Simplicity News January 2007

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I am pleased to report that my weekly radio show, Organization Nation is going strong and I just LOVE doing it! A few of the topics I've covered are closet organizing, clothing consignment, overcoming procrastination, and many many more.

Plus, I have guest experts nearly every week, so be sure to tune in for great ideas, inspiration and tips! And, if YOU have an idea for a radio show topic, I'd love to hear it!

Be sure to tune in every Tuesday at noon Eastern and 9:00 a.m. Pacific to learn more call in with your questions! This week's topic is Organizing Your Small Business from the Ground Up! I'll be interviewing Shel Donner, CPA and attorney Marc Replogle about various business entities, their tax and legal implications and what you need to know about starting a small business. Don't miss it!

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Gwen from Bremerton, Washington wrote me and wants to know "how do I label boxes for storage and then keep track of them. For example, which box has the Christmas decorations and where in the attic did I put it??"

Gwen, thanks for your question. This is a common problem for a lot of folks, but the solutions are actually simple. Like most anything in your life that you've set out to organize, it involves thinking ahead. I believe that's half the battle but the trouble is, it's the half that most people aren't willing to do. When you think ahead, the solutions begin to reveal themselves. For example, when you move into a new house and set up your kitchen, you might just choose a random cabinet for your pots and pans. But if you take a few extra seconds to think ahead and ask yourself, "What are these items used for?" that will tell you where they should live. It's simple; cooking items should live near the stove. 

So using the same concept, think about your storage system before you create it, and the answers will reveal themselves to you. If the challenge is remembering what's inside each box and then remembering where each box is, address each problem separately. Every time you pack something away, just create... (continue reading)

Set your TiVo to catch these upcoming episodes of HGTV's Mission:Organization!

Episode #503 Multipurpose Activity Room
We transform a messy, disorganized home office into a space where these young professionals can work and enjoy spending time!
Airs: January 29th, at 2:00 PM Eastern and Pacific

Monica Ricci is an Organizing Expert, Speaker and Author of the book Organize Your Office In No Time. She is the founder of Catalyst Organizing, LLC, an Atlanta based company. You can see Monica on the popular HGTV show, MISSION:Organization and listen to her weekly radio show, Organization Nation online Tuesdays at noon Eastern Time..

For media interviews, appearances, product endorsements, or to schedule Monica to speak to your conference, employees, or association, contact her at 770-569-2642 or by email.

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