mastering lists is important to getting organized

Mastering lists

Everyone makes lists. There are shopping lists, honey do lists for your spouse, to-do lists for the kids. Whatever type of lists you make – there is a method to the madness. Defining tasks Be sure to be specific when defining each item on the list. If it’s too vague you might not get the […]

journaling and writing to do lists help you get organized

Journaling and to do lists

Journaling is a big thing right now. It’s not like the old school diaries we kept as kids. Journaling is writing brief statements or paragraphs on how you are feeling and/or what you are doing. How does journaling help with organizing? Your mind gets as cluttered as your home. By writing down your thoughts and […]

eliminating clutter for stress reduction

Eliminating clutter for good

Eliminating clutter “Eliminating clutter? I don’t need to organize, I know how to find what I need.” “I’m not embarrassed when people come over. They know I’m busy.” “I don’t have time to organize.” These words are spoken all of the time, but the truth is your life is less stressful when your home is […]

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Apps to make life easier

Apps for organizing your digital life Do you need apps for your mobile device to help with your bills and reduce paper clutter? Ready to move into the 21st century with all of the perks that go along with it? Here are some modern apps that can help with paying bills, making lists, shopping and […]

Organize your family trip

Organize your family trip – includes free download

Vacation season is near Memorial day will soon be here and lots of people go on a family trip for the long weekend. After that comes summer vacations. How will you ever get everyone together, organized and ready to go away? The family trip – where to begin Once the decision has been made where […]

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Tips & Tricks: December 2015

Quote of the Month “Each morning see some task begin Each evening see it close. Something attempted, something done Has earned a night’s repose.” Longfellow  I like the idea of setting minimum standards rather than being overly optimistic. This is especially true of “TO DO” lists. How about thinking of ONE thing to do each […]

Six tips to structure unstructured time

Finding time to do a little organizing around the house can be difficult. We will explore ways to use your unstructured time (when you have no planned activities). We will discover how to make the most of free time and get things done around the house. Unstructured time might be earmarked for organizing, but without […]