Organizing is simply as means to an end
Three Productivity-Killing Mistakes Nearly Everyone Makes Here’s how to avoid them…What’s your typical day like? Do you feel like you’re stuck on a treadmill going slightly too fast? Always wishing there were more hours in the day? How about your priorities – do you feel like they’re getting tended to, or are you always putting [...]
With warmer weather here and the school year nearing its end, now is a great time to clean out and organize the garage. Taking a proactive approach to this dreaded task (let’s face it, not much fun for most people–I get that!) will keep you on track so the next time you want to go [...]
I don’t know about you, but the promise of warmer weather has me motivated to get moving on spring cleaning projects. The first was to organize my garage so we could get to our gear as soon as the weather breaks. The bikes are ready, the tennis racquets handy and beach gear packed–so there’s some wishful thinking there, [...]
Let’s face it: Filing sucks! Most people just can’t stand it. Mainly because they don’t know what to do with all that paper—and even if you do know what to do with it, most likely it’s the last thing on your list. The upside: Once it’s done, the feeling of accomplishment is priceless!! One of [...]
No matter where you live, there’s always the threat of a natural disaster. The recent disaster in Japan is a good reminder that knowing where our important papers live is critical to peace of mind. It’s about being able to locate what you need when you need it. No need to panic. Here are some steps to [...]
One way to determine what to keep and what needs to go is to look at your life currently and ask yourself, when it comes to your stuff: “What’s relevant?” We all know that once we get married and/or have children, there’s a major shift that happens in terms of how our home is [...]
Last week, my longtime friend (since second grade!) Jeanne and I arranged to meet for lunch. Although we don’t see each other regularly, she’s one of those people whose friendship remains a constant and we pick up where we left off—every time! Our life situations have changed over the years: My children are beyond Cheerios [...]
Spring has almost sprung, so it’s a great time to start thinking about outdoor fun with the family. Getting things in order and putting systems in place means more time outside with lots less guilt about the couldas, wouldas, shouldas indoors. Here are some suggestions to get your moving in no time: 1. Sort the [...]
When I started my business, there were times when I seriously wished I was still working for someone else. The times when I was rejected or turned down…when things didn’t turn out exactly how I had planned. It’s easy to get discouraged and forget the moments when you’ve really helped someone to gain clarity and [...]
Organizing your entry hall can be simple. You’ll need a place for your keys, shoes, jackets and bags (hand bag, diaper bag, project bag, etc.). If you have a hall closet, use it. Hang jackets, use top shelf for a couple of baskets to hold gloves/mittens/scarves or goggles, bathing suits, and suncscreen for warm-weather months. [...]
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