Most clutter on the desk comes from not making immediate decisions on what to do with the paper or from not having any system that lets...

In September the weather begins to cool down. Summer equipment is now getting cleaned up and stored. This is a good opportunity to set...

School is almost over and vacation time must be coming up soon. I love to travel. Give me an airline ticket and put me on a plane for...

If you have a designated place to stash your gifts and if you don’t buy years of gifts in advance, this can save you having to run out at...

When transitions happen, you have to make some decisions. What are your current goals? What is your vision for this point in time? What...

Cards: As the Christmas cards come in, take the time now to check addresses and update your contact list. Plan now on how you want to...

Some people might feel that organizing a refrigerator smacks of OCD but in actuality this organizational task will save you time and...

September is a perfect month to work on the workshop or garage area. The weather is a little cooler. Seasons are changing. The equipment...

Laundry areas crop up many places in homes. I see them in or right off kitchens, in hallways near the front entry, at the top of the...

Determine where the zone will be located. Some children study well in a quiet area away from distraction. Others do better when other...

How exciting it is to have your first home! How scary it is to have your first home! When a child leaves the nest and “flies solo” for...

If you are working on the zone plan, this is the month to work on your bathrooms. I have only one small bathroom, so I include in this...

If you are following my zone plan, this is the month I organize and clean my master bedroom. I always start with my vision. I want this...

Step one is to organize your finances. Keep a folder or basket for all your current bills and receipts. Reconcile your bank and credit...

Before you take on any of these projects, take a few moments to analyze what will be involved. Does your project involve drilling into a...

I always start the process by reviewing my vision for the area I am tackling. Has anything changed with my vision since I last worked...

There are several choices. Put in a whole day set aside just to w0rk in the office. Let this zone bleed into the next month. Let it go...

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Take your current calendar and go through it month by month. Record all of the birthdays and anniversaries into your new calendar. I like...