Mindful Organizing - More Than Sorting

Getting organized isn't just drudge work. It calls on our most human talents to give life meaning and to gain access to our power.

Pantry Pandemonium

Pantry Pandemonium is the story of how two families struggle with the organization of their pantries. It is full of humor everyone can relate to as well as giving helpful advice for keeping your pantry neat and tidy.

Golden Rules For Getting Organized

There are many different methods, tools & rules for getting organized and many of these are specific to an individual's preferences, personality, and lifestyle. One person might choose to utilize a PDA for maintaining daily reminders and To Do lists, where another would prefer a small pocket notebook instead. It's all about what works for you- not for someone else! There are, however, some Golden Rules for Getting Organized that may help you on your journey to organization. Remember to use what works for you!

Organize Your Purse in 5 Minutes

Does carrying around your heavy purse drive you crazy? Does it take forever to hunt for your ringing cell phone amidst the chaos inside? Are you carrying around receipts and coupons from years ago? It is time to do something about it!

Decluttering Blueprint: Step 4 - Organizing Your Family Room

Is the gathering area (a.k.a. family room, living room, den, great room) in your home chaotic and cluttered? If so, try the following prescription to create a calm, comfortable and orderly space you'll love to relax in and entertain family and friends.

Mapping

One of the most common things a professional organizer hears from their clients is, “I was really motivated and got started [organizing], but I just got too overwhelmed and stopped”. The client will reveal to the organizer about the occasion(s) that they were suddenly motivated to clear out their clutter and get organized. Why does this seem to happen?

Taking Time to Breathe

Many people lead very organized lives and are able to stay on top of papers and clutter until something happens in their lives and throws them for a loop. Perhaps it’s a death in the family, a divorce, a new baby, or a new job. Whatever the change may be, it alters their course and they are often unable to rally. It is this inability to move ahead that begins the piles of papers on the desk or kitchen counter, the closets that can’t be opened because of the stuff in them, and beds we are no longer able to sleep in due to all of the items on top

The Dreaded Purge

I don’t know about you, but they did not offer any classes in elementary school, middle school, or high school about basic organizing techniques let alone dealing with paper or paper management. I was not taught the art of filing and keeping it up. I knew of people who had the just right “Trapper Keeper” (I’m aware that I am dating myself with that comment), and looked like they had their act together when it came to looking organized, and probably concluded that their parents must be organized.

Inexpensive Ways to Organize Young Children

Children are often less than gentle on their posessions. Here are some thrifty tips on setting up organizational systems for them.

Finding Your Inner Domestic Goddess

Discover how scheduling can make your life work more efficiently.

Clearing Off Your Desktop

If you can't see 50% of your desktop you are not working at peak efficiency!

Secrets to How the Swiss Stay So Organized

Getting organized is easier than you think

Organizing your Bill Paying System

Bills got you down? Don't know where to put all those paid bill receipts?

Homework Organizer

Easy tips for organizing your child's homework and schoolwork.