What Color is Your Desk?
Today I saw something I hadn’t seen in a long time. The top of my desk.
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Write It Down
One of the worst feelings in the world occurs when you suddenly realize that you forgot to do something that you promised somebody you would do. It’s even worse when it’s the other person doing the reminding. How can you prevent commitments from slipping through the cracks? A great start is to write everything down.
Read more →Paper Handling Guidelines
Do you have a problem with paper? Does it seem to multiply overnight? Do you get your desk cleaned off, only to find an intimidating pile there again just a few days later? You are not alone. Most of my clients struggle with managing paper, and I myself wage a weekly battle with the top of my desk.
Read more →Practicing What I Preach
As a Professional Organizer, I live the advice that I give my clients. I regularly donate unworn clothes and unused items; I efficiently process incoming e-mail and paper; I manage my time using an effective to-do list. But even I’m not perfect. That’s why I found it so satisfying last week to tackle something that had been nagging at me for a while — something that was violating TWO of my six basic organizing principles.
Read more →Cool Organizing Products
One of the highlights of the annual conference of the National Association of Profoessional Organizers (NAPO) is the Vendor Expo. This year, 51 vendors were there, offering a staggering array of products and services. Three of them really caught my eye.
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