The first thing you should do when you want to get organized is go shopping for containers, right? WRONG!! If you begin with this step, you are definitely not alone. However, it is most certainly one of the least effective methods for beginning most organizing projects. Why? 1. Most of the time you simply purchase...
What Does Getting Organized Sound Like?
In the organizing profession, we often ask our clients what organization looks and feels like to them. It helps to create a vision for the project and is a great motivator. But what does it sound like? Do you need an extra inspirational kick in the pants to get organized? NAPSI recently posted this article...
Thanksgiving Tips That Will Have You Giving Thanks!
Can you believe it? Thanksgiving is next week already. Thought I would share an article I wrote a few years ago on holiday meal tips... Here are some tips for preparing for the holiday meal to make the actual event considerably less stressful. Don’t let your regular activities slip- like paying your bills, sorting the...
New Product: Post-it® Pockets
I just heard about this great new product from Post-it® called the Post-it® Pocket. Of course, they have an adhesive back and they are repositionable and tear-resistant. Great for using on vertical spaces like walls and doors, etc. and they come in handy on the inside of binders and folders, too. Post-it® Pockets are available...
Baby Steps for Tackling Paper Clutter
Overwhelmingly, paper is at the top of the list of struggles for my clients and readers so I wanted to share a few 'baby steps' to help you get started on tackling your paper clutter: 1. Tackle the mail as soon as you bring it into the house. This means getting rid of the outer...