Personal Organization
Dec
Ready to make 2012 happy, organized and clutter-free? Here are some strategies to start the year off well. 3 Powerful Strategies For A Fabulous New Year Although the start of a new year is a fairly arbitrary thing, it offers a priceless psychological gift – motivation! Don’t waste this gift! Take advantage of the January 1 effect to get started the way you want the year to continue. If you’re [...]
Clearing Clutter Can Increase Success Jack Canfield points out that a cluttered physical environment can undermine success in several ways: Clutter drains energy Clutter hides problems Clutter blinds us to opportunities and ideas. If you feel held back in your personal goals or career goals, could clutter be part of the cause? Get Rid Of Clutter To Get Ahead On Your Goals To get rid of clutter and clear the [...]
May
Before you can get organized, you have to get rid of clutter. It’s impossible to have an organized home, productive office, or simple life with too much stuff for the available space. A powerful aid to getting rid of clutter is the mantra we use here at Get Organized Wizard: Move fast. Don’t overthink. Let it go. 1. Move Fast. Moving fast helps you achieve a lot in a little [...]
Jan
In the most recent Get Organized newsletter I wrote about the January 1 Effect – how you can get a gift of energy and motivation from the start of the new year. Why not take advantage of this once-a-year psychological boost, and start the year well! Here are 6 dos and don’ts for getting your ducks in a row and having a calm and ordered 2011. Get Organized For The [...]
Dec
Get Your Free Copy – Details Below | LAST DAY! Ends Midnight Monday 10 January 2011. If you want 2011 to be your most productive and organized year yet, then you’re going to love our brand new Goals & Priorities Diary. It contains Monthly Goals Planners that guide you to set and plan your goals for the month, Daily Priorities Planners that help you focus each day on your top [...]
I used to be someone who saved things up. A new pair of boots, a box of premium tea, a gift of my favorite perfume – new things got put aside until the ideal occasion. There was a certain pleasure in knowing I had something special waiting for me, for one day. But often I’d wait too long. I’d go to wear a new dress, only to find the season, [...]
Aug
Recently on my Facebook Page I was asked how to get organized when you’re feeling completed exhausted and unmotivated. I bet a lot of people wonder about that! So here’s an edited version of my reply. Step 1: Get Your Groove Back Forget about organizing for now, and focus instead on re-building your confidence and motivation. Spend what time and energy you have available on eating well, exercising, and resting. [...]
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 [...]
Aug
Here are some interesting and useful articles I’ve discovered recently.
Overcome Procrastination
Ideas to help you stop procrastinating, from organizing queen Julie Morgenstern:
How do I stop procrastinating
I spent this past week with the worst bout of flu I’ve had in years – sweats, shivers, watering eyes, headaches, the works. But I’ve made a pretty speedy recovery and I actually feel as though it’s done me some good – I feel rested and freshly motivated. And I think that’s largely because I was able to relax and recuperate. Which was possible thanks to a little organization. If [...]
Apr
Do you feel stuck in a relationship rut? Immobilized in your business or career? At a loss as to why you can’t lose weight? Are you also surrounded by clutter? If so, you might be caught in a clutter trap. Don’t underestimate the power of clutter to stop you from moving forward in important areas of your life. It can confuse you, sap your energy and sabotage the actions you [...]
Apr
![Simplify Your Life – Possessions [Organizing Mission #41]](http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/wp-content/themes/wpremix2/timthumb.php?src=http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/4063918440_ab2307c4f5.jpg&h=120&w=120&zc=1&q=100)
If you feel overwhelmed by the quantity of stuff in your life, then this mission is sure to bring relief. 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 #41: Simplify Your Life – Possessions Step 1: What Are Your Ready To Release? (15 minutes) Given our ticking clock, [...]
Oct
There are a several ways to approach this, both for you and your partner.
Start by making peace with the fact that you can’t change someone else. In fact, if you push too hard your partner may become defensive, making the situation worse.
Instead, focus on getting what you need (perhaps a clutter-free space of your own?), modeling the benefits of hoarding-free behavior in your own life, and reinforcing positive change in your partner. The first post, below, is about working with a disorganized colleague, but the three tips are equally applicable to living with a stuff-loving partner.
Oct
![Create Your ‘Organized Life Morning Routine’ [Mission #21]](http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/wp-content/themes/wpremix2/timthumb.php?src=http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/GetOrganizedAndEnjoyTheMorningMore.jpg&h=120&w=120&zc=1&q=100)
Last week we created your personal Organized Life Bedtime Routine. This week we’ll create one for the morning.
Having an Organized Life Morning Routine will help you face each day – and the world – with a sense of confidence, order, and motivation.
Remember: you only need 30 minutes for the basic mission. Extended Options are below.
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