(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – Casey’s son is away at college – and his sort-of former bedroom is one of her two offices. Her other office (not pictured) is in her basement art studio where she spends more of her time.
Because of the dual location set-up, Casey’s having trouble with not finding or having things where they’re needed… because they’re at the other desk.
Here’s how she describes it:

The computer is located upstairs but there is paperwork going on in both locations. Right now the computer must stay upstairs so one of the main problems is that I’m filing papers (or …read more

When Miranda emailed me about her office, she summed it up with this comment: “…it seems like there’s just too much to cram into the six foot area that I like.”
Miranda, when I look at your photo, “cluttered” is not the word that comes to mind. You’re bring super creative with the space you’ve got with all the plastic bins and shelving. However, you do have an issue that makes your space more prone to clutter: insufficient storage.
The basic theory is this: If there’s a place for things to go, they don’t pile up. If there isn’t, they do. So …read more

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 working (like GPS and headphone accessories).
“When my desk was new, there was nothing on it. Now, it’s gotten to the point where there’s no place to set anything on my desk and I don’t know where anything is, or I have only a vague …read more

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – Let’s get one thing clear – Melissa is not a slacker. Or lazy. Melissa is actually running three (yes, three) businesses out of her home office – as well as maintaining her personal financial records there.
Like many of my clients, Melissa is the first to admit the situation isn’t ideal, but she’s so busy that a complete overhaul of her space or her systems just hasn’t been an option.
The goal of the Wednesday Makeover is to give three ideas that will, if implemented, dramatically improve the functioning of your home office and the degree of enjoyment you …read more

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – Introducing the Wednesday Makeover!
Describe your office challenges and I’ll give you three suggestions about how to make it a more enjoyable place to work. Free.
My promise: I’ll won’t nag, judge, embarrass, or tease you about your office. Not even a little. It can be a big risk to show off your “warts ‘n’ all”, so know that you’ll be treated with respect and kindness no matter what you’re struggling with.
If you want to play, here’s what you need to send:

1. A photo of your workspace (optional).
2. A description of how you want to feel while …read more