Why imperfect works for meSuch great words to live by, Lissanne. Thanks!!
Wabi-sabi is a Japanese philosophy that when something is created, it should contain an element of imperfection. From Wikipedia.org:
Wabi-sabi nurtures all that is authentic by acknowledging three simple
realities: nothing lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect.
French philosopher Voltaire once said, The Perfect is the enemy of the good.
If you're a perfectionist, ask yourself this. Is it helping, or harming my cause? I know that many of you may not even even attempt a task or project unless the result will be perfect... that means nothing happens. That's definitely a case of The Perfect being an enemy of the good.
Sometimes we need to learn to let go of concepts and beliefs more than the stuff in our lives. Let go of perfect and embrace good enough! "It'll do" is often your best friend, you just didn't know it.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
I admit it - I'm a recovering perfectionist
So I got really excited over another Professional Organizer's blog. I had the pleasure of meeting Lissane Oliver at this year's Los Angles Organizing Awards show and since have read her book, "Sorted!" and continue to read her blog. She's smart, quirky and fun! Her recent blog, "Why Imperfect Works for Me" talks about perfectionism getting in the way of productivity.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Girls, You’re Gonna Love This Handbag!!
How many handbags do you have? And how often do you switch bags? Would you do it more if it were easier? Well I have discovered an Ingenious solution to varying your handbags each day as well as simplifying the storage of All of your handbags:
the Miche Bag
The Miche Bag is a simple yet unique concept. It allows women in a matter of seconds to change the look of their handbag without removing its contents.
That’s Brilliant!
The bags are sold as a base bag (that’s the inside bag with all your stuff inside) with optional outer shells that snap on with magnets. Each month new styles are available with so many styles and colors to choose from that the only problem will be which to buy first?
All the outer shells store flat so you can keep them on a shelf or in a drawer for convenient space saving storage. Or you can purchase a storage bag that hangs on your closet pole for storing Lots and Lots of outer shells.
Miche Bag has even thought to create a little organizer bag that fits inside the handbags for extra organization. EXTRA Organization. I love it!
You really must check out this Amazing bag!! Teresa Hewitt is a local representative for Miche Bags. http://my.michebag.com/Teresa_Hewitt
Email her at teresamhewitt@yahoo.com
The Miche Bag is a simple yet unique concept. It allows women in a matter of seconds to change the look of their handbag without removing its contents.
That’s Brilliant!
The bags are sold as a base bag (that’s the inside bag with all your stuff inside) with optional outer shells that snap on with magnets. Each month new styles are available with so many styles and colors to choose from that the only problem will be which to buy first?
All the outer shells store flat so you can keep them on a shelf or in a drawer for convenient space saving storage. Or you can purchase a storage bag that hangs on your closet pole for storing Lots and Lots of outer shells.
Miche Bag has even thought to create a little organizer bag that fits inside the handbags for extra organization. EXTRA Organization. I love it!
You really must check out this Amazing bag!! Teresa Hewitt is a local representative for Miche Bags. http://my.michebag.com/Teresa_Hewitt
Email her at teresamhewitt@yahoo.com
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Junk Mail
We all get a lot of mail. Some of us get too much mail.
And much of it is considered JUNK MAIL!! So I've got some easy steps to minimize the amount of unwanted mail that comes into your home:
To stop all the unwanted catalogues go to this website http://www.catalogchoice.org/
It's so easy, even you can do it!
Next, to stop all those credit card applications go to https://www.optoutprescreen.com/opt_form.cgi
To opt out of ads or informational mailers go to https://www.dmachoice.org/dma/member/regist.action
There's also a National Do Not Call Registry at https://www.donotcall.gov/
This allows you to opt out of telemarketers calls
This will cut down on the amount of mail you receive so that stops the clutter before it enters your Home. Though you may still receive some catalogues, junk mail or phone calls for a while, it eventually stops. However, some things still get through, like survey or charitable donation requests and political campaign ads. But it's a Really good start.
May I also recommend keeping a shredder near the area you read your mail or pay your bills. Get in the good habit of shredding everything that has personal information on it. And recycle all the catalogues and informational advertisements. Resist the urge to lay it on your desk or kitchen counter, even "if it's just for awhile".
I hope these suggestions help you control the clutter in your home. Let me know how it's working.
And much of it is considered JUNK MAIL!! So I've got some easy steps to minimize the amount of unwanted mail that comes into your home:
To stop all the unwanted catalogues go to this website http://www.catalogchoice.org/
It's so easy, even you can do it!
Next, to stop all those credit card applications go to https://www.optoutprescreen.com/opt_form.cgi
To opt out of ads or informational mailers go to https://www.dmachoice.org/dma/member/regist.action
There's also a National Do Not Call Registry at https://www.donotcall.gov/
This allows you to opt out of telemarketers calls
This will cut down on the amount of mail you receive so that stops the clutter before it enters your Home. Though you may still receive some catalogues, junk mail or phone calls for a while, it eventually stops. However, some things still get through, like survey or charitable donation requests and political campaign ads. But it's a Really good start.
May I also recommend keeping a shredder near the area you read your mail or pay your bills. Get in the good habit of shredding everything that has personal information on it. And recycle all the catalogues and informational advertisements. Resist the urge to lay it on your desk or kitchen counter, even "if it's just for awhile".
I hope these suggestions help you control the clutter in your home. Let me know how it's working.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Is Your Stuff Such a Mess?
Is your stuff such a mess that it causes you stress,
and your files are in piles that go on for miles?
If the mess in your life is causing you grief,
then make a phone call to Kim at NEW LEAF.
Do you need to organize
and simplify the clutter in your head,
when you can’t find your pillows and sheets
to even make your bed.
Just don’t sit and cry then moan and groan,
if you can locate it, pick up the phone
and call Kim to pitch in and give you advice
on how to re-purpose, reduce and make everything nice.
and your files are in piles that go on for miles?
If the mess in your life is causing you grief,
then make a phone call to Kim at NEW LEAF.
Do you need to organize
and simplify the clutter in your head,
when you can’t find your pillows and sheets
to even make your bed.
Just don’t sit and cry then moan and groan,
if you can locate it, pick up the phone
and call Kim to pitch in and give you advice
on how to re-purpose, reduce and make everything nice.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
The Cost of Disorganization
“Mom where’s my soccer cleats?”
“Honey have you seen my keys?”
“Mom I can’t find my cell phone.”
“Has any one seen the Smith file?”
Sound familiar? Sounds like disorganization to me. Losing things and wasting time searching for them is one of the biggest costs of disorganization. According to the National Association of Professional Organizers (www.napo.net) “Americans spend over 9 million hours each year looking for lost or misplaced items.” Just for a moment consider the amount of time you spent this week looking for things for yourself, co-workers, or family members. Not only was this a giant waste of time but I bet you were extremely frustrated. And that feeling tends to last with you for awhile. It can even set the tone for the rest of the day.
What else can disorganization cost us? Money. Again according to NAPO, “The average executive spends 180 hours per year looking for misplaced or misfiled documents.” That’s costing companies a lot of money. And what about all those commonly misplaced personal items, such as cell phones, sunglasses, and wallets never being recovered? There’s the cost of replacement. Also, missing deadlines can be costly. Ever have to pay a late fine on a bill? Maybe you couldn’t find the bill or lost track of time and forgot that the payment was due. And many Professional Organizers have stories of finding money in a client’s mass of clutter; from small change to gift cards to un-cashed checks.
So here’s a New Leaf Organizing Tip:
Near to the door that you enter your home (for most of us, that is the garage door) place a piece of furniture with a drawer or a small bowl or basket. As you enter, drop off all those items in that spot that you’ll need the next time you leave the home, such as, purse, keys, wallet, sunglasses, work ID badge. And it may be a good idea to keep the cell phone charger in this spot, so you don’t accidentally leave the house without it. And if you catch yourself not leaving everything in it’s designated spot, move it there immediately. Also, should you have to take something out of the ordinary with you the next day, place it in that spot with your keys. Practice this and it will soon become a good habit.
“Honey have you seen my keys?”
“Mom I can’t find my cell phone.”
“Has any one seen the Smith file?”
Sound familiar? Sounds like disorganization to me. Losing things and wasting time searching for them is one of the biggest costs of disorganization. According to the National Association of Professional Organizers (www.napo.net) “Americans spend over 9 million hours each year looking for lost or misplaced items.” Just for a moment consider the amount of time you spent this week looking for things for yourself, co-workers, or family members. Not only was this a giant waste of time but I bet you were extremely frustrated. And that feeling tends to last with you for awhile. It can even set the tone for the rest of the day.
What else can disorganization cost us? Money. Again according to NAPO, “The average executive spends 180 hours per year looking for misplaced or misfiled documents.” That’s costing companies a lot of money. And what about all those commonly misplaced personal items, such as cell phones, sunglasses, and wallets never being recovered? There’s the cost of replacement. Also, missing deadlines can be costly. Ever have to pay a late fine on a bill? Maybe you couldn’t find the bill or lost track of time and forgot that the payment was due. And many Professional Organizers have stories of finding money in a client’s mass of clutter; from small change to gift cards to un-cashed checks.
So here’s a New Leaf Organizing Tip:
Near to the door that you enter your home (for most of us, that is the garage door) place a piece of furniture with a drawer or a small bowl or basket. As you enter, drop off all those items in that spot that you’ll need the next time you leave the home, such as, purse, keys, wallet, sunglasses, work ID badge. And it may be a good idea to keep the cell phone charger in this spot, so you don’t accidentally leave the house without it. And if you catch yourself not leaving everything in it’s designated spot, move it there immediately. Also, should you have to take something out of the ordinary with you the next day, place it in that spot with your keys. Practice this and it will soon become a good habit.
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