The Organizing Corner
Jody Adams, CPO® 724.850.7282 jody@in-its-place.biz
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Greetings!
Greetings from The Organizing Corner!
We've changed our format just a bit for this edition of The Organizing Corner to bring you information and tips that can help you get organized and celebrate your Mother (and Mother Earth) while keeping clutter at bay.
Happy Mother's Day to all you Moms!
Jody Adams, Certified Professional Organizer®
Owner of In Its Place
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MOM As An SOS At Work?
Making Objectives Measurable can be a lifesaver.
It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day activities of trying to get things done at work, but it can be hard to take a step back and look at things from a different perspective. You might say "we need to increase sales" or "we need to get organized," but what do those really mean and how will you know if you've accomplished them?
Prior to birth, and afterward, you reach and pass certain benchmarks in growth and development. The same can apply to your work life. If you organize your business, objectives, and benchmarks as you grow and change, you'll have a clearer vision of how well you're getting to where you want to be, and where you need to make changes along the way. . .
1) If you hear yourself saying something vague like "my office needs to be more organized," ask yourself more questions to identify specifically what you would like to see be different or better.
2) Once you've identified that objective, determine why that objective is important to you and/or what benefit or payoff accomplishing it will bring you.
3) Determine what actions you will take next and when, and how (and how often) you will objectively measure your progress. Organize your priorities and your schedule accordingly.
Need help organizing your office or fixing the leaks in your business? Call 724.850.7282 or email In Its Place. |
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What Can I Do About. . . ?
In Its Place answers your questions about organizing bedroom closets.
Q: My closets are overflowing with clothes but I can never find anything to wear. How can I deal with this mountain of material?
A: 1) Think about your current lifestyle and daily activities. This will give you a better idea about the types of clothing and accessories you need, as well as quantities. For example, if you've transitioned to working out of a home office or you're now working at home full time raising your children, chances are you don't need the sixteen suits hanging in your closet.
2) Once you've identified your needs, sort your clothes into categories by season. Then, place any items that don't fit or that no longer fit your lifestyle into a bag for donating. Also have a bag designated for items that need to be dry cleaned, hemmed, or repaired.
3) Once you're done "sorting and purging," it's time to return everything to your closets and dresser drawers. Make sure to keep similar items together and to maximize use of the space by utilizing the most appropriate storage containers and accessories.
P.S. Don't forget to put the donation and dry cleaning bags in your car and schedule a time to drop them off!
Click here to send us a question about your organizing challenge.
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Last-Minute, Anti-Clutter Mother's Day Gift Suggestions
"Mother Earth" friendly gifts and fun things to do for Mother's Day and in the month of May.
Give the gift of relaxation and pain relief with a gift certificate for a massage or other types of body work, including trigger point therapy and Reiki.
Helen Keegan-Geroux, LPC, offers a peaceful setting in which to experience guided imagery, counseling services, and Girlfriend Gatherings.
Express yourself colorfully and creatively AND save space with this clever handbag.
In addition to a whole menu of spa offerings, they also carry Onesole Shoes, a neat brand that allows you to pick one sole and a variety of tops - and save closet space to boot!
If flowers are still your mom's favorite Mother's Day gift, Belak's has an array of beautiful and long-lasting bouquets.
If your mom is the adventurous type, consider booking her a cool vacation package or weekend getaway. As John McCool always says, "Don't unravel. . . travel."
Don't miss the fabulous selection of perennials, annuals, hanging baskets, and more this Saturday, May 9, at Donohoe Center.
Help fight hunger by placing a bag of non-perishable food items on your porch or near your mailbox for your mail carrier and volunteers to pick up this Saturday, May 9.
All proceeds from Latrobe-based AAFLC's 1st 5K Walk/Run and 10K Run on Saturday, May 30, at Keystone State Park will benefit their missing children rescue services. North Versailles Bowling Center
For those not-so-sunny days in May (and the rest of the summer), head to NVBC for family-fun bowling as well as a variety of evening entertainment options.
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Need a unique yet practical gift for
*Your Mom? *A Mom-To-Be? *A Bride?
Give a Gift Certificate from In Its Place!
Everyone else will be giving her things she'll need. . .
Why not let In Its Place help her organize all those things
so she'll be able to find what she needs, when she needs it!
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