Get Organized: The Ultimate Guide In Tips, Techniques And Solutions To Getting Yourself Organized Now!

By Manuel Braschi

Overview

We all get overwhelmed from time to time, and sometimes it seems as if 24 hours a day is just not enough to get everything accomplished that we would like. Organizing the content of your life based on your needs is a best practice for managing your time, resources and money and is an essential first step if you are to fully achieve your potential in life. Finding time to get organized simplifies your life and brings peace of mind, which you can’t put a price on. Organization is a skill that can be learned and will reduce the stress in your life. Once you learn some basic organizing principles, you’ll easily be able to apply them to everything you do at work and in the home. When you are organized, you will be able to accomplish more and enjoy what you are doing. You will also be able to feel better about your life in general. Regardless of how much organization you need to incorporate into your life, you will need essentials that can be found in this book. The tips, techniques and solutions you will learn with this information & step by step guide will allow you to organize your work, your home, your office & your business. You will also find many other topics of interest that will help you to organize your life immediately. This 300 pagebook is the perfect way to find out why you are disorganized and then fix the root problems that inhibit your personal efficiency.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Manuel Braschi
• Release date: Feb 6, 2017
• ISBN: 9781386421962

Manuel Braschi

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Table Of Contents:

1. Secret To Getting Organized

2. Why Should I Organize?

3. Who has Time To Get Organized?

4. Choosing A Professional Organizer

5. Clear Clutter For A Cozy Casa

6. Clutter Quickly Grows With Procrastination...

7. Why Are You Keeping All The Clutter?

8. Storage Everything In It's Place

9. The Clutter Queen

10. Family Friendly Solutions

11. Five Steps To Get Rid Of Clutter...

12. Get Organized Secrets

13. How To End Clutter...

14. I Am A Habit

15. Organized And Loving It...

16. Organize Workspace Tips

17. Organize Files...

18. Home Office Organizing Tips

19. 10 Easy Steps To An Organized Home Office

20. Organize Life...

21. Balance Your Life

22. Organizing Family Discoveries

23. Organizing For The Holidays

24. Should You Have A Professional Organizer?

25. Simple Rules Of Home Organization

26. You Need Your Own Reasons...

27. Addiction To Clutter

28. Healing The Addiction To Clutter

29. Spring Cleaning...

30. Tips For Organizing Your Monthly Bills...

31. Monthly Bill Organizer...

32. Make A Plan & Get Out Of Debt Now!

33. Three Myths Of Home Organization

34. The Best Time To Sift Through Your Stuff

35. The Organized Tool Box

36. Organizing Your Quilling Tools & Workspace...

37. Scrapbook FAQ - Getting Started...

38. Organizing Scrapbooking Supplies...

39. Scrapbook Layouts...

40. Arranging Your Scrapbook Photographs...

41. How To Make A Scrapbook Album For A Baby Boy

42. Organizing A Diaper Bag

43. Organizing Students...

44. Getting Children Organized For Summer Camp

45. Camping Party Planning

46. Organizing Your Sweepstakes Entries

47. Organizing Your Bathroom Accessories

48. Types Of Bathroom Faucets

49. Oil Painting Tips...

50. The Traveling Office - Organizing Your Car

51. Time Management Notes...

52. Successfully Organizing Charity Golf Tournaments

53. Cleaning & Organizing Your Computer

54. Organizing: Your Presence As A Present

55. Organizing Kids To Make The Grade

56. Organizing Family Discoveries

57. Organizing A Garage Sale

58. Tips For Organizing Your Fundraiser

59. Organizing Janitorial Workspace

60. Organizing Your Kitchen

61. Get Your Act Together With Kitchen Drawers...

62. Spring Clean Your Kitchen Mess Without The Stress

63. Steel Shelving...

64. Displaying Your Wine With A Wine Rack Bar

65. Explaining The Different Types Of Corporate Parties

66. Commit Your Time: Reach Your Goals

67. Corporate Fundraising Tips

68.Organizing URL's 101

69. Organizing Of Web Pages

70. The Organized Writer's Six Rules

71. Tracking Your Articles Properly

72. Internet Marketing For Professional Organizers

73. Planning A Baby Shower...

74. Parties Are For Fun Not Fights...

75. Ideas For Organizing Your Baby Nursery

76. Organizing The Office Furniture

77. Organizing For The Holidays

78. Organizing A Fun Bridal Party

79. Party Advise For Bridal Showers

80. Baby Showers...

81. Planning Your Wedding

82. Sticking To A Bridal Budget

83. Wedding Planner Tips...

84. Organizing The Time Of A Modern Biz Person

85. iTunes Explained

86. Tips To Help You Organize

87. Organized Designer Handbags Shopping

88. A Resume Sample Will Give You A Clear Idea...

89. A Guide To Choosing The Right Closet

90. Closet Organizer

91. Messy Closet?...

92. Organize Your Life...One Shoe At A Time!

93. Ultimate Closet Makeovers...

94. Tired Of The Mess?...

95. Decorating Your Kids Bedroom

96. De-Clutter For Clarity

97. Managing Your Time By Making A To Do List

98. How To Get Your Kid To Clean Their Room

99. Ten Essential Things To Consider...

100. How To Build A Better Website...

101. Hampers: Aids In House Organization

102. Choosing The Right Cabinet For Your Needs

103. Software For Coin Collecting...

104. Make Your Baby Shower Games Standout...

105. Wedding Planning Software

106. Wedding List...

107. Take Advantage Of A Free Wedding Planner

108. The Growing Trend Of Planning A Wedding Online

109. Planning Your Own Fabulous Wedding

110. Beach wedding Dresses

111. Keep The Door Open

112. Staying Organized!

Secret to Getting Organized

Have you ever spent countless minutes, hours and even days searching for something you misplaced?

Have you even had an argument with someone you live with for misplacing something of his or hers?

Have you ever missed an appointment because you forgot?

Have you ever been halfway to your destination and remembered you didn't bring what you needed?

Do you have piles of papers, unopened and opened mail that you will get to someday?

Do you have that nagging notion constantly telling you to get organized?

Have you read books and/or articles on how to get organized?

Have you purchased organizational aids to help you and then never used them?

If you answered yes to even one of these questions, obviously you are not organized to the point you want to be.

There is a very simple solution to this problem. I am sure you are thinking, Yeah, right. You have tried everything and nothing has worked so far. I have a tried and proven method to get you organized and eliminate all that wasted time spent trying to get organized.

I know there are countless books on the subject. I know you can spend money on books, CDs, videos and even go to courses to get the desired results but I am going to give you a secret.

If you are serious about getting organized, you will get the results, using ONE little secret. It is a secret my father taught me when I was little and it still works today every time!!

REMEMBER It takes thirty days to break a habit and form a new one. But, the exciting part is that you can get results immediately. Each time you take a baby step in the right direction, it will pay off big time in the end. The more progress you make the closer you are to becoming ORGANIZED. To some that is a dirty word because it seems so impossible.

Do you have any idea how much time you will have to do the things you want to do when you are not wasting your time trying to find something?

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Why Should I Organize?

Do you walk in the house after a long day at work and just sigh at your cluttered house? Have you planned to organize one morning but do not know where to start or are just not in the mood? Are you caught in a vicious cycle: as soon as you organize one room another one has turned to chaos? Maybe you just need to prioritize, find motivation, and ask for help. Easier said than done?

Prioritize - As with most goals in life, you want to strive for progress and improvement, not perfection. Most of us do not have time to achieve perfection in everything we do and still live a happy, fulfilling life. When you set goals, make them achievable, attainable. When you make that progress, create a visual way to track it or remind yourself of all you have accomplished (i.e. stickers on a chart, a check list, a flower/penny/or other item to represent each task you have completed). Since we will never have more than 24 hours in a day, we may have to say no to some activities and tasks.

As you list each goal, task, or activity, ask yourself if it is necessary, if it supports my ultimate goals, or if any other activity or person will be negatively affected if it does not happen.

You may see your list shrink before your very eyes J. If you are not sure how to narrow your list, search the internet, ask a friend, or consult a professional organizer (we help with both the tangible and intangible).

Motivate - Do you start the day with the best of intentions to de-clutter the bathroom only to loose your drive because it is just not worth it? What is worth it to you? What do you value? Why?

These questions may not seem to have much to do with organizing, but they can be the key to your motivation. How much time do you spend on activities that relate to your values (i.e. spending time with family, exercising, eating healthy, etc.)?

Most of us would probably answer not enough. Then why would you ever spend time on an activity not related to you values, such as organizing? The answer: organizing allows you to focus more on your values.

Organizing means less time searching for the other shoe, fewer arguments over who last used the scissors and did not put them back, less time cleaning around the clutter .With less time wasted, you have more time to be with family, exercise, eat healthy, and pursue those life goals that really matter.

The next time you wonder why you would ever make time to organize, remember that organizing can be a means to an end. If you find a task that seems pointless, ask yourself how that task can bring you closer to what means to the most to you. It is amazing how a change in attitude and knowing what is in it for me can motivate.

Ask For Help - Even if most of your chores and daily tasks are value added, they are not always fun and often too much for one person. Solution: spread the responsibility among the whole household. What is boring to one person may be fun for another. One persons weak spot may be another persons strength.

Some people have time in the morning to help everyone get ready for the day, and others have more time at night to help everyone get ready for bed.

When you do ask for help, just remember to be specific or be prepared for not exactly what you expected. Letting others pick what they want and find their own way, within reason, may even make them more willing and productive.

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Who Has Time To Get Organized?

High gas prices, wedding presents, graduation parties, July 4th picnics, activities, vacations. Who has the time or money to organize? YOU DO! Organizing does not have to take forever or cost money. Don't believe me? Keep reading. How much time do you have to organize? A half a day or whole day or a week would be great, but most of us are not that lucky. If you want to get organized as quickly as possible, it is worth setting aside a large chunk of time to achieve that stress relief. To get twice as much done in the same amount of time, enlist a friend, family member, or professional organizer (bonus: experience, ideas, answers).

If that much time is not a possibility (at least at the moment), then utilize pockets of time. Do you watch TV, watch commercials, ride the bus, wait at the doctors office, take car trips, wash the laundry, arrive early for meetings, lie awake at night, etc.?

If so, take a reading file with you, sort a drawer, go through your magazines and catalogs, clean out the refrigerator, go through your CDs or videos, sift through your closet, clean off a shelf, go through a pile, empty a box, go through your shoes or purses, sort your computer or email files, pick out your favorite recipes in a cookbook, sort some of your pictures or compile one album, go through a file, or find something else small to organize that is quick and will give you a sense of accomplishment.

Not enough money for a custom closet system, garage system, pantry, etc.? Go shopping, in your house. Do you have wood scraps from previous projects? Use three pieces to create a free-standing shelf to better utilize wasted shelf space. Are your hair accessories a jumble? Use a ribbon, old belt, or something similar that hangs to clip your barrettes and keep them separated.

You can even use an extra hanger to separate ribbons. Do you have random screw and nails? They make great hooks for light weight items. Are there empty baskets, containers, or shoe boxes? These can function as low-cost pull-out drawers. Would you like to find something in the junk drawer? Create drawer dividers with card board, wood, empty plastic containers, checkboxes, etc. .

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Choosing A Professional Organizer

Professional Organizer's are becoming increasingly popular, for a very good reason. The past decade has seen life become increasingly sophisticated yet far less labor intensive for most of us. If you want to get and stay ahead, make use of professional organizer services, or what I call 'efficiency services'.

We outsource more and more tasks in our home to other companies just as if our home life was a business. A few of the efficiency services that you probably use include: Delivery services, car wash, launderette, various home maintenance, etc.

Now more of us can afford for those chores to be taken care of by others, what is there left for us to do? How can we use our money to maximize the opportunity of our time? That is where professional organizers come in.

Imagine what a professional organizer working for you could do for you personal organization. Everything comes from organization. As a professional organizer I consult with many people to organize everything in their life, organize goals, organize home, organize time, etc. I have chosen three core tips to help you choose a professional organizer that is suitable for you personally.

This may seem strange but I believe the skill of listening is one of the most important that a good professional organizer can have. If the professional organizer can not fully and completely listen to everything you are about and where you are coming from they will never be able to take you to a level of personal organization that satisfies you.

Choosing a professional organizer can be a cause for anxiety itself, which defeats the point of organization services. So here are some key insider tips from a professional organizer, on how you can choose a good professional organizer for your own style and way of doing things.

Make a list of 10 or so professional organizers by doing a search online or in a phone directory. Contact them by phone or email and let them know you are contacting 9 others to find one suitable for you. This lets them know they can not 'hard sell' you.

Take a look at their website, read some of their articles, and read their reply email or hear them out by phone. Tell them you still have the others to contact before making your decision. A good professional organizer will approve of your organized approach.

On your check list you need to score them on 'How good they listen to you and hear you out'. 'How interesting and thoughtful they're products and articles are'. 'How they're email response made you feel about them'.

Those three factors alone will give you enough to be able to at least make a short list and might allow you to choose a professional organizer in no time at all. In modern life I believe time becomes so precious to the potential of opportunities and experiences life has to offer. Using a professional organizer will allow you to maximize the life opportunities you can take advantage of.

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Clear Clutter For A Cozy Casa

Is your house so messy you can never find what you’re looking for?  Are you often late for work because you can never find your car keys?  These tips will help save time and keep you more organized.

Keep things in a place that makes sense.  Drop your keys in a dish by the front door so you won’t waste time looking for them throughout the house.  Put anything you need to take with you by the front door- outgoing mail, your briefcase or the library books that need to be returned.  This will save you time in the morning because you won’t be running around trying to gather what you need for the day.

Straighten up as you go. Pick up the newspaper and put in the recycle bin instead of leaving it on the coffee table. Fill the dishwasher after every meal instead of once a day. Put your groceries away rather than leave them on the kitchen table.  How can you possibly know what food you do or don’t have if last week’s haul is still in the bag? This makes the kitchen an appealing place to enjoy a meal instead of a constant reminder of chores that need to be done.

Finish one project before starting another.  I have a friend who has started to update his bathroom, never finished the project and is now working on his kitchen.  His house is constantly in a state of confusion and he never manages to get any project completed because it’s now so overwhelming.

Keep your bathroom tidy.  Wipe up the sink and vanity top after you shave or wash your face and put your toiletries away.  Doing these small things as you go keeps the bathroom looking cleaner in case unexpected guests stop by- you won’t have to be embarrassed if they ask to use the facilities.

Organize your closets.  If your closet is filled to capacity, you can’t see what you have. Instead of squeezing everything into your closet, keep out of season clothes in the spare bedroom closet. Keep shoes in boxes or shoe racks.  Donate any garments that no longer fit or if you haven’t worn them in the past season.  Don’t hang onto things you can’t use anymore because there is someone out there who will be grateful to have it.

Keep your important documents and papers in a safe place.  Birth certificates, passports, marriage license, divorce papers, the deed to your house and the title to your car should be filed in a fireproof lockbox. Better yet, they should be kept in a safe deposit box at a bank close to home so it’s convenient for you to