So many projects, so little time! A project is an “individual or collaborative effort that is planned with a specific aim.” Project management is the “discipline of planning and executing the work of a team to complete a goal.” As Walt Disney said, “Of all the things I’ve done, the most vital is […]
According to the Economist the average American uses the paper equivalent of almost six 40-foot (12-metre) trees a year. That’s a lot of paper! While we would ideally have less paper in our home and office, frankly we need to find great strategies to create filing solutions and more efficient strategies to find what […]
Have you wondered how you can manage all the paper that comes into your home or office? It’s coming in at a rate faster than you can process. Parents have often said, “why do the teachers send so much home!” As an ADHD parent, it’s especially hard to pare down all the school work, […]
Have you heard the buzz about minimalism? The concept started just after World War II and has exploded in the 21st century. Minimalism is paring down to a minimum and living with less. It’s no surprise that according to a 2011 study, 90% of Americans admit that unorganized clutter at home or at […]
Look around at kids in your home or neighborhood on vacation! The joy of longer days to swim, the fun of time off, and time to do whatever they want spontaneously keeps their spirits and energy high. We can have that too! We can be healthier, happier and more productive with a vacation and […]
The beginning of school reminds us all of back to school. Whether we are the parent or the child, we are called to be more organized. Maybe this summer you slacked off a little. It’s time to get highly organized for back to school. Take one of these tips and get to work. […]
There’s a value for everything. When we decide that it’s time to eliminate and declutter, we want to find a monetary value as an incentive to let go. We see that others are selling stuff and want to cash in on our clutter. However, although it looks like everyone is making bank for their old […]
There are lots of books on organizing and productivity. My favorite organizing and productivity books focus on topics that are more than just “how to books.” The topics include content that provide insights into the big picture of organizing and productivity. Some of these focus on what holds you back. These […]
Do you ever find a list from months ago, read it and see how much was accomplished? Even when we are not as intentional as we prefer, by simply writing stuff down we get more done. In Write It Down, Make It Happen, Henriette Anne Klauser, PhD, explains how simply writing down your goals […]
There’s lots of reasons to decide to get organized. There’s even more reasons to decide to be productive. It can be a feeling that you need to be more in control or less stressed. It can be a sense of accomplishment at the end of the day. However, there are smart clutter and […]
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