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Organize Atlanta
by Laura Ray Organizing
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Testimonial
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"You have helped me so much. My office is looking better, the workflow is better, and I'm able to find things when I need them right away. Thank God for you!" - M.T., Business Owner
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July/August 2012
Greetings!
In this month's issue of the Organize Atlanta newsletter, you'll see an amazing closet transformation. You'll learn the importance of getting challenging tasks out of the way first, plus I've got links to some cool things on my blog. Also, be sure to look for my business referral section for information on some of my favorite organizing partners.
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A Closet Transformation: Before & After
Busy Mom and Lawyer's Closet Swallowed Time and Energy
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Before Laura Ray Organizing
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The Situation: Life is busy for a working mom. It's hard to get projects done when you have a young child and a stellar career. My client's closet got little attention. Now that her son is in school, it's a good time to get the house in perfect order again. We started with her closet, which needed more shelving, storage bins and better space utilization.  | |
After Laura Ray Organizing
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The Solution:
My client already had a great closet with custom shelving and rods. However, many were not at the right height and she needed more shelves. To bring order to this closet and make already hectic mornings less stressful for my client, we:
- Added several more individual shelves (three more were on order when we took our "after" photos)
- Grouped "like" items (sleeveless tops, short-sleeve tops...)
- Arranged shoes, purses, and other accessories by category, making them more accessible -- and more beautiful
- Stored seasonal clothing in hanging canvas bags or in clear bins positioned up high
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After Laura Ray Organizing
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Fantastico!
An added bonus for my client was the labeling of all categories in both English and Spanish so that her housekeeper could easily and accurately put away laundry. I also spent time training the housekeeper on the new "system," and was pleased to learn when following up with my client, that the housekeeper had taken it upon herself to extend our system within other areas of the home.
Tip:
Because they can retain moisture and damage clothing, dry cleaning bags are not part of the new system. To protect clothes, try canvas shoulder covers or hanging storage bags.
Fast Fact:
Most people wear 20 percent of their clothes 80 percent of the time!
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Do the Hardest Thing First
Laura's Productivity Tip
The average desk worker has 36 hours of work on his or her desk. That's a lot of pressure to face each morning! When you arrive at the office, you may be tempted to first check your messages, rifle through the day's mail, or plow through some easy administrative tasks.
Instead, try doing the hardest, most challenging (or least enjoyable) thing earlier in the day. You'll be attacking it when your energy level is high and your mind is clear. By carving out a chunk of time each morning to tackle heavy-duty projects, you'll also avoid the procrastination often associated with large jobs. Then, save easier tasks for later in the day, when your energy level is lower.
Another way to look at this is to set your mind to "proactive" in the morning so you'll have time for the "reactive" moments that are sure to pop up throughout the day. For example, if you begin your day attending to your "must-do" tasks, you'll feel more comfortable stepping away from your desk when afternoon emergencies materialize. You'll know that your most pressing projects have been handled. Remember, it may not always be easy to start with the hard stuff, but you'll get the momentum going when you start it out right, and you'll feel accomplished all day long.
�2012 Articles on Demand™
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In the News
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"Auction King" Paul Brown (L), Laura, and her son Carter
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Over the last several months I've had a lot of excitement. In February, I made my first appearance on Fox 5's Good Day Atlanta show.
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Laura's Organizing Favorites
If you've been inspired to do a little organizing on your own, but don't know what to do with all the discarded items you've cleared out, call JustTRASHit! Junk Removal.
I know the owner and have used these guys many times, including at my own home when my basement flooded. Please tell them I sent you. And, if you book online, you'll receive $10 off your service.
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Thank you for taking the time to read this month's issue of Organize Atlanta. I hope you've found some tips and ideas that will help you save time, reduce clutter and simplify your life.
Sincerely,
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Laura Ray
Laura Ray Organizing, LLC
404.630.7212
organizeatlanta.comHelping busy people organize their homes and offices
�2012 Laura Ray Organizing, LLC
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