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A Call To Action: Why Now Is the Most Exciting Time I’ve Seen in 30 Years of Business as an Organizing Consultant - by Barbara Hemphill- 8 Must-Have Tips For Holiday Clutter Clearing - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnI like the song “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”. It is upbeat and happy and something I can sing along with. Santa makes a list and checks it twice. If you have ever sewed this is the advice given to sewers—“measure twice, cut once”. When you leave your house I bet you check to make sure you ...
Views: 1412 - A Time Management Skill That Will Save You Hundreds Of Dollars - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Shannon McGinnisEveryone is inundated with mail, bills, paperwork and projects. The following time management strategy will help you concentrate, unclutter your desk and be become organized for success. The 50 minute hour to Sort and Organize Set a timer for 50 minutes. During this time focus on clearing ...
Views: 1412 - Get Rid Of Clutter Fast and Easy With These Simple Tips - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnLet’s face it, there are some things that we don’t like to do either because we think they are hard or we don’t know where to begin or how to do them. A few years ago I was making one of my daughters her freedom quilt (this is a red, white and blue quilt I give them on their 21st birthday). I ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - Decluttering your Destiny - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowOne of the marvelous ways we can make our lives calmer, our environments less muddled and free our minds is to take care of mental and physical disorder. Having unfinished business to take care of weighs on you creating an energy drain and until your this and that is thoroughly taken care of ...
Views: 1410(5 votes) - 5 Key Funding Tips For Non-Profit Organization - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2008 from Gary ZivkovichIt is one the important task to get the proper selection of the organization as per your needs. Funding in the organization is very much important to run the non-government organization. The approach for funding of the organization is differing based on the strategy of the organization. It is ...
Views: 1407 - 4 Tips for Eco-Friendly Organizing - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2010 from joshua zerkelSimplify your life while being environmentally responsible! Getting organized can be a fantastic way to simplify and streamline your busy life. The process of getting organized can involve weeding through (and discarding) some of the belongings that have been keeping you from living how you ...
Views: 1405(1 vote) - Simplify, Reduce Debt and Start Enjoying Life More Fully - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Mary DykstraSimplifying does not mean going without. It means consciously choosing what things, people and events you surround yourself with. I spent 10 years in Marketing learning what colors, words, shapes and offers would make YOU stop in the store, pick up my product and put it in your shopping basket. ...
Views: 1405(4 votes) - Get Organized: The Moments That Make You Disorganized - Common Clutter Traps To Avoid - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Carmen CokerIf you are trying to get organized, close your eyes for just a minute and imagine the moments that make you disorganized. Think through the last day, week, month, or even year(s) of your life … and you’ll see them there, as obvious as the big pile of clutter on your desk. While it’s true that ...
Views: 1404 - 5 Proven Tips To Help You Simplify Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Marilyn BohnDo you wish your life could be simplified? As a professional organizer, women tell me all the time they want to simplify their home and life. Many of them recognize a way to simplify is to get rid of clutter and get organized. Living simply and being organized has a different meaning to ...
Views: 1403 - Enough Hours In A Day? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Beth FlaridaPicture the scene: It's a bright and shiny new day and you've got big plans for everything you want to accomplish! Come the end of the day, however, you feel as if you've accomplished little to nothing. A Certified Professional Organizer addresses how to plan your days to achieve more ...
Views: 1403 - Labeling to Get Organized - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Colette RobicheauHave you ever had to dig through a ton of boxes to find a file, just because you didn’t know what box it was it? Have you ever unplugged two or three things before finding the right cord? How many hours have you spend sniffing the spices, just because you couldn’t tell by looking which one was ...
Views: 1402(2 votes) - Prioritization - How to Find Your Focus - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from David McKeeWe all have many things to do each day - pick up the kids from school, go get the groceries, mow the lawn. And in our business life as well as our goal plan, we also have many tasks. The problem is, we usually do not prioritize these tasks. Most of us have a vague notion of what our ...
Views: 1402 - Lots of Choices Don’t Always Make Us Happier - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Sue BeckerWe’ve all heard the phrase “less is more” (in fact I’ve written about this concept previously), but how many of us actually practice that philosophy? It sure seems as though the world (or at least the United States) is going in the opposite direction – we’ve got supersized grocery stores with ...
Views: 1400 - The Three Organizing Questions You Have to Ask - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Hannah KeeleyIt doesn't take a weekend retreat or months of therapy to get organized. And contrary to popular belief, being organized is not a genetic trait that you may or may not have inherited. Anyone and everyone can be organized. But all great organization begins with three big questions. 1. What ...
Views: 1400 - Seven Ways & Seven Days to Renew Your Life - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesTo renew and reinvent our lives, WE NEED A PLAN! Here it is: a seven-day process to work with over and over. This plan incorporates physical, mental and spiritual work. Use the whole seven-day process, or choose any one of the days to work with as you create the life you want. DAY 1: ...
Views: 1399 - The Tough Cookie Challenge: Getting Organized For the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Renee UrsemOut of all the cluttered spaces that I’ve seen as a Professional Organizer this year, one image remains. No, it wasn’t the worst thing I’ve seen, and it wasn’t found in the home of a hoarder. It was an opened package of Oreos® perched on top of a stack of plates in a kitchen cupboard. The ...
Views: 1399(1 vote) - Maximize the Efficiency of Your Kitchen Cabinets - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Maya WillisRegardless of whether your kitchen is large or small, there's a good chance that you're not maximizing the usefulness and efficiency of your kitchen cabinet space. Kitchen cabinets just seem to have a way of getting cluttered and disorganized, no matter how hard you try to keep things under ...
Views: 1396 - Home Organization for a New Baby - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxAs calendar days tic by and you’re the view of your feet over your stomach becomes a more and more distant memory you likely have realized you soon will be facing one of your biggest home organization challenges yet! While you put together registries and browse shelf after shelf in the baby ...
Views: 1395 - Learning How to Organize is a Lot Like Learning How to Shoot - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Mary DykstraA friend named Tom, teased me about being a “pacifist” even though I have (he says) a tendency to say “shoot it”. He tweaked me to be more conscious of my use of language and thought process and offered to take me target practicing so I would have a greater appreciation/respect of firing a gun ...
Views: 1395(2 votes) - It's All About You - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowTrusting in yourself and having the fortitude to persevere is essential to your success in life and in reaching your goals. Allowing yourself to be triumphant and placing yourself in a position to prosper creates an environment that is filled with twists and turns that lead you to a place where ...
Views: 1394(2 votes) - Organizing An Easy Checklist to Be Prepared When an Emergency Strikes - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Sue BeckerWhether caused by Mother Nature or a person, an emergency can throw our lives into chaos. But being prepared in case an emergency strikes can help. How prepared are you? This a great time to evaluate your emergency readiness. The following checklist will help you be prepared for any ...
Views: 1394(4 votes) - What Is Stopping Me From Being Organized? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Sally WittDo you feel stuck? Do you panic at the thought of anyone touching your things? Do you have piles of paper, and “stuff” that you never touch? Is the thought of getting things organized putting you into an anxiety attack? Do people offer to help you get cleaned up and organized ...
Views: 1394 - Top 5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying Containers! - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Shannon McGinnis1. Where are these containers going to be stored? Containers in the living room are much different than those you would store in a closet or garage. Rattan baskets and containers in beautiful colors are wonderful for the common areas of your home. Clear plastic bins are what I recommend for ...
Views: 1393 - Planning Your Day - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2011 from Elaine QuinnRemember how your school days were divided into different subject periods? Do the same with your workdays now. Consider the major types of work you have before you and divide the day into work periods of an hour or so each. Schedule specific time slots to follow up with current clients, ...
Views: 1392 - Calibration gases – Helping You Set Measurement Standards - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2013 from Evan lambortBefore specialty gases are used in any manufacturing process or in a lab, a calibration gas is first used. These gaseous substances are gasses whose concentration is known. They are used as a standard of comparison in analytical instrumentation. The accuracy of the substance, the concentration, ...
Views: 1390 - Do You Know Where All Your Keys Are? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Bob RobinsonWe all use keys. Some of us have and use more keys than others, but we all use keys. We have keys for homes, apartments, automobiles, rooms, garages, sheds, vaults, luggage, lockers, safe deposit boxes, mail boxes, offices, desks, furniture, cabinets, lawn mowers, recreational vehicles, gates ...
Views: 1390 - Decluttering Blueprint: Step 1 – Getting Started - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Pam WoodsAre you drowning in stuff you don’t use, you don’t love, or you don’t have a convenient place to store? It’s time to tackle your clutter! I know what you’re thinking—“Yes, but…I don’t have time to get organized and my space is so overwhelming, I don’t know where to start.” Being ...
Views: 1389 - How to Choose a Affordable Call Center Services which Fits Your Business Needs - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Ram ShyamIn today's world any of the business success demands that it should stay in contact with customers and clients through telephone communications. Now many of affordable call center services and its related services are available which can help your company to stay connected with the customers ...
Views: 1389 - How To Get Rid Of Clutter By Balancing Your Life - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Marilyn BohnI grew up in a tiny little town with a population of 2,500. It was safe to walk the streets and everyone had a post office box. I liked twirling the dials to open the box. Sometimes I went too fast and I had to do it over again to reach our mail. I rode my bike all over town and we didn't have a ...
Views: 1389 - The Jump Manual Advantage - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Glenda FairbrotherYou can find numerous products around the current market that promise to grant you the vertical jump coaching you desire. Even though each of those solutions declare to maximize your gains, it is important to know the added benefits of each training plan earlier than you spend money on a ...
Views: 1389 - How to Make a Great Decision - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Mara FisherFor a moment let us think about the decisions that we made this week. Were they easy or difficult? Did you avoid or postpone any decisions? Are you hoping that others will make the decision for you? Making decisions are important because how you make the decision and of course what decision ...
Views: 1387 - Meat-Cake - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Sandy JonesGeorge Carlin has a great bit about the mystery food found in the refrigerator that goes like this: "Perhaps the worst thing that can happen is to reach into the refrigerator and come out with something that you cannot identify at all. You literally do not know what it is. Could be meat, could ...
Views: 1387 - Free Credit Reports: Why They Are Important And Where To Access Yours - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnRecently my daughter applied for a home loan and to her dismay there were four errors on her credit report. Credit card companies and one bank she had never had accounts with were listed with thousands of dollars owing on the accounts. It took several weeks and a lot of time and effort, not to ...
Views: 1386 - Tips on Organizing & Filing April Taxes - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Mary DykstraGather those receipts & tax forms…. According to the IRS, there are 2 groups of filers - those who get their returns in as soon as they have their W-2's & 1099's and those who file at the 'last minute'. Interestingly many of the 'last minute' filers have money coming back but do not have ...
Views: 1386(1 vote) - Clutter Control - Getting Rid of Clutter Requires Constant Attention, Effort, and Discipline - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyWhat is your clutter control ability? Do you regularly balance what comes into your space with what leaves your space or do you spend more time on energy on accumulating stuff than you do on getting rid of clutter? While creating a place for everything and putting everything in its place is ...
Views: 1385(3 votes) - Do You Need a Filing Cabinet? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Maya WillisIf you ask most people about their most difficult challenge when organizing their home, you're likely to hear paper mentioned as one of their primary problems. In today's busy world, most people simply have more paper in their homes than they know what to do with. Although many of us dream of ...
Views: 1385 - Laundry Shelves: The Easy Way To An Organized Washday - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWith only 3 adults and four kids in my friend’s family, and with a European-sized washing machine instead of the larger and faster American models, they will usually do 2 or 3 loads of laundry for a day. Just hanging it all up to dry is already quite a challenge. Forget about trying to fold it ...
Views: 1385 - Managing Fear During The Global Crisis - How to Make Your Employee’s Feel Safe - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2020 from W.T. & Pamela HamiltonBeing designated as part of the supply chain is both a great responsibility and an unforeseen burden on businesses. Being needed, sometimes critically, brings added pressure to provide the product or service your community needs, all while facing additional danger and health risks as a result. ...
Views: 1385 - Cloud Computing – An Innovation That Drives Call Center Outsourcing Easily! - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Shane ReidThe rising demand and choice of BPO industry by the key business brands have urged the small business players to head towards a new principle of serving customer loyalty. With this significant change in the soaring requirements, many software companies have started to encourage the call center ...
Views: 1380 - How To Clear Clutter In 6 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Marilyn BohnIt is winter here in Utah which means we have a lot of snow in our mountains. With the beautiful and fluffy snow comes snowboarding, snowmobilers and ski enthusiasts and (sorry to say) danger. There are times when accidents happen and an outing of snow sports become deadly. One way this happens ...
Views: 1380 - Reason To Go For Event Management Expert - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Priyanka GulatiEvent Managers begin planning by booking an event at a particular location. Next what they do is plan meals and drinks, entertainment, audiovisual needs, overnight accommodations for guests, visitors and social programs and other support services. It will also help to seek sponsorships ...
Views: 1378 - Tips to Choose Correct PHP framework in 2019 - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2019 from Tarun NagarThere has being a sudden increase in the hire PHP developer that has put up a question mark. However, this is mainly done as per the framework on which company works upon. Now, the question arises, how one can determine the best or not so likable framework when there area plethora of options. ...
Views: 1378 - Taking Control of What Comes In - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Renee UrsemHow many times have you put things away only to find piles a few weeks later? Where does it come from, and how can you control it? Let’s begin with the first question. How does clutter get into your home or office? Through the front door. You (and the people around you) bring it in each ...
Views: 1377 - How to Get Organized before Moving - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Maya WillisIt has been said that moving is one of the most stressful of life’s events, only slightly less stressful than divorce and death of a spouse. However, getting organized in advance of the move can greatly reduce the stress and make the move much easier. Here are four tips to help your next move go ...
Views: 1376 - The Top Ten Ways To Gain 2 Hours A Day Or More! - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Bryan HeathmanWhen you gain 2 hours a day, that is 14 hours a week and a whopping 728 hours a year or 18.2 workweeks! Take a look at the list below and implement a few - if not all - of them and see how much time you gain this week and how much more you accomplish! (Note: The time saved listed is per day! ...
Views: 1376(1 vote) - Pay Now or Pay Later - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Renee UrsemI don’t like to file. Surprised? After all, I’m an organizer. I should like to file, right? Well, I don’t. Like you, there are many other things I would rather do. There are probably other boring, mundane tasks that you’d rather have the organizational fairy do as well: o Opening ...
Views: 1374(2 votes) - Lost In Space and loving it (a little less doing, goes a long way) - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Jamee TenzerFor the last two weeks, I have had more space in my schedule and it has been wonderful. More space means that I have time to think. Time to do whatever needs to be done in that moment. Time to see friends that I have been meaning to see for too long. And where did I find this time you ...
Views: 1373 - 4 Important Tips on How To De-Clutter Your Home You'll Enjoy - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Marilyn BohnIt was a beautiful cold day outside. I know it is cold when my outdoor thermometer says it is 4 degrees. I thought it might be broken but when it warmed up to 6 degrees I knew it was working as the temperature had changed. This is the perfect kind of day to stay inside and bake cookies, read ...
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