Decluttering Continued When it comes to getting organized, decluttering is a must. However, just the thought of getting rid of possessions strikes fear into the hearts of many. As with any other process, it often helps to have some rules. Consider these six rules of decluttering to help you take steps toward living a clutter-free […]
Time to Minimize – Decluttering Series #1
Learning the Hard Way Minimizing What We Live With on a Daily Basis takes time and planning. I learned the hard way that not planning time to minimize caused us to stop and start so often it has taken us many years to finish. It also cost us time, energy, and money. If you take […]
Why Are You Keeping It?
How many of you buy collectibles or keepsakes to admire but never take them out of the box or wrapping, for fear of ruining their value? I collect Snoopy and Peanuts memorabilia. They are worth more in the box and untouched than out of the box. They have been in their original packaging for many […]
Budgeting Your Time Wisely
Budgeting Your Time A time budget is a schedule or assignment of time to specific tasks and activities. Your time account only contains 24 hours. Budgeting your time helps keep you from running out of time during tasks and projects. It also helps you have more time for what matters most. To start budgeting your […]
Journey Of The Busy Woman: Getting Back On Track
Journey Of The Busy Woman Getting Back On Track Saturday Journey 2/8/14 Getting and staying organized is not always easy. I’m working on getting back on track. Today I’m redoing my planner “again.” Every season of life tends to change things. I’m working from home again and to be honest, it’s different this time. Before, […]
The New Year is here – Organize and Simplify
The New Year is here – Organize and Simplify 2003 is upon us and from the letters and phone calls I’m getting, things aren’t any easier. So how do we get through yet another year that is faster paced and just as hectic as last year and the year before and the year before that? […]
Breaking Large Projects Into Smaller Tasks – closet organizing
Breaking Large Projects Into Smaller Tasks – closet organizing How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time! This silly joke may not make sense to an elephant, but it is great time management advice. Breaking large projects into smaller, more manageable tasks is the solution to that annoying human tendency – procrastination. […]
Are You Defining Yourself by the Things You Keep? Just Get Rid of it.
Just Get Rid Of It. Can you imagine??? 50% of the things I’ve been saving for the last 30 plus years are gone! More is going every day. I think my spring-cleaning is turning into an addiction. The more I get rid of, the more I want to get rid of, making it easier to […]