Setting Up Systems and Tweaking/Maintaining
Ready for your Winter Wonderland?
It’s here…… Winter doesn’t officially arrive for another couple of weeks but you wouldn’t know that here in the Northeast. So, it’s time to organize your personal winter wonderland. When the first cold weather hits, we tend to dig through last year’s collection for a hat and some gloves for the commute or waiting for…
Read MoreLife is a highway….
On the road again I recently did a social media post on keeping your car uncluttered. And it got a LOT of attention. Your car is an extension of the rest of your personal space because it’s full of the spillover from your personal and work life. Your gym bag, stuff to be returned to…
Read MoreWhat works today may not work tomorrow…
Why is this system no longer working for me? One of the first messages I share with an organizing client is that organizing is an intuitive process. It is intuitive to you and your family (or company) and needs to work in the context of your life. From there, we can create systems and solutions…
Read MoreWhere the heck is that thing??
Now, where did I put that? The average American spends 40 minutes a day trying to find something that is misplaced. That’s almost 5 hours a week that could be better spent on other priorities. The top offenders in the “where is it?” category are wallet, car keys, purse and mobile phone. So, how do…
Read MoreBattling that bulging closet…
Why is closet organization important? Who hasn’t struggled at one time or another with a closet that just won’t cooperate? Getting dressed and out the door is critical to a less stressful life – we do it at least once a day! So why does the closet remain such a struggle for many of us?…
Read MoreTaming the technology tangle…
What, exactly, is this charger for?? Have you ever picked up a cord or charger and thought “what the heck is this cord for?” The speed of technology has increased dramatically in just a few years. As a result, we’ve upgraded our tablets, computers and phones so many times that we are left with a…
Read MoreGot good storage?
What is good storage? Good storage is easy to use, easy to access and meets your price point. I recommend a variety of storage options based on the items you need to contain. Do you want to view your item and access it easily? One of the best options are clear, plastic bins with covers. …
Read MoreWhat’s new with you?
So, what’s new with you? Do you have a new healthcare insurance provider? Did you make a switch on your auto or homeowner insurance recently? For most of us, making changes is common but updating our records and filing is not. Creating an effective filing system for your Working Documents is critical – see more…
Read MoreYour “Forever Documents”
What documents should I keep? Do you know you have documents you should always hold on to? Everyone does. Examples are birth certificates, social security cards, military discharge, and citizenship papers. You can find a list of Forever Documents here. Are you married? If so, your original marriage certificate is a forever document. Keep this…
Read MoreYour “Working Documents”
What documents do I really need? Ever tried to find your healthcare forms or insurance policy in a crisis? Can you put your hands on your bank statements or mortgage documents in an instant? If you can, congratulations – you have an effective set of working documents. But for many, this is an unlikely scenario. …
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