Archive for the ‘motivation’ Category

1. What’s the difference between a “Hoarder” and a “Clutter-er”?
   There are two types of “messy” people: Hoarders and Clutter-ers. What is a Clutter-er? A clutter-er is someone who is not necessarily emotionally attached to their clutter. They can throw things out, they may just need the motivation or push to organize and clean. They will often welcome help to clean, and they wouldn’t complain if [...]
   Filed in motivation, organizing styles, time management | 03-May-10 | no comments
2. Getting Organized for Tax Time
   Canadian personal taxes are due by Midnight on April 30th. Now is the time to get organized for your 2009 taxes. Here are our top 4 tips for getting organized for your taxes: Tip #1: Develop a simple folder system: The simplest way to organize paperwork you’ll need for your taxes is to develop and use a [...]
   Filed in motivation, organizing styles, practical tips | 12-Apr-10 | no comments
3. Simplifying Spring Cleaning
   Spring Cleaning doesn’t have to be a difficult task. It can be as large or as small of a project and you make it. Here are a few simple ways to kick-start and simplify your spring cleaning: Make a list and schedule: Write down everything you want to clean, tidy, or organize. You can choose to [...]
   Filed in motivation, practical tips | 22-Mar-10 | no comments
4. The Clarity Jane blog is back!
   Just in time for spring cleaning, the Clarity Jane blog is back! We’ve got some exciting plans for future articles: Spring cleaning: This can be a daunting task. We’ll give you a few small, but essential projects to kick-start your spring cleaning project! Dollar store organization magic: Learn how keeping organized doesn’t have to be expensive with [...]
   Filed in motivation, site news | 15-Mar-10 | no comments
5. What Does “Being Organized” Mean?
   Being organized is probably the most proactive thing you can do to take control of your life. Organization ultimately gives you more time and peace of mind, whether you are organizing physical objects, or your time. The human brain likes order because it helps to calm, motivate, and discipline. You’ll also feel in control when you [...]
   Filed in motivation, organizing styles, practical tips | 27-Apr-09 | no comments
6. Going from Calamity to Clarity
   Even if you are the messiest, most unorganized person you know, there is always a way to find clarity in any calamity. If you feel your organization has gone to the wayside and is out of control, here are a few tips to get it back. First, take a breather and a step back (we all [...]
   Filed in motivation, practical tips, time management | 13-Apr-09 | one comment
7. Time-Saving Tips For An Organized Closet
   Here are some quick and easy steps to keep your clothes closet looking its best: One thing that makes a closet look organized—even if that closet isn’t particularly organized—is having all the same type of hangers. If you have a random assortment of mismatched hangers, wire dry-cleaners’ hangers and plastic dollar-store hangers mixed in with wooden hangers and a few [...]
   Filed in motivation, practical tips | 16-Feb-09 | no comments
8. Saving Money With An Organized Kitchen
   In this difficult economic time, everyone is thinking about how to save money. Avoiding waste in the kitchen is a sensible way to prevent your grocery bill from ballooning, and you can also save time and effort by following a few basic rules. First of all, always know what day your garbage pick-up is, and plan [...]
   Filed in motivation, practical tips | 26-Jan-09 | no comments
9. Treasure Or Trash?
   If you don’t love it, use it, or need it, then it should go.  It’s as simple as that. And yet, a surprising number of people will respond: “But it’s going to be worth something someday!” Are you saving anything because you believe it will increase in value? Old hockey cards, a not-quite-vintage lamp, a set of mass-produced [...]
   Filed in motivation | 12-Jan-09 | one comment
10. Fun With Filing
    Sometimes the only way to tackle an unappealing task is to make it fun. But filing? Can it ever be fun? Well, yes. If you treat yourself to a new toy—some really smart filing stuff to make your desk and file drawers look neat and bright and pretty—you might just want to use your new purchase. Retail therapy [...]
    Filed in motivation, shopping, websites | 08-Jan-09 | no comments