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About this report

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life.

etting organized in life isnt always easy. in the day, some more than others.

We are all pressed for time at some point

I have written this report with all of us in mind. Wether you are a busy executive or a busy mom, you will be sure to find some useful, time saving tips that will help you declutter and optimize your

Christa Bledsoe

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We all have limited time in this world. Lets make the most of it and Live Life Optimized...

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Always store items where you use them. This will save a huge amount of time that would be otherwise be lost in searching. Make your system is usable. If youre having problems with your organization system, take a careful look at whats tripping you up. Always groups items. That way you can find similarly used items when you need them most.

The beginning of the year is a smart time to hire a Professional Organizer and achieve your goals.

Always containerize everything you can. This helps to ensure your living spaces stay neat and tidy.

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All info in one place. Use a text document, a wiki, or some other type of system to keep all the information you regularly use in 1 place.

Think Vertically. Many items can be hung on a wall.

Thick, plastic, transparent storage bins are one of the best storage solutions around because you can see whats inside of them. Eliminate items that are no longer needed. Remove something old every time you buy something new. The space under your bed can be put to sensible use with bins made by attaching casters to a wooden box or a drawer from a chest.

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Always have a place for everything and everything in its place. If you are forgetful, you can record where you make places for thing on file cards and alphabetize by name of the object. Office Paper Tip: Move the tabs on your hanging files to the same side ( all left or all right ). Make things as easily to put back as possible! Take all of your unused clothes out of the closet so you can properly put away the clothes you do wear. Time = Life; therefore, waste your time and waste of your life, or organize your time and organize your life.

How do you keep good information without being crushed by stacks or drowning in paper? Answer: a set of tear files.

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Before I go to bed, I will put some thought into what Ive done that day, and figure out how I can build upon all that work.

The secret to being a powerful person is waking up early.

Live life with no regret, no retreat , and no reservations! Be open to life and enjoy! A habit list. In addition to your to-do list, your habit list keeps your to-do list from becoming overwhelmed by the every-day tasks. Sort through your desk files. Keep in your desk drawers only the files you use weekly or those that are personal or confidential.

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If nothing was wrong nothing would ever be right.

Set up a system for active files in a step file sorter on your desk. Sort your paperwork into: Do, Awaiting Answer, File, Hold, etc. Always give your children enough help so that they would feel they could do anything, but not so much that they could do nothing. Keep cables neatly & safely out of your way! Try Cable Wraps or Braided Cable Sleeves. Tiered racks and pull out cabinet shelving do help to maximize cabinet spaces in the kitchen, bathroom, utility rooms and closets.

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Quick afternoon tip: If clutter seems to accumulate in the family room, adding a wastebasket will cut down on your evening clutter!

By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail.

It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, youll do things differently. Always find a home. You can truly live better and be completely organized by simply having a home and a place for everything. Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.

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Analyze all incoming docs. If you file something, ask yourself if you really need a hard copy version of it. Is it available online? ClutterSort Pantry Tips: 1. Empty and clean 2. Check dates 3. Group items 4. Label the groups 5. Tall items in the back and short items in front. Do you have trouble with your files? Simplify, reduce, sort, and organize!

3 daily tips: 1. Do one thing at a time. 2: Do it now 3. Make use of the word no. Decluttering gift ideas for 2011: Give some one an experience. Cooking classes, a professional organizer, river rafting, or a spa experience.

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ClutterSorts favorite way to sort is at the SOURCE. Remember to sort your mail fresh out of the mailbox.

Quick Kitchen Tip: Put the walls to work. Hang racks or pegs to keep utensils, pot holders, and dish towels in sight. Put it away now! This is the simplest thing I do to stay organized. Always put an item away immediately after using it. Keep necessities within easy reach to save time. Make a place in the zone around the stove and the sink for essentials: oil, knives, ect.

Write down, execute, and tidy up along the way!

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Write it on your heart that every day is the best day of the year.

When your mind is full of negative thoughts you will attract more of what you do not want! Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man. Benjamin Franklin. Bathroom Tip of the Day: Install a simple magnetic strip in your medicine cabinet and hang tweezers, nail clippers and scissors from it. Time management! Have a plan before you run an errand. Have a to-do list clipboard with shopping lists, weekly goals, and any ongoing to-do lists.

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Do you cook a lot? Always have a recipe binder to organize your favorite meals. A functional and easy organizing system can be the difference between a messy state of mind and clarity in home & business. Every now and then, its good to review your organization techniques and habits. Never toss something on a countertop, table, desktop, bed, dresser top, coffee table, or the floor. Find a better home for it. Organizing solutions are like battle strategies: there is no one size fits all approach.

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Laundry room quick tip: Add shelves or cupboards above the washing machine and dryer, or on any available wall space. Teach your kids to have good organizing habits. This will help to ensure their future success.

Do you love everything organizing? A career in Professional Organizing can be very rewarding. As the population increases, the space we live in decreases. We must learn to organize creatively and prepare for the future. Help ClutterSort fulfill its mission by helping others get organized.

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Thank you for your interest in this ClutterSort Report. Keep an eye out for our Noteworthy Newsletter for even more useful organizing info... Be well. Be organized Christa Bledsoe ClutterSort Professional Organizing Services
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