Home Organization
Aug
If you feel overwhelmed by the idea of getting organized, remember this:
The less stuff you have, the easier it is to get organized.
Decide to be a person who only has what they Need or Love.
Every day, look for at least one thing to discard or donate, and keep a donation basket handy.
Aug
Sometimes in the quest to get organized you can become distracted by the accoutrements. You can find yourself buying all manner of containers, books, systems and paraphernalia, none of which bring you any closer to living a simpler, more productive or more organized life.
These products can be a waste of money – but that’s not all.
Because they’re related to organizing, they can leave you feeling virtuous and stop [...]
Jul
![How To Live a Simpler Life: The 3-Cubed Formula [Get Organized Mission #52:]](http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/wp-content/themes/wpremix2/timthumb.php?src=http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/LiveaSimplerLife.jpg&h=120&w=120&zc=1&q=100)
Wow – we’ve reached Organizing Mission #52! Can you believe it?
If you’ve been following along with the missions week by week, you’ll have made enormous changes to your home, productivity and life. You’ll have simplified, decluttered and organized many, many areas. Awesome!
In this mission, we’re going to set some resolutions to help maintain the gains we’ve achieved, using my 3-Cubed Formula.
If you want to hold on to your simplified, decluttered [...]
Jun
![How To Organize Your Kids & Their Bedrooms [Mission #48]](http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/wp-content/themes/wpremix2/timthumb.php?src=http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2235863127_19ecd6c9c1.jpg&h=120&w=120&zc=1&q=100)
If your kids and their bedrooms need an organization intervention, then read on.
In this mission we’ll declutter, tidy, and teach the kids some fabulous new habits.
Remember: you only need 30 minutes for the basic mission. Extended Options are below. If you’re new, you might like to start here -> 52 Organizing Missions.
Get Organized Mission #48: Organize Your Kids & Their Bedrooms
Before we start, decide [...]
May
Your garden can be a source of beauty and joy. Don’t let disorganization spoil the pleasure – spend just 30 minutes today and make your garden into a happier place.
Remember: you only need 30 minutes for the basic mission. Extended Options are below. If you’re new, you might like to start here -> 52 Organizing Missions.
Get Organized Mission #45: Organize Your Garden
Step 1: Choose [...]
May
If you can’t get organized because you have more stuff than space, then this mission is tailor-made for you.
Remember: you only need 30 minutes for the basic mission. Extended Options are below. If you’re new, you might like to start here -> 52 Organizing Missions.
Get Organized Mission #44: Live Within Your Home’s Boundaries
Step 1: Make Peace With Your Boundaries (10 minutes)
In this step [...]
Apr
If the idea of clearing out your attic, basement, garage, cellar, spare room or storage unit terrifies you, then take a deep breath.
In this organizing mission we’ll face the fear, and make a good start on conquering your storage demons.
Remember: you only need 30 minutes for the basic mission. Extended Options are below. If you’re new, you might like to start here -> 52 Organizing Missions.
Get [...]
Apr
Do you feel stressed just looking around your home or office?
If you’ve forgotten what your coffee table, countertop or desk looks like, then this organizing mission is for you.
Remember: you only need 30 minutes for the basic mission. Extended Options are below. If you’re new, you might like to start here -> 52 Organizing Missions.
Get Organized Mission #39: Declutter Your Surfaces
Step 1: Clear The [...]
Mar
Here’s something you can do to get better organized – and it’ll take you just 5 minutes!
Inspect your pillows
Go through all the bedrooms and linen storage and check your pillows.
Are any in poor condition? If so, make a note to buy replacements on the Shopping quadrant of your Errands List.
Discard any pillows that are in poor condition if they aren’t needed.
Fluff the remaining pillows.
And you’re done!
Now you can [...]
Mar
In Mission 1 we Filled a Hu-u-ge Trash Bag. In Mission 8 we Decluttered 50 Items.
Now it’s time again to get rid of more stuff – to simplify life, have more space, get better organized, and, especially in this mission, give something to others.
Remember: you only need 30 minutes for the basic mission. Extended Options are below.
If you’re new, you might like to start here -> 52 Organizing Missions.
Organizing Mission [...]
Dec
![Time Management: How To Simplify Your Home Organization Tasks [Mission #28]](http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/wp-content/themes/wpremix2/timthumb.php?src=http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/TimeManagementatHome.jpg&h=120&w=120&zc=1&q=100)
Last week we took stock of your business tasks, in order to improve time management at work.
This week we’ll do the same for your home organization tasks, and find ways to be more effective with domestic time management.
This will be our final mission for 2009. We’ll resume 52 Organizing Missions in early January.
Get Organized Mission # 28: Streamline Your Home Organization Tasks
Step 1: List Your Tasks
Jot down [...]
Q: Help! My child is so messy. What can I do?
A: Try these ideas:
Take her to Ikea & let her pick out bins, hooks, etc that she likes, so she’ll be more likely to use them.
Get him to surrender an old toy, DVD, etc whenever he gets a new one.
Model tidy behavior – kids follow what we do, not what we say!
Also see: [...]
Hoarders Season 2 starts in the US this week, so I thought it timely to revisit a couple of recent hoarding articles.
If you have mild but unhelpful hoarding tendencies, you might identify the excuses that keep your life cluttered in this post: Hoarding: 7 Lies That Keep You Caught In Clutter
If you live with someone who tends to hoard, there may be some [...]
Use This Grocery List Template To Get Organized For Thanksgiving
Doing your grocery shopping for Thanksgiving? Use this list to keep track of the items you need, by category.
You can type into it and save it to your computer, or print out and write. Either way it’s re-usable.
Scroll down to ‘Grocery List Template’ on my Resources page
This was a popular Today’s [...]
Time to give your fridge a mini detox?
Spend 5 minutes removing expired condiments, sprouting fruit and vegetables, and other noxious former foodstuffs from your fridge.
Give the shelves a quick wipe down.
Low on any refrigerated items? Pop them on your list.
Now doesn’t that feel fresher?
This was a popular Today’s Tip last week on my Facebook Professional Page. Please come [...]
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