When the holiday festivities are over, you may find that your that home or office needs a little TLC.  Take the advice of these pro organizers to reclaim your space.  Originally published in September 2009, we hope you find their #1 tips to be helpful as the year comes to a close or motivating as a new year begins.  Happy and safe holidays to you.

ProfOrganizer Get it out of your head and onto paper (or the computer) so you can think ABOUT something (contextually) rather than just OF it.

OrganizeAtlanta If you don’t need it, use it, or love it, why are you keeping it? Probably ok to let go.

CHorganize Sort incoming paper (home or office) into action or reference, at the least!

clutterdiet Use a dab of Museum Putty under drawer dividers to keep them from sliding around in drawers

PutItAway My top organizing tip is keep a calendar and write commitments down. Less likely to miss deadlines, commitments, social occasions, etc.

metrozing My favorite tip is the “pump and dump the trash on your dash and junk in your trunk” each time you fill up at the gas station.

afreshspace Planning is key: After making your to-do list the night before, plan route of travel, place things in car, prep AM routine.

orgconnect Incorporate labels anywhere and everywhere. They reinforce where things belong and encourage others (& yourself) to maintain the system.

johntrosko Make daily habit list of 3-5 things; make your bed, wash yesterday’s dishes, clear clutter, etc. Get the basics out of the way.

bkajino Break it down:  If you’re overwhelmed with organizing your office, start with one thing: what is bothering you most.  Start with your desktop, one drawer, a briefcase or one notebook.  Once that is done, move onto the next small project.  Do one or two a week and your office will be a different place in no time! [Brandie was super smart - she sent me her tip via e-mail instead using the 140 character limit on Twitter!]

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