Category Archives: Organizing Process

The connection between clutter and guilt

August 31, 2010 – 8:29 am

Have you ever received a gift that you don’t need or want? Maybe it’s something you already have or just don’t like – regardless of the item, you may feel bad or disrespectful by getting rid of it. When you accept a present, it’s about thanking the giver for the gesture. It doesn’t mean you [...]

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Tracking tasks on your iPhone

August 18, 2010 – 8:30 am

Keep better track of your to-do list on your iPhone with 2Do, a free iPhone application to help you stay organized on-the-go! Since your contact list already lives on your iPhone, this is a great tool to remember birthdays, meetings, phone calls, errands and shopping lists.

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It only takes two minutes! Tips on how to avoid clutter.

April 12, 2010 – 10:39 pm

Sometimes it only takes a few words to remind ourselves that clutter can be avoided if we just took a couple of minutes to put away an item or make a decision about letting something go to the donation bin or the trash bin. Here are a few easy tips to help you get started: [...]

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The “two-minute rule” to organizing

April 8, 2010 – 9:21 am

Do you know how much time it takes to go through the mail, file papers or make a grocery list? Once you begin quantifying the amount of time it takes to manage any given task, you’ll be able to use that information to prioritize your activities.  Below is a quick exercise I regularly do with my clients: – Start [...]

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Elizabeth’s Favorite Things: Dual Purpose Hanging File

April 5, 2010 – 11:20 pm

This product definitely deserves credit for an innovative little feature that turns a standard office item into a unique organizer. If you notice, there are pivoting hangers on the corners that allow you to use this as a hanging file, or when you’re on-the-go, fold them down and carry it like a regular file! Blue exterior with gray [...]

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Upcoming Event this Friday – Email Management 101

March 10, 2010 – 10:11 pm

Is your email inbox full? Are you overwhelmed by the number of messages you receive every day? Do you spend hours just trying to catch up with all that email? This is the right seminar for you! EMAIL MANAGEMENT 101 Friday, March 12th, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Bellevue Chamber 302 Bellevue Square, Bellevue, WA 98004 Click [...]

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New Seminar – Maximize your Growing Business in 2010!

February 4, 2010 – 6:20 pm

Growing your business in today’s economy is hard work. Join Innovatively Organized, the Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ) and Merrill Lynch for a special business seminar. “Maximize your Growing Business” Wednesday, February 10th 9:30am – Noon Mercer Island Community Center Sign up now for only $20! To find strong leads for your business, every sales channel needs to be [...]

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An Eco-friendly Way to Cut Clutter

January 31, 2010 – 11:34 am

I just came across another useful tool to reduce your paper clutter and help you PRINT LESS!  You’ll also lower spending on ink toner and help save a lot of trees.  GreenPrint is a simple-to-use software that eliminates unwanted pages and reduces printing by 17 percent or more.  The application lets you preview documents and has [...]

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Elizabeth’s Favorite Things – Freedom Filer

January 27, 2010 – 9:36 am

One of my top recommended products is Freedom Filer – a self-purging system that will have you saying farewell to file clean-up day. Whether you decide to use it for organizing your personal finances or your business, this filing tool is highly functional and versatile. The system provides color-coded tabs that keep your papers sorted [...]

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Multiple Ways to File Paper

January 18, 2010 – 11:24 am

Files not piles! No matter your preference, there are a multitude of ways to file your documents that can work for you. It can be as simple as using in and out boxes or hanging bins on the wall – here are some of my favorite recommendations: Traditional File Drawers: Great for when you want to [...]

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