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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- 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: 1516(1 vote) - 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, then ...
Views: 914(1 vote) - 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: 2918(3 votes) - 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: 1381(8 votes) - 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: 1519(1 vote) - Is Self-Image Sabotaging Your Success? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Ellen KramerWhile 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: 1241(1 vote) - 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: 1314(3 votes) - 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 ...
Views: 1551(3 votes) - Tips to advertise smart with google adwords - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Sandeep NathThis article is based on inputs from Hal Varian, Google’s Chief Economist, speaking on how your max CPC bid and quality score determine how much you pay for a click on Google.com. Google is the biggest medium on the internet for advertising. If you do online business, there’s a slim chance of ...
Views: 1145(1 vote) - Harmony in Your Space - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have friends with loads and heaps of stuff. However, when they need that paper they wrote or that blue scarf that appears to be missing they know exactly where to find it. Hard for me to imagine loads of buckets in a room or a closet filled with purses, shoes, hats, accessories, etc, bathrooms ...
Views: 670(3 votes) - 8 Great Ways to Keep Your Family Organized - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have confessed in the past, to loving organization in all its forms. At work, at home, on vacation... it just makes me feel good. So, without further ado, here are 8 great organizational tips for the whole family. 1. Set an intention How do you want your family life to be? What would ...
Views: 1134(8 votes) - How To Declutter Your Childrens School Papers - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Marilyn BohnWouldn’t you love to have the paper contract for your child’s school? You would be rich. Our kids bring home so much paper every day from school and we wonder what should we keep and where do we put it all? Here are wonderful tips from a mother of five who is a professional organizer. The ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - Seven Timely Tips to Organize Clutter for Busy Women - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Marilyn BohnChildren are a lot of work! For the last week I have been taking care of my grandchildren who are visiting from out of state. What a delight they have been and what a challenge it is to keep up with them. My 3 ½ year old grandson said to me “grandma, I love you”. I told him I loved him too and ...
Views: 835(4 votes) - 5 Tips: Organize Your Life the Green Way - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Intent.com Authors1. Organize Your Bedroom. Donate extraneous stuff--like clothes or unused presents--to charities or thrift stores. When you have less stuff, you have less things to clean, maintain or worry about. 2. Organize Your Daily Schedule. Many digital organization accessories now exist at our ...
Views: 931(4 votes) - This Week on Intent: Tell us How to Make Life More Organized - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis week on Intent, we want to hear your best tips, tricks, and advice on organizing your life. What big and small things can we do in our everyday lives to feel less stressed, more clear-headed and stride more confidently in the direction of our dreams? Organization, of course, can apply ...
Views: 611(2 votes) - Learning How to Organize is a Lot Like Learning How to Shoot - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Mary DykstraA friend named Tom, teased me about being a “pacifist” even though I have (he says) a tendency to say “shoot it”. He tweaked me to be more conscious of my use of language and thought process and offered to take me target practicing so I would have a greater appreciation/respect of firing a gun ...
Views: 1277(2 votes) - Organizing is a 3 Step Process – Forget the Pretty Bins - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Mary DykstraOrganizing is about having a strategy - its not about having the latest and greatest containers. Many of my clients and audiences fall victim to all the great “Organizing” & “ Organized” pictures of beautiful closet systems, kitchen & organizing bin systems which are only 30% filled with color ...
Views: 1734(4 votes) - Simplify, Reduce Debt and Start Enjoying Life More Fully - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Mary DykstraSimplifying does not mean going without. It means consciously choosing what things, people and events you surround yourself with. I spent 10 years in Marketing learning what colors, words, shapes and offers would make YOU stop in the store, pick up my product and put it in your shopping basket. ...
Views: 1277(4 votes) - Sharing Space and Dealing with Moments of Chaos - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere are many wonderful things about living with others, but dealing with their clutter is most certainly not one of them. Living with my partner (and before that roommates) has always been a special challenge during times of emotional stress. You see, when I’m sailing through life, ...
Views: 717(3 votes) - Attention Baby Boomer Generation - Understanding Your Silent Generation Parents and Their Clutter - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyThe baby boomer generation was born after 1945 when their parents (the silent generation), started to establish families and communities after the hardship of the second world war. Many baby boomers are now finding themselves with elderly parents to care for. Decisions regarding caregiving ...
Views: 3587(2 votes) - It's All About You - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowTrusting in yourself and having the fortitude to persevere is essential to your success in life and in reaching your goals. Allowing yourself to be triumphant and placing yourself in a position to prosper creates an environment that is filled with twists and turns that lead you to a place where ...
Views: 1298(2 votes) - 10 Reasons People Just Can’t Get Organized - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Marilyn BohnI have a friend who avoided going home after work because it was just too depressing. Her home was cluttered and disorganized in every room. She had fast food wrappers everywhere. Drinks had spilled on the couch and carpet that made a sticky mess. She couldn’t find her DVD’s because they were ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - Summertime Order - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowSeasonal Order; like it or not our summer months are beginning to wind down and the appearance of the fall festivities are beginning to line the shelves of the grocery stores; they are starting to show up on the local calendar of events and before we know it once again the cooler temperatures ...
Views: 972(2 votes) - Stress Free Moving Tips by Clearing Clutter - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Marilyn BohnClearing clutter is always a priority in my life as a professional organizer. Sometimes I go room to room and look at everything and think, “If I was moving would I take this with me”? Sometimes I think “why on earth would I want to take it with me, I don’t even like it any more or it has been ...
Views: 834(1 vote) - Get More Out of Life Clear Clutter Using a Day Planner - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Marilyn BohnHave you ever forgotten an appointment or an important date? Do you think of things you need to do later but don’t remember to do them because you have no place to write them down? Do you have one place to write your most frequently used phone numbers and addresses? How would you like a memory ...
Views: 625(1 vote) - How to Declutter Your Home in 6 Steps Using Creative Storage - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Marilyn BohnDo you feel like your home is bursting at the seams and you need to clear the clutter to breathe? Do you have a limited amount of space so your things look cluttered but you need everything you have? Here are 6 ideas on how to declutter your home so you can breathe easier and utilize “hidden” ...
Views: 1132(1 vote) - Live Light Using These 5 Simple Steps to Organizing Clutter - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Marilyn BohnLong before people came to the Americas and took over the land the Indians lived in beautiful harmony with the land. They “lived light on the land”. Many tribes traveled from place to place depending on the food sources, weather and other conditions. They traveled with their homes and all of ...
Views: 765(1 vote) - Switchtasking - Turn Off Your Monitor - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Dave CrenshawEvery day our society becomes more and more virtual, more digital. We have less in-person conversations and more meetings over the phone and through web conferencing. As transportation costs continue to raise, this shift toward long-distance communication is becoming ...
Views: 1085(1 vote) - The Truth of Time - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Dave CrenshawIt has been taught that happiness comes from spending one dollar less than what you have, and misery comes from spending one dollar more than what you have. When you overspend with money, you go into debt and have to pay interest. It is the same with time. I would suggest that happiness also ...
Views: 880(1 vote) - Sticky Notes Are Good for One Thing - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Dave CrenshawWe’ve all seen it. The array of brightly colored squares decorating the sides of someone’s computer monitor or desk or cork-board or chair or car dashboard. It’s the sticky note graveyard. In the beginning, people start out with good intentions. They make themselves a temporary note to call ...
Views: 949(1 vote) - Productivity Coaching - Hobbies and Your Productivity - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Dave CrenshawWho wouldn’t like to spend more time on their hobby? Whether it is fantasy sports, golf, hiking, scrapbooking, or underwater basket weaving, finding that extra hour or two to devote to your favorite pastime is a challenge. I’ve met with many executives who report a constant tug of war between ...
Views: 960(1 vote) - *** Tips for Keeping Your Shoes Organized - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Get OrganizedShoes are one of the greatest challenges when it comes to closet organization. Since we all need several pairs for different activities, it can be easy for shoes to accumulate and become a cluttered mess on the closet floor. Between workout shoes, formal shoes, casual shoes and shoes for ...
Views: 1182 - Taming the Time-Zappers - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Renee UrsemAhh, summer. In June summer stretches out, appearing limitless. Now as August and the back-to-school ads bombard us, we realize that summer soon will be gone. Have you accomplished some of the plans you made in the spring? If not, you may have fallen victim to a time zapper. What ...
Views: 2531(2 votes) - Grand Central Station - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Becky EskerGrand Central Station is one of New York City’s most famous landmarks. It is also a very busy hub of activity, serving nearly 575,000 visitors a day. Kitchens are the Grand Central Station of most homes in America. Multiple meals and snacks are prepared in home kitchens day-in and day-out. ...
Views: 1086(1 vote) - Why I Love the Movie "Up" - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Amy GrayIf you haven’t seen the animated movie “Up,” yet, then I suggest powering down the laptop, slamming the case shut and hightailing it to the nearest theatre. Be forewarned that the following article may contain some plot spoilers, but more importantly, I urge you to see this movie! (Of course ...
Views: 924(1 vote) - *** Organize Your Clothes with These Organizers - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Get OrganizedAmong the many items that clutter our homes, clothing is one of the most difficult to organize. Not only does clothing consist of many different items, from shirts, to jeans, to dresses, but the sheer amount of clothing items we own continuously expands over time. That being said, storing and ...
Views: 1605 - Prioritization - How to Find Your Focus - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from David McKeeWe all have many things to do each day - pick up the kids from school, go get the groceries, mow the lawn. And in our business life as well as our goal plan, we also have many tasks. The problem is, we usually do not prioritize these tasks. Most of us have a vague notion of what our ...
Views: 1294 - Organizing a Backpack is a #1 Priority for the School Year - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Jan HaynerDid you ever notice that your child's backpack is a dumping ground for everything- even things that don't have anything to do with school? Looking into this thing (the backpack) can be a total nightmare! It is no wonder there isn't any room left for books and homework! I often hear parents ...
Views: 1609(2 votes) - Garage and Tool Organizers - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Get OrganizedYour garage, in general, tends to be a place where pretty much any item that does not have spot in your home gets left to collect dust, and not be looked at for years. These miscellaneous items are then mixed in with your tools, sports equipment, hobby equipment, and seasonal items, all in one ...
Views: 1501 - Four Easy steps to reclaim your home from the clutter and disorganization. - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Sarah BuckwalterAmid the endless piles of laundry, dishes, forgotten bills, and overdue library books, you have a house. A house you would desperately love to show off with pride. It makes you depressed even to think about how to get this mess organized. You feel your only hope now lies in the chance that one ...
Views: 781 - *** Don't Be Frustrated By Cluttered Garages - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Get OrganizedRemoving the clutter from your garage is usually a dreaded chore. This task can be so time-consuming and complicated that it is often left unfinished. Instead, we find ourselves attempting to organize our garage season after season as the clutter continues to pile up. There is a way, however, to ...
Views: 991 - An Organized Home Creates a Happy Family - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Alicia BowyerKeeping an organized home can be a bit tricky if you have young ones around the house like I do. Some days it feels like you just cleaned up one room and a few minutes later it looks like the Terminator has been in there! But keeping your home clutter free can actually save you time because you ...
Views: 2452 - Spring Cleaning: Declutter Your Home, Your Mind, and Your Life! - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe journey of a thousand miles starts with one step. So too does your spring-cleaning. It may seem like a big chore and a burden, but I have some tips to help you tackle this task so that you can clear the clutter from your home, your mind, and your life. Clearing out the clutter in your home ...
Views: 1503(1 vote) - Clutter 101: Steps to Reduce the Clutter for Good - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Kelli WilsonAt its most fundamental level clutter is not about the stuff. Like everything, there can be polar extremes but somewhere is the middle there is a healthy balance. Everyone defines for themselves what their healthy balance is. There is nothing wrong with having nice things, there’s ...
Views: 1094 - *** Cabinet and Drawer Organizers to Make Kitchen Storage a Snap - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Get OrganizedSimilar to organizing your garage, sometimes finding ways to store all of the items in your kitchen can be a difficult task as well. Organizing your cabinets, drawers, and refrigerator are crucial steps to getting your kitchen in order. Refrigerators and cabinets hold a certain amount of space ...
Views: 2088 - Declutter Tactics - Extreme Techniques for Getting Rid of Clutter - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyDo you need to declutter but are unsure of where to start? Are you held back by fear of throwing out something you might need or want? Do you keep items that are perfectly good (or maybe not so good) because you cannot live with the guilt of throwing them away? The declutter tactics profiled ...
Views: 4401 - Clear the Office Clutter! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBuy a shredder and get to work! The IRS requires that you keep tax returns and attachments for five years and cancelled checks and documents for three. Shred the rest to prevent identity theft. This chore may take you into your attic, basement or garage. Go for it. If you have mountains of ...
Views: 675 - *** Practical Car and Travel Organizers - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Get OrganizedIn can be a challenge to organize the items in your vehicle in order to create a practical and efficient space for traveling. With the right products, however, organizing your car, van or truck can be accomplished with little effort. By dividing your car into three sections, the front seats, the ...
Views: 1750 - Albert Einstein’s Birthday - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, Then what are we to think of an empty desk?” ~ Albert Einstein Overflowing ashtrays, piles of books, coffee stained napkins scribbled with half-baked theories, mangled envelopes, semi-scribed journals, purloined pens, dog-eared dailies, ...
Views: 1003(1 vote) - The Steps to Systematic Thinking - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraSystematic thinking lets you solve problems and difficulties by coming up with workable and practical solutions whether in life, career or business. Though, a topic regarding systematic thinking is very much related and relevant to this discussion we would focus on how every person could enhance ...
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