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Get Organized: Managing Time, Space, and Paper

Get Organized: Managing Time, Space, and Paper

Do you feel overwhelmed by too much clutter and not enough time? This course is a practical guide to managing your schedule and your stuff so you can get the most out of every aspect of your life. You'll learn to respond actively to life's clutter -- rather than reacting negatively without solving the problem. We'll begin with some basic rules of organizing, then explore strategies for managing paper and getting a better grip on your time. Next, we'll look at ways to organize your home and family. The course ends with techniques and routines to keep your life more organized.

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Lesson 1: Clutter 101: Basic Organizing Rules and Secrets

Learn basic systems to save you time and keep you organized. You'll discover simple professional organizing rules; learn about clutter traps and how to avoid them; and find out how to sort through what you have, deciding what to keep and what to give away.

Lesson 2: Focus on Paper: Smart Sorting and Filing Strategies

Stop feeling overwhelmed by the paper in your life! In this lesson you'll learn some secrets for managing paper and controlling information overload. You'll also learn about retention schedules so you'll know what to pitch and what to store safely for future use.

Lesson 3: Focus on Time: Derailing Distractions, Procrastination, and Lateness

Incorporating time management strategies into your life will bring about dramatic improvements, but it's not an overnight process. In this lesson, you'll learn where your time goes, then explore proactive tools and tips to give you more time for what really matters.

Lesson 4: Focus on the Home: De-Clutter Your Kitchen and Your Closets

The joys of an organized kitchen are within reach. You'll learn how to break down your kitchen into zones, tame kitchen clutter, and keep the hub of your home clean and organized. Next you'll get tips for organizing a closet full of clothes you wear and love.

Lesson 5: Focus on the Family: Organize Your Kids

You can be an organized parent! And your children can be organized. This lesson shows you how to tame the clutter caused by toys and paperwork, organize your children's bedrooms and playrooms, and get everyone out the door on time in the mornings.

Lesson 6: Focus on Maintenance: Systems and Routines to Stay Organized

You can stay organized once you learn some simple tricks, tips, and techniques. This lesson shows you how to enjoy a permanently uncluttered home and life by following a few easy routines.

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What You'll Learn

  • Learn basic organizing concepts and secrets
  • Conquer paper clutter in your home and your office
  • Find out how to better manage your time and avoid procrastination
  • De-clutter your kitchen and closets
  • Organize your kids
  • Devise systems and routines to help you stay organized

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