How to get organized - an easy system to get and stay organized

Okay - this is REALLY indicative of how much I need to get organized: I actually have 2 copies of this book!! I found this copy while reading the other (um, that I thought was this one…LOL). So I will register the other copy (once I've finished it) and will put this one on my available shelf.

Not bad considering that this book is somewhat dated (written in the late 90s) and some of the technology has changed since then.

I like the premise of working with how you think and what has worked for you in your life. Not everyone can use the cookie-cutter approach that is given in so many of these organization books. There are practical tips on how to organize, what to throw out (the no-brainer lists), and systems that work well.

Supplies recommended when starting on these projects include:
trash bags (big, heavy-duty)
empty boxes, labeled as give away, belongs elsewhere, needs repair
dusting supplies (cloths, sprays, broom,etc)
manila folders (to sort papers)
post-it notes
pencil/notepads (notes to yourself)
bankers boxes
beverages and snacks

No-brainer toss lists include things like:
ads/mailings
old magazines, articles
duplicates of documents
broken dishes
ugly serving pieces, dishes, glasses
excess plastic containers, jars, stemware, cups

Closet organizing list was nice:

1) List what you need places for: clothing-hanging/folded, coats, shoes, jewelry, toiletries, linens, luggage, holiday decor, files, books, collections, memorabilia, photos, records/CDs, sports equipment, games, hobby/crafts, gift wrapping, repairs, utility, dishes, groceries, cleaning supplies, stuff to go out (dry cleaning, mail, recycle, etc), other unique things for you

2) Room by room inventory: list room, storage unit, function, dividers needed

3) Sketch floor plan

Reserving for the nonfiction VBB

Selected from the Nonfiction VBB - enjoy (and happy organizing!)


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I'm taking this directly to work, for reading on my down-time. I expect to get some good tips. Thanks!

Dated, yes -- but I got a few things out of this read:
1) Learned I'm actually pretty organized, in that I do know exactly where most items are.
2) Thought processes for re-organizing any bothersome areas of the house.
3) A good laugh over the author's circa 1998 descriptions of the internet, browsers and surfing.

This book was an original inhabitant of my NEW Little Free Library, which was a birthday gift from my mother. Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoy your books. Please come again!