Here’s something you can do to get better organized – and it’ll take you just 5 minutes! Adopt OCI-OGO Decide to adopt OCI-OGO in your life. This means One Comes In – One Goes Out: every time something new comes into your home, car, handbag, briefcase, closet or life – something old goes out. If […]
Author Archives: Michele | Get Organized Gal
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Oct
Oct
Want to get better organized — but don’t want to spend ages sorting through your life? Then check out these quick and simple things you can do this weekend. Most of them will take only 5 to 30 minutes. You’ll start next week feeling lighter, more motivated, and better organized. 7 Things To Do To […]
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Sep
You know what always surprises me? The number of young (by which I mean, not elderly or infirm), able-bodied people who stand on escalators. Why do they suddenly stop moving? Did they deposit a coin? Are they on a ride? If everything today is about instant gratification, speed and short attention spans, then why […]
How’s your professional image? Does it convey a true sense of your talent and expertise? Or does it distract potential customers/employers and undermine the impression you make? Whether you’re looking for more customers, a promotion or a new career, you need to avoid these common mistakes if you want to create a great impression. Developing […]
UPDATE: ‘Must-buy’ Best iPad App Popular iPad review site Appolicious has named our brand-new 52 Organizing Missions iPad app a Best App of the week. Here’s what they say: "For anyone who’s had the goal of getting organized, yet can’t seem to find the time to make it happen — or just don’t know where […]
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Sep
Sep
Is there an annoying intro on a song you love, or a DJ voiceover you want to lose? Well, you no longer have to suffer irritation every time you listen to the track. Here’s how to cut out that annoying intro – and it will take you less than 30 seconds. How to Cut an […]
If you’re trying to kick a bad habit, then you may be finding it a frustrating experience. Because in order to work on stopping a behavior, you have to continually focus on it. You can’t think about not smoking without thinking about, well, smoking. You can’t focus on giving up chocolate without picturing the sweet, […]
Here’s something you can do to get better organized – and it’ll take you just 5 minutes!
Batch Birthday Shopping
1. Check your diary for upcoming birthdays.
2. Make a list of all the items you’ll need to buy for these occasions: gifts, cards, gift wrap, party supplies…
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Aug
Aug
Recently on my Facebook Page I was asked how to get organized when you’re feeling completely exhausted and unmotivated. I bet a lot of people wonder about that! So here’s an edited version of my reply. Step 1: Get Your Groove Back Forget about organizing for now, and focus instead on re-building your confidence and […]
Note: This is an edited extract from e-class 41 of the Relationships module of the Design Your Life Program. When we stop and think about what’s most important to us, we often say ‘relationships’. But we rarely, if ever, proactively take inventory of our relationships, or consciously think of ways to improve them. If your […]
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Aug
Aug
If you feel overwhelmed by the idea of getting organized, remember this:
The less stuff you have, the easier it is to get organized.
Decide to be a person who only has what they Need or Love.
Every day, look for at least one thing to discard or donate, and keep a donation basket handy.
Sometimes in the quest to get organized you can become distracted by the accoutrements. You can find yourself buying all manner of containers, books, systems and paraphernalia, none of which bring you any closer to living a simpler, more productive or more organized life. These products can be a waste of money – but that’s […]
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Aug
Here are some interesting and useful articles I’ve discovered recently.
Overcome Procrastination
Ideas to help you stop procrastinating, from organizing queen Julie Morgenstern:
How do I stop procrastinating
Last week I went to my 25-year high-school reunion. How can that be? Most days I still feel about 12. Leading up to the reunion I chatted with my present-day friends, and was surprised that many of them dreaded the thought. Why? I got fat, said one. I wouldn’t know what to say to them, […]
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Aug
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I spent this past week with the worst bout of flu I’ve had in years – sweats, shivers, watering eyes, headaches, the works. But I’ve made a pretty speedy recovery and I actually feel as though it’s done me some good – I feel rested and freshly motivated. And I think that’s largely because I […]
Here’s something you can do to get better organized – and it’ll take you just 5 minutes!
Trim Your Toolbox
Empty out your toolbox.
Return to your toolbox anything you use
Donate or discard everything else, including multiples of tools you need only one of.
Even though this site is all about helping you move from procrastination to action, there are times when procrastination can be a smart move. We all have a drive to procrastinate – a resistance to getting down to the important things, a pressure toward more trivial tasks. The strength of that compulsion is an asset […]
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I recently answered a question about getting organized for study on Yahoo Answers – and I thought it might also be helpful to my readers who are students – and their parents. The question asked how to get organized in order to achieve better grades. Here’s my suggestion, along with a few extra tips just […]
Wow – we’ve reached Organizing Mission #52! Can you believe it? If you’ve been following along with the missions week by week, you’ll have made enormous changes to your home, productivity and life. You’ll have simplified, decluttered and organized many, many areas. Awesome! In this mission, we’re going to set some resolutions to help maintain […]
The old warning not to burn your bridges is wise. It’s especially wise when it comes to relationships, since there’s little point in leaving a trail of flaming ill will behind you when you leave a job, relationship or dinner party. Keeping your options – and channels of communication – open does seem like good […]