As a professional organizer, I get asked many questions on how to set up the an organized file system. In actuality there really is no ONE system that works for everyone. Sometimes trial and error prove to be a huge part in coming up with the appropriate system. I have however discovered some things that… Continue reading
It’s summertime…time for some light hearted fun… and so I shall blog about bread tags! As an organizer I love to throw things out if they are no longer useful. And I have to say I am always amazed at what people save…like bread tags! However I love to find new uses for old things. … Continue reading
First I heard the huffing and puffing. Then I felt the ground begin to rumble. It was then that I looked up to see 78 pounds of double layered black fluff come barreling at me. As he raced by me, I soon realized that I was not the intended target since his eyes did not… Continue reading
I have a friend that every spring has visions of a well manicured lawn. He pridefully imagines his beautiful lawn…free of weeds and grubs. He imagines a vast flowing sea of green grasses that is truly the envy of all that pass by. So he does what any good landscaping dreamer does…each Spring he buys… Continue reading
Us humans are a strange lot. There is no other species on the planet that saves stuff like we do. When thinking about De-cluttering, many of us get overwhelmed by the process. The thought of parting with our stuff can cause great anxiety. Simply…we like our stuff. If only our homes and offices could easily… Continue reading
Each year Professional Organizers from around the nation converge for the NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers) Annual Conference and Organizing Expo. This past April, New Orleans hosted the event and indeed there were tons of educational opportunities available that ultimately promote, refine and advance the profession of organizing. Among these festivities, organizers and productivity… Continue reading
Growing up I have distinct memories of my mother rising at sunrise because her checkbook did not balance! She was determined to find that missing 3 cents and she knew that for HER…early morning was when the thinking cap fit best. Rather than time management, I like to think of it as ENERGY management and… Continue reading
I had a little victory last week…a Velcro victory to be exact. While organizing Charlie’s desk area, it soon became apparent that SOMETHING had to be done with the power strip sitting smack on the floor where Charlie’s feet would undoubtedly cause havoc. Now in this technologically advanced era in which we live, one would… Continue reading
It’s that time of year, when crocus bloom, robins fly and the urge swells within us to de-clutter. Let’s face it, we should be outside enjoying this new Spring season so here are 3 quick tips to spring clean your office, get organized and begin the season with a fresh start. 1. FILE FACELIFT If… Continue reading
In my travels as a professional organizer, I repeatedly hear and see many of the same roadblocks that cause people to get side tracked as they begin the process of organizing. Here are 5 common organizing mistakes that I see on a regular basis. None of them will prevent you from getting organized but they… Continue reading