How many of you get to the end of the day having not achieved what you set out to do? Continually. For three years. If your daily plan never seems to work out for you & your productivity level is in a slump, then this is poor time management. By you! Yes, you! Ouch. <Reality Check> Take a minute […]
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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
Often, when we deny ourselves the chance to let go of clutter, we also deny ourselves the chance to let go of resentment and other emotional burdens. Since clutter blocks so many things in our lives – happiness, serenity and even success, we often cannot see what is beyond the other side of it. Without […]
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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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Aug
Aug
Knowing yourself and your capabilities is important when you’re planning a job move. Do you think you’re on the path to success? If you’re feeling: stuck in a rut overlooked by the boss or eager to step out of your comfort zone then let’s plan your next move. Organizing your personal goals will help you take action to achieve […]
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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
Procrastination. The art of keeping up with yesterday! Are you a procrastinator? Take a look at some of the typical excuses procrastinators make. It this you? Excuses Procrastinators Make At least I got it handed in on time. I’ll do it tomorrow. I’ll get to it later. No rush! It will be there waiting for me in the […]
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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
Hi there, Craig from the Get Organized Wizard customer support team here. As you may have noticed, we’ve just upgraded the entire Get Organized Wizard site with a new theme and some new features. Since there’s been a few changes I thought it would be useful to record a quick screencast for Premium Subscribers, outlining […]
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May
May
Break Free Of Stress, Overwhelm, And Frustration – In Just 21 Days Sometimes it seems like life just gets overwhelming – too much to do, too much stuff, too little time, a confused sense of what matters… But it doesn’t have to be this way. We can help you break free from stress, overwhelm, and frustration […]