Keep it or toss it: How long do I keep paper?
"How long do I keep paper?" is one of the questions I get asked the most. Many people are afraid to throw papers out. To help, I compiled this list…
Laura Ray named President of the NAPO-Georgia Chapter
Laura Ray has been named President of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) - Georgia Chapter, effective December 9, 2013. Laura, who was in her second term as Vice…
Laura Ray featured on TrustDale TV
In January, I had the privilege of filming a segment on organizing for TrustDale TV which airs Sunday mornings on the local NBC affiliate, WXIA-11Alive. The segment featured me and…
Eliminate 600 e-mails easily each year
I train individuals on how to take control of their e-mail and work more effectively. One simple solution is to UNSUBSCRIBE from publications and regular advertisements -- even from your…
Choose color when organizing paper
I love learning from my clients. One client, an artist, already had a stellar system of daily to-do folders when I met her. She has 7 folders, one for…
Never check e-mail in the morning
Now there's a title that grabs your attention. What? Never check e-mail in the morning? Organizing guru and author of "Never Check E-mail in the Morning" Julie Morgenstern says…
Top 5 places to organize in your home
Face the day with peace of mind and confidence by organizing these daily-use spaces in your home. 1) Kitchen -- It's the heart of the home and usually where everything…
Throw away more
They say the size of your trash can is directly related to how much you are willing to throw out. Go bigger. If you have an itty, bitty trash can…
Delete e-mail without opening
One of my favorite time-saving e-mail tips is to do this first BEFORE opening any e-mail: Delete everything you can without opening it. This includes junk mail, trails of e-mails…
Home office like a cubicle?
I finally have my own home office. Why would I set up my office like a cubicle? Been there, done cubicle world. U-shaped desks have proven to be the most…