The 20 Minute Rule

Mind over matter - and clutter!

Conquer Your Desktop Clutter with Action Files

Action files enable you to unclutter your desk yet still keep reminders and current papers close at hand. Also known as working files, these files are usually separate from -- and in addition to – client, project, or reference files. Action files are for current or pending activities and miscellaneous things you must act on.

Organization's Number One Rule

Forgetfulness is not exclusively a sign of some dreaded medical disorder, but more probably an indication that you are perfectly normal – simply disorganized. The momentary thought of unachieved accomplishments submerging from your subconscious need to be recorded on paper until you are able to do something about them.

Clean Out the Clutter and Move Forward in Your Life

Did you know that the clutter around your home and office is holding you back? Learn an effective strategy for clearing out your mental clutter and moving forward in your life!

Treasured Keepsakes or Clutter? A Look at Memorabilia

Handwritten notes, children's artwork, report cards, ticket stubs . . . little tidbits of our lives. Keeping it all creates an organizing nightmare. What's worth keeping? What should be released? Only you can decide which items hold most meaning and importance for you. Here are a few things to keep in mind...

4 Tips for Cutting Office Clutter

People who work amongst piles of paper, old files and unnecessary clutter are taking a toll on productivity and profitability. These 4 tips focus on getting the best results from efforts to clean out a cluttered office.

Keep and Stay Organized

Getting organized is a daily commitment that can make your life easier for you and your family. The benefits make not be immediately apparent, but the effort is well worth it.

Being Organized - Is it Worth the Effort?

The payoff of being organized goes beyond saving time, energy, and money. Organization increases the likelihood of success in achieving your goals. Here are a few ideas to help you get better organized.

Find Joy in Your Photos Again - Simple Steps to Regain Control

Photographs are intended to bring us joy. Instead most people feel anything but joy when it comes to their photographs. Most people feel challenged, frustrated, and overwhelmed by their photographs! Here are some simple steps to get control over your photograph collection.

To Do Lists - Discover a Secret to Getting More Done

Do you write yourself a list of things to do and then struggle to get anything on that list completed? It may not be you, it might just be the way you're thinking about it.

Pile, Don't File!

What to do when filing papers is not your strong suit, or if you are afraid you will forget about something if you file it? There are options that allow you to keep your beloved piles, and still make things easy to find both for you and for the people who work for you. This article shows you how.

There is no Need to Get Organized - Unless...

There is really no need to get organized. Well, maybe there can be one small tiny reason.

Organizing Your Family Photo Collection: Is Perfectionism Holding You Back?

When it comes to organizing our years and years worth of photographs, we often let perfectionism stand in the way of our goals. It doesn't have to be that way. With the know-how, the right tools and a little bit of motivation, you can find it to be a very rewarding experience.

10 Easy Steps to an Organized Home Office

Without the structure of an office outside of our homes, it is easy to scatter anything work related all over the house. We still need to complete our work in a timely and efficient manner. After all, the less time we spend working, the more time we have with our family. An organized home office will make for a faster and more pleasant workday. Here are a few ideas to get you and your home office organized