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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tired of endless chores and to-dos? stop running around in circles and enjoy life again
- Do you feel like you are running around in circles, completing one task after the next only to find there are 20 chores you have not done yet? I am not even talking about the constants such as grocery shopping, returns, doctor appointments, clients, and carpool!If you are tired of fighting this endless battle, stop fighting and start winning. I have come to the realization that I will ALWAY...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Get organized -- every home needs an office
- EVERY HOME NEEDS AN OFFICEYes, it is true that every home needs an office to handle the business of running a household. There are bills to pay, health records to maintain, an assortment of receipts, bank and financial statements all with tax implication. There are insurance papers, contracts and frequent flyer accounts along with addresses and telephone numbers. The list goes on and on. It...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dont get lost in the shuffle
- I have a good friend whom (also being in the same business) I often compare notes with.One of the things that I always give him a hard time about is the fact that even though he has one of the biggest desks I have ever seen I have never actually seen the desks surface.It is always covered from corner to corner with stacks of paperwork, trade magazines, client files and little scraps ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Clutter campaign - maintain your success
- To want in one's heart to do a thing for its own sake; to enjoy doing it; to concentrate all one's energies upon it-that's not only the surest guarantee of success. It is also being true to oneself. Amelia EarhartLive Clutter-Free Forever. Have you noticed how clutter is like a boomerang--it seems to come back quickly? The best way to prevent the "boomerang effect" is to commit to a way of ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Clutter campaign - select your tools
- Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful. William MorrisWhat you love, you preserve There are so many tools available to support your Clutter Campaign. And what works best for someone you know may not work for you at all. This is the time to discover exactly the right items and equipment to match your style of thinking and operating. Once you ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Clutter campaign - commit your time
- Decide When And Where To StartDecide when and where to start. You have the same amount of time each day as did Thomas Jefferson, Einstein, and Mae West. It's all in where you choose to focus your attention.If you still catch yourself thinking, "This will never work," or, "I'll never succeed," you are right.If, however, you can focus on three liberating word...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The clutter campaign - design your vision
- I like a room you can dance in the middle of! Mariah Burton NelsonOne of the prime reasons that most of us have occasional or everlasting problems with clutter is that we do not have a clear picture of the ideal setting we want to create for ourselves, our family and our work. In the absence of that clear picture, specific to you, your life, your family, your dreams, goals and taste, you ma...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are you stuck in the clutter trap?
- You arrived on earth without clutter. Your parents and doting relatives started you on a pathway to accumulation. By the time you were a year old, you had mounds of functional clothing, twenty outfits suitable for dress-up, too many stuffed animals to fit in your bed, custom-sized furniture, a silver spoon, and a plastic Winnie-the-Pooh bowl. Perhaps there was also your christening gown: an heirlo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Just how organized are you? take this quiz for individuals
- The Productive Environment Scorecard?Read the statements below and rate your reactions to each pair of phrases. Decide where you rate on the scale from 1 (You rate yourself low) to 10 (You rate yourself high).1. I waste lots of time looking for papers I need.2. I waste lots of time looking for electronic information I need.3. I would be terrified if I were notified or a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Organizing lessons from a bookstore
- The store reminded me of a well-worn slipper ? tattered and dusty, but obviously used and loved. I toured the aisles and backrooms with storeowner and publisher Britton Trice. Celebrity book signings and individualized customer service are obviously major factors in the success of the store. File after file with details of book parties past. They mail out about 200 autographed Anne Rice books ever...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 tips for a more organized morning
- 1. Teach your children to use an alarm clock or clock radio. Nagging is not the way to begin anyone's day!2. Organize your closet for easy access to your clothes. Help your children do the same in a way that works for them.3. Choose clothing and accessories the night before. Steam wrinkled clothes in the shower.4. Pack lunches the night before. Make sandwiches in multiples and...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Finish in style - organizing works!
- One of my mother-in-law's many oft-quoted and wise declarations was "Finish in style." It has been on my mind lately, as I contemplate the end of another year, and the end of the first fifty years of my life. Based on my heritage, I fully expect to live another fifty years, so it seems appropriate to consider what I need to do now, so that I can finish the next fifty in style!In t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Identifying the rocks: organizing your priorities
- In one of my favorite books, First Things First, written by Stephen Covey with Roger and Rebecca Merrill, is a story of the man in front of his class with a pile of rocks and a jar. He puts the rocks in the jar, and then asks the class "Is it full?" "Yes," they answer in unison. "Oh?" he replies, and gets out some pebbles, which he adds to the jar. "Is it full?" he asks. Catching on, they reply, "...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Clutter is postponed decisions?
- Do you ever sit down at your desk buried in paper and say, "OK! Today's the day ? I'm going to clean up this mess?" You pick up the first piece of paper ? and immediately think of any number of reasons why now is not a good time to deal with this particular piece of paper. You pick up the second piece. "No, I don't think so?" And the third? And the fourth? And before you know i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 organizing tips for road warrior parents
- Parenting is always a challenge, but particularly so if your work requires that you travel. Don't be too hard on yourself or on them when you find it difficult. Here are some tips you may find helpful:1. Communicate with your family regularly about your travel schedule. If possible, post your itinerary in a prominent place, such as the refrigerator.2. If your spouse also travels, exc...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Sticking to your new years resolutions: ten tips for a more organized life
- 1. A calendar is an essential organizing tool ? start the year with one that works for you! And whether you use a paper or electronic version, using Post-it® notes as reminders will help you "stick" to your resolutions.2. Identify a specific goal for getting or keeping in shape ? 10 minutes a day (yes, professional trainers say a small amount of time can make a ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The clutter factor: from packrativity to productivity
- ? Are you embarrassed when you walk into your home or office? ? Do you frequently run out of space? ? Is your desk piled high with UPO's (unidentified piled objects)? ? Are you frustrated by the amount of time you spend looking for things?If so, you're not alone! Research shows the average person spends 150 hours per year looking for misplaced information, while eight out of ten...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Organized living in a disorganized world
- We are bombarded with so many factors that perpetuate disorganization. Computers, fax machines, cellular phones, and on-line services enable us to do more - and require us to do more. The speed of the microchip doubles every 18 months, with no end in sight. There is also a greater sense of urgency due to rising expectations. If I can e-mail you a question in 20 seconds, why can't you return my e-m...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Organizing solutions for the disorganized entrepreneur
- After more than 20 years as an entrepreneur and a consultant to entrepreneurs, I am convinced that for many entrepreneurs, "organized" is an enigma. "Organized entrepreneur" may even be an oxymoron, because the very strength that makes great entrepreneurs makes for poor organizing ? at least organizing as most of the world defines it.For the majority of my career I calle...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Escaping the clutter trap? - 5 steps for increasing productivity and decreasing stress
- ? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the "stuff" in your life? Magazines and journals you've never finished reading, clothes you never wear, e-mail you haven't responded to, or photographs you intended to share with friends or colleagues? ? Are you embarrassed to invite people to your home or office because they will see the way you live or work? Do you rush around when someone's coming to hide the ev...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The magnificent 7: tips for cleaning up clutter
- Clutter is postponed decisions®. Here are some suggestions to simplify the task of controlling clutter:1. Put all like items together. Put items in their largest category first, and then break them down by steps as necessary. For example: (1)Put all clothing together. (2) Then break into women's clothing and children's clothing. (3) Then break women's clothing into season...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 tips to get organized and clutter-free- now!
- 1. THE LOVE IT OR LOSE IT PRINCIPLE: Every item around you represents a choice you made. You either went out or selected it; or it came to you, and you accepted it. Look at that item now with fresh eyes. If you do not know that item to be useful, believe it to be beautiful, or love it for personal reasons, it's time to get rid of it. In other words, LOVE IT OR LOSE IT. Love what nourishes your dre...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The most frequently asked questions about organizing your kids rooms
- 1. In terms of organization, what is the first thing a parent should do before decorating a kid's room?Get rid of the clutter! Because we are such a materialistic, marketing, socializing-driven society, kids are bombarded and often overwhelmed with "stuff" ? much of which they don't even like and will never use.2. What is the biggest organizational challenge with children's...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Secrets to eliminating emotional clutter
- Are you plagued by clutter in your personal or professional life? Is there someone in your family or your work who is? Based on my experience, the answer is probably "Yes!"As a professional organizing consultant for more than 20 years, I have discovered that eight out of ten people are bogged down in life with physical clutter somewhere in their lives. Ironically, most of them suf...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The love it or lose it principle: one simple key to living clutter-free forever
- It wasn't long ago that you spent an entire weekend "decluttering" ? and now you are expecting guests in two days, and the guestroom is full of "stuff" again!According to a study by the U.S. Department of Energy, 25% of people with two-car garages didn't park any cars in them and 32% parked only one. When it came to three-car garages, only 13% parked three cars. You prob...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Get organized - stay organized
- My mother is one of the most productive people I know. She is 78 years old and still works full-time as the personal assistant to the CEO of a bank. (I come from great genes-it makes me very optimistic about my long-term future!) One of her secrets to productivity is what is often called "a tickler file." It used to be a popular organizational tool but eventually fell by the wayside. The...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Getting organized - getting fit
- In a speech entitled "Organized Living in a Disorganized World" I made the statement "Getting organized is much like exercise and healthy eating. It is something you incorporate into your daily living." Immediately one attendee sighed loudly and blurted out, "I'm doomed!" Many people feel the same way, but based on my own experience with incorporating exercise into my...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Five simple tips to get organized today!
- Take time to declutter this summer...Writing can certainly consume the better part of your day... Especially when you consider all the other responsibilities most of us take on each day.Sometimes you can overlook the benefits of cleaning up your work area. If you're like me, you may put off rather mundane tasks like - reading and actually responding to email messages, sorting through...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Organizing your day
- One of the hardest things for most individuals working from home is to stay focused. One of the best ways to stay focused is organization. In addition, being organized will help your time management skills. The two are very much intertwined. Planning out your day is very important. What you will do in the morning, afternoon/and or evening, depending on what hours you work is paramount. ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The five ways to ease the process of eliminating clutter
- I recently had a conversation with a friend about clutter. She shared that at times there was so much clutter around her home that she simply concluded her home was in a stage that she referred to as CHAOS or Can't Have Anyone Over Soon. We talked further and what she has discovered is that when there is too much stuff in a space, clutter simply cannot be organized. Of course eliminating our belon...
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