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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- ***Kitchen Organizers: Regain Order in Your Kitchen Today - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Get OrganizedWhat happened? Your kitchen used to be your domain. You were equal parts queen and sorceress, ruling benevolently over your kingdom and creating magical and tasty concoctions for your family. So where did all the magic go? Perhaps your empire has slid into disarray and disorganization to the ...
Views: 2644(6 votes) - ***Jewelry Organizers that can handle your Big Collection - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Get OrganizedOwning a large collection of jewelry is, in many ways, similar to having a large collection of shoes. At first glance it may seem excessive. Why have so many heels, flats and boots? Why so many necklaces, bracelets and earrings? The answer is the same for both questions: accessorizing. ...
Views: 2630 - ***Ever Expanding Jewelry Collection? Try These Jewelry Organizers - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Get OrganizedIf the size of your accessory collection is spiraling out of control, then it's time to pick out a new jewelry organizer so that you can create more space in your bedroom or bathroom. From classic jewelry armoires to wall-mounted or closet storage, you'll find a number of options listed below. ...
Views: 2624(1 vote) - Organizational Skills for the Unorganized - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Mark FooYou may have noticed that there are aspects of your life that are not well organized. You realized what's happened when you look at the chaos and feel defeated, but there is another way out of this. The key to creating an organized life starts with an honest assessment and taking small steps. ...
Views: 2619(4 votes) - Get Your Wardrobe in Order with Some Handy Closet Organizers - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2011 from Get OrganizedTransform your closet from a disaster area into an organized haven with a few simple organizers that will help you get the job done. Create a Whole New Storage System For those with little to no closet space, try creating your own area for clothes and more with a new closet organizer. ...
Views: 2617(2 votes) - Organizing Home Office Paperwork - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Elizabeth FuchsHere are some easy and useful tips to use when organizing a home or business office. The main steps to organizing is to gather, sort, purge and assign a home for the items. First, gather ALL of the loose paperwork that is on the desk, table, chairs and floor. Put the papers in a few stacks so ...
Views: 2612 - ***Closet Organizers: Expand Your Space and Reduce Your Stress - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Get OrganizedCan you believe there’s such a thing as a professional closet organizer? Yes, there are people who devote their lives to putting other people’s closets in order. Now, you might assume that this yet another frivolous indulgence of the super rich, but you’d be wrong. Many homeowners hire people to ...
Views: 2606(1 vote) - 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: 2602 - ***A Chef's Dream: Kitchen Organizers for all your Cooking Needs - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Get OrganizedKeeping the kitchen well organized is every chef’s dream. Not only does a clean and organized kitchen have a better appearance, it is also more efficient to work with. With an organized kitchen, there is no fumbling around during cooking, searching for that one tool that is always evasive. ...
Views: 2601(1 vote) - ***Practical Organizers for Jewelry Lovers - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2010 from Get OrganizedFor some strange reason, men are far more likely to collect things than women are. From comic books to baseball cards to stamps and coins, the average collector is a man. In fact, aside from dolls, we can’t think of a collectible that is more popular with the girls. But wait a minute. We’ve made ...
Views: 2597 - ***Whip Your Wardrobe into Shape with These Great Closet Organizers! - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Get OrganizedIf you are really sick and tired of gawking every time that you take a peek inside of your closet, it may be time for some closet organizers to come to the rescue for you. Fortunately, there are tons of great closet organizers that you can find these days, especially if you seek to look for them ...
Views: 2588(1 vote) - ***Jewelry Organizers: Convenient Ways to Protect Your Prized Pieces - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Get OrganizedArcheologists have uncovered jewelry that dates back over one-hundred thousand years. How do we define jewelry? Well, it isn’t as easy as you might think. According to the experts, items such as belts and handbags do not count as jewelry. Rather, they are accessories. An accessory is an item ...
Views: 2578(1 vote) - ***Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen? Time to Try These Kitchen Organizers - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Get OrganizedAre you always running out of space in your kitchen? Keep your utensils and food in order with a few well-placed organizers in your pantry, drawers, or even fridge. See which option you like the best today. Simplify Your Trash Area Does it ever seem like trash day doesn't come soon enough? ...
Views: 2573 - *** Get the Whole Family Involved in Spring Cleaning - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Get OrganizedSometimes the only way to get distracting members of the family out of the way while you try to spring clean is to involve them in the process. Not many people enjoy dealing with spring cleaning, but that does not mean that anybody should have to do it alone. Having the whole family involved ...
Views: 2556(1 vote) - ***Jewelry Organizers that Can Tame the Largest of Collections - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Get OrganizedAre you an avid jewelry collector? If so, you probably have necklace and earring sets in all colors and countless rings in your jewelry box. If that’s the case, your biggest problem is how to store it so you can quickly and easily find what you are looking for. Jewelry organizers are most ...
Views: 2547(2 votes) - ***Closet Organizers that Can Tame your Messy Wardrobe - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Get OrganizedIn the 1999 film “Fight Club,” the apartment of Edward Norton’s character mysteriously explodes, leaving him without a house. Not at all reflective of how close he himself came to death, Norton says, “I had it all. I had a stereo that was very decent, a wardrobe that was getting very ...
Views: 2501(1 vote) - Perfectionism - Is it Keeping You Disorganized? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Ellen KramerPerfectionism is defined by American Heritage dictionary as a propensity for being displeased with anything that is not perfect or does not meet extremely high standards. Perfectionism is a self-defeating behavior that is often disguised as a virtue. In fact, many non-perfectionists often wish ...
Views: 2496(3 votes) - Increase Organization through Listening - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Janice RussellListening is both an internal and external activity. We listen externally when we converse with others or tune into the radio or television. We listen internally when we pay attention to our inner thoughts and conversations. Both types of listening are necessary for good organization – ...
Views: 2491 - Get Organized - Creative Projects, Practices and Habits - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleImagine this: you're staring at piles of items, to do lists, calendar notations and scattered supplies. Meanwhile, random reminders cross your mind -- things like, "I really should practice my tuba today", "When was the last time I submitted my reel to anyone?" and/or "I promised myself I'd ...
Views: 2479(1 vote) - Business Systems: Don’t Over-Complicate Things - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2013 from Carrie GreeneAre you over complicating things? I was at our local Whole Foods Market® for a networking meeting. I drank a cup of tea (I’m not a coffee drinker) as a small group of us talked about our businesses and exchanged ideas. After the meeting we said our goodbyes, I grabbed my empty cup and ...
Views: 2472 - 4 Clear and Refreshing Ideas For Stress Free Mornings - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Marilyn BohnDo you dread mornings and feel like you always have to walk on eggshells because you are stressed to the max before you ever leave home in the mornings? Do you feel like a failure as a mother because your kids leave home without a good breakfast or lunch and everyone is fighting? Here are 4 ...
Views: 2463 - ***Separate your Boots and Boat Shoes with some Handy Shoe Organizers - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Get OrganizedWhen you go to your closet to find a particular pair of shoes, what do you see? Do you see shoes that have been carefully sorted by style, color or function – allowing you to quickly grab those you want? Or is it one big jumbled pile of footwear, forcing you to dig through boots, boat shoes and ...
Views: 2450(1 vote) - How to Organize Video Game Systems and Accessories - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Colette RobicheauDepending on the console you own and the entertainment unit or TV stand you have, there are different ways you could store the console. You could use an under-shelf wire basket which attaches by just slipping on to the shelf above it to create more space in a cabinet. If you currently have ...
Views: 2445 - ***Untangle Your Jewelry with These Organizers - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Get OrganizedAnyone with even the most modest jewelry collection is familiar with the sparkly tangles and brilliant knots that often accompany it. If your jewelry box looks more like an impossible to manage, jumbled treasure chest, these fabulous jewelry organizers are just the thing to get your best bits of ...
Views: 2443(2 votes) - ***Free Up more Space with some Clever Closet Organizers - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Get OrganizedKeeping your wardrobe organized can be a struggle that never seems to end. Even when you have finally got everything in order, as soon as you go on your next shopping trip, it is all going to come crashing down again. The fight to keep things organized can be even more difficult when you live ...
Views: 2441(1 vote) - Managing Your Papers: Inbox, Outbox, and Everything In Between - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from joshua zerkelSet up a system that syncs with the lifecycle of paper. No matter how organized the rest of your office may be, it’s easy to feel like things are out of control when your desk is covered with papers. Although you may have heard rumors that the so-called “paperless world” has arrived, you and ...
Views: 2429 - Summer Fun in Your Own Backyard - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerWe all know that with the price of gas going up, that everything else will soon be jumping in price too. This takes a toll on family vacations, outings for the weekend, rising grocery bills etc. So how can a family have fun and still have money left for all of the bills that are due every ...
Views: 2425 - Online Success Starts with Organizational Skills - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from TJ PhilpottFor anybody looking for success working online, your best bet is to 'beef' up your organizational skills. Marketing on the internet involves a variety of tasks that are quite necessary and ongoing and if you are not organize both your efforts and the results will reflect this. Quite literally ...
Views: 2421(2 votes) - ***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: 2413 - ***Create More Space with These Bathroom Organizers - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Get OrganizedNo matter what size your bathroom is, there never seems to be enough space for all the important items you need to have at your fingertips. Towels, toilet tissue, cleaning supplies, beauty products, medicine, first-aid products, hair dryers, toothbrushes — the list is endless. With so many ...
Views: 2407(2 votes) - 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 ...
Views: 2403(3 votes) - An Organized Vacation is a Relaxing Vacation - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Sue BeckerSummer is here - the most popular time of year to go on vacation. While you may be looking forward to your vacation destination, you may be dreading the last-minute scrambling that typically accompanies your pursuit of relaxation. These tips will help make sure your trip is actually as relaxing ...
Views: 2395(4 votes) - Organize your Menus and Cooking Schedule - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Maya WillisBusy schedules can make it difficult to plan weekly menus that are quick, easy, nutritious and economical. If you are trying to cook every evening for your family to save money and eat better, a little planning can go a long way towards keeping things simple. Sale Items One of the best ways to ...
Views: 2390(1 vote) - Transitional Organization - by Submitted on May 22, 2007 from Mary BoisselleEach of us is in some level of transition. Some are in a very high level of change, others are involved in more manageable levels, knowing that this too, will change. Juan Ramon Jimenez (Spanish Poet) said “A permanent state of transition is man’s most notable condition”. Also, “The only ...
Views: 2388 - Sensible Clutter-Busting Ideas You Can Implement Right Away - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Jessica AckermanSensible Clutter-Busting Ideas You Can Implement Right Away Do you find yourself picking things up from all over on your way to answer the doorbell? Are you forever looking for important papers, the first-aid kit, or the nail file? Is there a possibility a first-time visitor might have a ...
Views: 2364 - ***Create a Clutter-Free Water Closet with these Handy Bathroom Organizers - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Get OrganizedWater closet, loo or bathroom – whatever you call the room, the truth is that most need to be larger to handle all that goes on in there. Think about all that goes on in your bathroom. You shower, dress, undress, make yourself comfortable, make yourself up, wash off the day’s grime and wake ...
Views: 2362 - ***Your Clothes are Neat and Organized, Why Isn't Your Laundry Room? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Get OrganizedDoes your bedroom closet put the rest of your house to shame? Are your clothes and shoes meticulously organized? Is every nook and cranny optimized for maximum space and efficiency? If the answer is yes, then congratulations. You’ve learned the art of organization. Now it’s time to apply those ...
Views: 2350(3 votes) - ***Find Out How to Keep Your Kitchen Clean - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Get OrganizedEvery room in the home has a function. In many households, the kitchen is one of the most important rooms, and it serves several functions. We all must eat to live and having a clean kitchen is very essential to that need. If you want to have a clean kitchen, it really starts with having an ...
Views: 2345(5 votes) - How to Get Organized at Work With a Tickler File System - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Sherry BorsheimDo you struggle learning how to get organized at work? Your day to day activities and follow ups can build an incredible amount of paperwork this can be a serious hindrance to getting organized. A tickler system can remind you of all your important follow-ups and other tasks that will need ...
Views: 2342 - Mixing Business with Pleasure: Professional Organizer + Disorganized Friend = Valuable Lessons - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroFirst, let me start by saying that, if it weren’t for my friend, Tracy, I probably would not even be a professional organizer, or at least, it would have taken longer to find the profession that is my true calling. Tracy, demonstrating the intuitiveness that I have come to know is her classic ...
Views: 2339(1 vote) - ***Put an End to Your Small Space Spats with These Great Bathroom - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Get OrganizedOrganizers Are you tired of running out of room in your bathroom? Transform your cluttered restroom into a livable space you can relax in with a few bathroom organizers. You'll find room you didn't even know you had on your countertop or in your cabinets. Stash Your Tissue in a Stylish ...
Views: 2334(1 vote) - ***Reap the Benefits of Staying Organized - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2009 from Get OrganizedThere are many benefits to staying organized and it is well worth the effort even though it is sometimes difficult. Many individuals have had parents, teachers, administrators, bosses and spouses shouting the mantra at them throughout their lives, and they may still put the task aside. In the ...
Views: 2334 - Surviving ADHD Overwhelm - Learn to Plan Your Day - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2007 from Sarah Jane KeyserDo you, like many people today, find life overwhelming? Is getting through one day an exhausting marathon? Your day may include kids to be picked up, birthday presents to buy, bills to be paid, and shirts to be ironed. Are you afraid to open envelopes for fear of seeing the negative bank ...
Views: 2326 - ***Expand your Wardrobe with some Clever Closet Organizers - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Get OrganizedFew people ever have enough closet space. It seems like the smaller your home, the smaller the storage space. If this describes your living situation, you need to investigate some clever closet organizers. Shoes Your shoe wardrobe is a great place to get organized. Left unorganized, your ...
Views: 2293 - ***Save Space with Helpful Bathroom Organizers - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Get OrganizedYour bathroom should be one of the most relaxing rooms in the house: a simple, clean haven from the increasingly jumbled, overcrowded and public world outside. If your water closet offers somewhat cramped quarters, keeping all your essential toiletries and linens organized can be a bit of a ...
Views: 2252(2 votes) - ***Shoe Organizers to Tame Your Whole Collection - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Get OrganizedWe all know a shoe addict. Ever since Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker made her love of Manolo Blahnik’s known as Carrie Bradshaw on HBO’s hit show, women around the globe have been justifying their enormous shoe collections. As Carrie famously said on the show, “I like my money right ...
Views: 2228 - Solving Workplace Challenges for People with ADHD: Organization - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Carol GignouxBecause of how the ADHD brain functions, people with this condition commonly experience several workplace challenges that can negatively impact their performance. These challenges include: Time/Task Management, Distractibility/Impulsivity; Working Memory; Organization; and ...
Views: 2228(1 vote) - Top 5 Tips for Planning the Perfect Event - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Tim McDonald1. Finding the Objective of Your Event When trying to plan the perfect event the first step is always to just sit back and really think about what the exact objective of the event you are planning is. Why is this specific event being planned? Whether it’s a fundraiser or a special birthday ...
Views: 2223(1 vote) - ***Kitchen Organizers that Clear Cabinet Clutter - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Get OrganizedAre you tired of searching your kitchen cabinets and not being able to find anything? When you open a cabinet, are you flooded by an avalanche of cans, pans, or spices? These are some of the signs that tell you it’s time to organize your kitchen cabinets. The good news is that there are numerous ...
Views: 2219(3 votes) - Organize Your Bedroom for a Good Night's Sleep - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Sue BeckerIs your bedroom calm and serene, a place where you can relax and get a restful night's sleep? Or is it a chaotic place filled with clutter, clothes, papers and the like? If your bedroom is anything but restful, consider spending some time de-cluttering and organizing it so it becomes a sanctuary ...
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