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 15-Minute Organizing Ideas -- Tackling To-Do's
One of the biggest roadblocks my clients face in trying to get (and keep) on top of their to-do's scheduling -- finding the time to for paying bills and writing letters, for making phone calls and taking care of personal projects. Big blocks of time are hard to find, so you're better off breaking your to-do's into tasks that can be completed in 15 minutes or less. Think that's impossible? Let me show you how it's done!
A Faster Way To Get It All Done
Most people's days are so filled to overflowing with responsibilities, that there's is almost no way to get it all done in the hours available. Some things (like work and school and appointments) eat up big chunks of your day, and you have little control over when or how they happen. Others can be squeezed in whenever you've got a few free minutes here or there. The trick to successful time management is making effective and productive use of "micro-moments" -- little chunks of time scattered throughout your day, in-between the other bigger commitments. Instead of watching TV, why not get something meaningful accomplished? Any time you can cross a to-do off your list during one of these normally "wasted" periods of time, you're one step ahead of the game.
- wrap and mail a gift you've been meaning to send off
- pay the bills that have been sitting on the counter waiting for your attention
- clean out a cabinet or a drawer that's been driving you up the wall
- repair a ripped hem
- respond to a couple of emails or return a few phone calls
- set out your clothes for the next day
- make tomorrow's lunch today
- sew a missing button
- tackle a small home "fix-it" project (tighten a screw, hang a picture, etc.)
- do the dishes and wipe down the counters
- run the vacuum or sweep the floor
- throw a load of laundry in the washer or dryer
- put away a pile of clutter that's been staring you in the face for too long
- clean out your purse, briefcase, or backpack
- read that magazine article or book you haven't had time for
- schedule an appointment you've been putting off
- sort through your incoming mail, separating to-do's from trash
- reorganize your CDs or DVDs in categorical / alphabetical order
- gather up outdated magazines and newspapers to put in the recycling
See how easy that was?
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posted on: 12/29/2011 11:30:00 AM by Ramona Creel
category: General Organizing Tips
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I have been a Professional Organizer for more than 10 years, I am a NAPO Golden Circle member, and I was the original founder of OnlineOrganizing. I have worked one-on-one with scores of clients and have trained dozens of newbie organizers as they got started in the industry. I provide both hands-on and virtual coaching to help clients improve their organizing skills and simplify their lives. I invite you to visit my website at http://www.RamonaCreel.com, and I challenge you to find one new idea that you can put into practice in your life, to help you become better organized, starting TODAY! I am passionate about coaching folks toward a more balanced, productive, and enjoyable life -- and I firmly believe that if I can do it, so can you!
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