Author Archives: Michele | Get Organized Gal

Create Your Bedroom Sanctuary [Mission #17]

Welcome to Mission #17 of our 52 Get Organized Missions. Your bedroom is the place to which you retreat at the end of the day. Does it restore your calm and ease you into sleep, or evoke a mild sensation of panic? If you need a bedroom intervention, you’re in the right place. We’re about […]

Self improvement is like slaying vampires

Why Self-Improvement is Like Slaying Vampires

Recently I received a question about making changes like getting rid of clutter and working towards goals. The reader asked about our tendency to backslide when we try to make a fresh start, and wondered what we could do about it. Here are some thoughts. Three, to be exact. Why Self-Improvement is Like Slaying Vampires […]

Simplify Your Life Quick Tip: Have a Ready-For-Donation Basket

Want to simplify your life? Try this Quick Tip: Simplify Your Life Quick Tip #2: Have a Ready-For-Donation Basket Place a decent-sized box, bag or basket somewhere handy – like on a shelf in a hallway closet or in the laundry. Choose somewhere: convenient – so it’s easy to put things in there out of […]

Get Organized Mission #16: Streamline Your Books, CDs, & DVDs

Welcome to Mission #16 of our 52 Get Organized Missions. When we get down to decluttering, our books, CDs, & DVDs often escape the treatment. Somehow they receive special dispensation. Not anymore! In this mission we’re going to attack these dust collectors – and we’ll be ruthless! Just like we were in our last mission, Get […]

From Procrastination To Action

You may have noticed that the tag line of this site now reads ‘From Procrastination To Action’. Here’s why… From Procrastination To Action Here at Get Organized Wizard we provide tools, inspiration and motivation to help you plan quickly – so you can spend most of your time taking action. Many people fall into the […]

Simplify Your Life Quick Tip: Abandon ‘Everyday’ Versus ‘Guest’ Tableware

Want to simplify your life? Try this Quick Tip: Simplify Your Life Quick Tip #1: Abandon ‘Everyday’ Versus ‘Guest’ Tableware When it comes to crockery, cutlery and glassware, forget having separate ‘everyday’ versus ‘guest’ sets. Instead, choose tableware that is: Attractive – so you’re happy to use it with guests Decent quality – so it […]

Back-to-School Planning & Organizing [Ultimate To-Do List Pack | Home & Family Edition Customers]

This is a Tips For Customers post for Ultimate To-Do List Pack | Home & Family Edition Customers. If you’re in the throes of getting kids back to school and setting up new routines for them – and yourself – then this is a great time to take advantage of the planners, schedules and worksheets […]

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Getting Organized Quick Tip #6: How To Never Forget a Birthday or Anniversary [Outlook Users]

Can’t for the life of you remember important dates? Always in trouble for having no gift/card/ excuse on that special day? If you’re an Outlook user, this Get Organized Quick Tip will give you peace of mind – as well as getting you out of the doghouse and into the good books. Getting Organized Quick […]