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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- Downsize Your Clutter by Going Digital - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Maya WillisIf you're like most people, you probably have far more clutter than you'd like. You probably have stacks of paper and items that you don't really need but can't bear to part with stashed in various places throughout your home. In many cases, a digital solution can really help get these messes ...
Views: 1195 - E-commerce Marketing and Strategies for Business - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2020 from Top Gear SEOElectronic trade or eCommerce (now and again composed as eCommerce) is a plan of action that lets firms and people purchase and sell things over the web. Ecommerce works in every one of the four of the accompanying significant market sections: Business to business, business to consumer, consumer ...
Views: 661 - Easier Communication Through Good Organization - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Maya WillisIf staying in touch with family and friends seems to be more trouble than it is worth, this could be a sign that you need better organizational strategies. If you dread the thought of sending out party invitations because you don't have everyone's address close at hand, you're making things much ...
Views: 1129 - Easy Organization Techniques for Holiday Decor - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Maya WillisMost families enjoy decorating their home and yard for the various holidays throughout the year. However, it can often be difficult to keep holiday decor organized, easily accessible and yet out of the way throughout the year when it's not being used. If your basement, attic or garage is stuffed ...
Views: 1262 - Easy Tips For Organizing Your Home Office - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Lynn CressyIf your office desk is in disarray and you can seldom find what you need, it is time to set up a system that works for you. These easy office organizing tips are just the first steps to achieving a functional office. Choose a Filing System Choosing and setting up a filing system are key ...
Views: 949 - Easy Tips to Get Your Pet Supplies Organized - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Maya WillisIf you have pets, you probably know how difficult it can be to keep all their supplies and accessories well organized. If your pet supplies are disorganized, you might not be able to find the items when you need them most. It can be well worth the time and effort to get everything organized and ...
Views: 1242 - 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: 2663 - Easy yard Work Tips for the Elderly - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerWe all know that exercise is good for you, but what if you have creaky bones and the body doesn't work the way you want it too! It is so frustrating to want to be out in the fresh air, be able to take care of your yard yourself and not be able to do either one the way you used to do it, but ...
Views: 4310 - Effective E-Mail Management - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Sheila DingelsPeople are suffering from so much information overload, that it’s not unusual for them to have thousands of e-mails in their in-box. Here are some tips on how to pare down and control some of that information weight sitting around on your computer. Let it go! We never go back to 80-90% of ...
Views: 863 - Effective Time Management Tips that Help to Optimize the Study Potential of Kids - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2019 from Saurabh GuptaWith regards to examines, the time we commit to the learning and the methodology we pursue are the two noteworthy parts of the final product. All things considered, we as a whole have restricted time at our hand, but the thing we can adjust for better outcomes is the learning approach. Having a ...
Views: 1053 - Effectively Organizing the Family Medicine Cabinet - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Maya WillisKeeping the family medicine cabinet well organized is important for safety reasons in addition to simple convenience. After all, if you allow the medicine cabinet to fall into disarray, you might not be able to locate the supplies you need in the case of an emergency. It's also easy to overlook ...
Views: 1259 - Effects Of Clutter - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Katherine MaceyYou've seen it before, or maybe even experienced it. Something new comes into your home or office. You don't have time to deal with it straight away, so you put it down in that place where “things that don't have a home” go. Over the next week, the item either gets left where it ...
Views: 2298 - Effortless Organizing Part I - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2009 from Marilyn BohnHave you ever said, I am so disorganized, if only I could organize, I hate to organize, it is so hard, or I wish organizing was easy? If you have said any of the above, read on for great Do's and Don'ts that are so easy even you won't know you are organizing. The key to effortless organizing ...
Views: 1232 - Effortless Organizing Tips Part II - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2009 from Marilyn BohnOrganizing can be effortless--honest. To me it can even be easy, but I will not use that word because every time someone tells me something is easy it ends up being hard for me. I have some more simple tips to help make organizing everything and everyplace in your home effortless. When phones ...
Views: 819 - Eisenhower Matrix — How to Prioritise and Master Productivity - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2020 from Productive FishA lot of great tools we inherited from famous people. If you remember President Dwight D. Eisenhower and his achievements you’ll understand what I’m talking about. He was a successful strategist and simply a very productive man. What was the reason for that? Of course, his personal technique ...
Views: 759 - Eleven Key Answers for Organization when you have ADHD - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Carol GignouxStructure gives you the ability to follow a routine and daily agenda; get your bills paid, keep up with your professional tasks at work, manage your relationships, get places on time, know where you put things, etc. A lack of structure causes the opposite result. So there is great importance in ...
Views: 2296 - Eliminate Food Waste: Organize Your Refrigerator and Freezer - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Maya WillisIn today's challenging economy, most people cannot afford to waste money or resources for any reason. Just as is the case with everything else the average family needs to buy, the cost of food continues to rise. Although food is a basic essential that nobody can do without, there are ways that ...
Views: 1362 - Eliminate Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2007 from Colette RobicheauFeeling pulled in a million directions this holiday season? Your children need you at school concerts, work has extra holiday hours and commitments and your friend needs help planning a big holiday party? The extra money, time and energy during the holiday season is very stressful. Keep in mind ...
Views: 742 - Eliminate Linen Closet Chaos - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Sue BeckerJumbled sheets, mountains of pillows, and towels tumbling out when you open the door - does this sound like your linen closet? Your linen closet has great potential to be a highly functional storage area. However, it's easy for things to disappear in it if you don't keep it organized. You can ...
Views: 1357 - Email Inbox Overflowing? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Beth FlaridaPicture the Scene: You've got thousands of email messages in what you lovingly call your Inbox. And you're not exaggerating about the number! No matter what you do, you can't get through them, plus you can never seem to find what you need and when you need it. The idea is to make your inbox ...
Views: 1438 - Email Is Dangerous! - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2023 from Productive Environment Institute with Barbara Hemphill & Andrea AndersonLet's face it! Most of the time, you check email because you're unsure what to do-- or don't want to do what you should do. Years ago, a client told me, "I make lists of things I've already done because it's so much fun to check them off!" Checking email provides the same adrenalin rush. ...
Views: 405 - Emergencies and Interruptions: Do You Have Time for Them? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from John AOVWe all know that a well-organized person has a lot more time than one who lacks this notion. If you are not one from the first type then you should definitely try to become one of them. It can help you a lot. However, being well organized does not fix all problems; not even all time-related ...
Views: 721 - Emergency Preparedness and Home Organization Plans - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Maya WillisAlthough you might ordinarily think of home organization plans as simply a way to clear up clutter and increase personal efficiency, sometimes there is a safety aspect to consider. There are many different kinds of emergencies that can occur in a home, many of which you may have no control over. ...
Views: 969 - Emergency Supplies Everyone Needs Inside Their Vehicle - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnThis winter I went to a neighboring city for the day. When I left home it was partly sunny and I thought a light sweater would be enough to wear for the day. At the last minute I did take my jacket. In two hours time the weather changed to blizzard conditions. It was snowing, blowing, and the ...
Views: 1202 - 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: 1313 - Entrepreneurship: Balancing the Scale Between Work and Your Personal Life - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2015 from Elitia MattoxIt’s true, the entrepreneurial hustle can be all consuming. But I don't want anyone losing a valuable relationship because they’re constantly on their hustle. So if you’re an entrepreneur, then I’m talking to you. As an entrepreneur, I understand the excruciating demands that you’re under. I ...
Views: 1421 - Essentials for delivering First Class Web Design – Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Yanick BelangerPerhaps you’ve thought about building your dream home—the spacious rooms with spectacular views from every window, the colorful flowers in the garden, and the dinner parties you’ll throw for your friends. You might have a folder with photos of homes that inspire you, and brochures on cabinets ...
Views: 650 - EVALUATING ROBOTICS AS A CAREER DOMAIN - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2019 from Saurabh GuptaInnovation has taken the world by a tempest, and the most recent expansion to this hurricane has been the Robotics designing. As the word recommends, Robotics is progressively similar to a mix of man-made consciousness with PC knowledge. By the coming of this innovation, Robots are created out ...
Views: 763 - Even Positive Changes Can Feel Overwhelming - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2022 from Productive Environment Institute with Barbara Hemphill & Andrea Anderson"You have no idea how much stuff you have until you have to pack your life into boxes." - Carol (Kathy's Mom) A quick Google search of life's top stressors returns arguably positive events such as getting married, starting a new job, retirement, and moving to a new residence. One might ...
Views: 484 - Even the Small Tasks Take Up Time - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from John AOVNo matter how important or unimportant a task is, it takes time. Even the most simple, common, and unimportant thing takes time to do. Creating an article on your computer. Finding a file on a cluttered desk. Rummaging through your drawers for a pair of earrings or pen. Rearranging your ...
Views: 782 - Every Day Can Be Independence Day When Using Mobile Apps - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2016 from Jaynine HowardWell, I finally did it. A few months ago I upgraded my cell phone and finally got with the times. I fought upgrading my phone due to the cost of a new phone. I waited until my contract needed renewing so I could get a discount. As we celebrate Independence Day and think about the Declaration of ...
Views: 1498 - Everything Broken is "Clutter!" - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2022 from Productive Environment Institute with Barbara Hemphill & Andrea AndersonEverything broken is clutter! At a recent speaking engagement, I asked the question, "When you think of 'clutter,' what comes to your mind?" Several of the answers I expected: "paper," "email," "my garage", but two of the responses truly intrigued me: 1) "head trash" 2) ...
Views: 508 - Fall Cleaning Checklist: How to Get Your Home Ready for the Cold Winter Weather - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2020 from Anita GinsburgThough winter is technically still several months away, that doesn’t mean you should wait until the first frost to get your home ready for winter and all the weather that comes with it. In fact, now is the perfect time to prep your home for whatever Mother Nature may bring this upcoming year. ...
Views: 798 - Fall Home Maintenance Tips - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerBesides the yearly housecleaning, we have a thing called yearly home maintenance and cleaning that seems to be overlooked or at least, put-on-hold and then it is overlooked! We have many goals to reach in life and one of them is keeping our home in the best shape possible. We don't realize ...
Views: 1517 - 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: 1252 - Fear Leads to Cluttering - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Marilyn BohnWhen I was about 10 years old I was in a recreation program. I loved going there everyday because it was fun and it got me out of picking raspberries. We would get up at 4:30 in the morning and start picking as soon as it was light. We kids got to leave the field at 9:00 to walk the ¾ of a ...
Views: 718 - 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: 1011 - Feeling Overwhelmed And Overcoming That Feeling - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from TJ PhilpottFeeling overwhelmed is something that affects just about anybody but for the sake of this conversation we're focusing internet business entrepreneurs! Taking to the web in search of financial independence can be a very exhilarating sensation but it also tends to pull you out of your comfort ...
Views: 1352 - 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: 1438 - Feng Shui: How Quiet Is Your Bedroom? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Debbie BowieA starting point for organizing any room is to identify the function of the space. What kinds of activities are going to happen there? Those activities then guide your decision-making about what to keep in the space. Bedrooms usually have three primary functions: 1. Rest 2. Changing ...
Views: 1914 - File Away! 5 Ways To Put Paper In Its Place - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Sue BrennerPut your rain boots on. Get ready to slush through the paper piles in your office. It's time to create a paper free path from the door to your desk. Follow these 5 ways to file away and put paper in its place! 1. Have an inbox. Your inbox is the box, container, basket, manila envelope or file ...
Views: 915 - 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: 1676 - Find More Free Time - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Sue BeckerA survey by Real Simple Magazine and the Families and Work Institute revealed that almost half of American women say they don't have enough free time. The survey defined "free time" as "time that you spend on yourself, where you can choose to do things that you enjoy." I was surprised that the ...
Views: 1114 - 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: 1005 - Finding the Inspiration You Need to Get Organized - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Maya WillisIs your home, office or personal life disorganized, and yet each day you fail to start working to correct the problem? If so, chances are you are simply overwhelmed by the thought of starting the job. Most people find that once they start cleaning and organizing, it's actually a lot easier than ...
Views: 868 - Finding the Perfect Place for Every Item - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Maya WillisIn today's busy and fast-paced world, it can be sometimes be difficult to stay organized. Demanding work schedules, busy social calendars and family responsibilities can often take up every free moment of a person's time. This kind of hectic existence often results in disorganized homes and an ...
Views: 1148 - Finish What You Start - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Sue BeckerWhat do piles of opened mail, bags of stuff in the trunk of your car waiting to be returned to the store, and opened but unprocessed e-mails in your inbox all have in common? They are all things that have been started but not completed. Uncompleted tasks can weigh us down – rather than being ...
Views: 1224 - Five Methods For Creating Successful Market Research Reports - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2017 from Mark HubMarket research provides required information to identify and analyze the market needs, market size and competition; and out of this data, important information can be stored to prepare a Market research report. These reports are a synopsis of all the facts and figures to be referred for running ...
Views: 1332 - Five Simple Steps for Getting Organized - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Sue BeckerI don’t know how it always seems to happen so quickly, but here we are welcoming in yet another new year. I often ponder how life must really zip by quickly for people who are disorganized, since they are often running late, in a frenzy looking for misplaced things, or in a panic because they ...
Views: 1207 - Five Ways to Have Fun with Finances this Fall - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Andrea NovakowskiGetting there isn’t half the fun – it’s all the fun. ~ Robert Townsend Labor Day has passed and it’s time to GET SERIOUS! Only 4 months left to hit your numbers for the year. But first, I digress: the thought of working in a focused, driven way when the temperature is in the 90’s, ...
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