Entries by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

Busy organizing in spring

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Happy Spring!

Are you as happy as I am to welcome the colorful season of spring? It’s been a cold, windy winter, and I’m ready for the change of season. But before we leave winter behind, I’d like to share some of the projects I’ve been helping my clients with during the snowy weather.

Packing up holiday decorations:  Realizing what decorations no longer make the cut, and preparing for a time saving set up for the next holiday season were important steps in this project.

Need this paper?

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We tend to keep paper because we’re unsure what else to do with it. Ask yourself, ‘When would I actually need to present this document?’ Consider all possible situations where it might be necessary. If you can’t think of a good reason, it’s time to get rid of it. Related tips: Paper! What to keep […]

More is a 4 letter word

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Having more doesn’t always mean better. In fact, it often creates more problems, stress, and frustration. More possessions fill up space, leaving less room to breathe. More things require time—time spent maintaining, moving, sorting, and searching for them. More spending on things leaves less money in the bank. More clutter leads to less peace of […]

Evaluate holiday decorations

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A great time to evaluate your holiday decorations is when you’re putting them away. Before packing them up, set criteria for what to keep and what to donate. Consider these guidelines: You love it. You display it every year. It’s one of your favorite holiday decorations. It’s sentimental, and you would never part with it. […]