tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7166486811822156346Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:45:55 +0000http://clutterorganizers.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Green World Works)Blogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7166486811822156346.post-6351562185227046435Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:04:00 +00002008-11-03T19:19:07.203-05:00What do you say to help the person that is chronically late? "Please try to focus on the appointment you need to keep without being distracted."The distractions can be anything, and often the more creative a person is, the more distracted they become when it comes to being on time.Take for instance Bob the builder-architect. Bob runs a very successful building company, however his real interest http://clutterorganizers.blogspot.com/2008/11/creative-minds-run-on-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green World Works)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7166486811822156346.post-7002179138763156656Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:16:00 +00002008-08-18T15:31:30.503-05:00productivityshoppingstyles of getting organizedover scheduledprofessional organizer blogtime managementprofessional organizingno timetask managementOne statement I often refer to is; to become organized you must first start then continue. What I mean by this is to keep trying. If you are unable to currently stay organized try reducing. Less stuff means more space. Isn't that what most complain that there is not enough space?Once you start; suggestion of reducing eight items a day, continue discarding these items until you have more http://clutterorganizers.blogspot.com/2008/08/organize-fake-it-till-you-make-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green World Works)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7166486811822156346.post-682503223496799845Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:36:00 +00002008-06-27T18:04:05.781-05:00not shoppingfamily organizingproductivityshoppingless paper clutterorganizieddisorganizedorganizersconsumerismclutterOh the days of collecting and buying stuff.Remember the elated feeling of the new found treasures. Can't wait to get this new stuff home to add to the décor. As the feeling turn from a beautifully decorated domicile to a decimated filled dungeon, your stuff, now known as clutter, has invaded your life. The once comfortable surroundings that represented serene living has been replaced by post http://clutterorganizers.blogspot.com/2008/06/ptsd-post-traumatic-stuff-disorder.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green World Works)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7166486811822156346.post-4096644310745825068Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:14:00 +00002008-03-10T20:37:25.355-05:00cell phone managementproductivitystyles of getting organizedtime managementdisorganizedorganizersclutterSimple things you can do... Be aware of what you are doing. Everyday, most of what is done is done unconsciously. Are you aware of just how much? Each day as you wake in the morning become aware of just what you do when you awaken. Pay attention to what you are doing; even the simple things, such as starting your day by hitting the snooze button. As your eyes open and you roll to click the http://clutterorganizers.blogspot.com/2008/03/awareness-of-what-you-are-doing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green World Works)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7166486811822156346.post-7260827884415660337Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:32:00 +00002008-02-12T16:41:51.889-05:00family organizingproductivityprofessional organizer blogorganiziedprofessional organizingchildrenorganizersclutterWhat you hide behind closed doors are the piles of the unwanted, unused and the extra things that you may someday get around to using. I am a practitioner of organizing all things clutter, lets start with some of the positive ways to eliminate the cluttered excuses. The excuses just make things worst. By changing the ways you phrase the outcome can change the way you rid yourself of clutter. http://clutterorganizers.blogspot.com/2008/02/excuses-of-clutter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green World Works)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7166486811822156346.post-5911776170235271201Sun, 20 Jan 2008 15:48:00 +00002008-01-20T10:55:59.382-05:00to do listover scheduledtime managementtask management <!--{PS..2}--> To conquer the "time bandit", learn ways to stop procrastinating and improve the quality of your life. Here are some tips to help stay on that path. Clutter Organizers Helpful Hint:Tips for Stopping Procrastination Write your main goal down where you can see it CLEARLY everyday (EXAMPLE: I choose to get my paperwork organized) * Put this goal on the fridge, bathroom mirror, http://clutterorganizers.blogspot.com/2008/01/conquer-time-bandit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green World Works)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7166486811822156346.post-3071752233583411950Fri, 23 Nov 2007 15:00:00 +00002007-11-26T11:23:00.516-05:00not shoppinggreen worldcradle to grave marketingconsumerism"Aspire not to have more, but to be more."- Archbishop Oscar RomeroKnown as the "Bishop of the Poor" for his passionate defense of poorfarmers' rights in El Salvador and for his courageous opposition to the genocide,Oscar Romero died for his beliefs at the hands of an unknown assassin in 1980.Today (11/23/2007) is a day better known as Black Friday. You get up early to acquire more stuff for lesshttp://clutterorganizers.blogspot.com/2007/11/aspire-not-to-have-more-but-to-be-more.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green World Works)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7166486811822156346.post-4393328743182196889Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:15:00 +00002007-11-26T11:31:43.802-05:00carbon neutralnot shoppinggreen worldgreenwashingcarbon offsetscradle to grave marketingconsumerismREDUCE: Keep current with ways to eliminate. Education is the key to providing insight into what you can do without.REUSE: Become action oriented. Make a list of things in your home or business that you could do without. Then donate or give to someone that can use the items. Then look for ways to avoid purchasing these items unless absolutely necessary.RECYCLE: This goes for everything you handlehttp://clutterorganizers.blogspot.com/2007/11/nine-principles-of-being-green.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green World Works)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7166486811822156346.post-2329552802644644557Fri, 09 Nov 2007 11:22:00 +00002008-11-06T23:49:22.175-05:00not shoppingsave moneygreen worldsavingconsumerismTry to create one weekend per month that does not include buying things. Quality time doesn’t have to revolve around consumerism when there are so many activities that you can do for free.Read a good book, play games, walk in the park, or just play....it is never to late to start.Save money and explore ways to communicate with family and friends. Make your best memories and the best times http://clutterorganizers.blogspot.com/2007/11/spending-free-weekend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green World Works)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7166486811822156346.post-8543483662884312342Sun, 04 Nov 2007 16:44:00 +00002008-11-06T23:49:22.321-05:00hungergreen worldpovertylife experiencesfearcradle to grave marketingconsumerismThe western world contends with the ever present thoughts of poverty. Ask anyone and most will tell you they could be doing better."The poverty of our century is unlike that of any other. It is not, as poverty was before, the result of natural scarcity, but of a set of priorities imposed upon the rest of the world by the rich. Consequently, the modern poor are not pitied...but written off as http://clutterorganizers.blogspot.com/2007/11/fear-of-poverty.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green World Works)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7166486811822156346.post-144232784113711941Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:57:00 +00002008-11-06T23:49:22.577-05:00ebaylife experiencesprofessional organizer blogtime managementconsumerismclutterWhat is your favorite pastime? Is it shopping? Does this truly count as a life changing experience?My point here is that most of the people we work with are having life experiences through shopping. Lives composed of someone else's idea of who or what they should be.Dictated by the latest fad or phase of something to buy.What are real life experiences? Are they brought to you by marketing agents http://clutterorganizers.blogspot.com/2007/10/i-would-rather-have-experiences.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green World Works)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7166486811822156346.post-8295134769062169588Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:15:00 +00002008-11-06T23:49:22.879-05:00estate liquidationestate planningmovinglist makingorganizersrelocationSimple Downsizing, Moving, Estate Liquidations"Problems cannot be solved by the level of awareness that created them"Albert Einstein1. Plan Plan Plan - Create an inventory sheet to keep track of what items will be donated or packed.2. Packandfind.com makes the task of downsizing and packing very easy.3. If the thought of going through a loved ones items causes great stress, hire a professional http://clutterorganizers.blogspot.com/2007/10/nine-downsizing-and-moving-tips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green World Works)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7166486811822156346.post-5006352142583207687Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:24:00 +00002008-11-06T23:49:23.294-05:00estate planningmovingorganizersrelocationMoving is something that most families do a few times.Make your life a bit easier this time. Less stress can be the reward for a well planned and organized move.Let's see if we can help.Checklist for your move*Two to Three months before move.Get referrals from friends for moving companies.Call at least 6 moving companies to give you estimates.Save all receipts for moving - tax deductionsRemove http://clutterorganizers.blogspot.com/2007/10/moving-organized-way.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green World Works)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7166486811822156346.post-2395311799210389004Wed, 17 Oct 2007 20:26:00 +00002008-11-06T23:49:23.473-05:00family organizingshoppingto do liststyles of getting organizedtime managementprofessional organizinglearning stylesdisorganizedgoing paperlesstask managementconsumerismclutterStart the night before1. Make a List of what needs to be done – post this where it is clearly visible for you to see in the as a "To Do List".2. Lay out your clothing - (we mean everything, socks, shoes, earrings, necklace, watch, etc.) – time 10 minutes3. Food for breakfast – *Double Duty “DD” different types of food can be made in advancei. Pancakes - make the size that you http://clutterorganizers.blogspot.com/2007/10/get-organized-tips-from-pros_5242.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green World Works)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7166486811822156346.post-68592361778845458Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:13:00 +00002007-10-15T17:36:40.236-05:00productivitylist makingstyles of getting organizedorganiziedtime managementtask managementThere is no better day than today to get started. Take the plunge. Get started on the one thing that you have been putting off. Get started on the project that always gets put on the back burner.Make a list of six things you want to accomplish today.Start first with the most difficult item on the list.Allocate how long it will take to complete and write it on the list.Group like items together onhttp://clutterorganizers.blogspot.com/2007/10/organize-today-start-now.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green World Works)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7166486811822156346.post-680400950930302668Sun, 14 Oct 2007 01:43:00 +00002008-11-06T23:49:24.067-05:00family organizingstyles of getting organizedtime managementprofessional organizinglearning stylesdisorganizedconsumerismclutterMarketing surrounds us everyday and is saying "...buy the latest and greatest item. You really need this to be a better person. You cannot do without this new and improved gizmo or gadget." Some media marketing hype comes in the form of TV journalism trying to portray this as a news story. Upon closer inspection, it is the new movie or book that is being sold, not journalism or news.How can youhttp://clutterorganizers.blogspot.com/2007/10/need-versus-want-consumer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green World Works)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7166486811822156346.post-42452593910746175Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:07:00 +00002008-11-06T23:49:24.340-05:00styles of getting organizedprofessional organizer blogprofessional organizingno timedisorganizedclutterWakerupper - A reminder for phone and WebThis is a nice service that delivers the alerts that may be needed to keep you on time. I use this to keep me alerted to appointment and thing that are important to get accomplished in the day.Using technology to stay organized must meet your style. Some people are very used to using software, programs or devices, however if the technology takes more timehttp://clutterorganizers.blogspot.com/2007/10/telephone-remindersget-organized-via.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green World Works)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7166486811822156346.post-566213772146979009Thu, 04 Oct 2007 11:36:00 +00002008-11-06T23:49:24.521-05:00http://clutterorganizers.blogspot.com/2007/10/where-did-all-of-your-time-go.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green World Works)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7166486811822156346.post-4015911582932083840Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:20:00 +00002007-10-10T06:34:16.357-05:00shoppingprofessional organizer blogtime managementprofessional organizingno timelearning stylesdisorganizedconsumerismclutterLess Stuff means More SpaceReplace quantity with quality is a great motto. Ever wonder why the pages of the best home décor magazines of the rich and famous have less. It is because they don't have to prove to the world they are rich.The sheer volume of stuff people are willing to acquire and possess seems to have no limit. You will spend time working for the money to pay for stuff. You will http://clutterorganizers.blogspot.com/2007/10/less-stuff-means-more-space.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green World Works)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7166486811822156346.post-1772351029300013082Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:09:00 +00002007-10-02T16:20:51.784-05:00parentsstyles of getting organizeddisorganizedchildrentoysconsumerismclutterWhat are you teaching your children by "LIVING in CHAOS"?Are you teaching your children by example?· Children learn by example If you are disorganized your children probably are too.Chaos breeds Chaos§ Being organized can be one of the greatest lifelong gifts.· Less is MoreTeach being organized with consciously having less stuff.With less to manage, you and your child will have more timehttp://clutterorganizers.blogspot.com/2007/10/attention-disorganized-distracted.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green World Works)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7166486811822156346.post-5558495683118043008Thu, 01 Feb 2007 01:40:00 +00002007-01-31T20:42:44.078-05:00However; the consumer debt associated with it is the vehicle driving most people to the poorhouse.Baltimore, MD - February 1, 2007 - Does the average person know there is a relationship between debt and clutter? Perhaps the good news that "National Association Professional Organizers" Get Organized Month in January stresses clearing out the clutter but the deeper meaning is buried behind the http://clutterorganizers.blogspot.com/2007/01/clutter-is-not-that-bad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green World Works)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7166486811822156346.post-2098904308694290850Wed, 31 Jan 2007 02:42:00 +00002008-11-06T23:49:24.644-05:00Why we want what we do not need WalOFF Mart?http://clutterorganizers.blogspot.com/2007/01/blog-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green World Works)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7166486811822156346.post-9034386119586404252Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:59:00 +00002007-01-30T20:14:36.917-05:00family organizingstyles of getting organizedprofessional organizer blogtime managementno timeorganizersconsumerismDo you want to Boil or just simmer going through life?Start asking yourself questions. Ask everyday until you find your answers. Start to turn up the heat.Identifying Your True PurposeUsing visionAskingWhat is workingWhat does it take to be committed? Planning TimeRealistic expectationsWhat gets in the wayFinancialSchooling trainingKidsSpousesWorkProductivity Coaching & Professional Home http://clutterorganizers.blogspot.com/2007/01/simmering-on-back-burner-of-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green World Works)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7166486811822156346.post-3008552279421680812Fri, 26 Jan 2007 20:04:00 +00002007-01-26T15:14:12.210-05:00 Stop & Think & Plan Best-laid plans are before you do anything else. Biggest mistake many people make are to go out and shop for organizing gadgets and then start organizing. Bad move. You will not know what you need if you do not plan first. When you plan to get organizied first determine what you will be keeping then find the right organizing product to house the items you plan to http://clutterorganizers.blogspot.com/2007/01/three-steps-to-getting-your-office.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green World Works)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7166486811822156346.post-299225977260335557Fri, 26 Jan 2007 18:56:00 +00002007-01-26T15:43:57.588-05:00family organizingshoppingsystem for paper managementorganiziedtime managementlearning stylesorganizersconsumerismclutterBreak the patterns of buying things you do not need or do not have a place for in your home or office. We all need to think before we shop! You have to manage everything that comes into your house. Controlling Consumerism & Clutter Make a commitment: Choose to stop shopping for anything but necessities for the next 30 days.Choose to have a place/home for everything I bring into my http://clutterorganizers.blogspot.com/2007/01/3-pointers-for-controlling-consumerism.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Green World Works)0