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Professional
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Donna D. McMillan
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http://www.organizer4me.com/ezine.htm
WHAT IS
NATIONAL CLEAN OFF YOUR DESK DAY?
The second Monday in January -- highlight this date on your
calendar. This organizing holiday was the idea of Anne
Chase Moeller, daughter of the author of "Chase's Annual Events."
Anne occasionally worked in her father's office,
and because his desk was always a mess, it was very
difficult for her to share it. In 1982, she declared that
on the 2nd Monday of January each year her father would
clean off his desk. He soon entered this important date
in his famous book.
This event, plus the annual Get Organized MonthSM,
are celebrated by the National Association of
Professional Organizers (NAPO),
along with companies who provide organizing services and products.
HOW DID
THIS MESS HAPPEN?
Often people say that their messy
desk evolved from too many projects, too much stuff, no
priorities established, lack of time or storage space or
extra help. Also we hear, "I just don't know where
to put things" and "I'm afraid I'll forget to
do this." Those around them might also say that
certain habits resulted in disorder.
We explain that their possessions and paperwork are
temporarily "homeless." When everything has a
designated "place to live" and systems are
created for the person's specific needs, then they can
practice a new habit of putting items where they belong. Result: a
clearer desk.
SOLVING THE
PUZZLE
The process of organizing is much
like putting together a puzzle. There are many pieces,
some are alike or similar, others are very different.
First, clear off your desk and sort everything into
separate boxes, keeping "like" things together.
Label boxes according to the type of items or action to
be taken: Supplies, Magazines, Newspapers, To Donate, To
Store, To File, etc. These steps can be followed as often
as necessary. We recommend that you "schedule"
appointments with yourself to get organized frequently.
Fifteen minutes at the end of each day can save you from
wasting hours searching for lost items later.
Procedures and systems are important to manage paperwork
that requires immediate action. Again separate items into
"Hot Action Files" labeled To Call, To Pay, To
Read and more. Also, you need a Waiting For Reply file.
These files can live in a desk drawer or on desktop in a
DecoFlex®
box.
DecoFlex®,
6" capacity, includes hand holes, five Pendaflex®
hanging folders, tabs and inserts. Durable plastic.
12-3/16w x 6d x 9-1/2h. Manufacturer: OXFORD
800-575-1786
Remember
... "If you can't find something in 30 seconds, it's
in the wrong place!" Everything deserves a home.
And, you deserve an organized desk and lifestyle.
We will help you solve the puzzle! Our Professional
Services
provide customized solutions for your specific needs.
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QUOTES FOR THE
MONTH
From a little distance, one can perceive an order in what
at the time seemed confusion.
-- F. Scott Fitzgerald
The highest type of efficiency is that which can utilize
existing material to the best advantage.
-- Jawaharlal Nehru
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OTHER
ORGANIZING HOLIDAYS THIS MONTH
National
Get Organized Month click
here
National Clean Out Your Closets Month
Organize Your Home Day (1st Monday)
For more, click
here
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Until next time, Happy Organizing!! Donna
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