Want to simplify your life? Try this Quick Fix: Simplify Your Life Fix #3: Limit Your Hangers Keep just enough hangers for your current closet of clothes. This works best if you’ve already completed: Get Organized Mission #10: Clear Out Your Closet and Get Organized Mission #11: Create Your Wardrobe Wishlist. Now, whenever you buy […]
Category Archives: Home Organization
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If your home is strewn with various lists, plans and contact info, then you’re gonna love this mission!
We’re about to create a ‘Household Notebook’ – a place for all those pieces of paper, ideas, and information.
Remember: you only need 30 minutes for the basic mission. Extended Options are below.
If you’re new, you might like to start here: 52 Organizing Missions…
Do you regularly find expired food in your pantry or fridge? Or discover you’ve used up fresh items with distant use-by dates, leaving you stuck with older food of dubious provenance? Here’s a very simple trick for making sure you use up older supplies first. Getting Organized Quick Tip #4: How To Unpack Groceries For […]
Welcome to Mission #13 of our 52 Get Organized Missions. Having all our emergency contact numbers in one neat list is a personal organization task we know we should tackle, but one we don’t always get around to. If you’ve created some order with your finances after completing the previous mission (Get Organized Mission #12: […]
If you make this simple change to your daily habits, your home will achieve neatness nirvana – and remain there.
Seriously, this one tip will rock your personal organization world.
Are you ready? Here it is…
Do you long for a closet of comfortable, co-ordinated clothes that look great and make you feel fabulous? Well, you’re about to take the first step.
Before you can create your dream wardrobe you need to clear out the clothes and accessories that are more of a nightmare. So in this Get Organized Mission we’re going to systematically remove all the closet clutter that’s wasting hanger space and dragging your image down…
Welcome to Mission #9 of our 52 Get Organized Missions. If home office organization is the bane of your life, you’re going to love this mission! One of the main causes of a disorganized workspace is paper accumulation – which usually happens because the filing system is over-complicated or non-existent. If you’ve completed our previous […]
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Welcome to Mission #8 of our 52 Organizing Missions. One of the simplest ways to live a more organized life is to have less stuff – in fact, the less you have, the easier it is to get organized and stay organized. So in this mission we’re going to get rid of 50 pieces […]
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If you have a question personal organization, decluttering, simplicity, or goals, simply post your question on my Facebook page. Here’s a recent one… Q: There’s a fellow manager at work who’s a train wreck – and they don’t realize it. How do you help someone who’s clearly not organized but who thinks they’re doing fine? […]
If you have a question on personal organization, decluttering, simplicity, or goals, feel free to ask away on my Facebook page. Here’s a recent one… Q: So what are the getting organized tips for moving house? The only thing I can think of is leave it to your wife to do. A: Excessive spousal […]
Welcome to Mission #6 of our 52 Organizing Missions. If you’ve completed our previous mission Get Organized Mission #5: Become A Smart Verbal Communicator, congratulations! This week we’re about to tackle your chariot – a place you spend a lot of time and, if you live in a busy city, a place you might feel […]
Welcome to the first of our 52 Organizing Missions. In some ways this is a challenging one – but you’ll feel so wonderful, liberated and light when it’s done I think it’s worth diving in the deep end right away. And remember – it is only 30 minutes. Ready? Get Organized Mission #1: Fill a […]
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NOW AVAILABLE: 52 Organizing Missions. I’ve invited readers to let public commitment help them get motivated and make progress on their organizing tasks. In short, here’s what I’ve suggested… 52 Mini Organizing Missions What I’ll do: Each week I’ll give you a mini organizing mission via the Get Organized Blog (right here!). It will only […]
It’s spring in the northern hemisphere – a time traditionally associated with clearing the cobwebs and making a fresh start. And the Easter break is a popular time for people to attack the accumulated clutter in their lives. If you’re tackling your own spring-cleaning or clutter-clearing project, here are some tips to help. How […]
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Here are 10 truly awesome organizing tips. They could dramatically change your life. Use them at your own peril! 1. Laundry Save enormous time and expense when it comes to washing your clothes. How? Stop washing them. Instead, continue to wear your apparel until people start to complain or the dog will no longer […]