Month: September 2007
Clutter Hacks: Organising your time on the phone
September 10, 2007
In my planner, on my important numbers list, I have a column called reference numbers next to the company’s telephone number. When I phone the insurance company, I don’t have to bring my whole Household File to the phone because my policy number is right there on the form. Or if I phone the water […]
What's Your Clutter Style?
September 7, 2007
I’ve noticed that there are several very distinct kinds of clutter. Do you recognize yourself in one of these five statements? ** “This is perfectly useful, I can’t just throw it away.” It’s good to have useful things around the house, but you don’t need them in massive quantities. If you can’t bear to throw […]
There's more than one way to "Be Prepared"
September 7, 2007
Being prepared is really just thinking in advance and being proactive. I keep an ongoing shopping list posted on the fridge, so I’m ready to shop at a moment’s notice. I stock up on supplies so I don’t have to worry about running out of them. When I buy gift wrap or school supplies or […]