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
Some people do this naturally…and others?…well it just never crossed their minds to do it. Some people do it well and others?…well they are the ones that truly think they can organize a filing system in 1 hour (including making labels) You might be asking what does realistic TIME ESTIMATION have to do with organizing… Continue reading
We all have them in various forms…electronic…day planners…wall hanging displaying lovely covered bridges…but how well do you organize time using your calendar or planner? I have a favorite saying when organizing… a “TO DO” without a “WHEN” never gets done. So if you are really intent on getting that home office organized in… Continue reading
Working out of a home office and being a “solopreneur” has its challenges for sure but the one that consistently surfaces is the sentiment, “I don’t have enough TIME”. As an organizer and designer, I see this play out in very physical ways when it comes to office space. It can be revealed by piles… Continue reading
I recently had the opportunity to interview Certified Business Coach and Advisor ,Greg De Simone on the topic of Time Management. Through FocalPoint Business Coaching, Greg helps struggling business owners and professionals find the right solution for their business. If there is one common denominator that can define success or failure in the business setting, it… Continue reading
Recently I read Eat That Frog, a book about overcoming procrastination by Brian Tracy, a leading authority on personal effectiveness. Procrastination and lack of time management skills seem to be at the root of most disorganization found in home and business offices. I particularly liked the following story he tells about oil barrels across the Sahara Desert. What project are you putting… Continue reading
You might think this is an odd topic for a professional organizer to write about but during this past political season I have been inundated with so called “robocalls” or “autodialers” from various political candidates from all parties. Now let me make a disclaimer here…I am in no way discouraging participation in the political process. … Continue reading
Working out of a home office is both a benefit and a challenge. After many years of battling Boston traffic I will say my current commute is a delight and takes me …8.5 seconds (11 seconds if I have to move the sleeping cat) But home life distractions can powerful and constant. Before you know… Continue reading