Organizing – Where to Begin
Tip: If you’re not sure where to start when de-cluttering, tackle horizontal surfaces first, such as table tops, counter tops, desk tops, beds, dressers, and floors.
Entries by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®
Calendars
Tip: Use only one personal calendar. It makes no difference whether it’s paper or electronic so long as it’s practical and portable. Establish a habit of relying on your calendar to keep track of scheduled appointments, important dates, and payments. Also use it to jog your memory of significant items.
Organizing Daily
Tip: Organization requires practice and maintenance. So, give yourself time to organize daily, 15 minutes in the kitchen and 5 minutes per room for the rest of the rooms in your home. Delegate and get the whole family involved. The teamwork approach works best and allows every family member to practice the skill of organizing.
Simple Organizing Solutions
Receiving a thank you note in the mail is pleasant. It’s even more pleasant when you’re being thanked for something you didn’t realize would make an impact on the other person. This happened to me when I offered a simple organizing solution to a Realtor I had met at a networking event. She asked me […]
Clearing the Clutter
Who likes to hunt? I’m talking, in your own closets, pantry, cupboards and drawers? Are these areas unorganized and filled with random stuff? Is what you need, want, and use mixed in with a bunch of items you don’t need, don’t want, and don’t use? Having to sift and hunt every time you’re looking for […]
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