Organize Your Time

Disclosure: The products used in this post were provided to me by Erin Condren®. All favorable opinions are my own. We’ve all been there – you make big plans for success in January only to have them fizzle out by the time that summer rolls around. Meanwhile, all around you people seem to be celebrating …

Are you getting in the way of your own happiness? Practice the items on this good habits list and get on the path to greater success! 1. Believe in Yourself No matter what you do – if  you don’t believe in yourself, no one else will either. It’s easy to second guess, especially when you are …

Wondering how to get gel pens to work again? Read on. This weekend I bought a brand new set of gel pens in a rainbow of colors. I was super excited to write with them because – well, that’s what makes productivity nuts like me tick, I guess. Actually, I need those pops of color …

Today was a very exciting day for me. I received my Full Focus Journal by Michael Hyatt in the mail. So, of course, I had to write a review. I am a huge fan of Michael Hyatt’s Full Focus Planner, so when he introduced the Journal – I had to jump on board. Journaling is …

What are SMART goals? Can they help you be more productive or are they a waste of time? SMART goals commonly refer to goals that are: S – Specific M – Measurable A – Achievable R – Relevant T – Time Bound On the surface, setting goals using this framework seems to make sense. But …

You hear it all the time – people talking about the GTD method when it comes to productivity and to do lists. But what does GTD mean, really? On the surface GTD stands for Getting Things Done. Yay! In fact many people think it’s a generic term – a simple abbreviation. You know, how someone …

Next to blogging, my greatest passion is organizing. To get organized you must focus on 3 core areas. I believe that organization is truly the key to success. You can have all the smarts in the world – but if you can’t deliver then you are a smart person that isn’t getting anywhere. To be …

The only way to really control clutter in your life is to do certain organizing tasks on a daily basis. When you keep up with decluttering, it doesn’t become a huge chore. I used to dread spending time in the kitchen – because whenever I needed a dish, it would be in the dishwasher and …

Without paper planner accessories, my planner would be useless. It may seem like a drastic statement – but pops of color, stickers, and design elements really help me remember the things that I write down. In fact, sometimes I feel a little childish when I color things in on my planner. But at the end …

You know I am a planner fanatic. When Michael Hyatt announced his new Full Focus Planner, I had to be one of the first ones on board. I signed up for a yearly subscription and have been very pleased with my results thus far. So, of course, I had to write a review and tell …

Have you tried the Pilot Frixion pens? They are amazing. I am a bit of an office supply hoarder. And pens – well, you can never have too many. Whenever I get the chance to try out a new pen, I’m on it. What’s So Special About Pilot Frixion Pens? They are erasable! Seriously. Those …

If you are a paper lover then you probably have some old (or new) scrapbooking supplies lying around the house. Did you know that you can use these scrapbooking supplies to improve communication and relationships with your teenage children? (Actually, it works for all ages – but those teenagers are definitely harder to reach). If …

Today, I bring you my best organizing advice ever. Most people think of me as being really super organized. But I can tell you that I am far from it. There is always more to do and redo. It’s a never ending treadmill. The key to being organized is having reliable systems in place so you can …

Time management and productivity are the focus of Get Organized Month, Week 2 – although, any time is a good time to streamline and create systems to make life easier. When it comes to blogging, there are so many pulls on your time: creating content, promoting that content, networking with other bloggers and brands, social …

Did you know that January is Get Organized Month – or GO Month for short? Launched by the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) in 2005, Get Organized Month is technically a … public awareness campaign to focus national attention on how gettingorganized empowers people to regain control over their time, possessions, inboxes, and surroundings …

With the New Year looming ahead, you might be ahead of the game and already have your new planner. But if you haven’t yet picked up a calendar to plan your time – you might be wondering which planner layout is best. It comes down to personal preference, of course, but each format has its …

I wrote this Planner Pad review to introduce you to the Planner Pad® – a paper planner that offers a unique twist on planning. By anyone’s standards I am what you would call a planner junkie. I swear I have tried them all. And I do have a few favorites, the Planner Pad® being one …

After reading Time Management from the Inside Out by Julie Morgenstern, I now know why she is a queen of organizing both time and space. And to be perfectly honest – I am more than a little jealous of her mastery. I want that feeling of zen that you get from being in control of …

What does being organized really mean? When I throw that question out there, people usually respond by describing visions of neat and tidy spaces, labeled shelves, lined up jars, and no clutter. In fact, these images could not be farther from the truth. An orderly space is only a “side effect” of being organized but …