A closed social network could be the key to getting your employees to feel more connected and to be more engaged in their jobs. A June 2013 article in Entrepreneur discussed what this means and how you can get started. What is a closed social network? Social networking and information flow are essential in today’s […]
Organizing for the New Year!
Right before the New Year holiday, I was contacted by a reporter at the Star Tribune in Minneapolis seeking some functional tips to help folks get organized and to help them stay organized. My responses are below (the original questions are in bold). These tips are useful for everyone, especially at the start of a […]
Tech-Savvy Organization
Smartphone user? Check! Internet savvy? Check! Cluttered home or office? Check! If this sounds like you, then there is a new app and service that just might fit perfectly into your life. With FindThingsFast, you take pictures of your stuff and then name and tag the picture, along with where it’s supposed to go. Then, […]
Scanning Solutions for Electronic Organization
Not every household or business needs a scanner, but when it makes sense to cut down on paper clutter and store records electronically, a scanner can be an immense help. If you think that a scanner will help you with home or business organizing, it’s worth thinking through what you will need in a scanner […]
Temporary Organizing Solutions
No doubt there are plenty of fancy organizational gadgets, systems and containers on the market. Many of them work wonders, while others sound good in theory, but don’t actually work in your space. Using temporary organizing solutions before committing to permanent or pricy options can save you time, money and stress! For example, a Can the Clutter client […]
Have More Energy to Organize Your Holiday Activities
We all feel somewhat overwhelmed this time of year, no matter how much we love the festivities of this holiday season. Some of the best ways for you to feel more in control and ready to tackle the long lists you need to accomplish are to look no further than your kitchen. Well, maybe the […]
Holiday Stress – Don’t Be Afraid to Challenge Your Traditions
Every year I get asked what I recommend to keep the holidays less hectic. My number one piece of advice is to not be afraid to REALLY look at your traditions and challenge any that add more stress than joy. This may not mean you need to stop doing the tradition entirely, but instead change […]
When to Purge Paperwork
From piles of bills, junk mail and magazines, to stacks of graded schoolwork and receipts, it’s no wonder most people find themselves struggling to tread water in a sea of paperwork. What’s worse than the sheer quantities of paperwork, is that due to it’s multiple forms, shapes and sizes, it’s difficult to keep it organized. […]