Organization
Getting Started: Why Organize?
The last time I was at the bookstore I was amazed at how many organization books there are available. While each of these organization books will give the details of how to implement a specific system of organization, there are two areas I found lacking when paging through several of these books: Why and How [...]
Organizing Chargers and Cables
I realized not too long ago that I had an entire desk drawer devoted to the various chargers and synchronization cables for the family’s various electronic devices. Even worse, I always had to try and figure out which cable went with which device!
I decided to organize the mess. First thing is I pulled every cord [...]
How To Organize a Child’s Room
Over spring break, I decided to tackle my daughter’s room. There was always stuff everywhere. She couldn’t keep it picked up, and she couldn’t find her toys when she wanted to play with them. Here is what we did:
Define activities
I asked her to decide what she wants to do in her room. I explained that [...]
Organizing 101: Where to Start
Being organized is the state of knowing where everything is.
Too many of the organizing sites I read give the impression that if you pare down your possessions you will automatically be organized.
I don’t subscribe to that theory. I believe that while it is important to get rid of the clutter — clutter cannot be [...]
Tickler Files Explained
There is nothing new about the idea of tickler files. Tickler files, according to Wikipedia, were first used at the beginning of the 20th century to remind the lawyers of periodic tasks.
The theory behind a tickler file is you put items into a folder, then review it regularly. The most popular method ticklers is to [...]
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