Welcome to Day 9 of the 30-Day Organize-athon !
In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-organize your laundry.
Our focus is clarity, freedom, order. Now let’s do it!
Day 9: Organize Your Laundry
Step 1: Get a large bag. Quickly scanning your laundry shelves and benches, throw into the bag:
09
Apr
Apr
I’m so excited by the amazing response to the 30-Day Organize-athon! Well over a thousand people have committed to getting organized for spring and completing the 5-minute organizing task each day for the 30 days of April. And hundreds of people are checking in each day, either here on the blog or on the relevant […]
08
Apr
Apr
Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-organize your bed linen, towels, and table linen. Think: clarity, freedom, and order. Let’s start. Day 8: Organize Your Bed Linen, Towels, & Table Linen Step 1: Get a large bag (you may need to buy more bags soon!) and open up your […]
Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-organize your library of books, DVDs and/or CDs. Before you start, inhale a sense of clarity, freedom and order; now let’s get going. Day 7: Organize Your Books, DVDs, and/or CDs Decide if you want to tackle books, DVDs, CDs, or a combination. […]
Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to freshen up your crockery and glassware. Remember: take a deep breath and think clarity, freedom and order, as you go. Day 6: Freshen Up Your Crockery & Glassware Step 1: Get a garbage bag and line it with some newspaper. Step 2: Quickly […]
Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to organize your noticeboard or household information area. Inhale: clarity, freedom, order; exhale: chaos! Now let’s start. Day 5: Organize Your Noticeboard Step 1: Remove all the invitations, photos, kids’ artwork, bills, school notices, paperwork and random stuff from your noticeboard, fridge door or […]
Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-declutter the cabinets in your bathroom. As usual, inhale a sense of clarity, freedom and order, then let’s get to it! Day 4: Declutter Your Bathroom Cabinets Step 1: Grab a large garbage bag. Step 2: Open up your bathroom cabinets and, quickly […]
Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-clear the hanging part of your closet. Take a deep breath as you imagine inhaling a sense of clarity, freedom and order, and off we go! Day 2: Clear Out Your Hanging Closet Step 1: Grab a large garbage bag. Step 2: Open […]
Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-declutter your living area. Take a deep breath, and imagine inhaling a sense of clarity, freedom and order. Then get started! Day 1: Declutter Your Living and/or Entertainment Area Step 1: Grab a large garbage bag. Step 2: Quickly make your way around […]
31
Mar
Mar
Just a reminder that the 30-Day Organize-athon starts tomorrow! Are you ready? Here’s your checklist: 1. Read about the 30-Day Organize-athon so you know what to expect. 2. Commit – by leaving your commitment comment on this post. 3. Make sure you’ll see each day’s post, by either: Coming here to the blog each day and […]
24
Mar
Mar
Make a fresh start and get organized this spring with my easy and motivating 30-Day Organize-athon. What Is The 30-Day Organize-athon? Over the 30 days of April I’ll give you a daily 5-minute organizing assignment. Each assignment will be a very simple, step-by-step task to organize a small aspect of your home, time or life. […]
14
Mar
Mar
If you’re part of my Facebook community, you might have seen that I’ve had my (Minnesota-based) sister and her family to stay. I loved spending time with this gorgeous little family, and I must admit I’ve been pretty sad since they left. Having 2 extra adults and 2 small kids in my compact, usually work-friendly […]
24
Feb
Feb
Following yesterday’s How To Organize Your Friends on The New Facebook post, I received a bunch of questions asking how to limit your posts to a Friend List. Here’s the low-down: How to Post Only to the Friends in a List From your Wall page, click the down-arrow beside the little lock next to the […]
22
Feb
Feb
Please note: This post is an updated version of How To Organize Your Facebook Friends. See also How To Organize Your Friends on The New Facebook – Part 2: How to Post Only to the Friends in a List. I love being able to filter my Facebook news feed – for instance, so I […]
21
Feb
Feb
If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and stressed as you go about your work each day, there’s a good chance you’re aiming for a perfect state, a goal of ‘having everything done’. This is a mythical state that can never exist in real life. Unless you’re a hermit who has eschewed modern life, the reality […]
Happy Valentine’s Day to all my lovely readers! To me Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance, it’s a great reminder to focus on all the relationships in our lives. So I thought I’d put together some posts from the archives that touch on organizing our relationships better. I hope you find something here to add […]
Do you feel you spend a lot of time being busy, doing stuff, working on things – but at the end of the day you haven’t achieved very much? Would you like to get more things checked off every day? Here’s a little mind trick that can help you shift your focus and get more […]
Do you have too much stuff, but feel conflicted about letting it go? Part of you feels excited about clearing the clutter and enjoying the space, freedom, and mental clarity of an organized home. But another part of you is nervous about stepping out of your comfort zone, and facing a future without clutter as your […]
17
Jan
Jan
Here’s something you can do to get better organized – and it’ll take you just 5 minutes!
Create an x-Delete Email Folder
Create a new folder in your email program.
Name it x-Delete – the ‘x’ moves the folder to the bottom of your folder list.
Well, yes – it’s likely you’ll get exactly what you want most of the time if you’re as adorable as this little charmer. But even if you score a little lower on the cuteness scale, there are things you can do to radically increase your chances of getting what you want. If you find yourself […]