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JANUARY 19, 2016

But the morale of the story is a good one: the best tool for the job (close at. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Just Get a Pencil appeared first on Clutter Coach. There’s an apocryphal story about NASA spending billions to develop a pen that. would write in zero gravity situations, while the cosmonauts made do with.

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JUNE 29, 2014

Republished by Blog Post Promoter I just laughed out loud when I saw these dusting slippers in the current issue of Organize magazine ! by Originally posted 2008-04-19 11:08:00. They also come in hot pink! I must confess, I love to Swiffer, but these also look like swell fun. I bet they’re nice and slippery.

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JANUARY 19, 2016

A checklist is just a tool to take care of the boring, everyday details that must be taken care of, but that don’t need to be thought about. Smart people use tools. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Checklists for Smart People appeared first on Clutter Coach. Pack briefcase with files or paperwork.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Republished by Blog Post Promoter Do you make notes and lists of all you have to do but still end up falling down rabbit holes of activity that weren’t on any lists? But most of the folks you see around you who don’t seem to have those problems have learned to be productive and they use tools to help them. You too can learn.

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JANUARY 19, 2016

It's annoying to have to buy a tool that only does one thing, but for business card scanning, the CardScan is the one to have. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Organizing Business Cards: Scan 'em appeared first on Clutter Coach. So, if business cards are piling up around you, give it a try.

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MARCH 7, 2016

Lists are a great organizing tool. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Make a List appeared first on Clutter Coach. There's nothing worse than finding the perfect, safe spot for something and then completely forgetting where it is. Shopping list from desi.italy's Flickr stream. Originally posted 2013-05-25 13:08:15.

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JANUARY 11, 2016

Hone your to do list into a powerful tool, not a catchall for every idea that comes across your desk. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Make a not to do list appeared first on Clutter Coach. Nothing will be lost. This also stops them from nagging at you. That’s it! Originally posted 2014-10-13 08:12:15.

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JANUARY 14, 2016

These bars create support for 11 different rubber-coated hooks from which you can hang yard tools, bikes, skis, ladders, and other items all below each shelf. They offer bike racks, ski racks, yard tool racks, sports bags, bucket racks, saddle racks, kayak racks, golf bag racks and more. Originally posted 2014-02-20 09:25:13.

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JANUARY 20, 2016

That means it’s important to use a tool of some kind to keep track of it all. The good news is, you can use other tools. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Does a To-Do List Have to be a List? The most common one is a to-do list. What if you hate lists? What if the prospect of making a list fills you with terror?

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APRIL 9, 2016

Christine is using the drawer as a tool to develop a new habit; dealing with paper management on a regular and timely basis. Having a tool to reinforce a habit is key; none of us is good at changing our behavior without help. And my work space is much less cluttered. The drawer also works as a container. Have you tried this idea?

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JANUARY 11, 2016

Christine is using the drawer as a tool to develop a new habit; dealing with paper management on a regular and timely basis. Having a tool to reinforce a habit is key; none of us is good at changing our behavior without help. And my work space is much less cluttered. The drawer also works as a container. Have you tried this idea?

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JANUARY 17, 2016

There are numerous ways to sort your mail: a container with vertical slots and stacking trays are two time honored tools. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Don't Just *Open* Your Mail appeared first on Clutter Coach. After you get rid of junk mail, sort the rest by what kind of action you need to take.

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OCTOBER 13, 2014

Republished by Blog Post Promoter To do lists are a dime a dozen. Hone your to do list into a powerful tool, not a catchall for every idea that comes across your desk. by Originally posted 2013-06-13 10:38:18. I’ll bet you have a dozen hiding somewhere on your desk. things you keep saying you’ll do, but don’t.

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JANUARY 19, 2016

” Try thinking of having an organized work space as a tool for enhancing your imagination. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Organizing and Creativity appeared first on Clutter Coach. Remember Thomas Edison’s quotation: “Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.”

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MAY 25, 2013

Republished by Blog Post Promoter I love lists. Lists are a great organizing tool. Originally posted 2008-06-17 10:14:00. I have a poor memory so I make lots of lists to help myself get things done that I'd forget otherwise. One list I consult before I do laundry. Shopping list from desi.italy's Flickr stream.

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MARCH 1, 2016

The Reality: Organized people use their datebooks as tools to help them get done what they need to get done. Organized folks make use of tools; in this case, a pen and paper. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Seven Myths about Organized People appeared first on Clutter Coach. Myth #6: Organized people are rigid.

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JANUARY 11, 2016

The Reality: Organized people use their datebooks as tools to help them get done what they need to get done. Organized folks make use of tools; in this case, a pen and paper. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Seven Myths about Organized People appeared first on Clutter Coach. Myth #6: Organized people are rigid.

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DECEMBER 18, 2015

There are numerous ways to sort your mail: a container with vertical slots and stacking trays are two time honored tools. Julie Bonner has a very detailed description of setting up a mail center with a file crate and folders on her Declutter It! After you get rid of junk mail, sort the rest by what kind of action you need to take.

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JANUARY 12, 2014

Republished by Blog Post Promoter Creative people often shun organizing. ” Try thinking of having an organized work space as a tool for enhancing your imagination. Originally posted 2012-12-04 20:19:52. Putting their supplies away and having a clear desktop are for accountants, not artists.

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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. Racing Against Time.

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JULY 13, 2013

Republished by Blog Post Promoter A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Productivity Tools Uncategorized' Originally posted 2011-04-19 14:23:57. ‘Tis true. If it were called bog shrub we would love it just the same. It’s not true for your to-do list, however. Does a To-Do List Have to be a List?

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MARCH 11, 2016

Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post To Do List Hints on Video appeared first on Clutter Coach. I talk about three important elements: make it short, write it nice and give it an end. It features a lovely to do list I posted about back in June. What topic shall I use for the next video? Originally posted 2010-02-25 18:12:12.

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JANUARY 20, 2016

Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Use Your Laptop at the Beach (!?) This one does fold up neatly and attach to the lid of the computer, and that’s kind of nice. Don’t think it’s designed to keep out sand though… Originally posted 2012-06-29 07:18:34. appeared first on Clutter Coach.

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JANUARY 20, 2016

by I've reviewed a few of these tools in the past, but today I came across a huge list of online resources , over a hundred, via Mashable. Of course, I can put them in my datebook, but I find I look at email more often than my datebook; I use it as an organizing tool. One that caught my eye is Chore Wars.

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JANUARY 11, 2016

Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Stylish Way to Carry File Folders appeared first on Clutter Coach. The tote is a perfect size for my current project folders so I can easily take them along when my laptop and I go in search of greener pastures. Originally posted 2009-04-27 14:56:50.

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JANUARY 17, 2016

Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Shredding Scissors appeared first on Clutter Coach. However, if you're trying to make some paper fringe to decorate your tiki hut or sushi plate, that feature comes in handy! Originally posted 2009-06-09 17:33:53.

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JANUARY 19, 2016

Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Write It Down! It doesn’t evaporate because you’re becoming forgetful; it’s because the deliberate part of your brain is the one in charge of working memory. You’re just going to forget. Accept that and write it down!! Originally posted 2010-05-10 13:26:50.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Packing List for Holiday Travel appeared first on Clutter Coach. If you’re traveling domestically, what about bringing stamps with you so you can actually mail those postcards from your destination? Happy trails! Originally posted 2012-02-15 22:48:14.

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JANUARY 8, 2016

Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Packing List for Holiday Travel appeared first on Clutter Coach. If you’re traveling domestically, what about bringing stamps with you so you can actually mail those postcards from your destination? Happy trails! Originally posted 2012-02-15 22:48:14.

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MARCH 16, 2013

Republished by Blog Post Promoter I've reviewed a few of these tools in the past, but today I came across a huge list of online resources , over a hundred, via Mashable. Of course, I can put them in my datebook, but I find I look at email more often than my datebook; I use it as an organizing tool. Technology Made Easy.

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Monster 2009 Calendars Email 100

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AUGUST 11, 2015

Republished by Blog Post Promoter A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. by Originally posted 2011-04-19 14:23:57. ‘Tis true. If it were called bog shrub we would love it just the same. It’s not true for your to-do list, however. A to-do list should have a handful of concrete tasks on it that are related to your projects.

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JANUARY 17, 2016

Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Visualize Your Home Office into Reality appeared first on Clutter Coach. Did you hook into a good feeling that you can bring back whenever you want? Remember to jot down any great ideas you got about arranging your home office! Originally posted 2015-08-25 13:18:13.

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AUGUST 25, 2015

Republished by Blog Post Promoter Last week I made a presentation to a group that included a visualization at the beginning. by Originally posted 2007-03-05 12:46:33. I wanted to talk to this group of nascent entrepreneurs about their home offices. For me, one of the best things about having my own business is my home office.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Republished by Blog Post Promoter Although I use an electronic calendar, I love to write by hand. Because of that, I have always been eager to use tools to help me remember things. Using a tool that allows you to get places on time and call people you promised you would call? Tools are to make life easier.

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JANUARY 11, 2016

by The master list is one of my favorite tools. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Autofocus with the Master List appeared first on Clutter Coach. I love making lists and I usually make them by hand in a notebook because they’re simpler to work with. Time management coach Mark Forster is a man after my own heart.

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JANUARY 19, 2016

His tool, the Emergent Task Timer , is available as a free PDF download on his site (which has tons of great productivity information , too). Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post How Do You Spend Your Time? You can see it immediately; the more bubbles, the more time spent. There won't be a better time. "

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JUNE 22, 2013

Republished by Blog Post Promoter I have a hybrid organizing system that involves pens and keyboard. Maybe that’s another good blog topic… What do you prefer and why? Concepts Tools' Originally posted 2008-08-20 15:19:36. I use a Palm for my datebook and address book and I write my to do lists by hand. Write It Down!

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