Hello and Happy Spring! The Organized Lifestyle Magazine has been replaced by the Organized Lifestyle Blog. We will continue to share top-rated articles, words of wisdom, links to other great sites and provide ideas for organizing your home, office, time and spirit. The Organized Lifestyle Blog can be easily found on our website www.kaosgroup.com. We […]
Spirit – What makes your heart skip a beat (in a good way)? Our spirit is who we are and what makes us happy. When there are ‘things’ weighing us down, it’s hard to laugh from the belly and it’s also hard to be truthfully present in what we do each day. Ask yourself how […]
It was a pleasure for us to launch our 100th edition of the Organized Lifestyle Magazine. Click here to read the edition. The focus was on sharing a selection of links to websites and people we love. The links are intended to provide inspiration, ideas, tips, tricks and tools to help you get organized and […]
I just love this article for a few reasons. Allow me a moment to rant – er, I mean share why I like these productivity tips …. Firstly, TJ speaks the truth: “Small business owners and the people who work in a small business often feel special pressure because there are so few hands to […]
Of course I have work to do but skimming my 156 emails from yesterday has this … dare I say, sex appeal. If you Google “what is sex appeal?” wikihow.com says that “sex appeal is, by nature, almost undefinable” … then goes on to explain how it’s a “nebulous quality that draws you to someone […]
Of course you’d expect me, a Professional Organizer, to make a statement like “agendas are awesome”. But I’m not saying that just because my agenda keeps me organized. I’m saying that because of the clarity of knowing what I’m supposed to be doing and when I’m supposed to be doing it provides me. Allow me […]
As the weather chills here in Canada it’s time to tackle the inevitable – our seasonal clothing switch over. No need to dread this years adventure because we’ve simplified the steps for you in two parts – what your storing away and what your pulling out. Going into storage: 1. Clean – clean items before […]
I could give you my ideas on decluttering your office but I just had to share what lifehacker posted because they have some pretty great ideas in this 10 tips list. Sometimes we just need a little inspiration to get us started and this article could do the trick. If it doesn’t just give us […]
Your family is growing and so is your closet! A pregnant mother means multiple sizes and seasons of clothing, a newborn means lots of onesies and sleep blankets and a toddler means plenty of changes of clothes. There are the day-to-day clothes, the athletic wear, Sunday best and clothes for the cottage. While you’re keeping […]
As we get our kids set for school and psych ourselves up for another fall season, there’s no better time than now for a closet make-over. So, before you head out on a shopping trip for new clothes check out what you ‘need’. If you’ve already shopped (because really, who hasn’t :)) still consider following […]
We use calendars so we know what we need to show up for but where do you keep track of all the tasks….. by tasks I mean the tiny action items that require time to execute but don’t necessarily get scheduled into the calendar? A task can be a call you need to make tomorrow […]
I Googled “Time Management” and got over 1 billion hits in less than 26 seconds so, don’t worry you’re not alone! The problem isn’t that you have a challenge but rather that you can’t talk about it at work (for many obvious reasons) or with your family or loved one’s because they probably seem used […]
How many of us are old enough to know the phrase “nooks and crannies”? And what’s the difference between a nook and a cranny anyways? Well, a “nook” is defined as a corner and a “cranny” is a small opening or crevice. You may be wondering how this relates to being organized, but if you […]
Every month (give or take a few), since 2006, we’ve publish the Organized Lifestyle Magazine. Some editions are robust as I feel the urge to fill the four sections (Home, Office, Time and Spirit) with information, links and tips to empower individuals and teams to take back the reins on any one thing that is […]
An appointment in your calendar versus a task. We use calendars so we know what we need to show up for but where do you keep track of all the tasks….. by tasks I mean the tiny action items that require time to execute but don’t necessarily get scheduled into the calendar? A task can […]
If you use the Getting Things Done methodology and use or are interested in learning how to incorporate Evernote then take a look at this video for suggestions to build on your productivity foundation. You Tube Evernote and Getting Things Done
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In a recent study by Environics Canada, 58% of Canadians surveyed felt that their clothes closets and wardrobes were less than very organized. Getting dressed every day is a necessity – it’s not supposed to be a daily challenge. Your closet, no matter how big or small, has prime real estate patches and the most […]
Have you ever felt like you just spent 8 hours on email? What a painful way to feel about your day – unless you’re absolutely elated that you just cleared ten thousand emails from your inbox. One of the biggest challenges with emails can be those darn links – you click on a link and […]
Do you have the best intentions to focus your time on the high priority activities but find yourself spending valuable time on the low priority tasks? Research has shown that people tend to work on the low priority tasks because they have a fear that they will be forgotten. This can be prevented through the […]