Teaching children how to be productive and how to use their time well can be hard when we struggle with it ourselves. We want them to be better at it than us. But this means leading by example, and sometimes that is really difficult! Even if your children are at a young age, you can start helping them […]
Category Archives: Home Organization
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Sep
Sep
Those who are guilty of desktop clutter, raise your hands! Just like your home, your personal computer and your laptop need some good housekeeping and decluttering strategies. A cluttered desktop usually results in: • Sluggish response • Slowed computer performance • The feeling of disarray • Increased stress while you search for something in all that clutter. Your […]
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Sep
Sep
It’s been some time since we last spoke about apps that help us with productivity and organization. In 2012, Michele wrote about The Best iPhone Apps For Getting Organized And Being More Productive and followed up with The Best Android Apps For Getting Organized And Being More Productive. Today we are going to look at a […]
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Sep
Sep
The obvious pitfall in working from home is the lack of motivation when you’re the sole person in the ‘office’. It’s important to keep this space organized and tidy, and inspiring to help you keep motivated and focused. Forbes reported that 1 in every 4 Americans work from home while the UK listed 13.9% of their workforce […]
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Aug
Aug
I recently revamped my office space. I was tired of looking at the messy piles of paper and scattered items that didn’t belong in the room. It made me feel disorganized and unproductive. Having recently moved into a new home, there is no room in my budget to upgrade or purchase any additional furniture. My goal […]
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Aug
Aug
If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders. Abigail Van Buren (Dear Abby) One of our members recently posted for advice to help her five year old daughter get organized. Allison asked: “How do I teach a 5 year old to clean their room not by […]
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Aug
Aug
Are you happy with your life and the choices you make? Notice I said make, and not made? What’s done is done. The past can’t be changed. But where you move from this point onward is up to you. It’s all about personal power. What’s within us, motivating us and propelling us forward. Today we are […]
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Jul
Jul
Paperwork. Ugh! If you don’t keep on top of filing your papers you’ll find yourself having to deal with hours of work. Whether you run your own home business or are responsible for the household filing, we’re going to look at folder organization and folder labelling. Sounds boring, right? Trust me, clearing your workspace and decluttering those annoying paper piles will make […]
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Jul
Jul
Does the thought of moving house fill you with dread or excitement? It’s common to feel overwhelmed, anxious, nervous, or disorganized when facing such a change to the status quo. It’s also a time of change, happiness, fresh start, a chance to get and stay organized. Today we’ll focus on that and set ourselves up for success. […]
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Jul
Jul
10 Minutes Every Day. That’s all is takes to to start a decluttering goal. It’s amazing what you can achieve in 10 minutes. Investing in a small amount of time can lead to huge changes. Let’s think about what can be done that will make you feel better. Attack that drawer that holds everything that doesn’t have […]
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Jul
Jul
Expecting your home to look like the pages out of a magazine is not realistic. You live, eat and rest in that space. You might even work there. You may have pets. Or children. Or A flat mate. Life gets in the way of a perfectly organized home. Expecting perfection will lead to disappointment and frustration. […]
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Jun
Jun
Selling your home can be one of the most stressful things you have to do. It might be that: You want to get the best price You want it to sell quickly You want to be able to move on without any dramas All of the above! Get your home looking its best with these […]
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Jun
Jun
Habit (noun)a usual way of behaving : something that a person does often in a regular and repeated way [Merriam-Webster] Bad clutter habits are hard to break. We get so used to doing things a certain way that we don’t even notice we’re doing it until a pile becomes a mountain which then becomes a […]
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Jun
Jun
I love it when people drop in unexpectedly. It’s exciting and I get a real rush from it. However, there’s also a little sense of panic! If you don’t get advance notice and it’s actually a “ding-dong, hello we’ve come to visit” situation, then you’ll just have to wing it! But if you’re lucky enough to get advance […]
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Jun
Jun
Living with daily household chaos and disorder stresses me out. When I don’t focus on living simply and being organized, I feel: overwhelmed cranky unhappy with the world envious of others. When I do focus on living simply and being organized, I feel: calmer happier able to manage my time better clear-headed happy with the world grateful […]
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May
May
Time-poor, activity-rich parents tend to despise meal time. Do these scenarios sound familiar? The 5pm mad-dash to the supermarket in the hope of finding a quick and easy yet nutritional meal to feed your hungry family before you skip off to sports training. Or Scrounging around in the refrigerator hoping to find inspiration from bare […]
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May
May
If the thought of decluttering makes you break into a sweat, then today’s tip is just for you. Let’s keep it simple. This little strategy is easy to remember AND it works. Try it! If you don’t love it or use it, let it go. Here are some comments from people who have made decisions based on […]
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Apr
Apr
Spring brings lots of surprises. Sunny skies, fresh produce and new spring fashion. You may be ready for it, but is your house prepared for it? Spring brings in dusting and scrubbing chores, but don’t let it derail and discourage you. With simple tricks, your spring cleaning need not become an arduous job. By the time you’re […]
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Apr
Apr
Do you find that some weeks are just crazy, hectic, oh my god someone please s-l-o-w down the clock! This is my week, now. A gazillion things to do and something has to give. Oh, that’s you housework. Sorry! Then I don’t give housework a moment’s thought until I start to see the build-up of […]
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Mar
Mar
My life has never been busier since I became a school mom. My laid back approach to time management and home organization got a rude awakening. All it took was a few stressful mornings and afternoons of mismanagement to make me realize that I needed to make some changes. And it’s true, small changes can make […]