Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to declutter your glove box. Clarity, freedom and order – here we come! Day 12: Declutter Your Car’s Glove Box Step 1: Grab a bag and get into your car. Empty your glove box onto the seat beside you. Step 2: Only return to […]
11
Apr
Apr
Welcome to Day 11 of the 30-Day Organize-athon!
In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-organize your shoes.
We want clarity, freedom, and order. Now let’s create them!
Day 11: Organize Your Shoes
Step 1: Get a large bag. Quickly scanning your footwear, throw into the bag any shoes or boots that:
Welcome to Day 10 of the 30-Day Organize-athon!
In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-organize your garage (yes, I’m serious!).
Remember: clarity, freedom, and order. Let’s begin.
Day 10: Organize Your Garage
Step 1: Get a large box or bag (you may need several). Quickly scan your garage and toss into your box/bag any:
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 […]