Begin the New Year Right - Get Organized! (18 Apr 2006)
Here we are, facing a brand new year filled with endless possibilities. I don't know if you're the type of person who makes New Year's Resolutions or not, but I have a resolution for you that you should put on your list, whether you have a list or...
Simple Ideas to Organize Your Kitchen (03 Sep 2005)
The kitchen is often known as the heart of the home. It is the place where we gather to eat, cook, entertain, and spend time with friends and family. As a result, the kitchen can become one of the most difficult rooms to organize and keep clean....
Priorities: Whats Important to You (26 Nov 2005)
The New Year brings with it reflection. We reflect on the past to help us improve our future. We decide what needs to go, what needs to stay and what needs to be added.
To aide you in setting priorities ask yourself these simple questions:
Why Havent You Been Able to Get Organized in the Past? (23 Aug 2005)
Why oh why, have you had such a hard time getting organized? What is it about the PAST that's made organizing a challenge?
To answer this, I came up with the acronym PAST. Why have you not been able to get organized in the PAST?
1. P s...
2006 Easier Organizing for Your New Year (08 Dec 2005)
Use these New Years organizing tips whether you have a file 'system' - or not! If your business year-end falls in June, just use these same tips in July.
In January set up a Tax Box to hold all your 2005 tax documentation. Set up an archive ...
Clutter (21 Nov 2005)
I have a theory that the contents of cupboards bubble and seethe, spreading out tentacles of tat to their brother cupboards. Their master plan is to engulf the entire house so that no carpet is left uncovered, and no doors can be opened without th...
12 Techniques for Letting Go of Your Clutter (11 Aug 2005)
Remember, it's not clutter if you really love it. Always keep in mind that it's ok to keep the things you really appreciate, this is more about discovering what you love and separating those things out from the overwhelming mass of "stuff" in your...
Defrazzle and De-Clutter! (28 Oct 2005)
My theory on housework is, if the item doesn't multiply, smell, catch fire, or block the refrigerator door, let it be. No one else cares, why should you?
Erma Bombeck
Ahh, the fresh breezes, the delightful birdsong, new buds ...
4 Ds of Organization (06 Sep 2005)
There seems to be two kinds of people: those that have the gift of organization and those that don't. If you are not one of those naturally organized people, you are likely to have disorganization at best, and disaster at worst.
Folks who kn...
Getting Organized For A Clutter Free Life (15 Feb 2006)
A New York Magazine article I once read referred to "being organized" as the second greatest pleasure in life. I suppose that places it just after either sex or eating - whichever is your number one choice. I agree that "being organized" is extrem...
Two Good Reasons to Organize & Save Greeting Cards (or Not) (15 Jan 2006)
Every December friends and family send you greeting cards. Perhaps coworkers send you greeting cards too and maybe even vendors like your insurance agent and your newspaper carrier. Maybe you also get greeting cards from business partners and cust...
Use Cases to Organize Your Cleaning Supplies (25 Sep 2005)
Many of us today live hectic lives, so when we finally find a couple of hours to clean house, we want the supplies all together and ready to go. Taking time to hunt down the cleanser or to run to the store for furniture polish can break your strid...
10 Easy Steps to an Organized Home Office (20 Feb 2006)
Without the structure of an office outside of our homes, it is easy to scatter anything work related all over the house. We still need to complete our work in a timely and efficient manner. After all, the less time we spend working, the more time ...
Organizing Information the Way People Use It (17 Jan 2006)
Richard Saul Wurman created an information empire by answering questions he wanted answered, and by organizing information the way people use it. His Access travel guides, for example, organize information by location, rather than by category. So ...
Organizing Your Desktop-Computer Desktop That Is! (11 Mar 2006)
In my years as a teacher, organization was something that was lost on me. I was the teacher with stacks of papers on her desk, boxes of papers behind her desk (fondly called the "Fire Hazard"), and stuff piled on the tables around. Since leaving...
Get Organized to Reduce Stress (17 Oct 2005)
When life is chaotic and you have little control over events, one thing you can control is your surroundings. A home that isn't organized can make daily living difficult and add to the issues you are currently facing. The following tips may help i...
How to Conquer the Clutter of Kids Art -- Even if You Cant Bear to Throw Anything Out! (09 Jan 2006)
Contrary to popular belief, archivists do not keep everything.
Really!
One of my archival mentors was very fond of the saying: "When in doubt, throw it
out!"
When I tell people this they usually don't believe me. But here's the ...
Work-At-Home Moms Can Be Organized Too! (23 Feb 2006)
Working from home or operating a home-based business has many benefits, but one of the biggest issues that many people face is how to get organized so that they can be productive during work hours.
Many work-at-home moms (Wahms) choose to st...
Simple Strategies For Staying Clutter Free (22 Aug 2005)
Congratulations! You've just spent the entire weekend organizing your home office and it looks fabulous. So now that the hard part is over, how do you keep the clutter under control?
Use the Can - This is one of the easiest ways to stay orga...
Create A Filing System That Works For You (10 Sep 2005)
Creating a good filing system is one of the best things you can do to save time, money and your sanity. Managing paper with a good filing system will put you back in control, and increase productivity.
