Why Your Action System Isn’t Working
What action system do you used to get things done? Outlook? A Read More
Categories For A Power Sorting
My wonderful clients know I have one simple rule at the Decision Table: “Nothing stays on the table.” When sorting a large quantity of stuff, it is important to recognize that EVERYTHING has a category and, therefore, a plan forward. Some categories, like “toss” and “donate” are obvious, but to keep the momentum going, you need more options. Here are a few.
Just Say “No” To Notebooks
Bound and spiral notebooks may make sense for taking notes in school or keeping a journal, but they are terrible for keeping you organized. I have seen thousands of (usually) half-used notebooks in my clients homes and not once have I seen one used as an effective organizing tool. I would add notepads to this list and exclude binders, which can be useful for reference material.
Gift Certificates: What Are You Saving Them For?
One of the most commonly forgotten items I find in my clients’ Read More
Sort Out, Store In
To get organized and stay organized, here is a simple rule of thumb: sort out, store in. Here are some examples. Instead of trying to free up some space INSIDE your file cabinet, get the files OUT and sort them on a clear open surface.
The To-Do Box Promise
There is a time to sort-and-purge clutter and a time to act on your to-do’s. It’s counter-productive to mix the sorting with the acting. To truly understand why these two things are incompatible, it is first important to recognize the difference between getting organized and staying organized. It’s not unlike the difference between cooking a meal and eating it. It just works better to eat a meal after it is fully cooked
Out The Door-ganizing
Once you have purged the stuff in your home down to a Read More
“But Someone GAVE That To Me”
I always respond by saying, “just because someone gives you something, doesn’t Read More
Is This The Worst You’ve Ever Seen?
There are some questions I can always count on as I begin Read More
The Art of Taking Away
Michelangelo is famous for Read More
Remove The Friction
Life is full of stumbling blocks you have no control of. You Read More
