Archive for the ‘time management’ 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. Back-to-School Organization Part 3: Easing Morning Stress
   As any parent knows, getting the kids ready for school in the morning can be a busy, stressful time. However, a little planning can help ease the stress and make everyone a bit happier in the morning: Preparation in the evening Prepare lunches: One of the biggest time savers, is to prepare the lunches the evening [...]
   Filed in practical tips, time management | 07-Sep-09 | no comments
3. Back-to-School Organization Part 2: Backpacks and shoes
   With the return of school, comes piles of shoes, backpacks, and lunch boxes all over your front entry way! Here are 3 tips to keep it organized. Purchase a hook for each kid: Give each kid a hook for their jacket and backpack. If you have more than one kid, label each hook and let them [...]
   Filed in practical tips, time management | 31-Aug-09 | one comment
4. 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
5. Emma’s 6 Time Management Tips
   Time flies! It’s almost April now, so how are you doing on your New Year’s resolutions? Most resolutions will require will power and time management skills to help you reach your goal. Here are a few time management tips to help you along. 1.   PLANNING: What steps are required to reach your goal? 2.   GOALS: Set mini-goals [...]
   Filed in organizing styles, practical tips, time management | 30-Mar-09 | no comments
6. 8 Activities for Better Time Management
   We all know there are only 24 hours in a day and chances are this number won’t increase anytime soon. We’ll have to learn how to squish everything into those 24 hours. This is where time management activities are needed: 1. Keep a task-time log. First, to see where you need to better manage your time, [...]
   Filed in organizing styles, practical tips, time management | 16-Mar-09 | no comments
7. Tool #3: Discovering your Babys’ Routines with “Trixie Tracker”
   So far we’ve looked at Google Calendar to track your family’s schedule and Remember the Milk to get your to-do lists done. Now we’ll show you a special tool for families with newborns. Trixie Tracker will help you better understand your new baby’s sleep schedules, diaper changes, feedings, pumping, milk inventory, and medicine. Their simple-to-use interface allows [...]
   Filed in time management, websites | 09-Mar-09 | no comments
8. Tool #2: Assigning tasks and chores with “Remember the Milk”
   Yesterday we showed you how to use Google Calendars to share events and appointments with your family. Today we’re going to look at a site that can help your organized and check off your to-do lists: Remember the Milk is basically a task manager. You can create different lists to organize chores, shopping lists, packing lists, [...]
   Filed in time management, websites | 05-Mar-09 | no comments
9. Tool #1: Using “Google Calendar“ to keep your family on time
   No matter what size your family, keeping everyone organized and on track is important to a smoothly running household. Over the next week we’ll share 3 free or cheap online tools that will help you and your family stay organized. Today’s online tool will help you keep your appointments. With Google Calendar, each family member can create [...]
   Filed in time management, websites | 02-Mar-09 | no comments
10. Getting Organized With An Online Calendar
    A great start to the New Year is to get your scheduling under control. Although many people still prefer a paper calendar or day planner to an electronic calendar, it can be hard to share your paper calendar and keep it updated if you need to coordinate your activities with others. For a single independent individual, [...]
    Filed in practical tips, service websites, time management, websites | 05-Jan-09 | no comments