15 minutes is all it takes...

...to complete a simple task. In order to reduce the overwhelming-ness (is that a word?) of de-cluttering/organizing, why not start with 15 minute segments. Identify a small task to tackle, set the timer and work at it for 15 minutes. For example, I sorted through a glass filled with loose change, picture hooks, paperclips and other random items the other night. It took me about 15 minutes to sort through the glass, put the change in a container and make a home for the paperclips. By accomplishing smaller tasks, you will empower yourself to work your way to tackling larger projects. You can do it!

Book recommendations...

Happy Spring!

I hope you're off to a great start to the season. I recently attended a prospective members meeting for NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers). At this meeting, I learned of two books that may interest you:

"It's hard to make a difference when you can't find your keys" by Marilyn Paul

AND

"Organizing from the inside out" by Julie Morgenstern

As I continue to take steps in building my business, I would welcome any books you may know of as well.

Thank you!

Cutting down on junk mail...

As I was reading through Real Simple today, I came across two websites that I thought were great for cutting down on all that unwanted mail:

optoutprescreen.com (credit card offers)
catalogchoice.org (unsolicited catalogs)

I also wanted to recommend a great magazine/website that offers a lot of helpful organizing tips/hints, it's called Real Simple. They offer several "topical" e-newsletters which have different cycle options (e.g. daily, weekly, monthly)for you to choose from.

I subscribe to the "daily thought" and it is packed with lots of helpful info! To check it out, go to http://www.realsimple.com/. Also, in honor of their 10 yr anniversary, they are offering $10 subscriptions (snail mail) until supplies last...

Happy spring!
Jen