Introducing The 2014 Program Schedule Schedules are awesome, right? Who doesn’t love a good schedule? I sure do! So this year I’m experimenting with a set calendar of my programs, both existing and new. You still have the option of doing my programs whenever you want, completely at your own time and pace. But I think you’ll […]
Category Archives: Home Organization
How do you want 2014 to be for you? Do you want to be more organized? Less cluttered? More productive? Get slimmer? Happier? More focused? Want to simplify your life? Use your time better? Change your style? Achieve your goals? The Premium Subscription can help in every one of these areas. It can help to Make 2014 Your Year. […]
The Two Biggest Reasons Most People Can’t Get Organized Most of us would like to be more organized and to have less clutter. So what stops us? Two of the biggest obstacles to a calmer, simpler life and a decluttered house are: Having enough time to do the organizing and decluttering Knowing where to start. These […]
Sales get a lot of hype, but make no mistake about it: sales are not your friend. They mess with your mind. They waste your money. They add clutter to your home. And that’s not all! Here are 5 reasons you should step away from the bargain bin. 1. You Waste Money This is the great […]
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The recent bushfires in New South Wales (Australia) saw hundreds of houses destroyed and a man losing his life protecting his home. Sobering images were swept across our TV screens and we watched day-after-day as the fires were slowly contained, leaving devastation in its wake. An old school friend of mine, living in the Blue […]
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So you may know I’ve been running my newest program, 7 Days To A Dramatically Decluttered Home, this week. Does it work, you may wonder? All my programs use my training in psychology and life coaching, in-depth research, plus decades of experience to provide fresh content, in a motivating way, that gets you to take […]
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If your home and life are overrun with clutter, then there’s a good chance you fit into one of these personality types. Do you recognise yourself here? Clutter Personalities 1. ‘One Day I’m Gonna’ Clutter Personality This is the clutter personality whose home is filled with fancy kitchen appliances they’re gonna use, crafts they’re gonna […]
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Last week I asked on Facebook what the next program should be – and 7 Days To A Dramatically Decluttered Home was overwhelmingly the winner! So starting Monday 21 October (US time) I’ll be spending 7 days, 1 hour a day, showing you exactly how to radically reduce the amount of junk, clutter, and excess STUFF in your […]
For those of us who are domestically challenged, becoming a domestic goddess may seem out of reach. Surely it can’t be that hard, right? Let’s take a look at some simple, yet effective ways to improve our domesticity & start claiming the goddess title. Experiment with cleaning products Not all cleaning products are made equal. […]
A mantra is a word, sound or statement repeated frequently in order to aid concentration. It originates from Hinduism and Buddhism where it is used frequently in meditation. If you could adopt one mantra to help you get and stay organized, what would it be? A simple mantra to live by that would improve your […]
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Inspired by the clever use of a bull-dog clip (see our Facebook post), it got me thinking about all of the other little things we can do in our day to help stay focused and organized. Together, let’s compile a list of easy and simple ways to improve our organization. Here’s a start: Keep your […]
Having a clean & organized home is a dream of mine, but one that I will never fully achieve. My excuses for this are varied. On any given day it ranges from: but I’m a working mum, I don’t have time hubby is sleeping after working the night shift so I couldn’t possibly vacuum now […]
Following a lovely email from a follower who had just completed the 10-Day Declutter program, it got us thinking about what it is that people throw away when they are doing a clutter bust. Why is it easy for some people to throw away items with sentimental value while others hold on to them, storing […]
We had some fun this week on the Facebook page after I posted an image of a very cool looking storage system for high heels. If you missed the post you can catch up here. Some suggested keeping your shoes in a pile on the floor. Lol. Others suggested clear plastic boxes that stack neatly. […]
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Of course we think that Get Organized Wizard belongs in the list of top organizing sites. That goes without saying, right! But we also love other sites that help keep the procrastination monster at bay. If you enjoy our challenges and programs, you might also want to check out these wonderful sites. Here is a peak […]
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Below are some inspiring comments from participants in our recent 10-Day Declutter Challenge on Facebook: “This was a tough one for me but did get easier the closer I got to 10 items.” Ellen “Wow I just cleaned out our computer desk…what a mess 2 people can gather in less than 2 yrs. I’m very […]
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Back to life, back to reality! The glorious end to a happy and fun vacation can be a little bit sad. With every step closer to home, the feeling of freedom, calm and relaxation slowly melts away. Your brain flicks a switch and you start planning. Unpacking. Laundry. Shopping. Photos. Mentally creating to-do lists and […]
Being a music lover long before iTunes, I have an impressive CD collection. While I am definitely not the type of person to have CDs strewn all over the floor or piled in corners, I have to admit I am fairly relaxed about my storage system. My CD collection must be neat & tidy & […]
Hello, I’m Kylie & I’m a stationery addict! After the response from my Facebook post about stationery earlier in the week, it got me thinking about other quirky things I do in my daily life. In addition to my love of all–things-stationery, here are my top 5 quirks: List making. It’s a great way to […]
So far, more than 780 people have completed the 14-Day Organize Your Closet Challenge. It’s exciting to read the comments as people make small changes that can have a big impact on their lives. Here are some of the discoveries so far that people have found liberating: Breaking the emotional chains that led to my current […]