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Monthly Organizing Tips |
 APRILConquer contact clutter. From loose business cards and numbers written on scraps of paper, to the contacts in your email or phone that you no longer recognize. If you prefer to hold onto business cards rather than entering them into your contact software then use a traditional business card holder or create one with a binder, clear business card holder sheets and dividers. Sort in a way that makes sense, i.e. maintenance and repairs, vendors, restaurants, etc. Next tackle your phone and email contacts. Move any unrecognizable contacts into a separate folder. If you still don't recognize them by month's end then delete the folder and contents. Lastly, input and toss those scraps of paper. 
MARCHLabeling can be the most annoying step in the process of getting organized. It's the last step and as such is easily overlooked or put off until another time. Take the time this month to get labeling. Use sticky notes or page flags to mark items that need to be labeled, then write out a list on paper. Print labels using your computer or a label maker. Labels make it easier for your family, coworkers, even yourself to follow the organizing plan you have already set in place.
FEBRUARYSet a goal this month to organize your projects and tasks. Take 10 minutes each day to work toward a system. Use the Instant Office Project Organizer, Letter Trays, a File Box with File Folders or Project Envelopes to bring some order to your desktop. Don't get overwhelmed by adding printed labels, just get the paperwork sorted and worry about labeling later.
JANUARY 2012Stop what you are doing and review your schedule for the next month. Can you reschedule or cancel appointments or commitments to free up time or use your time more efficiently? Did you schedule time to work-out? Time for yourself? The reality is it takes time to make time so take some time now and get control of your schedule.
DECEMBER 2011Get in the habit of Friday Clean-Up. Spend a half-hour tidying your desk, putting away files, creating new files, and throwing or recycling as much as possible. You'll be surprised by the difference a half-hour can make.
NOVEMBER 2011Create an All-Out-Of list and hang it in a spot that your entire office or household can use. Divide it by your major shopping spots, i.e. grocery store, discount warehouse, mall, etc. Be sure to make a note whenever you run out of something, from ketchup to paper clips. This habit will save time, money and frustration.
OCTOBER 2011Focus on organizing your computer this month. Spend just 10 minutes a day (set a timer) to get your hard drive and email inbox in order. To avoid creating a system that is overly complex, start with large folders and downsize as needed. Make sure that documents have meaningful names. For example: home_office_organizing_tip.docx rather than document1.docx. If you can't remember where you filed it at least you can run a search.Don't forget to write your system down in a spreadsheet with notes. It will take about a month to get used to and you might have to check your notes to stay consistent.
SEPTEMBER 2011Building a good habit takes time, about 30 days to be exact. Don't try to build good organizational habits overnight. Tackle one problem at a time and give yourself 30 days to learn that good habit. |