As an NYC professional organizer, it’s my job to look at the big picture and the tiniest details for my clients, as well as in my own life. And this month I’ve been doing just that when it comes to technology. We’ve looked at dealing with personal electronic devices, how to manage email, avoiding “cord… Continue Reading »
• Today it took you 20 minutes to put your hands on the folder that you needed for an important meeting thus making you arrive late and flustered. • You bought file folders, copier paper and other sundry office supplies only to locate a pile of these very items sitting in a box in the… Continue Reading »
Sometimes all the time-saving apps people are using look like they would take forever to get a handle on – I get it, believe me! As an NYC professional organizer, though, I’ve done the math. And the best of these time-saving and sanity-preserving apps are really worth it. One that I’ve been talking about a… Continue Reading »
A crowded, disorganized email inbox is no different than constantly disorganized work environment. It slows you down, and saps your effectiveness. Potentially important communications are buried in lengthy email conversations, or obscured by outdated or irrelevant emails. If your email inbox is overflowing, then your work, your energy, and your ability to respond to important… Continue Reading »
Once you’ve tackled the physical side of your technological helpers, there’s everything that goes on inside of them. As a NYC professional organizer, I’m surprised how often people still have unprotected wi-fi in their homes. In a city as densely populated as New York, password-encoding your wi-fi is not optional – it’s a must! By… Continue Reading »
In the workplace, even the most creative jobs have elements of routine. Routines are a good thing, and give structure to the workday, and keep you on track. However, if you feel that your work routines are eating up your time and draining your creative energy, then your routines are working against you rather than… Continue Reading »