Monthly Archives: January 2015

5S Straighten – What Every Toddler Knows

5S Straighten – What Every Toddler Knows

Have you ever played the Matching Game with a toddler? Who usually wins? In many cases it’s the toddler who has an incredible memory for remembering what was where just a moment ago.  They seem to know exactly where things …
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20 Things to Start and Stop Doing with Email

20 Things to Start and Stop Doing with Email

Business etiquette in the office is important. And even though email is regarded by some as an informal means of communication, it’s still very important to follow some standard etiquette guidelines when using it. Here’s a brief list of Promises …
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Reflecting on how you spend your time

Reflecting on how you spend your time

Are you spending time in areas you’re passionate about? This video post is about reflecting on how you spend your time.

The Power of 15 Minutes

The Power of 15 Minutes

Our work days are often made up of meetings – both on the phone and face-to-face – some onsite, others off site.  Other segments of our day include time spent at our desks, conversations with coworkers, and other random tasks/errands. …
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Quick Steps Outlook 2010

Quick Steps Outlook 2010

Outlook Tip: The Quick Steps feature is one of my favorites.

Tax Time Blues

Tax Time Blues

It’s that time of year again. Perhaps you’ve spent a few recent Saturdays compiling information for your tax returns. Whether or not you are the one preparing the actual returns, you still have to gather all of the receipts, documents, …
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Where do I start an organizing project?

Where do I start an organizing project?

During the Question and Answer portion of my presentations I’m often asked “If my whole house is cluttered, where do I start?” The first thing I tell people is that Slow + Steady Progress = Long Term Success. In other …
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Reality Check on New Year’s Resolutions

Reality Check on New Year’s Resolutions

Sensible versus Realistic. Most resolutions are sensible. In other words, they are reasonable things to attain. However, choosing a resolution that is realistic is one that is likely to happen. Write out your goals or resolutions. Post this somewhere you’ll …
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