The following post was kindly written by one of our longest Get Organized Wizard members, Terry. How I Said Goodbye The following are things I did to have closure and say good bye to my first husband: 1. Write an article of the good and positive times you had together Make copies Purchase colored file folders and place the […]
Author Archives: Kylie Browne
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Jan
Jan
The Myth Of The ‘Born Organized’ Person You are not born with an organizing gene! With some people the skill does come more naturally, but it’s definitely something that can be mastered. What Organized People Do Every Day Here are a few things that organized people do every day… They have one to-do list and stick […]
Our special offer on 2015 diaries will be closing soon. You can get our popular Goals & Priorities 2015 Diary and Organize-In-5 2015 Diary, both brand new for 2015, at the extra-special price of just $4.95 each. They’re normally $29.00 each – so that’s a discount of 83%! Make 2015 your most productive and organized year!
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Dec
Dec
An achievable, motivating program of weekly 30-minute missions for decluttering, streamlining, simplifying, and organizing everything.
There’s no better way to stay focused and organized throughout the whole year!
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Dec
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Family gatherings during the festive season or big events through out the year can bring out the best and the worst in people. At a party on the weekend the conversation turned to what our plans were for Christmas day. It was quickly overcome with comments like: oh my mother-in law will insist I do it her way my […]
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Dec
Dec
This week’s blog is brought to you from one of our most supportive members, Terry. Terry is a long-time member of the Get Organized Wizard community. She leads a small group at her local community center through the Get Organized Wizard programs, helping others to simplify their life and be happier. We thank Terry and […]
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Nov
Nov
The feeling of overwhelm is a common symptom of anxiety. Our anxiety levels increase when we feel like we have taken on more than we are capable of. We can all feel anxious from time to time, but for some it’s a serious condition that makes it hard for them to cope with daily life. […]
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Nov
Nov
If you often feel like there is not enough time in the day to get things done, then it’s time to Stop. Collaborate. And Listen.* * I suspect Vanilla Ice fans will sing this. 🙂 Top 10 Best Tips To Get Organized When You’re Short On Time 1. Recognise the value of your time. Think about how […]
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Nov
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There’s no better time to start planning as we race into the festive season. There are only seven weeks until the big day. Seven weeks! Let’s get organized. Our Christmas Planner Pack is jam-packed with To-Do Lists that cover: Christmas gifts Christmas cards Christmas party entertaining Christmas decoration preparation Children’s parties Much, much more. FREE Christmas Planners Pack […]
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Oct
Oct
Barbara recently lost her husband of 45 years. “What am I going to do with all of his things”, she asked. Sometimes when a death is expected, a lot of sorting occurs before passing. People get the chance to go through their belongings and distribute possessions to family and friends. There is an opportunity to throw or donate […]
Your Perfect Wardrobe Do you dream about a having a perfect wardrobe – decluttered, streamlined, organized? We can help you achieve that with our next online program 14 Days To An Organized Closet. Starts Monday 3 November (US Time). This Program Will Help You Deal With The Practicalities Of: Decluttering your closet of clothes and shoes you […]
The decision to downsize your home can be fuelled by various reasons: The kids have left home Retirement The loss of a spouse Financial strains The desire to live more simply. Whatever the reason, downsizing can be a hard process for many. There are emotional strains to paring back your belongings and sometimes it’s hard to see […]
Working from home and staying organized is a challenge many of us face. We hear from many people each week with frustrations about their home office: My office is a dumping ground. I moved into my new house 4 years ago and there are still unpacked boxes in my office space. Keely We just moved and […]
What’s your biggest home office challenge? Towering paper piles Ineffective filing systems Unsatisfactory habits for dealing with all the clutter Dual room functionality that just doesn’t work. We can help you create your perfect home office – decluttered, streamlined, organized. That sounds good, doesn’t it! Join us for our next online program: 7 Days To An Organized Home Office. It starts Monday […]
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Sep
Sep
If you competed in the 2014 Disorganized Olympics*, would you receive a medal? Merriam-Webster defines disorganized as: not arranged or planned in a particular way not having parts arranged in a neat and effective way not able to keep things arranged in a neat or effective way. For most of us who undertake declutter projects, satisfaction is short-lived. […]
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Sep
Sep
Do you spend a lot of time thinking and planning, with little action? Lisa recently asked this question: We moved into our new house over a year ago now and I’m frustrated with the amount of stuff we have that clutters my home. I want to purge. I want to throw every un-useful thing out and start […]
We experimented this year with our first yearly program schedule that allowed members to participate in the programs as a group. The feedback was brilliant so we are going to do it again next year. Here is a link to the proposed 2015 program schedule. You’ll see all the programs are scattered throughout the year […]
The tricky thing about energy drainers is that you don’t realize at first that they are draining you. You give, they take, and take and take. Then all of a sudden you realize and think, Hey, that’s not fair! Below are the energy drainers to avoid if you wish to maintain your productivity and live your […]
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Aug
Aug
Does Your Home Reflect The Way You Want To Live? If you’re looking to declutter and reorganize the layout of some rooms in your home, first consider your home values. Home Values What are home values? I like to think of these as those ways you make your house a home. Consider for example, which of the following values would you […]
If you’re staying in a hotel room, chances are you’re on vacation, a business trip or having an overnight stay on a short journey. Less is more when you’ve got such little space! What’s the best way to keep your hotel room organized? Let’s start with these: Unpack. If you’re staying in that room for more than […]