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- How To Improve Your Memory And Feel More Organized - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Carmen CokerAn old Chinese proverb declares that “the palest ink is better than the best memory.” And there’s a good reason for it! Relying on your memory can be tricky business. When you think about the fact that: You get exposed to more information in one day than a well-educated individual living ...
Views: 1078 - Get Organized: The Biggest Organizing Mistake of All - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Carmen CokerYou’re sure to find a perfectly organized home when you open up any magazine. And those pictures make you think: Man, I wish my house looked like that! Of course, the ideal home doesn’t have to be in a book, in a magazine, or on TV. You may need to look no further than your next door neighbor ...
Views: 1066 - Get Organized: 5 Simple Ways to Declutter Your Home Now - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Carmen CokerWhen it comes to tidying up your home, organizing and decluttering aimlessly isn’t enough. It’s essential to organize with one goal in mind, and that is to create a sanctuary where you and your family can easily live, work, and play for years to come. Here are the top five residential ...
Views: 1182 - Get Organized: The Moments That Make You Disorganized - Common Clutter Traps To Avoid - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Carmen CokerIf you are trying to get organized, close your eyes for just a minute and imagine the moments that make you disorganized. Think through the last day, week, month, or even year(s) of your life … and you’ll see them there, as obvious as the big pile of clutter on your desk. While it’s true that ...
Views: 1234 - Get Organized: The High Cost of Being Disorganized - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Carmen CokerThere is an old proverb called “For Want of a Nail” that goes like this: For want of a nail the shoe was lost. For want of a shoe the horse was lost. For want of a horse the rider was lost. For want of a rider the battle was lost. For want of a battle the kingdom was lost. And all for ...
Views: 1464 - Get Organized: Downton Abbey Helps with Home Organizing - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Carmen CokerAre you a Downton Abbey fan? I must admit, I’m a sucker for a good British period drama. There’s something about the architecture, the politics, the fashion, the formalities, the romance, and … the organizing. Yes, you read that right! Although discreet, there are organizing, time management, ...
Views: 1327 - Get Organized: 4 Easy Steps to Organizing Success - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from Carmen CokerSo you recently made a New Year's Resolution "to get organized." Well, you're in good company! Organization is always a popular top 10 resolution every year. But now that you've set the organizing goal, how do you successfully negotiate the ins and outs of accomplishing it? Sometimes getting ...
Views: 848 - Get Organized: 51 Ways to Get Organized Now - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from Carmen CokerAs we prepare for the New Year, it's a sure bet that somewhere along the way you'll be thinking about goals and resolutions to get your life more organized. To help you get a jump start, I've put together a list of 51 easy and quick ways to get organized and feel more balanced today. Please ...
Views: 1891 - Get Organized: The Most Productive Week of Your Year is Waiting for You - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from Carmen CokerEvery single year, getting organized holds a solid place of honor among most people's top 10 New Year's resolutions. At the start of every January, millions of people around the world resolve that this year is the year that they will finally get organized. But by the end of that month, many of ...
Views: 894 - Get Organized: Time-Wasting Habits – and How to Break Them - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Carmen Coker"Perfectionism is a paralytic. It’s a powerful venom that causes productivity to die a slow, painful death.” ~ Carmen Coker When tackling a cluttered lifestyle, sometimes it’s not what you need to get that will help, it’s what you need to get rid of. Today we’re going to talk about three ...
Views: 1122 - Get Organized: Organizing Tools that Will Take Your Holiday Event From Blah to Brilliant! - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Carmen CokerCan you imagine the holidays without either throwing a party or attending one? It seems that this time of year just wouldn’t be complete without several get-togethers – or more! Which is why it’s only appropriate to discuss how you can host your own holiday bash in an oh-so organized ...
Views: 1077 - Get Organized: Take Back Control of Your Inbox - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Carmen Coker"Email is a system that delivers other people’s priorities to your attention. It’s up to you to decide when that priority should be managed into your world. It’s not the other way around.” ~ Chris Brogan There was a time when I would sit down in the morning to open my email and I would cringe ...
Views: 1059 - Get Organized: Time to iOrganize My Life - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Carmen CokerI have to confess, I have a new favorite spot to go shopping. It’s open 24-7, everyone is always friendly and the prices are rock-bottom. Sometimes I even get some pretty great stuff for free! Yes, I’m a big fan of shopping at the app store. This store is an amazingly useful place for those who ...
Views: 1354 - Get Organized: The Organizing Tip That Will Change Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Carmen CokerSometimes, it’s the simplest of things that can have the biggest impact on our lives. I know in my own life, in this fast-paced world we live in, it seems like there is never a time when something isn’t disorganized and out of place. Our homes, our cars, our offices, even our computers – they ...
Views: 1098 - 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 ...
Views: 1128(1 vote) - 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 ...
Views: 1092(1 vote) - 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 ...
Views: 967(1 vote) - 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: 1018(1 vote) - Get Organized: The Four Essential Elements - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Carmen CokerSophie set on the sofa at her friend Maria’s apartment, surveying the surroundings. Everything was so organized! The DVDs were categorized by type and were alphabetized by title. Books were on the shelf by order of height. The coffee table was adorned with just the right amount of ...
Views: 1113 - Resolved to Get Organized - 3 Steps to Kick-Start Organizing Goals - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Carmen CokerIn January of this year, A-list celebrity Hillary Swank announced: “My New Year's resolution is to get rid of some stuff because I bring it in and I can't get rid of it.” If you were like Hillary Swank and you also placed organization on your list of New Year’s resolutions, then you were not ...
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