Tag: time management

Time Management For The Small Business Owner; How To Get It All Done

Owning a business is a challenge. When you are a one man show, its even more of one. As I tell people, I am an accountant, sales rep, marketing, and labor. And most of the time all of these activities occur in the same day. There is never a dull moment when you run your... Read more »
By erintheorganizer,
February 5, 2015 at 8:37 am • 

The Time/Money Savings Of Online Shopping-My Love Affair with Amazon

I have fallen in love. I held back for several years. But then I bit the bullet. For the last several years I have gone from home to home and seen the boxes. Online shopping is the new norm it seems. I avoided it, just like I avoided getting an IPhone but now I am... Read more »
By erintheorganizer,
January 30, 2015 at 8:20 am • 

How To Be Semi Productive On Football Sunday

I rushed home yesterday after work to watch the last half of the Bears game. In a season gone terribly wrong, I am still a fan (worst one since 2004 I think). Everyone knew that they wouldn’t be able to pull off a win but it was the last game of the season. After it... Read more »
By erintheorganizer,
December 29, 2014 at 7:49 am • 
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Run Your Errands Don't Let Them Run You

Do you ever feel like your errands are running your life and time? This past Sunday I just wanted to scream. I broke my own cardinal rule. I went into Costco on a weekend. Yup, the organizer dared to go into Costco not only on a Sunday afternoon but on a day that the Bears... Read more »
By erintheorganizer,
December 16, 2014 at 4:09 pm • 

Finish The Cycle- An Organizers Favorite Mantra To Live By

Several years ago, Peter Walsh coined the phrase “Finish the cycle”. He encouraged everyone to look at all the tasks we do as having “cycles”. This is my single most favorite organizing mantra. Its drilled into my brain and I use it all the time with my clients. So what exactly does this mean? Everything... Read more »
By erintheorganizer,
September 2, 2014 at 8:51 am • 

Time Management for the Returning College Student

Tonight I am giving a speech at a community college to students that have returned to college at an older age. My goal is to give them time management tips for balancing their home life and school work. It makes me think back to my days at the University of North Texas. I was pretty... Read more »
By erintheorganizer,
August 19, 2014 at 6:21 am • 
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A Lost Cat, A Happy Ending; The Importance of A Neighborhood List Serv

It’s no secret that I have been working non stop for the last two months. Last Wednesday night I mustered up a little energy to go for a power walk in my neighborhood. I was a mile from home when I ran into two boys. They proudly showed me the kitten they found. Being a... Read more »
By erintheorganizer,
August 13, 2014 at 6:38 am • 

Time Management For The Small Business Owner - Are You Leaving Business On The Table

In the last few weeks, I have decided to tackle some small personal projects. I reached out to no less then 10 professionals to help me out. I was amazed that I got virtually no response. Yup, the phone at the Kelly Casa wasn’t ringing. I was not happy with this by any means. You... Read more »
By erintheorganizer,
July 24, 2014 at 8:21 am • 

Multitasking- The Truth

Last month I goofed. Yes, you heard me say it right. I was working on a lot of projects and was doing too much at one time. I know better. Shame on me. I got a call from Peoples Gas saying that my bill wasn’t paid. This has never happened in my world. EVER!! I... Read more »
By erintheorganizer,
May 21, 2014 at 1:20 pm • 
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Don't Put It Down, Put it Away-Relocating Your Items

Everyday, we take things out of one room of our home and move them to another. A lot of times, they never make it back to their home. They become “homeless” and turn into clutter. Piles begin to form and we forgot were we put them. Here are some simple tips to help you keep... Read more »
By erintheorganizer,
February 19, 2014 at 8:35 am •