PROBLEM: I’m someone who likes to carry around a notebook to jot down notes, thoughts, and lists of things to do. The problem is that my lists get mixed in with my everyday writing. Then I have to page through my writing to find my lists. SOLUTION: Separate your lists Read more…
PROBLEM: It’s really hard for me to file papers because my filing cabinet is packed. There’s no room for me to slip a piece of paper into the file and when I try to pull a file out three others come out with it. SOLUTION: The first step is to Read more…
PROBLEM: When I sort I forget what my categories are. SOLUTION: Label the piles. HINT: For an easy and cost effective label write the label on a piece of scrap paper, tear it out, then write the next label. If you are worried about the labels moving, you can use Read more…
PROBLEM: I hate paperwork but I know I have to do it. I put it off and then I have these marathon paperwork sessions. SOLUTION: Set up a phone or e-mail check-in system with your boss, colleague, or friend. Decide on your paperwork goal and the frequency with which you Read more…
PROBLEM: I have lots of mementoes. I’m not sure what to do with them. SOLUTION: Collect the mementoes and sort them into groups according to the event or person they represent. Focus on one of the groups. Decide which items you would like to keep and what items you would Read more…
PROBLEM: My closet is so full. I know that some of the clothes don’t even fit me anymore. SOLUTION: Create a space to put the clothes that you don’t like or that don’t fit. This space can be a bag hung from a hanger or hook, a basket on the Read more…
RROBLEM: I love to buy things but they just add to the clutter when I bring them home. SOLUTION: Make a list of what you are going to buy and buy what is on your list. When you put something on your list make sure you think through the whole Read more…
PROBLEM – I don’t like to file. My papers build up because I can’t seem to make myself do it. SOLUTION – Use a timer. We can do almost anything for a short period of time. Set the timer for 10 minutes (or whatever amount of time works for you) Read more…
PROBLEM – Things go into my purse but nothing comes back out. It is like a black hole. My purse is so full, I can’t find anything. SOLUTION – Create an area in your purse where you put thing that need to come back out. Think of it as your Read more…
PROBLEM – I have a very small kitchen and not a lot of counter space. My family rarely makes enough dishes dirty in one day to run the dishwasher. I actually prefer to wash dishes by hand but there isn’t really room for a drainer. If I do wash dishes by Read more…