Have you read A - J, if so then you must be reading for K - R
K is for Keys - if you can't identify a key smash the "teeth" or bend it with a hammer. Tag all other keys according to their purpose.
L is for Like with Like - our mantra around here for organising, always store like items together for easy retrieval.
M is for Motivation - as with any project you need to keep motivated, remind yourself of your goals and keep going! You can do it!
N is for Neat - The trick is to remember that Neat does not always equal organised! Everything looks neat but is it really organised?
O is for Office Space - is it clearly defined or the dining table? Create a space no matter how small, think about creative space savers.
P is for Paperwork - the bain of everyone's existence, great book with simplest solution ever will be on the site - watch this space!
is for Quit - not a word we want to hear, don't quit on your organising goals, go back to M for Motivation! You can do it!
R is for Reward - at the end of each organising project, give yourself a reward. Keep projects small and effective, and rewards big!
Final installment in a couple of days!
Showing posts with label organising tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label organising tips. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
A-Z of Organising
Over the next few weeks are are going to share our A-Z of Organising Tips.
Today we have A - J - Enjoy!
A is for Action
B is for Books - Downsize by keeping your favourites, donate surplus to charity, local hospital, daycare centre, church, school
C is for Cupboards - a good short project, organise just one at a time, panty, linen, toys, music, don't try to do them all at once.
D is for Desk - can you see yours? Your desk should be clutter free to encourage creative and positive work outcomes.
E is for Electronics - Are you a serial collector of electronic gadgets - decide which you use and which you don't and be realistic!
F is for Furniture - think about what you have and how it could be recycled, remodelled or rejuvenated before buying more - get creative!
G is for Garage - is it a dumping ground for items you want to get rid of? Organise your garage so it protects your car, not your junk!
H is for Handbag - clear it out, pick out the used tickets, put the receipts away for filing or reconciliation (if you do it), turn it upside down and give it a good bash to get rid of all the nasties!
I is for Ideas - take a look through magazines, online or at our website to source great organising ideas and inspirations!
J is for Junk Mail - read it the day you get it, keep the specials and coupons OR put a notice on your letterbox so you don't receive it
Today we have A - J - Enjoy!
A is for Action
B is for Books - Downsize by keeping your favourites, donate surplus to charity, local hospital, daycare centre, church, school
C is for Cupboards - a good short project, organise just one at a time, panty, linen, toys, music, don't try to do them all at once.
D is for Desk - can you see yours? Your desk should be clutter free to encourage creative and positive work outcomes.
E is for Electronics - Are you a serial collector of electronic gadgets - decide which you use and which you don't and be realistic!
F is for Furniture - think about what you have and how it could be recycled, remodelled or rejuvenated before buying more - get creative!
G is for Garage - is it a dumping ground for items you want to get rid of? Organise your garage so it protects your car, not your junk!
H is for Handbag - clear it out, pick out the used tickets, put the receipts away for filing or reconciliation (if you do it), turn it upside down and give it a good bash to get rid of all the nasties!
I is for Ideas - take a look through magazines, online or at our website to source great organising ideas and inspirations!
J is for Junk Mail - read it the day you get it, keep the specials and coupons OR put a notice on your letterbox so you don't receive it
Monday, January 25, 2010
More Quick Pick Organising Tips
Use your electronic calendar to set annual reminders for birthdays and anniversaries or other special occasions.
Did you get some Christmas Cards – Return to Sender – update your contacts list straight away.
Lots of errands to do? Plan ahead and organise errands in groups.
Need office supplies, buy them now whilst the back to school specials are on, it’s not just for kids!
Go Green, do you really need to print everything off? Saves the environment and saves you more time in filing and desk clutter.
Introduce a bring up system, files numbered 1 through to 31 (ie days of the month), put items you need for the future in the appropriate date and your organised for the day!
Did you get some Christmas Cards – Return to Sender – update your contacts list straight away.
Lots of errands to do? Plan ahead and organise errands in groups.
Need office supplies, buy them now whilst the back to school specials are on, it’s not just for kids!
Go Green, do you really need to print everything off? Saves the environment and saves you more time in filing and desk clutter.
Introduce a bring up system, files numbered 1 through to 31 (ie days of the month), put items you need for the future in the appropriate date and your organised for the day!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Quick Pick Organising Tips
When taking clothes to charity make sure they are in good order-rule of thumb-would you ask a friend to pay you $5 for it?
Sort through magazines, tear out or photocopy articles of interest then pass them onto someone else to enjoy.
Save time and money – plan your meals each week or even fortnight, you’ll only buy what you need at the supermarket - not extras.
Want to keep your home clutter free – get the family involved – set a task and even create rewards for kids.
Keep a notepad handy to write your to-do, all those mental notes add to mental clutter.
To keep on top of clutter, schedule time each week to maintain your perfectly organised home.
Being organised is really about easy retrieval, store similar items together and always put them back where they belong.
Sort through magazines, tear out or photocopy articles of interest then pass them onto someone else to enjoy.
Save time and money – plan your meals each week or even fortnight, you’ll only buy what you need at the supermarket - not extras.
Want to keep your home clutter free – get the family involved – set a task and even create rewards for kids.
Keep a notepad handy to write your to-do, all those mental notes add to mental clutter.
To keep on top of clutter, schedule time each week to maintain your perfectly organised home.
Being organised is really about easy retrieval, store similar items together and always put them back where they belong.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Top 5 Organising Tips
As you know we live and breathe organisation here at Blair Lifestyle Management. We find this extremely rewarding work and our Clients are always thrilled with the outcomes we are able to achieve.
We would like to inspired everyone to get more organised, so this month we reveal our Top 5 Organising Secrets.
1. Love it or Loose it – Quite simply get rid of all the stuff. Over 60% of our belongings are left unused for over 6 months at a time! This is taking up unnecessary space in our house and our lives. If you love it keep it, if not, loose it.
2. A Place for Everything and Everything In Its Place - You’ve all heard this a 1000 times but it is the only way to go. Most homes are unorganized for the simple reason that they don’t have a place for everything. Creating more space can be achieved in even the smallest of homes.
3. Like-with-Like - A favourite catch-cry of ours. The simple method of storing items in groups of similar types, is key. It ensures items are fast and easy to find and you know where to put them back.
4. Think Logically - Use your own sense of logic when storing items. Whilst glossy magazines make storage look fantastic, it may not follow your sense of logic. What I mean is, one sense of logic might say store basic household tools in the kitchen, another may say the laundry.
5. The Right Tool for the Job – as they say in the trades. The same applies to organizing. Use the right storage container for the job. For great organising tools, visit www.greenappleorganising.com.au
We would like to inspired everyone to get more organised, so this month we reveal our Top 5 Organising Secrets.
1. Love it or Loose it – Quite simply get rid of all the stuff. Over 60% of our belongings are left unused for over 6 months at a time! This is taking up unnecessary space in our house and our lives. If you love it keep it, if not, loose it.
2. A Place for Everything and Everything In Its Place - You’ve all heard this a 1000 times but it is the only way to go. Most homes are unorganized for the simple reason that they don’t have a place for everything. Creating more space can be achieved in even the smallest of homes.
3. Like-with-Like - A favourite catch-cry of ours. The simple method of storing items in groups of similar types, is key. It ensures items are fast and easy to find and you know where to put them back.
4. Think Logically - Use your own sense of logic when storing items. Whilst glossy magazines make storage look fantastic, it may not follow your sense of logic. What I mean is, one sense of logic might say store basic household tools in the kitchen, another may say the laundry.
5. The Right Tool for the Job – as they say in the trades. The same applies to organizing. Use the right storage container for the job. For great organising tools, visit www.greenappleorganising.com.au
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Green Apple Organising - Launches Today
Our new division, Green Apple Organising, launches today!
In response to the pleas from our clients, we created a fresh approach to organising through Green Apple Organising, “The Marketplace for Fresh Organising Ideas in Bite Size Pieces”.
The concept being that sometimes you just need a little bit of help about a specific area you are organising, whether it is your wardrobe, pantry or paperwork there is a small specific Fact Sheet, Book, Workshop or Product to help you achieve your organising goals.
We know there is are a lot of organising material on the market, but quite often they include information you simply don’t need; Green Apple Organising provides the specific information you need in the format that best suits you and your lifestyle!
We have written some of our own eBooks, Fact Sheets and Workshops together with sourcing organising products and books that we think are really useful and unique.
We hope you enjoy Green Apple Organising! Don’t forget to sign up to The Juice on our home page and you receive a FREE e-Fact Sheet "Top 20 Organising Tips". We will then contact you via The Juice when we have something new and exciting to report.
Monday, October 19, 2009
6 Simple Organising Tips
Ever have a “To Do” list so big that you need another list to help you tackle it?
If that sound like you, my guess is you are feeling a bit overwhelmed right now?
Before you know it you will be sitting in the dark because you didn’t pay the electricity bill, the fridge will be bare and your loved ones’ birthdays will have passed you by unacknowledged.
Don’t let this be you; grab a cuppa and a notebook and read on. You will find that keeping your life simple and organized can be easier than you think. These tips will get you started.
1 Manage your Meals - Choose 10 meals you enjoy, be sure to include lots of variety, and rotate them for a few weeks. Make a standard grocery list to prepare those meals and just take the same list each time you visit the supermarket. Better still, do your grocery shopping online and save your grocery list so that each time you need supplies you can submit the same order.
2 Beat the Bills - You can set up automatic bill payments either via your credit card or internet banking. Work out which method suits you and just do it. Once it is done all you need to do is check the bills when they arrive and then file them straight away – no double handling. Saves time and you won’t be sitting in the dark!
3 A Grip on Greetings - Keep a supply of greeting cards on hand – just grab a few whenever you are buying something from a store that sells them – it is easier to find ones you like when you aren’t looking for a specific card. You can even buy greeting cards on line. Once a month over a glass of wine on a Sunday afternoon, write out all cards for the next month, address, and stamp them and put them in your bag ready to post.
4 One Thing at a Time - Rather than worrying about everything you’d like to organise/clean/tidy, work on one area at a time and focus on it for a minimum of 15 minutes; an hour max. Do this a few times a month and these tasks won’t seem so overwhelming and you can feel positive that you have worked on something that has been on your mind.
5 The Perfect Plan - Whilst spontaneity is the spice of life, sometimes a little planning can go a long way. Everyone should keep a calendar/schedule to manage how your precious time is spent. You don’t have to schedule every minute of every day, but you should start each week day with a plan and try to stick to it. Make sure you give yourself at least one day off each weekend to enjoy “spontaneity”.
6 Halt on Handling - Fill the dishwasher as soon as you’ve finished your meal, action your mail as soon as you open it, if possible empty your Inbox at the end of each day, fold clothes as soon as they come off the line – in other words only handle things once – this will save you time and keep things under control.
Happy organising!
If that sound like you, my guess is you are feeling a bit overwhelmed right now?
Before you know it you will be sitting in the dark because you didn’t pay the electricity bill, the fridge will be bare and your loved ones’ birthdays will have passed you by unacknowledged.
Don’t let this be you; grab a cuppa and a notebook and read on. You will find that keeping your life simple and organized can be easier than you think. These tips will get you started.
1 Manage your Meals - Choose 10 meals you enjoy, be sure to include lots of variety, and rotate them for a few weeks. Make a standard grocery list to prepare those meals and just take the same list each time you visit the supermarket. Better still, do your grocery shopping online and save your grocery list so that each time you need supplies you can submit the same order.
2 Beat the Bills - You can set up automatic bill payments either via your credit card or internet banking. Work out which method suits you and just do it. Once it is done all you need to do is check the bills when they arrive and then file them straight away – no double handling. Saves time and you won’t be sitting in the dark!
3 A Grip on Greetings - Keep a supply of greeting cards on hand – just grab a few whenever you are buying something from a store that sells them – it is easier to find ones you like when you aren’t looking for a specific card. You can even buy greeting cards on line. Once a month over a glass of wine on a Sunday afternoon, write out all cards for the next month, address, and stamp them and put them in your bag ready to post.
4 One Thing at a Time - Rather than worrying about everything you’d like to organise/clean/tidy, work on one area at a time and focus on it for a minimum of 15 minutes; an hour max. Do this a few times a month and these tasks won’t seem so overwhelming and you can feel positive that you have worked on something that has been on your mind.
5 The Perfect Plan - Whilst spontaneity is the spice of life, sometimes a little planning can go a long way. Everyone should keep a calendar/schedule to manage how your precious time is spent. You don’t have to schedule every minute of every day, but you should start each week day with a plan and try to stick to it. Make sure you give yourself at least one day off each weekend to enjoy “spontaneity”.
6 Halt on Handling - Fill the dishwasher as soon as you’ve finished your meal, action your mail as soon as you open it, if possible empty your Inbox at the end of each day, fold clothes as soon as they come off the line – in other words only handle things once – this will save you time and keep things under control.
Happy organising!
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