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Organizing Medical Files
One very thick file that I have not addressed in the past few years is my medical file. The older I get, the more doctors I have and the...
Jonda Beattie
Nov 28, 20183 min read
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Organizing the Attic or Basement Zone
As you prepare to work in this zone, first decide how you want to use this area in your home. You might include on your list storage of:...
Jonda Beattie
Nov 6, 20182 min read
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Organizing Your Storage Areas
Before you begin on this project, take a good look at the way it is now. Look at what is working (don’t mess with that area) and what is...
Jonda Beattie
Sep 4, 20182 min read
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Closing the Loop – Completing the Task
When you work on any project, you want to see the job completed and then put away. Marilyn Paul in her book, It’s Hard to Make a...
Jonda Beattie
Aug 1, 20182 min read
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Organizing Projects for the Summer
Summer is a wonderful time to work on a few hot spots instead of big projects. Walk through your home and note a few things that could...
Jonda Beattie
Jul 3, 20181 min read
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Using a Team Approach to Decluttering
Every now and then I have a project that makes sense to use a team. I love this model and wish it came up more often. Some jobs I am the...
Jonda Beattie
Apr 10, 20182 min read
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Organizing the Master Bedroom Zone
Anytime I work in a zone, I start with a vision. Because I share this room with my husband, it needs to be a shared vision. We want this...
Jonda Beattie
Apr 3, 20183 min read
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Organizing Your Storage Unit
If you are one of those one in 11 American households that rent a storage unit, you will want to keep it organized and decluttered. Treat...
Jonda Beattie
Mar 20, 20182 min read
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Organizing Your Guest Bedroom or Bonus Room
When I look at my guest bedroom and focus on the functions of this space, I note that there are many. The room has a closet used for...
Jonda Beattie
Feb 6, 20182 min read
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Setting up a Gift Zone
I recommend designating one or two places in your home to stash these gifts. If you have children you may need to get a bit creative to...
Jonda Beattie
Nov 14, 20171 min read
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Organizing the Shed and Garage
Before you start your project, take a good look at the way it is now. Notice what is working (don’t mess with that area) and what is not...
Jonda Beattie
Sep 5, 20172 min read
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Organizing the Bathroom Zone
Your bathroom is one of the smaller rooms in your home but it is also one that holds many items. A bathroom can get disorganized and...
Jonda Beattie
Jun 7, 20173 min read
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The Zone Plan: A Method for Organizing Your Home
Every month, except for July and December, we concentrate on a project. Because I have a smallish home and have done this on my own for...
Jonda Beattie
May 2, 20172 min read
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Organizing Your Kitchen
Kitchen Strategy: Look at your motivation. What is bothering you at this time in your kitchen? Are your counter tops cluttered? Do you...
Jonda Beattie
Oct 4, 20162 min read
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Organizing Bathrooms and Linen Closet
I use a zone plan when organizing my home. This month I concentrate on the bathrooms and linen closet. Most bathrooms are small but are...
Jonda Beattie
Jun 2, 20162 min read
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Tips for Organizing CDs and DVDs
Seriously, I thought by now CDs and DVDs would have gone the way of the old VHS tapes and cassettes. I know a lot of teens do stream...
Jonda Beattie
Mar 22, 20163 min read
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Organizing: When Slow and Deliberate is Better Than Fast and Simple
As organizers we love to go into an unorganized area and within hours have it looking pretty good. We love those before/after shots and...
Jonda Beattie
Jan 26, 20162 min read
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Organizing Space for a Guest
Now that school is out, more people are traveling. Than means that we are more likely to have guests, either just for an overnight stay...
Jonda Beattie
Jun 9, 20152 min read
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Coaching Help with Organizing Your Home
Join me for the 10 month Zone Plan Group Coaching Program, starting Friday, May 1, 2015. We will benefit from exploring 10 months of 2...
Jonda Beattie
Mar 31, 20151 min read
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Organizing the Living Room for Spring
I follow a zone plan for my home. My home is divided into 10 zones and every month (except July and December) I tackle one of these...
Jonda Beattie
Mar 3, 20152 min read
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