They're often free or cheap, and can be downloaded in an instant. And if you have a need, there's probably one for it. However, what began as a fun discovery when you first got your smartphone, may now have resulted in your device being cluttered with too many apps. It may not appear to be a problem, but too many apps can overtake your phone's memory and make it difficult...
You know life would run much smoother if you were more organized. But getting and staying organized can seem like a challenge. These six steps may be just what you need to get on the path to an organized life. Have A Plan - Whatever space you're going to tackle be it your desktop, kitchen pantry, closet or garage it's helpful to create a written plan of the process...
A productive environment is defined as an intentional setting where everything around you supports who you are and who you want to be. That environment can be anything from your kitchen counter to your e-mail inbox. If your environment is filled with items that don't belong in the space, your efficiency and success can be severely impacted.
On a recent episode of Modern Family Claire is mad at Phil for several reasons, one of them being that he failed to give her the message that her friend had called to cancel their lunch date. As it turns out he had written the message down, but it was on a tiny scrap of paper the size of a thumb print and got buried on the kitchen counter. Imagine that, Claire never saw it...
Key components of any good time management system are; planning ahead, prioritizing, and using and maintaining a complete to-do list. But sometimes when you look at your “to-do” list you get overwhelmed. It’s as if you have more on your plate than one person can accomplish in a lifetime. If that’s the case, maybe it’s time to start a “Not-To-Do-List.”
I've greatly reduced the amount of paper in my world by removing my name from junk mail and catalogue lists, switching my bills to electronic form, and investing in a decent scanner that allows me to convert much of the information I previously stored in paper form into electronic form. The benefit - I went from four fully packed file drawers down to two, and I can ....
Julie Andrews enjoyed, "raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens..." (keep singing if you like, it's pretty catchy). But in my world organizing products bring joy, The Container Store has been called my mecca, and the smile on a client's face after a space is organized is pure bliss. Over the years I've discovered a few products that are either crucial for organizing success or simply unique...
They say an elephant never forgets. But in today’s world how well would the average elephant fare? I’m glad I am not an elephant (on so many different levels), but there is a tool that gives me an elephant like brain and allows me to save as well as organize and access information whenever and wherever I need it – Evernote. On a basic level Evernote is...