Ever run into a perpetual cycle of trying to remember tasks: “I’ve got to do A, B, and C, wait, but what was D? I think there was an E as well…what if I forget something?” It’s time to take time out so that you can tackle tasks. Why waste mental energy trying to not...
Rotating clothing during the year helps keep your wardrobe free of seasonal clothing anomalies (heavy wool coat in humid, hot weather anyone?) and improve daily, usable space in your closet, dresser or bureau. Here are some steps to help get you started: Step 1: Plan...
Ever wondered where you should begin when organizing a room? Here’s an exercise to help you get thinking about how space is utilized and what matters to you most when it comes to becoming more organized. You’ll need a pen or a pencil and a sheet of paper for this...
Several weeks ago I covered the word “tidy” in The Hidden Power of Words series here on the blog. (You can revisit the entry here, but I’ll quickly recap: the original definition of the word “tidy” meant “timely,” or “opportune.” It was only later on that the meaning...
There’s a hidden story behind all of your belongings; a larger reflection of the world at large and that great big circle of life. Have you ever thought that your belongings go through a life cycle of their very own? Birth, life, death. All of your belongings fall on...
Whether you are within a day’s drive or must fly several thousand miles to campus, here’s a few tips for packing and organizing a dorm room. AT HOME Packing a dorm room. Draft a list of items based on dorm room “zones” (see image at top) and revise your list as...
Have you ever worked on a project, task or to-do where you try your absolute hardest to get it completed, but the more and more you try to complete it, the more difficult it is to accomplish? We take vacations to rest and recharge from work and school, so why not take...
Overwhelmed with lots of messages in your inbox? Here’s a few tips to help you get a grip on email: Actively Maintain Emails Just as you would tend to a garden regularly to weed out undesirable plants, you must weed or maintain your email messages on a regular basis...
Taking photos is easier than ever thanks to digital cameras. No more buying film and gasp, waiting for prints to be developed. Sometimes it can get tricky managing all those photos as well as your camera. Here’s some tips to help you get organized: Going Away? Check...
There are times in life when we have to think, sit down and plan out a course of action. There are other times when it pays to not do so much focused thinking, planning or analysis. Consider taking a breaking from thinking and just do something! Huh? It’s pretty a...