Summer is coming to a close. It’s almost that time when the kids go back to the classroom. Some will go back virtually, some in person, but school will start either way. Here are some back-to-school organizing ideas that will help keep everything in order. Get supplies You probably received a list of supplies that […]
In order to make the most out of your time, you need to take matters into your own hands. You make time for the things you have to do. What you do with the rest of your day and the quality of your actions is the question. Make a schedule Create a schedule for your […]
You probably know that being organized can save you time. But, did you know that it can also save you money? Organized people don’t buy things they already own. They don’t spend time looking for belongings because they know where everything is at all times. Buying duplicates is common when the things you need are […]
You want to get your home organized. That’s great! There are many pitfalls that can sabotage your good efforts. Don’t let these decluttering mistakes get in your way. Here are some things to avoid: Not giving yourself enough time. Once you take everything out of a drawer, you need to have time to purge some […]
Feng Shui is an ancient way of organizing your home to feel secure, happy and safe. Get in touch with your surroundings, they can make you feel better and calm. Most people say they don’t want to declutter their homes because it takes too much time and effort. However, in reality, it is usually because […]
The unofficial start of summer is Memorial Day Weekend. That’s when people start grilling outside, heading to the beach and sending the kids to camp. It’s a long weekend with plenty of time to squeeze in a few organizing tasks. Closets In the entryway closet, put the heavy coats and sweaters toward the back or […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]