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When an associate mentioned that she was feeling inspired to wash the windows of her home, I realized that the reason for her inspiration could also help people feel inspired to tackle an organizing project. She had recently purchased a squeegee and bucket and discovered that having the right tools provided her with motivation to do the job. In addition, those tools made the window cleaning easier and faster and provided great results. Before the squeegee/bucket approach, she rarely washed her windows and viewed it as a tedious, weekend-long task.

It was a typical work morning. I was sitting at my desk reading through a report and people were coming into the office greeting each other. I could hear Neil through the partition complaining that he was late to work because he had to help his wife find her keys. The thing is this was literally an everyday occurrence. He would come in, put his brief case down and start grumbling about his wife losing her keys.

You don't consider yourself a messy or disorganized person, but somehow the paperwork and files continue to pile up on your desk. Besides saving your sanity, having an organized office will help improve your productivity, which can have all kinds of positive residual effects -- less stress, or maybe even a promotion! 1. Clear your Desktop The most intuitive first step toward in your office space planning and organizing is having your desktop cleared of clutter. Keeping it cle

If you have money and time to spare, please skip this article. Saving money is fashionable again. After you cut out your coffee-house latte, consolidate trips to save gas, and switch your cellular phone plan, what’s left? How about getting organized as a way to fatten your wallet? Can a few changes in your household habits really make a difference?

An 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 have no energy, feel stuck at your job and without focus. A chi allowed to run wild will also cause problems bringing with it waves of change and uncertainty. Organizing paperwork and offi

As a professional organizer I frequently work with people who have been the victims of Internet fraud and I bet you probably know someone or have heard of someone who has also been a victim. Become proactive and protect your identify so you won’t become a statistic of Internet fraud. We live in ...

1. Throw out anything with an expired date and all perishables over one year old. Even toothpaste expires; the expiration date is on the crimp of the tube. 2. Attach a long magnet behind the door of your medicine cabinet to cleverly and neatly hold tweezers, clippers and other metal ...

September 13-17, 2010 was AD/HD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) Awareness Week. AD/HD is characterized by inattentiveness, impulsivity and sometimes, hyperactivity (the official name is AD/HD regardless of whether or not someone has the hyperactivity component). Although someone may have some or all of these traits, personal history, collaborative reports and testing are required to provide an official diagnosis. Whether you have AD/HD or live or work with someone who does, these tips offer information to help you understand how AD/HD affects people's organization skills.

Are you a disorganized person? Is that what you are telling yourself when you can’t find your report in the morning or your socks don’t match or you walk in 10 minutes late to a meeting? Or are you telling yourself something worse? That you are lazy. That you are stupid. That you are worthless and will never live up to your potential. I’ve heard all of these accusations—and worse—come out from the mouths of many of my clients.

Has your life gotten out of kilter in some way? Maybe your job doesn’t excite you anymore or you don’t have a job and want one. Perhaps you want to spend more time with family or friends or doing a hobby you really enjoy. Possibly there is something that you have always wanted to do that you haven’t done yet. June is Rebuild Your Life Month. No, I really don’t make these “holidays” up! Let’s take a look at one crucial piece necessary in the rebuilding process.

In our so-called "paperless society," you can choose to trip over piles of paper on the floor or set up a simple filing system—make the labels “creative.” Here’s how: 1. Set up an “In-Box.” Make sure there’s a permanent place where you can put all your paperwork when it arrives in your home ...

Is your organization’s workforce dying down due to lack of motivation? Are you planning anything to motivate them by introducing a prolific leadership program? Here are some basic steps that you must take to understand your work force and then connect it with the right organizational leadership program. Step#1. Affiliation, Accreditation and Course Curriculum- You must gather certain info regarding the university and school which offering you this course. Be little more pat

Your 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 confined and small area. Due to this, clutter can develop in garages rapidly, and garage organization becomes an overwhelming project that many people just choose to ignore, or, at best, put off season after season.

While many seniors enjoy good health and are able to live on their own, some require the assistance of family members or outside caregivers, or have to move to an assisted living facility. No matter what your role is in helping a senior, even if it's to be a friend to someone caring for a senior, here are some organizing tips to help make the job a bit easier.

Have you been taught if a can of food is bulging then it is bad and that is all you know about the safety and quality of food on your shelf? If your milk in your fridge has passed the expiration date do you still drink it until it tastes bad?

I am always amazed at how travel can improve your business and your life. Recently, my husband and I visited the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Lucia. It was a fantastic vacation by all accounts. The island is a marvel of nature with soaring peaks, an active volcano, lush rainforests, volcanic sand beaches, etc. We stayed at a really special place called Ti Kaye Village Resort and booked through a wonderful local company named Serenity Tours. I was able to unplug from my busy life back home, and truly enjoy a tropical escape.

In the book Alice in Wonderland Alice falls down a hole. The first time I read this I felt so closed in I never finished reading the book. I know this is silly but that’s the way it was. Do you ever have fears about how to declutter your home and it seems silly but that is just the way it is?

So often, we are disgusted and frustrated with our home, the clutter and mess that is in it and the fact that we feel like we have lost control. Part of the problem is because we don't have the cooperation of other family members that we would like to have. Plus the fact that we have our own schedules to try to keep up with and we don't feel like we would like to be hollering with the precious time that we have with our families. We always set new goals at the beginning of summer because we feel that is the opportune time because the kids are off school and our routine changes.

The 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 is a great way to energize yourself and bring in the fresh new energy of spring. If spring-cleaning seems too daunting and you find yourself procrastinating, then you need to break the

Maintaining an organized desk setup is crucial to success no matter how your desk is used. Whether you use your desk primarily for household needs, or it is the center of your work, the desk is one of the most important elements of home/office furniture. As hard as one may try, having a desk ...

When the economy is slow, many business owners tend to pull back. Some even throw in the towel. But what if you change your mindset, and look at this recession as an opportunity to "reinvest" in your business? If you have funds set aside for slow periods, good for you. If not, then all you have ...

Identity theft is increasingly common with the less face-to-face financial transactions and our increased general ease with online and telephone purchases. Most people don’t think twice when tossing out a bank statement, credit card offer, or hand written notes. All it takes is one ...

In the grand scheme of home organization and efficiency, the garage may be the most important area of the house. Valid arguments can be made for the kitchen and the home office, but in the end, the garage wins out. It is easy to think of the garage as an area of the house where you store your ...

The kids are getting out of school for another summer break and it will take about two weeks and they will be bored and saying, "There isn't anything to do" and that is when the 'fun' begins. Mom's and Dad's across the country start to pull their hair out and which that school was a year round event. This is going to happen all across the nation and parents will go into 'stress mode' and start thinking of things for their child to do. The child will look at them as if they have lost their minds and the cycle will start again and again.

We make decisions every day -- some trivial and some very important. Stop and ask yourself if you generally have issues with making these decisions. Do you fret over them? Does the idea or reality of making decisions freak you out? Well, if so, Decide to Decide!

Organizing your home is a tedious process that presents many obstacles. There may be times when the challenges appear to be insurmountable, but with the proper home organization plan, these challenges can be overcome. Several challenges faced while cleaning your house are creating a strategic ...

It’s time to put away the lawn chairs, wicker tables, garden tools and knick-knacks. Does the accumulation of stuff to be stored seem overwhelming? Where do you put it? That’s what basements and garages are for! According to a study by the U.S. Department of Energy, 25% of people with two-car ...

When I opened Google today there were these pretty little circles at the top of the screen and I clicked on it to find out what they were. I found out they are crop circles. These are patterns created by the flattening of crops such as wheat, barley, rye, or corn. Many people think these circles are formed by the paranormal or by ball lightning or vortices in the wind. Others believe the circles are man-made hoaxes. Some of these circles aren’t actually circles at all but are beautiful geometric patterns but the name circle has stuck as a generic term for crop patterns.

“Green” Spring Cleaning Ahh, Spring. Now is the time to throw open the windows, put on some upbeat music and start spring cleaning. Let’s get started, but let’s do it without harsh chemicals that can harm your body. Many people believe, inaccurately, that the only way to effectively clean ...

Organizing a garage efficiently can be a difficult task when not handled well. Maintaining that organization on a daily basis, however, can be even more challenging. There are many ways to create an effective system that will work for you, but doing so may take some hard-work and dedication. ...

Although you often hear a lot about getting your home, office and yard organized, it's also important to remember that it's hard to get things accomplished when your mind is cluttered and disorganized. In today's busy world, it can sometimes seem as though there just isn't enough time in the day to get everything done. If you always seem to be running late and never seem to be able to get projects done on time - or even done at all - perhaps it's time to get your thoughts organized. You might be amazed at the difference a little bit of mental organization can make in your daily life.

One of the best feelings in life is to sit down after having planned, organized, and hosted a once-in-a-lifetime event. Event planning can be a rewarding and fun experience. However, if the event is planned improperly, or if the event is run inefficiently, it can be disastrous experience which has negative effects upon the event planner in the community. Several things could go wrong during the event, after the event, or even in the preparation stages. However, there is an ea

I was with my rug hooking group the other day working on our rug projects and because my friends know I am a professional organizer they started asking me how to organize various problem spots in their homes. One dilemma for several of them in new homes was what to do with linens when the ...

Working in the kitchen can be much more efficient and enjoyable if you have implemented good organizational strategies. A cluttered kitchen can be difficult to work in, which can create stress instead of harmony. Take the time to organize your kitchen cabinets and countertops, and you will find that you find more enjoyment in cooking. Create Work Stations in the Kitchenr Especially if your kitchen is small, creating work stations can be a great way to maximize space and create a more efficient kitchen environment.

We all find that 'time' seems to run our lives; Work Schedules AppointmentsrnCommittee meetings, clubs, Organizations Making Supper Cleaning etc. We eventually run out of time to relax, enjoy our families and 'smell the roses' so to speak. This can be causing physical and mental harm to our bodies as well as mental anguish. How do we manage to get back on track and give ourselves the time we need for ourselves? We have to simplify ourselves! Do you remember back when your life was simple and you seemed to have time for everything that you wanted to do?

If I were to write lyrics to the song "These Are My Favorite Things" I would write--walking down the street hearing the crunch of leaves under my feet on a cool beautiful fall day. I also like the way the sun filters through the leaves that are still on the trees in the fall. And it is nice to be able to sit on the porch and enjoy the last flowers of summer and the cooler weather.

I am sure that most of you are wondering what there is to organize inside of a vehicle; your trunk is clean, there is minimal space in the glove compartment and the inside of the vehicle is shining. Let me tell you about the little extra's that will make your vehicle 100% organized and give you easy tips to accomplish just that! Glove Compartment Clean out this area and get rid of all unneeded junk, you probably have more things in here than what you really need. All that should be in here is; 1. your cars manual 2. State map and local map 3.

• Do you feel overwhelmed, inundated by your office, out of control, overscheduled and full of mental and physical stress? • Are you running faster, multi tasking more and feeling that you can't get ahead? • Do you accumulate piles of all the things you need to "decide" on? e.g.

The first step in organizing a small closet is to go through and purge any items you no longer wear or use. Then, looking at what remains, decide what items you use regularly (undergarments, work clothes, jeans, workout clothes), those you use occasionally (formal wear, bathing suits), and what ...

Have you ever wondered why some people are very organized and others are not? Living an organized life doesn’t just happen, there are things organized people do every day to maintain an organized lifestyle. Read below to learn about the top 10 habits of organized people and perhaps integrate some of these habits into your own everyday life. 1. Create a Home for Everything.

5 great ways to get rid of clutter simply and easily without all the hassle, worry and fuss. An organizing expert makes it fun to get rid of clutter. About 23 years ago I decided I needed to get rid of clutter in our home. The clutter I am talking about is the clutter of books. I love books, I own a lot of books and I read a lot of books as did my children living at home at the time. We had a lot of books that kept accumulating everywhere in our home.

One of the barriers to success development is the inability to handle money. Money is a necessary commodity and if we do not learn to control it, it will control us. Even if you do not have a goal to be wealthy, you do need to learn basic financial goal setting to achieve your other goals. You will not be free to pursue what you really want if you are constantly dogged by financial worries. Basic Financial Plan Your first financial goal should be to draw up a basic financial

More and more people are making home their place of work. Recent statistics from the US Bureau of Labor estimate that there are now more than 18.3 million home based businesses in the United States. Home offices are not just for the self-employed, with telecommuting options available through ...

If you never seem to know what your spouse or children's schedules look like, perhaps it's because you haven't taken the time to create a family calendar. Having one calendar devoted solely to your family's schedule can make the difference between chaos and organization in a household. Although each family member might already have their own calendar, a combined calendar will make it easier for everyone to keep track of family activities. If you've never created a family calendar before, here are some helpful tips to help you get started. Paper or Digital?

Spring 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 ...

Living in an apartment can be an experiment in efficiency and organization, since many apartment dwellers have almost as many belongings as those who live in houses but have significantly less space in which to store it all. This is often most evident in the kitchen, which tends to be one of ...

Lack of efficient storage space is often a key problem for many people when they try to get their home organized. Although it’s certainly important to reduce clutter and discard anything you don’t really need, you also need an efficient way to store the things you plan to keep. If you are currently trying to get your home better organized, it might be time to look at shelves. Shelves can be used in a wide variety of ways to store and organize items in a neat and easily accessible fashion. Here are a few shelving ideas you can use to help bring a bit more organization to your own home.

DevOps have been defined as the particular application of different practices as well as tools in order to deliver different applications along with services with swiftness. By utilizing DevOps, a particular organization can easily improve as well as deliver services even faster than other organization which relies on traditional methods of software development as well as management approaches. The companies with utilize DevOps are quite able to improve their customer service

I have to confess, I have a new favorite spot to go shopping. It’s open 24-7, everyone is always friendly and the prices are rock-bottom. Sometimes I even get some pretty great stuff for free! Yes, I’m a big fan of shopping at the app store. This store is an amazingly useful place for those who are looking to make the most of their time.

If 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 matters worse, many people find that they have a tendency to use shopping as a kind of emotional therapy. If they become unhappy, depressed or stressed, a shopping trip to their local department store sometimes is the cure used in order to feel better.