For today’s post I thought I’d share with you a list of 10 organizing myths. These myths are commonly held beliefs in our public consciousness when it comes to organization and order. While these ideas might seem like a good idea at the time, they really aren’t good...
Before one more day of 2013 makes the history books, I thought I’d share with you The Order Expert's ten most popular posts from last year. These ten posts were the most popular among readers from January 1 -...
Welcome to the last installment of our New Year’s mini-series inspired by the traditional saying, “A Happy, Healthy and Wealthy New Year." Today’s post features happiness and productivity. Missed the previous entries? Click here for my entries on health and wealth. Do...
It has been quite a busy year for The Order Expert with lots of changes and landmark events. I’m eagerly looking forward to 2013, but before jumping forward I’m going to take a quick look back to see where I’ve come from. What took place in 2012 on The Order Expert?...
Today’s productivity tip is a self-reflection exercise. When it comes to personal productivity, there’s no better place to start than with self-awareness. Answer the following questions thoughtfully and you’ll be on your way to being more productive…no matter your...
Today’s post is brought to you courtesy of childhood memories of my family’s steam pressure cooker. What does a pressure cooker have to do with time management? More than you think! A pressure cooker is used to prepare foods in a relatively short amount of time. Our...
One of the great riddles of the world is how to be productive when you are procrastinating. Here are 10 ways to help you be productive, five tips related to the work you are supposed to be doing (haha!) and five tips that are unrelated to work at hand: Number 10. Make...
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:...
It’s that time of year again…time for holiday parties and gatherings, shopping, traveling and stress. Ever wish you could have the gift of time management before all the festivities get underway? Look no further! Today’s post features a few tips on how to manage your...