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...
Cyber Monday, the online cousin of Black Friday, is just two days away! Here’s a few tips to help you shop productively for those online sales and discounts. Set aside a specific time for shopping. Instead of interrupting your day with numerous shopping breaks, make a...
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…
It’s that time of year again…time for Thanksgiving! One of the most difficult aspects in preparing a Thanksgiving meal is accurately timing dish preparation so that everything is ready at the same time. Today’s tip gives you a few pointers to keep in mind as you...
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...
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post on how to manage your time without using a clock. Today I thought I’d continue along that vein and take a somewhat surprising position when it comes to time and time management. That’s right, I’m going to say it: a clock won’t keep...
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...