Posts by Janet Schiesl
Principles of Scheduling
Watch this video on YouTube Principles of Scheduling What gets scheduled usually gets done. What gets postponed usually gets abandoned. Here are six suggestions to consider when scheduling appointments and activities. Set deadlines for all appointments and meetings. If you call an open-ended meeting, how will you (or anyone else) know when it will conclude?…
Read MoreDo You Have UFOs?
Watch this video on YouTube Do You Have UFOs? What are UFOs? UFO = UnFinished Objects It happens when you start something with great excitement and then run out of interest about halfway through. You may be working on a craft project, writing a report, reading a book, or painting a room. It doesn’t matter…
Read MoreWorking From Home
Watch this video on YouTube Working From Home If you are a home-based business owner, count your blessings. You are providing opportunities for yourself and your family that are unavailable to 9 to 5ers. Research also indicates that productivity rises 15% to 25% when work is done at home vs. the office, and self-employed people are more…
Read MoreOrganizing Paperwork in the Kitchen
Watch this video on YouTube Organizing Paperwork in the Kitchen Since the kitchen is the heart of the home and often Grand Central Station, keeping the paperwork needed to run your household and family organized in this space is essential. There are two popular options for managing that everyday paperwork. Fill a large 3-ring binder…
Read MoreWhich Charities Should I Donate To?
Watch this video on YouTube Which Charities Should I Donate To? Many of our clients like to donate items they no longer need and often ask for advice on where to donate. There are many good reasons to donate. Today, I’d like to discuss monetary donations, which can challenge our disorganized clients. We often help…
Read MoreOrganizing Your Car and Cargo
Watch this video on YouTube Organizing Your Car and Cargo Living in Northern Virginia means living with traffic and long commutes. Do you know that the average commuter spends fifteen hours a week in the car? Now that it is summer, are you adding to your car time by driving on your vacation? If your…
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