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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- Developing a Simpler Life - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxHave you ever wonder if living a simpler life is possible? It is! There is a growing movement to live with less. And by living with less you can finally win the battle with home organization making you happier for sure! If you live in an older home you may have more than once marveled at ...
Views: 1127 - Philanthropic Support and Community Care Go Hand In Hand to Make the Society A Better Place - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2011 from Jake EdmundGibraltar, a British overseas territory is a home to many Gibraltarians and mixed national population whose social welfare and benefit is looked after through philanthropic support. Its economy mainly thrives on shipping, financial services and tourism. Community Care becomes vital when ...
Views: 866 - Tips for an Easy, Organized Entertainment Event - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Maya WillisIf you are planning to entertain in your home, you might be stressed out over all the details and tasks that you have to take care of. When planning an event, it's best to focus on the basics so that you'll be able to enjoy spending time with your family, friends and associates. After all, you ...
Views: 994 - 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: 1008 - Organize Your Coats and Other Winter Wardrobe Items - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Maya WillisAs the colder weather approaches, it eventually becomes time to take your bulky winter coats and other winter wardrobe items out of storage. When this happens, many families struggle with how to store them in a convenient and yet space-efficient manner. Because these items are bulkier than ...
Views: 2000 - Easy Ways to Select, Store and Organize Table Linens - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Maya WillisTable linens can certainly add a beautiful finishing touch to any table. However, families today tend to not use table linens as much as families did in the past. As such, you might feel a little unprepared when purchasing formal or even casual table linens for your home. Plus, once you buy ...
Views: 2562 - How to Organize Your Most Important Documents - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Maya WillisIf your household is like most, it's likely that you and your family members are drowning in a sea of paper. Although computer experts have long talked about the "paperless" office of the future, most families and businesses have a long way to go in order to achieve that lofty goal. In many ...
Views: 1146 - Do You Simply Have Too Much Laundry? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Maya WillisSometimes when attempting to organize your household you might discover that the problem lies in your family's overall processes, habits and lifestyle. For example, even the most perfectly organized laundry room may not be a match for the fact that your family simply creates too much laundry. ...
Views: 3676 - Do You Need Some "Retail Therapy?" - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Maya WillisIf you're like many people today, you probably possess far more personal possessions than your parents and grandparents did when they were your age. Quick and convenient access to almost anything one needs to buy makes it easy to accumulate a lot of household and personal possessions. To make ...
Views: 1342 - How To Become Organized In Life: 3 Organizing Tips Keep Your Life In Order - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Michael LeeLearning how to become organized in life is pretty much the same as organizing your desk or your room. You take some out, you add some in. You put things in their proper place and you make sure to keep it that way. It doesn't matter how messy or crazy your life is right now. What matters ...
Views: 1806 - 6 Fresh Tips For Saving Time - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Marilyn BohnDo you want more time to do the things you really like to do? Here are 6 fresh tips to help you get rid of clutter in your home so you will have more time to do the things you love to do. Several years ago my aunt went back to school to become a nurse when she was in her 40’s. Her husband was ...
Views: 1247 - 4 Time-Tested Tips To Easily Find More Time In A Day - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Marilyn BohnAre you stressed because there isn’t enough time in the day to declutter your home, run the kids everywhere, cook meals and have time for yourself? Here are 4 time-tested tips to help you find more time without being stressed to do it. My mother used to say “A stitch in time Saves Nine”. I ...
Views: 1223 - Going Digital and Getting Organized - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxTaking pictures gives many people joy. Collecting memories of all the wonderful friends and family members around us. Digital photography lets us take better pictures then we ever have before. It also means, however, that you are taking many more pictures than previously. With the ease of ...
Views: 845 - The Office and You – Has it gone too far? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Polina IgnitionIt is a common known fact that human beings will spend more of their time working than not. Logically, this means that wherever we choose to work should incorporate and comfortable and positive environment. Take, for example, the average office job between the hours of 9 and 5 with a moderate ...
Views: 714 - Applicant Tracking System can do more than just Tracking! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2011 from Shikha SingalToday, when automation is probably the only way you can quickly hire quality candidates, it is imperative that you have the best and latest in recruitment automation. An applicant tracking system is the best solution for all your recruitment woes. An applicant tracking system (ATS) or a ...
Views: 1322 - Feng Shui – Keeping Your Life Uncluttered - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Polina IgnitionFeng Shui (pronounced fung shway in the English speaking language) is an ancient Chinese knowledge that is used to combat unsuccessful or poor lifestyles. It is believed that by arranging objects and furniture in your home, as well as the design and colouring, you can allow positive energy, ...
Views: 1360 - Supervisor Competency – 5 Steps to Ensuring Compliance - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Matthew AlbertsonSupervisors play a pivotal role in any workplace – they are the middle ground between managers and employees – and carry a lot of responsibility in regards to OHS laws. Legislation requires employers to ensure workers are adequately trained and supervised, making it critical to ensure the ...
Views: 2291(1 vote) - Taking Control of What Comes In - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Renee UrsemHow many times have you put things away only to find piles a few weeks later? Where does it come from, and how can you control it? Let’s begin with the first question. How does clutter get into your home or office? Through the front door. You (and the people around you) bring it in each ...
Views: 1185 - ***Reign in your Wardrobe with some Super Effective Closet Organizers - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Get OrganizedEven in larger homes, storage space can be hard to come by. This goes double when it comes to closets, especially in the bedroom. After all, there is often only a “his” and a “hers” space, and we ask a lot of them. The average bedroom closet is supposed to store all of our work clothes, shoes ...
Views: 1890 - 24 Hours In A Day - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Cindy HartmanWe all have the same amount of time in each day – 24 hours; no more and no less. Why is it, then, that some people can get so much more accomplished than others? It’s called Time Management. But it’s not really managing time; it’s managing the activities that take up your time. Small ...
Views: 1355(1 vote) - Latest World News Covers Entire World - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Nikita VermaLatest world news might show you a number of postscripts at a time on the single screen. You can find news by means of internet and other mediums. The world news include all the latest issues of India news headlines, latest news happening around the world, crime news, political news and many ...
Views: 875 - The Simple Way to Clear Clutter - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxOn your to do list is “clear clutter” always there? Are you getting stuck because you are worried you will need items again one day? As a professional organizer, the two questions I get asked most frequently as it pertains to “how to clear clutter” are: • “How do I figure out what ...
Views: 967 - How to Get Ready for the Fall in 9 Steps - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxThe smell of fall is in the air. This means it is time to think about home organization. These nine quick steps will jump start you on your way to an organized home. And an organized home will make you a happier person this fall and winter when you are spending your time indoors! Before ...
Views: 975 - Planning Your Day - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2011 from Elaine QuinnRemember how your school days were divided into different subject periods? Do the same with your workdays now. Consider the major types of work you have before you and divide the day into work periods of an hour or so each. Schedule specific time slots to follow up with current clients, ...
Views: 1193 - Organize Your Business - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Karen KleinwortThe task of filing paperwork is often the most hated and avoided in any office. The same is true about our email inbox! The good news is that it's not so hard as many people think to establish and maintain your filing when you have a system. If you start your day by sitting at your cluttered ...
Views: 1307 - ***Reclaim Your Closet Space with Handy Shoe Organizers - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Get OrganizedDo you love your shoes? Are you a Carrie Bradshaw-level footwear junkie? If you are, you’re no doubt sick of tripping over your favorite heels and forcing closet doors shut over huge bluffs of flats and espadrilles. Curating a generous collection of trendy footwear doesn’t have to be a chore. ...
Views: 2433 - Overcoming Business Hurdles - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Hugh StewartOne of the difficulties of creating business systems is that there is a learning curve. You will make mistakes, you will learn what does and does not work by trial and error, and you will lose both time and money. There are things that you can do that can help you minimize time and money lost ...
Views: 1083 - What's Your Incentive to Get Organized? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Maya WillisIf you never seem to achieve your goal of getting organized, perhaps the problem is that you don't truly understand your underlying motivation. Although most people have an underlying desire to become better organized, not everyone wants to achieve this goal for the exact same reason. If you'd ...
Views: 925 - What Does Your "To-Do" List Say About You? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Maya WillisAlmost everyone has a "to-do list," whether it's written down on paper or simply carried around mentally every day. In fact, most people spend a considerable amount of time each day thinking about their list of things to do, as well as worrying that they won't get them done on time. If you want ...
Views: 920 - 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: 1010 - The Cure for "Mental Clutter" - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Maya Willis"Mental clutter" can be a big problem for many people. If you find that you have lots of ideas but not much time in which to implement them, chances are you're being adversely affected by mental clutter. Symptoms of this syndrome include frustration, worry, distraction, disorganization, and a ...
Views: 1056 - Learn to Delegate Some of Your Organizational Chores - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Maya WillisIf you never seem to be able to get your home organized no matter how hard you try, perhaps the problem is that you are trying to do everything yourself. Although it can be admirable to try to be an "organizational hero" around the house, it's far more likely that you'll end up exhausted and ...
Views: 1010 - Do You Need a Filing Cabinet? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Maya WillisIf you ask most people about their most difficult challenge when organizing their home, you're likely to hear paper mentioned as one of their primary problems. In today's busy world, most people simply have more paper in their homes than they know what to do with. Although many of us dream of ...
Views: 1184 - Are You Too "Busy" to Get Organized? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Maya WillisIf you're like many people, you probably wish you could get your life and home better organized. However, you might also feel as though you never really have enough time to get organized in the first place. Many people go through their entire lives putting off the entire organization process ...
Views: 1094 - Home as Sanctuary - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Beth DargisHow do you want to feel when you walk into your home? Soothed? Relaxed? Comforted? At the moment how to you feel when you walk into your home? Most of us want a place we can relax in and be renewed. This will be different for different families. Some like a little clutter and homeyness. ...
Views: 1040 - Tackling Books - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Beth DargisSome people collect knick-knacks. Some people buy an abundance of clothes or shoes. My vice is books. As a kid I would ride my bike for miles to get to the library. I always asked for books for holidays. When I finally made an income my first purchases were horse novels. Being a coach and ...
Views: 1074 - Children with ADD or ADHD Often Struggle with More than Just Attention - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Sherrie HardyStudents who need help with ADHD and ADD experience difficulty with more than just the ability to pay attention, focus and concentrate. These children can also experience issues with organization, difficulty finishing tasks, and executive functioning. Executive Functioning is a skill that ...
Views: 1523(2 votes) - How to Compose the Most Effective Email - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Sherry BorsheimUnderstanding how to be organized at work means understanding how to write and receive fewer emails. It is important to learn how to get your message across faster and more clearly. With less time needed to dedicate to email you will have more time for your other projects! Defining the ...
Views: 1122 - Get Your Books Organized Now - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxDo you want your shelves to be the envy of everyone who comes through your door? Create a home filing system for your books. Combine this with a few aesthetic changes and you will be on your way to a beautiful bookcase. The simple steps below can guide you there. It will only take an ...
Views: 876 - Are You Prepared? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2011 from Linda SiniscalAs small business owners with many of us working from our homes, we do not think about what a disaster can do to our businesses. Here in New Jersey we have the threat of hurricanes during the summer months and even in the winter we can get hit hard by Nor’easters that bring several feet of snow ...
Views: 812 - Why People Struggle With Managing Time - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from TJ PhilpottPeople commonly struggle with managing time since they fail to treat it like a business. It all comes down to planning the day in order to make the best use of time but sometimes 'life happens' and people fail to stick to the plan! This is why it is much like managing a business insofar as if ...
Views: 2964 - ***Jewelry Organizers that Make Getting Ready a Cinch - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from Get OrganizedFor most women, their relationship with jewelry begins the moment they get their ears pierced. The average American girl goes to the piercing parlor at the tender age of nine and, not surprisingly, earrings are typically her first article of jewelry. Shortly thereafter, her parents often ...
Views: 2831 - Getting ADHD Children Organized for Back To School - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Sherrie HardyHow can parents help their child do homework if they don’t know what the assignment is or don’t have the materials necessary to complete it? They can’t! Organizational skills are not innate and they are often a particular struggle for ADHD children. Taking time to create and individualized ...
Views: 1316(2 votes) - Complete Guide to Organizational Development and Leadership - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Sonu ParasharOrganizational Leadership - An overview Organizations indeed are not a contribution and work of an individual, it’s been years since people are analyzing and arguing about the fact that how individuals have best led the organizations. We sometimes might experience the self obsessed and self ...
Views: 817 - The Best Chi Flow For Your Office - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxAn effective home office where a successful business is run can be created through the use of feng shui. Feng shui will produce the best flow of chi in your office. What is chi? It is the life force present in all things in the world. Blocking chi can cause many things to go amuck. You will ...
Views: 1410 - The Key to Becoming a Highly Effective Business Owner - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2013 from Tracia LarimerAs solopreneurs our passion arises from either the services we offer or the products we make or sell. This is where our creative force is most engaged. As CEOs of our own destiny, it’s easy to skip the drudgery of everyday chores and necessary paperwork when our passion is calling us to a ...
Views: 1038(1 vote) - ***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: 1634(1 vote) - ***Getting your Accessories in Line with Jewelry Organizers - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Get OrganizedIf you pride yourself on your jewelry collection, then you need to make sure you store it where you can find it. Today’s jewelry organizers can keep the smallest to the largest jewelry collections well organized and, most importantly, visible, so you don’t forget about what you have. When it ...
Views: 2052 - Making the Most of a Busy Schedule - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Sue BeckerI recently finished working on a month-long project that had me leaving home at 7:00 a.m. and not returning until 9:30 p.m. every night. Although it would be easy to complain about working such long hours, there were plenty of positive outcomes from my experience: •I got to work on an ...
Views: 1059 - Turn Those Laundry Piles Into Smiles - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Sue BeckerDoes your summer fun in the sun turn to loathing in the laundry room when you look at the mountains of dirty clothes? Does your dog think those piles are his personal bed? Warm weather typically brings on sand, sweat, and stains that may make you feel like you can never get out from under the ...
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