Archive for July, 2010
Fact Friday: Organization & Happiness
“In the context of a happy life, a messy coat closet should be trivial…but there is something about getting ahold of physical clutter that makes people feel energized, freer and happier. Order contributes to inner calm for most people.” ~Gretchen Rubin Read More: Four ways to get organized around the house this summer · [...]
Entrepreneurial Mayhem – Staying Organized and Productive as a Mom
Today’s guest blogger, Cori Padgett, is new to OTR and is just as fabulous as our other visiting authors! She’s a busy mompreneur who has few tricks up her sleeve that help keep her head above water. Let’s just say that organized and productive are pretty relative terms when it comes to what I do [...]
Heat at an All Time High ~ Time Management at an All Time Low (Say it Isnt’ So!)
Good morning… Hope all is well with you today. Here we are, in the midst of summer and the heat is at an all time high (at least where I live) and unfortunately my time management routine is at an all time low. Yes, folks, as of late, I have fallen off the wagon (well [...]
Road Trip Rules: Quick Tip on How to Organize the Stuff in Your Car [VIDEO]
A few weeks ago, I shared a tip on how to manage your dirty laundry while on a road trip. Here’s another quick tip on how to keep some of the stuff in your car from flying all about the place while you’re driving. Want the trunk organizer profiled in this video? Send me an [...]
Monday Morning Article Round Up (7.26.10)
Over the last week, I read several helpful and interesting articles related to organizing. Check them out. How I’d Hack Your Weak Passwords Think your internet password is strong? This Lifehacker.com article explains the various ways your identity can be compromised. Separating Clutter from Keepsakes “You don’t need cable bills from 1972.” Enough said. 5 [...]
Fact Friday: E-Mail & Productivity
“E-mail is a quick and convenient way to convey information. It is not, however, a great way to build trust and confidence among co-workers collaborating for the first time, researchers say, and it can actually hurt both work relationships and productivity.” Read More: Workzone: E-mail isn’t the way to build trust at work · Steve Twedt [...]
The Joy of Moving: 10 Things to Think About
Some of you might remember today’s guest blogger, Lindsey Mastis. She was the first person I interviewed for OTR. Stardate 2009. Back then, she talked about her daily routine and how she stayed on top of things. Today, she tells the tale of lessons learned during her recent move. I’d like to take a [...]
Time is Running (So Am I)
Greetings readers… I hope all is well with you. Your Time and Tech guy has decided (since being off the wagon soo long) that ‘s it’s time to get back on track with fitness. Luckily for me, I’m still blessed with high metabolism and muscle memory. The added and new activity is…running…an activitiy that I [...]
Quick Tip: Organize Your Teeny Tiny Things
If you have kids or if you’re a crafter (or both!), this tip is for you. =) Kids usually come home with little, itsy bitsy objects. Most of my clients have no idea how to store these precious bits that their children love. Here’s a simple way to keep them from getting lost or taking [...]
An Inside Look at the Very Quirky…Deb Lee
You can get to know a lot about someone by the books they read or even the music they listen to. When that person is your co-worker, you probably get more details that you ever thought was possible. Multiply that by a zillion if he or she is your roommate or spouse. What if [...]
