I like just about everyone that I speak with am spending lots of time organizing my e-mail. By processing, I am referring to reviewing, responding and filing messages.  As I am trying to be more productive and optimize my e-mail time, I have started to apply the following strategy when processing my mail.  Not only… Continue Reading »

I recently heard Laura Vanderkam, author of “168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think”, speak at a NAPO-NY meeting about time management and organizing tasks/activities.  She got me thinking about how much time I really have each week and how I’m spending it.  Once I subtract time for the 2 largest time consuming… Continue Reading »

Many of us form preconceived notions about certain professions and more specifically about how individuals in those professions do what they do.  This is very much the case with NYC Professional Organizers.  I am constantly fielding questions from prospective clients as well as from those who I meet in networking events, workshops or even the… Continue Reading »

It seems that no sooner do I clear out my in-box than a whole new batch of messages pop up.  As managing my e-mail has started to take an ever increasing amount of time, I have taken a step back to figure out some ways that I can be more efficient in managing my e-mail… Continue Reading »

I have recently started working with an elderly client who will be downsizing and moving from a very large 2 bedroom apartment into a 1 bedroom apartment in the next couple of months.  As she has lived in her current home for over 60 years, the thought of moving is a very daunting one.  Not… Continue Reading »

It can be a challenge to keep your desktop organized and clear of lots of extraneous stuff.  Keep in mind that lots of stuff cluttering up your desk can be very distracting; make it difficult to find stuff and a real drain on productivity. Here are some office organizing tips for the desk to help… Continue Reading »