Do you consider waking up earlier so you can be more productive during the day? You’re ready to give waking up early a shot, but there’s just one tiny little problem…you’re not a morning person! In today’s post I challenge the age-old question of waking up early to be...
Productivity Tip: Why You Should Never Cancel a Project Review
Have you been working hard on a project for several weeks or months? Do you have a project review scheduled in the near future and are tempted to cancel it, “because there are more important things to do right now”? Today’s post begs you to strongly reconsider...
Top 10 List: Top 10 Organizing Myths
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...
Productivity Tip: Don’t Worry, Be Happy
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...
2012 Recap!
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?...
Organizing Tip: Ways To Organize Writing Drafts
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...
Productivity Tip: How Can I Be More Productive At Work?
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...
300th Post! And My Favorite 20 Posts
Drumroll please...today marks the 300th Post on The Order Expert! I have to say time certainly flies when you are blogging. I’d like to thank my readers, email subscribers, RSS, Twitter and Pinterest followers, fans on Facebook and countless others who read and...
Organizing Tip: Plan A Successful New Year’s Resolution With A Memo
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...
Organizing Tip: How To Pack A Holiday Carry-On Bag
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:...