Do you write? Do you have stacks of different drafts floating around your desk or computer and are unsure as to how to organize them? Today’s post is a collection of ideas on ways to organize writing drafts...from general drafts, to emails/memos, fiction and...
New Year’s resolutions such as: “I’ll quit smoking,” or “I’ll lose weight,” are a great start towards becoming a better person. But in the scheme of things, they probably won’t get you very far. The real secret to keeping your New Year’s Resolution is this: your...
There’s packing a carry-on bag and then there’s packing a carry-on bag during the holidays. You’ve got more things to worry about, packing your bag (of course) and two additional seasonal challenges: gifts/presents and your safety. Here’s some tips to help you pack:...
Do you have a small workspace at home or at the office?Looking to maximize the workspace you do have, no matter the size? In this post…
Today’s post comes courtesy of a volunteering experience I had over the weekend towards Hurricane Sandy cleanup efforts. To make a long story short, the event was poorly organized. Volunteers were told to complete tasks, only to be told an hour later that what we were...
Need a new approach towards organizing yourself and your belongings? Today’s post encourages you to look at order in a different light: organize so that you may improvise. The idea is simple: to organize yourself with your basic needs covered so you can let your mind...
One of the great things about organization is that it can be applied to anything in life. And by anything, I mean truly, anything. This includes making Halloween candy from trick-or-treating last as long as possible! I know your inner kid is just wondering how...
I’ve written several organizing entries here on the blog that include step-by-step instructions on how to sort and organize materials. I suggest people work off of a cleared surface such as a table, counter or freshly made bed. Why is this so important? Quite simply,...
Sigh, if only that vacation were longer... It sure can be downright difficult going back to work after a long, relaxing vacation. Here are a couple of tips on how to organize your first day of work back from a vacation or holiday. These pointers will help you get back...
What do you think of when you think of to-dos? You might associate the phrase with a seemingly endless list of repetitive, boring or routine tasks that need to be completed one way or another. To-dos might be regular errands or perhaps next steps in an ongoing work...