According to a survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of American Demographics, the most common excuse people use for not getting organized is not having enough time. Ironically, those who are organized end up having more time to focus on important tasks and do the things they enjoy most.
“Finding time to get organized simplifies your life and brings peace of mind, which you can’t put a price on,” says Ronni Eisenberg, author of 10 organizing books including “Organize Yourself.” “Organization is a skill that can be learned and will reduce the stress in your life. Once you learn some basic organizing principles, you’ll easily be able to apply them to everything you do at work and in the home.”
Eisenberg offers the following organizing tips to help simplify your life:
• Use only one calendar to list appointments, meetings and tasks; with more than one, there is always the risk of forgetting to keep both up to date. Also, make sure the calendar is portable, since sometimes you need to make appointments while on the go.
• Create a master “to do” list of what needs to be...