When Empty Is Full
One of the things that makes it so difficult for us to stay organized isRead More
Organize Before You Mobilize
One question I get all the time is “Should I get organized before I moveRead More
Paper Drain Or Paper Trap?
Would you say there is more of a paper drain or paper trap in your work environment? In other words, does paper circulate easily, like water down a drain, or does it accumulate, like water in a plugged sink? If a sink is overflowing with water, we want the plumber to fix what is plugging up the drain IMMEDIATELY!
Knot Thinking
Knot Thinking A while back I wrote a post called Bungle In The Bundle, aboutRead More
When Ambition Outweighs Energy
On the subject of food, my mother used to tell me “your eyes are biggerRead More
Trapper Keeper Thinking
Trapper Keeper Thinking How are your kids’ school organizing systems working so far this year?Read More
Where Should I Put the Mail?
It’s a common question but it has an uncommon answer. Mail doesn’t go anywhere. That’s because it stops being mail the second it comes out of your mailbox. Bills-to-pay need a home, material-to-read need a home, and statements-to-file need a home, but it’s a mistake to allow the daily collection to take up residence ANYWHERE.
Files In A Bind
If your shelves are overrun with binders and they’re busting at the seams it may be time to rethink your use of binders. Binders have their place, but like so many things, they will serve you better if used within limits. Here’s how:
Bedroom Organizing
You work hard so you deserve to have a peaceful sanctuary to retreat to everyRead More
Don’t Apha-bet On It!
An associate of mine joked the other day about how I was so organized that I had my sock drawer alphabetized. Naturally I took the joke in the spirit of good-natured ribbing it was intended, but for many organizing systems I believe alphabetizing can do more harm than good. Now don’t get me wrong,if you have items like old client files or CDs that are all the same type of thing, filing alphabetically makes the most sense, but...
Showroom vs. Stockroom
Several people have contacted me recently to tell me that their kitchens and pantries areRead More
Don’t Hide It Away, Play!
A very real obstacle to getting organized is that you can’t actually GET organized. It’sRead More
Kitchen Organizing
Thanksgiving can be a time when you really wish you were more organized in the kitchen.Read More
Organizing Children’s Artwork
A child's creativity is an exciting thing to watch, so it seems a crime to get ridRead More
Under-organizing
As I see it, the whole point of getting organized is to make life as easy as possible so that you can get to the things that matter most. Your organizing energy, therefore, should first go to the items you need to find and use the most.
