Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Organizing and Learning How to Organize Articles
Productive Environment Institute with Barbara Hemphill & Andrea Anderson is The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Organizing and Learning How to Organize". You can find complete information on Productive Environment Institute with Barbara Hemphill & Andrea Anderson and her products by visiting Tame Your Paper Tiger in the Digital Age.
SelfGrowth.com Recommended Articles:
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- Thought For Food: How to Organize Your Refrigerator - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVThings run more smoothly when they are working under a well-organized system. Take, for example, your refrigerator shelves. In most cases, people simply put whatever food they have into their refrigerator, and then just use the food as they need it. This works fairly well for the most part, but ...
Views: 2307 - The Value of a Master Plan and Organization - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVWe humans have a number of limitations. Physically, we are limited by how fast we can go, how much we can do, and so on. Mentally, we are limited by how much we can remember and how well we can concentrate. Both of these types of limitations come into play in a person’s every day life. Your ...
Views: 920 - Clear Clutter in Your Home - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVNot all items of clutter around the home are actually clutter and certainly not all of them can be thrown out. There will be some items that you will need to store either short term or long term. In these instances you should use the appropriate storage boxes to keep them tidy and in good ...
Views: 638 - Quick and Easy Tips to Become More Organized - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVThere are many things a person can do in order to become more organized. For instance, by simply recycling some household items and sorting through papers, you can make a huge difference. Recycling Items Means Recycling Life Recycling isn’t just the latest trend around the world because it is ...
Views: 889 - Organizing Closets and Your Wardrobe - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVWardrobes are without doubt one of the messiest areas within any home. Often even the most organized of people will have a wardrobe crammed full of clothes that are difficult to find and even difficult to recognize. If your wardrobe is in a similar state, this will make the clothes you are ...
Views: 994 - Organizing Tricky Little Spaces - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVSometimes the smallest spaces prove to be the most daunting when trying to get organized. However, it is still quite important to keep such areas, like your car's glove compartment and your bathroom, clutter-free. Here are some organizing ideas to clean up your tiny spaces. Organizing Your ...
Views: 710 - Want to Change Your Life? Let Go of 27 Things - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Linda BinnsWe all know that clutter is a bad thing. Most of us try to be organized but sometimes it all just gets so overwhelming that we don’t know where to start. I’ve met many people who have significant issues with clutter – it’s everywhere. Or, perhaps there’s just one area (like the basement or the ...
Views: 2526 - Spring Cleaning Your Closet - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Kim SumpterWe all have them…the closet that everyone is afraid to open because we know we can’t get it closed! Whether it is a master bedroom, linen, pantry or coat, it’s the same techniques to clear the clutter. Use the 4 Boxes Method (Keep, Give, Move & Toss) and pull out everything, placing it in one ...
Views: 797 - How to Get Organized at Home - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from John AOVGood organization should always start around the home. Items that are left out quickly become lost or difficult to find. In order to prevent this from happening, make sure that you always replace items as soon as you have used them. It is commonplace to use an item and put it down at the nearest ...
Views: 996 - 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: 691 - 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: 636 - *** Cleaning Your Garage Quickly - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Get OrganizedCleaning the garage is often a demanding task because of the clutter that builds up during the winter months. For those who lack help, or prefer to work alone, the solution is more difficult. The problem that comes with cleaning your garage is that you have a limited window of time to complete ...
Views: 1557 - ORGANIZE is Not a Four Letter Word - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Michelle WeimerOrganize is not a four letter word… It’s actually eight letters. When you look around your home or office, do you often get that sick feeling in the pit of your stomach thinking, “Where do I start?” And then because there is such a sense of overwhelm with the notion of even starting, that you ...
Views: 948(1 vote) - It's all about organizing - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Tanya AllsonThe road to organization is sometimes a long one, especially if you want to start organizing an area that has been growing and spreading for a while! If you can start at the beginning, by that I mean, before things get out of hand, get organized from the get go. The sooner you start, the less ...
Views: 2204(1 vote) - Clutter: You Don't Have to Put Up With It - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Carrie GreeneLike many kids, my son Eric has crooked teeth. About a year ago we started along the orthodontics route and he got a Herbst appliance. In case you're not an orthodontist, a Herbst appliance is designed to do some preliminary moving and adjusting before "real braces". Unlike a retainer it is ...
Views: 744 - *** How to Organize Your Jewelry Drawer - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Get OrganizedBeing unorganized can be problematic for your daily life because it can cause unnecessary stress. Several problems that arise from disorganization are losing precious accessories, spending endless time untangling necklaces and chains, having an earring mysteriously disappear, or even breaking ...
Views: 2867 - Using “The List” to Stay On Target and Keep On Task - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Lucy TooRemembering with a Running Tabulation I am naturally a list person and a planner. I have a running tabulation of things I want to buy, places I would like to visit, projects I plan to do and personal goals I would like to achieve. I call it “The List”. I add to “The List” when I think of ...
Views: 758(1 vote) - Breathe in the Spaciousness of Spring! - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Maggie McCauleyBreathe in… There are two signs of spring in New England for me, one is spotting the first crocus and the other is being able to open up all the windows in my home. Feeling the warm breeze on my face and having my home flooded with the fresh, clean, scrumptious air gives me a sense of ...
Views: 1121 - 10 Organizing Tips To Reduce Electronic Clutter - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Marilyn BohnI worked with a client a few weeks ago and we set up a filing system in her home office. Then we organized every other room in her home. She called me to say she felt free because of all the organizing we had done. She could now find everything and by putting things away where they belonged she ...
Views: 746 - Decluttering Blueprint: 3 - Organizing Your Kitchen - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Pam WoodsIf your kitchen isn’t living up to your expectations, give it a makeover for convenience and pizazz using the steps below. 1. Take stock of your kitchens purpose. Is it for cooking, baking, eating, and storing food? If so, move all the items that are unrelated to the purpose of your space ...
Views: 1554 - Doing More With Less in 2009 - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Cynthia Marsh-CrollWith the economic challenges facing business owners it is imperative to do more with less. Doing more with less is achieved through good workflow and time management. One of the biggest challenges facing working woman is achieving the balance between work and home. Unlike the women of earlier ...
Views: 635 - Clearing Clutter for Clarity and Confidence - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Lindsay Kenny - EFT MasterMessy homes, cars or offices are common issues today with our busy lives. True clutter however, and I mean really messy environments, is actually a symptom of something other than a busy lifestyle. Often clutter is a Control Issue. Being unwilling to let go of things is a way people can feel ...
Views: 5178 - Decluttering Blueprint: Step 2 - Planning - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Pam WoodsNow that you have curtailed new clutter from entering your home as outlined in the "Decluttering Blueprint: Step 1", you need to tackle what you already own. To begin, make an assessment of your current situation and then create a decluttering plan using the steps below. 1. Take an inventory ...
Views: 1378 - 3 Key Strategies for Converting Piles into Files - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Shannon McGinnisEveryone is inundated with papers: mail, bills and projects. In just one hour, you can create a clear system to convert your piles into files! 1. Set a timer for 50 minutes: Set aside 50 minutes to sort your most recent papers. Choose a date and time that you will be able to focus and not be ...
Views: 993 - Organizing from the Heart - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Kathy FranzenOrganizing is a personal adventure. No one can tell you how to organize your space or your things. You have to be part of the decision about how it all happens. Organizing your space is something that must come from you, your soul, your head, your heart. Having an organized home, office, car, ...
Views: 1132 - Meat-Cake - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Sandy JonesGeorge Carlin has a great bit about the mystery food found in the refrigerator that goes like this: "Perhaps the worst thing that can happen is to reach into the refrigerator and come out with something that you cannot identify at all. You literally do not know what it is. Could be meat, could ...
Views: 1209 - How to Start Organizing Your Space - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Julie RiberWords of Wisdom: Having countless containers does not make you organized. A system is needed and most often a behavioral change is needed. The following will help you organize any space in your home. So many people want to get organized but they are just unable to get started. Whether it is ...
Views: 659 - Decluttering Blueprint: Step 1 – Getting Started - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Pam WoodsAre you drowning in stuff you don’t use, you don’t love, or you don’t have a convenient place to store? It’s time to tackle your clutter! I know what you’re thinking—“Yes, but…I don’t have time to get organized and my space is so overwhelming, I don’t know where to start.” Being ...
Views: 1015 - Decluttering Blueprint: Step 1 – Getting Started - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Pam WoodsAre you drowning in stuff you don’t use, you don’t love, or you don’t have a convenient place to store? It’s time to tackle your clutter! I know what you’re thinking—“Yes, but…I don’t have time to get organized and my space is so overwhelming, I don’t know where to start.” Being ...
Views: 1117 - 10 Quick Tips for Organizing Your Office!! - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Betsy FeinRecent statistics reveal that the average executive wastes 150 hours per year searching for lost documents. One in 20 documents is lost and never recovered. Whether it is at home or at your office your desk is the hub of your daily activities. But it also becomes a dumping ground as well. ...
Views: 1026 - It's Hard to Make a Difference When you Can't Find Your Desk - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Sara CaputoIt’s Hard to Make a Difference When You Can’t Find Your Desk... Three new ideas you can immediately implement to find your desk again There’s a great book called “It’s Hard to Make a Difference When you Can’t Find Your Keys.” Its author, Marilyn Paul, outlines seven steps to truly becoming ...
Views: 1002 - Home Office Organizing Simplified - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Emily HerrickWouldn’t it be wonderful if we felt good instead of overwhelmed when we walk into our home office? While for a lot of people this may not be the case, it’s not an impossible dream. The great news is that the boring office of the old days is truly a thing of the past, and nowadays we have the ...
Views: 956 - 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: 2837 - ***Keep Your Jewelry Organized - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Get OrganizedHas your jewelry collection outgrown your jewelry box? Do you have to spend fifteen minutes untangling chains before you can put on the necklace you want to wear? Have you ever been stuck wearing your second choice pair of earrings because you misplaced one of your favorite earrings? Sadly, most ...
Views: 4762(2 votes) - ***Spring Cleaning Tips to Organize Your Home - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2009 from Get OrganizedSpring is almost in the air. As February begins to wind its path in the calendar, and Punxsutawney Phil begins to make his way out of his den, your mind begins to think about spring-cleaning. Spring really is the ideal time to revamp your home organization system. It is time to rotate seasonal ...
Views: 1372 - ***Keep Your Shoes Organized - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2009 from Get OrganizedOrganizing your closet is one of the most difficult tasks one can perform around the house. You may be in too much of a hurry in the morning to worry about neatness, and you may not have enough energy in the evening to care if your clothes are neatly folded or on the right hanger. More often ...
Views: 2127 - ***How to Organize Your Home for a Newborn Baby - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Get OrganizedWhile having a new child to join your family may be one of the most exciting and joyous times in your life, it can also be terrifying. The more you read about taking care of an infant and toddler, the more you realize just how many things can go wrong. Luckily, many things can also go right. ...
Views: 5229 - 5 Organizing Tips to Simplify Bill Pay - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Marilyn BohnWhen the weather is cold I love turning up the furnace. I am glad I wasn't a pioneer because I love my electric blanket and warm showers. In the summer it is nice to step into our home and feel the cool air when it is hot outside. But having heat and air conditioning means there is a bill to ...
Views: 1057 - How to Organize School Work - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from Jan HaynerKids have an over abundance of papers, some of them it is wise to keep and others should be thrown away. These tips and hints for organizing schoolwork will help to make it easy to do and to keep it that way. If you find that, your lockers are overcrowded and everything falls on the floor when ...
Views: 2001 - 7 Tips for an Organized Home - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2009 from Marilyn BohnWhen did life get so hectic? Are you always rushing around hunting for things, are you accruing fines at the library, do you have clutter because there just aren't places for what you own? If so, you are not alone! I was talking to a friend and she shared with me that her life has been overrun ...
Views: 696 - ***How to Organize a Small Kitchen - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2009 from Get OrganizedSmall kitchens can prove to be a nightmare for even the most intrepid of home organizers. The lack of space, amount of possessions, and frequency of use can make the room quite a challenge. However, do not give up hope yet; there are ways to turn your kitchen into a well-oiled machine devoted to ...
Views: 3739 - 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: 735 - Managing Your Pesky Paper Piles - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Sheila DingelsFirst: Set up a system for the deluge of daily mail. Step 1: Place a wastebasket and shredder next to your desk to dispose of the junk mail and credit card offers immediately. Use a decorative basket to hold magazines and catalogs so they don’t start to form another prolific pile on your ...
Views: 668 - 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: 691 - 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: 1099 - DeCluttering Blueprint: Step 6 – Easy, Green, DIY Ways to Organize & Update Your Bath - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Pam WoodsIf your bathroom is cluttered with several family members cosmetics, half filled bottles, and grooming tools—it’s time to clear it out, clean it up and convert it to a space that is fresh, green and rejuvenating! First, empty the room and edit all of your belongings. That means you’ll need to ...
Views: 1381 - Clutter Vocabulary - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyThere is a common vocabulary used by people who are living with clutter. These words and phrases give clues to the effects of clutter on the physical, emotional, and spiritual level. A lot can be learned about the person living with clutter by listening to what they have to say when they ...
Views: 1454 - ***Save Space with Closet Organization - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Get OrganizedIt is common for closets to be one of the most cluttered locations in any household. This happens, very simply, because of the function of these spaces in a house. After all, closets are simply a glorified storage space. They are small attics or basements that are used for things that often ...
Views: 1412 - Ways to Spend Less Time Processing Paper - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2009 from joshua zerkelBeing a Certified Professional Organizer, I actually enjoy working with paper – I know, I’m strange! Even so, I don’t want to spend too much time on it; like you, I have many other tasks on my to-do list. One of my big goals for 2009 is to reduce the amount of paper that I have ...
Views: 742 - 9 Organizing Ideas To Organize Your Photos - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2009 from Marilyn BohnWe love looking back at photos of our family Christmas memories—how about you? Some years my five daughters would "pose" for pictures taken from the back showing their long hair. The bonus of these pictures was we didn't have to wait for makeup to be applied. (If you have girls you know ...
Views: 926