“Just like fish, magazines tend to stink up the place after awhile.” -Allison Carter, retired Professional Organizer If you’re ever looking for a decluttering project, I vote for magazines. You can quickly make a judgement based on the year and the cover page. Relevance can be determined by how much dust there is, how buried […]
We all want to be organized, but it takes some planning, scheduling and purging. Avoid the following organizing pitfalls that may cause your progress to grind to a halt. You don’t have a plan It is important to have some kind of a plan of action before you get started. The plan doesn’t have to […]
Perfection and procrastination are two stumbling blocks that get in the way of organizing. Knowing how to fight them can help you make the move to finally get organized. If you have incredibly high standards that you have no chance of reaching, you might be a perfectionist. There is also the fear of not being […]
It’s spring and time for organizing belts, scarves and purses for the warm weather. The goal is to weed out those items you don’t need any longer. These accessories have to go if they don’t fit, don’t match anything you own or are out of style. Start by taking everything you are organizing out of […]
April 2021 “Remember: you are not what you own. Storing all those books doesn’t make you any smarter; it just makes your life more cluttered .”-Francine Jay, Author And I suppose the same could be said about having a lot of items packed away in boxes or shoved in closets….if they aren’t being enjoyed, are […]
Get new systems for filing As another tax season rolls around, you might start to notice that your filing system is not up to snuff. Take some time this weekend to put some systems for filing in place. File cabinet A file cabinet or at least a file box is necessary. It really depends upon […]
Just like the clutter around the house, computers can also have an accumulation of unnecessary data. It’s important to get rid of computer clutter because some of it may cause your computer to run more slowly. Declutter your inbox Going through email every day can be a chore. The longer you wait in between email […]
March 2021 Leave nothing to your family “Follow the 40% rule: When your mind is telling you that you’re done, that you’re exhausted, that you cannot possibly go any further, you’re only actually 40% done. When we get uncomfortable, our brain gives us a way out — usually quitting or taking the easier route. Face the […]
It’s been a long, cold winter, especially for those who have not ventured out much during this time of COVID. Spring is almost here and it’s time to get your home in shape for the warmer weather. The clothes closets will still have your winter gear in the forefront for at least a few […]
It is always easy to procrastinate. By busying yourself with things that are not a priority, you can’t get things done that you need to do. These time wasters do nothing to help you, but you can easily get sucked into them. Time management is an important part of being organized and there are some […]