How Long Do I Need to Keep This? - A Guide to Receipts, Statements and Financial Clutter at Home

In most homes, paper causes clutter. And it seems to mysteriously multiply by itself. But just how long do you need to keep all those receipts, bank and credit card statements and other financial papers? Below is a handy reference that you can use for dealing with your home paper... Read More

Give Up Control to Get Control

For some reason, Americans think they have something to prove by doing it all themselves. People say to me all of the time, that someone else just can't do for them, the things that are on the "to do " list. Well, that is not only a ridiculous statement, but... Read More

Can You Really Improve Your Organisation Skills

I'm sure most of you have heard of Zig Ziglar International Sales Guru. Well in one of Zig's weekly newsletters, there were a number of comments about the habits of well-organised people which I couldn't resist sharing with you.What are the habits of well-organised people?Can a person be 'taught' skills... Read More

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... Read More

Declutter Your Home in 11 Easy Steps

Feeling overwhelmed at the thought of organizing your home? Start on a smaller scale instead and it will be a whole lot easier.For example, instead of starting with the entire house, commit to starting with one room.Follow these 11 steps, and you're well on your way to an organized home:1.... Read More

Create A Working Mail Center

I talk about the mail a lot in my newsletter, Organewz, and to my clients. I write about it again because I have seen so many people still without one place for their mail. The worst part is the anxiety that goes along with not knowing where a bill or... Read More

Files vs Piles

I recently read an article that had some interesting but not surprising statistics. Harte-Hanks published a survey in December, 2001 which reported that 96% of businesspeople interviewed were frustrated by their companies' information management. It's no wonder. An IDC white paper published in August, 2001 told us employees can spend... Read More

35 Santity Savers - Get More Productive

Use these 35 sanity savers this year to help you become more productive and get more done in less time, so you can get on with life!EmailOnly check your emails twice a day ? don't respond each time you receive an email it wastes too much time! Set up... Read More

Don?t Be A Clutter Victim

There are 3 kinds of clutter: Inner (between our ears); Outer (stuff and things) and Other (people.) The more stacks and piles of outer clutter we collect create distractions that keep us from our real lives and joy.Do you find it hard to say "NO" to ads that say something... Read More

Introducing the Power Hour Concept to Plough Through Mountainous Tasks

Have you ever been totally overwhelmed by a massive task confronting you? Ever felt daunted by the thought of even making a start on such a massive quest? I thought so. Read on...Recently I suffered a serious injury. I won't bore you with the details other than to say that... Read More

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New Business? Changing Careers? Youve Got a Whole New Ball Game

When you embark on a life transition, the skills that... Read More

Getting Organized For The New Year - Part 1

The following procedures will insure an organized and well run... Read More

Balance - And Other Things

The Mexican VillagerThe American investment banker was at the pier... Read More

Just How Organized Are You? Take This Quiz For Individuals

The Productive Environment Scorecard?Read the statements below and rate your... Read More

A Simple Effective Tool To Get And Stay Organized

Often we are in overwhelm because we are holding too... Read More

The Natural Law of Attrition

I'm cheap and proud of it.I use and re-use things... Read More

Organizing Your Day

One of the hardest things for most individuals working from... Read More

Spring into Spring

Hasn't time flown? Already we're into the last quarter of... Read More

The Organized Move: Unpacking with a Plan

(This is the third in a series of three articles... Read More

Everything Fits Together Perfectly!

Here's a little lesson I experienced while packing boxes for... Read More

Thinking Outside the Box

Much of my time as a Professional Organizer is spent... Read More

Get Organized - Stay Organized

My mother is one of the most productive people I... Read More

Kids Clutter: Organizing at Every Age

Our children are probably the biggest clutter creators we have... Read More

Spring Clean Your Life

Spring is here and its time to sweep away the... Read More

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,... Read More

Clutter Campaign - Commit Your Time

Decide When And Where To StartDecide when and where to... Read More

10 Organizing Tips for Road Warrior Parents

Parenting is always a challenge, but particularly so if your... Read More

Home Organizing Tips & Gizmos

Staying organized can be a constant battle. The following organizing... Read More

Organize Yourself Otherwise Your Work Could Kill You

We are in a society where people are applauded for... Read More

Family Management Tip #2: Choosing the Right Organizer for Your Family

What method do you currently use to organize your family?... Read More

Do You Have A To-Do list?

I have a huge white board in my home office,... Read More

The True Definition of an Organization

The true definition of an organization is one that is... Read More

Are You A Collector?

Collections are the outward manifestation of a deeply-felt principle or... Read More

How Clutter Chases Money Away

Have you ever heard that having a cluttered home can... Read More

Stress Management: 10 Universal Laws to Get and Stay Organized

1. The Law of the 1st StepA good first step... Read More

Calendars and Personality Type

I recently conducted a survey to look at the relationship... Read More

How Clutter Affects Your Love Life

Clutter in any area of your home is a sign... Read More

Give Up Control to Get Control

For some reason, Americans think they have something to prove... Read More

Can You Really Improve Your Organisation Skills

I'm sure most of you have heard of Zig Ziglar... Read More

Ending The Morning Madness

Back-to-school time ? what does that mean to you? For... Read More

Getting Organized for Achievement

Getting and staying organized is critical to achieving your goals.... Read More

Without a Plan, You?re Doomed to Failure

"My job is an endless series of deadlines, I am... Read More

10 Tips to Get Organized and Clutter-Free- Now!

1. THE LOVE IT OR LOSE IT PRINCIPLE: Every item... Read More