May 12th, 2008
(www.myorgnizedbiz.com) - Clutter - it’s the stuff around you that’s residue from past projects (complete or otherwise). It’s all the things you want to deal with eventually but haven’t had time yet.
This week’s roundup is a shortlist of great recent articles that will help you get some traction with your stuff.
Leo Baubuta’s blog, ZenHabits, […]
By Jennifer Hofmann -- 1 comment
May 6th, 2008
(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - Have you ever had to dig to find a piece of paper? (Who hasn’t?)
Generally speaking, the stuff on your desk is made up of projects in progress, things “to do” that aren’t urgent, and miscellaneous stuff you don’t have a home for. Beyond that, there are file cabinets and bookshelves and closets that […]
By Jennifer Hofmann -- 3 comments
April 28th, 2008
(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - This month I issued a challenge to readers (you) to create a spring cleaning goal for the month of April. Specifically:
1. Pick one thing you want to clean up this month.
2. Post what you’re going to do - here or on your own blog.
3. Then check in at the end of April and […]
By Jennifer Hofmann -- 8 comments
April 22nd, 2008
(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - I’m talking about spring cleaning this month and it can be tempting to think that if you just get your paper under control, everything will be fine. But if you just deal with paper, you’re missing the point. The reality is that paper requires maintenance – and so do you.
You’ve probably heard the […]
By Jennifer Hofmann -- 10 comments
April 14th, 2008
(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - Feeling inspried to let go of some of your belongings? This week’s roundup will give you ideas and motivation!
Ariane Benefit has a great collection of thoughts and ideas about how to let go of clutter.
Lori Marrero from The Clutter Diet shares how to get the courage to throw away old manuals (and how […]
By Jennifer Hofmann -- 1 comment
April 8th, 2008
Ready?
Move your chair - If you’re seated, you might be likely to check email or get distracted. So move your chair away from your desk. Stand in front of your desk and give yourself a big picture view.
Set?
Get a timer - Whether it’s lemon-shaped or on your phone, set it for 15 minutes.
Go!
Rev your engine […]
By Jennifer Hofmann -- 2 comments
April 7th, 2008
(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - You’ve been thinking about it… That little project in the corner that never quite got finished or dealt with? Yup. I have one (ahem), too.
My friends, April is here and it’s time.
I’ve never done the spring cleaning thing. It’s too Martha. Too cliche. But you know what? Something’s got to motivate me […]
By Jennifer Hofmann -- 14 comments
March 25th, 2008
(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - If you’ve ever struggled with a. having too much stuff on your computer that you never use or b. you can’t find the info you need when you need to use it, check out the latest from Adam Kayce of Viverati (formerly Monk at Work).
His 2 philosophies of storing files on your computer […]
By Jennifer Hofmann -- 1 comment
March 15th, 2008
(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - Have you found yourself grousing about email lately? It seems like everyone I talk to is overwhelmed with the volume and incessant nature of it.
If you’re bending under the load, beware of the lurking kind of email that you get and don’t even know it. It’s the kind of message that stays […]
By Jennifer Hofmann -- 2 comments
March 13th, 2008
Maggie hasn’t had her office for long, but it’s already giving her trouble. Some minor adjustments can help her create the calm, clean environment she needs.
Issue 1: Storage
“There are a bunch things stuck in cubbyholes that need to be filed or put somewhere else. There are things on my desk that are completely unrelated to […]
By Jennifer Hofmann -- 4 comments
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