Permission to throw away
Give yourself permission to throw away anything that is broken, damaged, rusty, bug-infested, mildewed, torn, stained, or incomplete. Toss these items without hesitation. You’ll get rid of clutter and free up some space.
Entries by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®
Focus on Editing
Content Focus on Editing Recycle Resource Side Notes: I was on TV. It was only a local cable TV show, but it was still a trill. The show was the Veteran’s Forum where I shared how I help individuals get and stay organized. Want to see the half hour interview? *** Have you ever heard […]
Situational Disorganization
Situational disorganization is when our organizational systems are temporarily derailed, or when we’re temporarily overwhelmed by life. A few examples are when one has to downsize in less than 3 months, when one has to clean out the family home to prepare for a sale, or when one inherits a mass quantity of things all […]
Pocketbook Editing
How often do you go through your pocketbook and get rid of all that can be tossed? Do you wait until you find yourself sifting through a crumpled mess of old receipts and candy wrappers? Do you hold off until your arm gets sore from hefting all that loose change that’s fallen to the bottom […]
Organized Kids
School’s out and the kids are home all summer. Here are a few tips to help keep things organized. 1. Schedule daily organizing time. Require participation from every child and play their favorite songs to motivate them. 2. Label children’s clothing bins, toy bins, and book bins with words as well as images, to reinforce […]
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