What an Email Inbox is Not

I found this great article about e-mail clutter written by fellow Professional Organizer Donna Lindley

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Originally posted 2009-12-24 16:19:45. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

ORGANIZE YOUR FILES WEEK IS THE 3RD WEEK IN APRIL

Bills to pay. Newspapers and magazines to read. Receipts, warranties and instructions to save – the list goes on and on. Each day we are bombarded with papers that need our attention. If you feel that papers are taking over your life, read on.

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Originally posted 2010-04-02 00:00:48. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Break the “I’ll just put this here for now” clutter habit

Much of the time, clutter around the home is caused by family members being too busy or careless to put things away after using them. Adults may say to themselves as they set purses, keys, shoes, mail or other personal items down “I’ll just put this here for now”, and pretty soon big piles and clutter results. Kids often leave out their toys, school supplies or other personal items lying around underfoot. One easy way to reduce clutter in your home is to remember to never leave a room empty-handed. You can teach this to kids too by providing them with a basket to throw things in, then carry to their rooms at the end of the day. Encourage your family to be responsible for their belongings by taking the time to put them where they go when they’re finished with them and not bring anything else out until they do.

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Originally posted 2008-09-23 15:23:59. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Angie’s List Article about Janet ~ Resolve to Rid Yourself of Clutter to Expand Use of Valuable Space

The following is an article written by Angie Hicks, founder of Angie’s List, where I was interviewed. The article appeared in the Indianapolis Star, Home and Garden section on 12/26/09. I’m reprinting the article on my blog for the great tips it offers. Read more