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FEBRUARY 4, 2016

I try to keep my blog layout organized and uncluttered, although everyday it seems like there's some new cool link or tool or information I can offer my readers. I went to a meeting about blogging, organized by my lovely Ladies Who Launch group , and was reminded that clarity and ease of use are important elements of a blog.

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JANUARY 8, 2016

I try to keep my blog layout organized and uncluttered, although everyday it seems like there's some new cool link or tool or information I can offer my readers. I went to a meeting about blogging, organized by my lovely Ladies Who Launch group , and was reminded that clarity and ease of use are important elements of a blog.

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JANUARY 19, 2016

by It’s been a long slog moving my blog (mmm, alliteration!) That knowledge will also help me ask better questions and therefore get more useful information next time. ” He explained that people often ask for specific information and then completely mess things up. Well, I’ve always been a do-it-yourselfer.

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JANUARY 11, 2016

by Having information is not the same as knowing what to do with it. It’s easy to have the illusion of productivity when you are constantly pushing information around. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post A Blackberry is Just a Tool appeared first on Clutter Coach. Sometimes more is just … more. stay on track.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2016

by Having information is not the same as knowing what to do with it. It’s easy to have the illusion of productivity when you are constantly pushing information around. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post A Blackberry is Just a Tool appeared first on Clutter Coach. Sometimes more is just … more. stay on track.

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JANUARY 17, 2016

I can see one really helpful application for them and that's to shred just the personal information on a piece of paper, or the address label on a magazine. You just need to get rid of the identifying information by using the scissors to snip up that little section. Originally posted 2009-06-09 17:33:53.

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APRIL 10, 2016

It’s important not to use current information that you might possibly have recorded elsewhere, or that would just be easy for someone to guess. Also, current information that seems memorable now might not stand the test of time. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Password Hints appeared first on Clutter Coach.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2016

that’s got sensitive information in it that should be shredded. or medical information about you should be shredded. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Don't Put Off Shredding appeared first on Clutter Coach. by Here's chapter three of my new book. Every Wednesday there's a new chapter. Simple Way #3.

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JUNE 30, 2015

Republished by Blog Post Promoter Recently, I got a brochure in the mail about identify theft from the Federal Trade Commission. It’s a good thing to do, to make sure no one has taken out a loan or applied for credit in your name, and to make sure the information they have regarding your accounts is correct. Believe them!

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JULY 14, 2015

Republished by Blog Post Promoter At a presentation I did the other day, one of the participants came up with a great way to manage her time better: get a deadline. Someone had asked her for information and she wasn't willing to take time from her own work to give it right away. by Originally posted 2010-03-17 15:45:11.

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JANUARY 20, 2016

That way I can easily identify emails that contain old information, answered questions and preliminary plans that I can safely delete. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post You May Go on Vacation, but Your Email Doesn't appeared first on Clutter Coach. I find it helpful to sort my inbox by sender, topic or thread.

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JANUARY 11, 2016

Clipping articles for later is a good strategy, but it’s also time consuming and recommended only for important information you can’t get elsewhere or will use immediately. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Declutter Your Reading List appeared first on Clutter Coach.   Originally posted 2014-09-08 05:53:29.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Republished by Blog Post Promoter People put a variety of information in their email signature files , from business phone numbers to favorite quotations to colorful images of their signatures. by Originally posted 2008-05-29 09:15:00. Calls returned: 10-11AM, 1-2PM and 5-6PM." " Short and sweet, gets right to the point.

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JULY 13, 2014

Republished by Blog Post Promoter At a presentation I did the other day, one of the participants came up with a great way to manage her time better: get a deadline. Someone had asked her for information and she wasn't willing to take time from her own work to give it right away. by Originally posted 2010-03-17 15:45:11.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2014

Republished by Blog Post Promoter People put a variety of information in their email signature files , from business phone numbers to favorite quotations to colorful images of their signatures. Originally posted 2008-05-29 09:15:00. Calls returned: 10-11AM, 1-2PM and 5-6PM." " Short and sweet, gets right to the point.

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MARCH 8, 2016

Your filters need to let in important information about your current projects. Filter out: nice-to-know information, general email blasts, recaps of meetings where you took your own notes, industry news, requests that are sent to a group (let someone else answer) and company policy memos. Want to take it further?

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JANUARY 8, 2016

Your filters need to let in important information about your current projects. Filter out: nice-to-know information, general email blasts, recaps of meetings where you took your own notes, industry news, requests that are sent to a group (let someone else answer) and company policy memos. Want to take it further?

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Republished by Blog Post Promoter It's book chapter Wednesday. Clipping articles for later is a good strategy, but it’s also time consuming and recommended only for important information you can’t get elsewhere or will use immediately. by Originally posted 2010-11-10 15:55:18. Here you go! You can buy the ebook here. Simple Way #9.

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JANUARY 19, 2016

He knew he had better things to do with his brain than remember information that was easily located elsewhere. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Write It Down! Because it was written down in a book that everyone had handy. He could look it up himself if he ever needed to. You’re just going to forget.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Republished by Blog Post Promoter How does it feel to be disorganized? The first bits of information you can get from a book. by Originally posted 2012-07-31 17:20:45. Not so good, right? I’ve heard people say embarrassed, overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious and desperate. Here’s the thing. It’s okay to get help.

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DECEMBER 24, 2015

That way I can easily identify emails that contain old information, answered questions and preliminary plans that I can safely delete. On top of that, there’s all the work that’s been waiting for you and the dreaded email inbox that, if each message were printed out, would bury your office knee deep in paper.

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MARCH 20, 2016

You can’t completely avoid these, but at least make sure you minimize Quadrant 3 tasks, which are things like pointless meetings, requests for information, most email, many phone calls. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Are you Doing Important Stuff, or Just Urgent Stuff? Originally posted 2014-09-01 05:31:10.

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MARCH 1, 2016

They can do that because they know how to reprioritize their tasks on the fly and they can quickly make decisions based on new information. They assign other spots, either handwritten or on the computer, for other important information they don’t want to lose. They simply stop and regroup and then keep going. I’d love to hear them!

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JANUARY 11, 2016

You can’t completely avoid these, but at least make sure you minimize Quadrant 3 tasks, which are things like pointless meetings, requests for information, most email, many phone calls. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Are you Doing Important Stuff, or Just Urgent Stuff? Originally posted 2014-09-01 05:31:10.

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JANUARY 11, 2016

They can do that because they know how to reprioritize their tasks on the fly and they can quickly make decisions based on new information. They assign other spots, either handwritten or on the computer, for other important information they don’t want to lose. They simply stop and regroup and then keep going. I’d love to hear them!

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Organizers get sick of having to inform people that being organized and being tidy do not necessarily co-exist. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post How to be messy and organized appeared first on Clutter Coach. by How to be messy and organized. At the same time. A contrarian view, perhaps. A big bulletin board.

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JANUARY 11, 2016

Organizers get sick of having to inform people that being organized and being tidy do not necessarily co-exist. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post How to be messy and organized appeared first on Clutter Coach. by How to be messy and organized. At the same time. A contrarian view, perhaps. A big bulletin board.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Republished by Blog Post Promoter Ah, the plague of the daily mail. I know they have fascinating and important information in them, but you don’t have time to read them and keep up with what came in today. Information is only useful when you can get at it. by Originally posted 2011-06-20 17:24:42. Shred every day.

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APRIL 5, 2016

When you go look for it again, you’ll think, “where is that information about ?” To do for information about you frequent flyer program: read it right now to see if there’s a time limited offer you want or throw it out, knowing you can get the information from their website. Sort the paper in category 1 by topic. Use that word.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2014

Republished by Blog Post Promoter Urgent sounds important, but it's really not. You can't completely avoid these, but at least make sure you minimize Quadrant 3 tasks, which are things like pointless meetings, requests for information, most email, many phone calls. by Originally posted 2009-10-15 17:28:56.

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DECEMBER 22, 2013

Republished by Blog Post Promoter I went clothes shopping last week with a friend who had volunteered to help me upgrade my image. The Low Information Diet. Originally posted 2008-05-27 09:27:00. I haven't been completely happy with my professional look and she has a great eye for clothes. How to Weed Out Your Clothes Closet.

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APRIL 9, 2016

The second powerful concept is how paper, and the information it holds, loses its importance with age. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Use a ripening drawer for paper management appeared first on Clutter Coach. She has a specific spot to put things even if they don’t have a permanent home. Have you tried this idea?

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JANUARY 11, 2016

The second powerful concept is how paper, and the information it holds, loses its importance with age. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Use a ripening drawer for paper management appeared first on Clutter Coach. She has a specific spot to put things even if they don’t have a permanent home. Have you tried this idea?

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FEBRUARY 16, 2013

Republished by Blog Post Promoter I went clothes shopping last week with a friend who had volunteered to help me upgrade my image. The Low Information Diet. Originally posted 2008-05-27 09:27:00. I haven't been completely happy with my professional look and she has a great eye for clothes. Should I Save or Should It Go?

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MAY 28, 2020

And I’m posting this particular one because I think it’s helpful information for our current situation. Second is the Zen Habits blog written by Leo Babauta. I’m doing that partly because I feel stressed out and uncreative and have zero ideas for what to write about today. The coronavirus pandemic is causing stress for everyone.

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OCTOBER 19, 2013

Republished by Blog Post Promoter I don’t follow a particular organizing method or recommend a specific system. I asked her to share it with my blog readers, so here’s her description: When I quit the day job to run two businesses from home, it took me a while to get organized in a new way.

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JUNE 15, 2013

Republished by Blog Post Promoter We know it's important to limit our time online when it involves pointless web surfing. But a lot of what we read and discover online is really interesting, helpful stuff (like this blog!). My aim with this blog is to express one simple idea with each post and suggest a way to put it into action.

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