state fair. We were eating our chicken in a pocket for lunch ...
Views: 36(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Are You An Organizing Failure? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Marilyn BohnDo you consider yourself a failure when it comes to organizing? Do you feel like giving up (or have you given up) trying to clear clutter in your home? As soon as you get a space cleared on a book case or on top of a flat surface does someone in your home come along and fill it up? Fill it up ...
Views: 30(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 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! Often ...
Views: 29(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 33(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Get Organized: 3 Barriers Keeping You From Being Organized - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Becky EskerOne of the most important tips and strategies for maintaining organization involves setting up a system that is user-friendly. It needs to be convenient. If it is too difficult to do or if it demands too many steps, you will not do it. 3 Barriers Keeping You from Being Organized 1) ...
Views: 37(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Organize Your Car: Action Step for Parents of Children with Special Needs - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Joan CelebiWell, the school year is officially under way, and along with that comes rides and carpools. What's your car looking like these days? As parents of children with special needs, we often carry a lot of stuff with us wherever we go. Now is a good time to get your car organized. Here's one ...
Views: 33(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Keep Things Moving to Stay Organized - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Kim CosentinoKeep Things Moving Everything in life is moving and it should be no different in your home. If you bring something in, something needs to go out. If you don’t do this, you’ll find clutter accumulating all around. With clutter comes dust, then frustration because you can’t find things, ...
Views: 35(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - LOVE IT OR SHOVE IT: The Feng Shui By Fishgirl Challenge - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Katy Allgeyer"Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful." ~ William Morris THE FENG SHUI BY FISHGIRL CHALLENGE William Morris was England's most famous designer / craftsman who inspired the Arts & Crafts Movement in the mid 1800's. Think about what he said: ...
Views: 41(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What an Email Inbox is NOT - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Donna LindleyConsider your physical mailbox at home. Would you store pieces of mail in your mailbox that require action? What about mail announcing that your friend has moved and has a new address? How about mail reminding you of an upcoming appointment? I didn’t think so. Your email inbox should not be any ...
Views: 33(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Mind-clutter... Imagine that.... - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Sharon SaylerA passing comment by my friend, Stephen, made me stop and think… It was a brilliant insight. "What’s here that doesn’t need to be here? What’s not here, that needs to be here?" We were talking about how we would train wait-staff about clutter on a restaurant table, but imagine the ...
Views: 30(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Is Self-Image Sabotaging Your Success? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Ellen MartinWhile working with a client a couple of weeks ago, I noticed that she was repeatedly saying that she would never be able to do this organizing work without me. Now, I had heard this before, but this time I had some new information that made me stop to think what this really meant for her. A ...
Views: 28(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Easy Stress management techniques- Time management and organizing - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Luka MalgajWhile stress comes and goes for most people, for some it never goes away. Such people will show poor performance, be very irritable and lost their temper over trivial things. One of the most important things to do in such cases is get help. Unless it’s out of control, it need not be a ...
Views: 42(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - When Organizing, Trust Your Instincts! - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroI was working with a client recently to organize her home papers. We were purging papers that were no longer needed, and sorting the keepers into categories so that we could put them into files for future retrieval. So far, so good. My client confided that she considers herself organized at work, ...
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