Clutter Control

CLUTER FREE

Organizing Tips and Helpful Hints(hint, hint...start now!)

*When you have less clutter to worry about you have more 
time to pursue the things that bring you the greatest happiness and 
satisfaction.

The idea of clutter is overwhelming but the sooner you get 
started, the sooner you'll achieve your goal. Getting started is truly 
the most difficult first step. Start now!
*Take baby steps - start with a section of a desk, drawer, desktop, 
or area of a closet. A small area is easier to handle.

*Keep it simple!  Don't make organizing difficult. Find simple 
strategies, systems and tools that work for you and use them on a 
regular basis.
*Pick a project.  Each day do a project that will take only 10 or 15 
minutes -- clean out a junk drawer, file some papers, delete 10 email 
messages.

*There is no one right way to get organized. There are many 
different solutions so use the one that works for you and stick with it 
(you don't have to change every time a new one comes around).





*The process of organizing helps you figure out what's 
important to you. Knowing this can help to simplify your life.

*Appointments: Always call ahead to confirm. Check your planner in 
the evening, morning and throughout the day.

*Use ONE planner. Whatever works for you - planner, calendar or 
PDA (Personal Digital Assistant). It's too difficult managing more than 
one.

*Make lists and take notes: Who can remember everything to do 
without writing it down. Keep a small notebook to consolidate all your 
to-do lists, phone calls, follow up, sticky-notes and thoughts. Use 
color highlighters to check off when completed.

*What area(s) do you need to get organized?Life: Time management, mail & paperwork, procrastination, staying 
on task, completing projects.
Home: Home office, closets & cabinets, garages, other rooms
Business: Office, filing, paper & computer management
Make a list and start tackling them today one small step at a time.
*Stop paper before it starts. Open your mail near the recycle 
container and shredder, and immediately dump all junk mail before it 
ends up on the counter or table. Go through it each day.  Sort, toss, 
act on or file!