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Try a Master Grocery List
Another way to save time on the grocery list is to make a master list of all the items you purchase on a regular basis, and make several copies. Highlight or circle the items you wish to purchase on your next trip to the store.
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Just Do It
One of the best things I´ve read about getting motivated to accomplish a task is this: We often spend more time and energy thinking about doing something than if we had just got busy and done it. The next time you find yourself fretting about not getting organized, turn that mental energy into physical energy and begin by choosing a few things to toss out, or picking one drawer to organize. Just Do It!
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Bill Paying In-Box
Every home needs a designated place for incoming bills to be paid, bank statements, and debit card receipts. In our home its simply a small plastic bin on the computer desk. We also keep additional supplies in the box, such as stamps and an ink pen so that everything is together when we work on the finances.
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Quick Closet Makeover
Give your closet a quick and easy makeover by simply replacing your hodgepodge of flimsy wire hangers with all plastic tubular hangers of the same color. The tubular hangers don´t get caught together like the wire ones, and keeping everything the same color creates a clean, uniform look that makes a big visual difference.
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Stay Prepared - Keep Tools on Hand
Carry a pen and pad of paper - or have your handheld - with you at all times. Whenever you have an idea or something you must remember, jot it down! No excuses for forgetting!
If you are in the office extremely early or extremely late, before or after business hours, and the phone rings, don´t answer it!
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Writing Down Prices
Shopping the grocery sales? Make it a habit to write the advertised price next to the item on your list. When you get to the store you'll be able to verify that the sale price and product is indeed the bargain you were looking for.
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Label Machine
While you can identify your files and possessions with handwritten labels, professionally typed labels are easier to read and provide a clean, organized look. Check one of the large office supply retailers such as Office Depot or Office Max for the Brother P-Touch PT-65 labeling machine which has a suggested retail of $29.95. This handy little machine prints out adhesive back labels that have a variety of uses in the home or office.
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Making the Bed
Make your bed as soon as your feet hit the floor, then you won´t have to worry about it the rest of the day. Your room looks much tidier and you have a nice bed to get into at night.
Heloise, who writes the newspaper column "Hints from Heloise" and who also writes for Good Housekeeping Magazine has this advice. She suggests doing five things each day to clean up or declutter. A good plan of action for seeing an improvement without feeling overwhelmed.
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Prioritize Your Tasks
Make sure that you set your priorities on your daily "To Do" list so that your most important tasks are done first. Those that aren´t as important can be moved to another day if left unfinished.
You may also wish to keep crisis information on your bulletin board. Emergency phone numbers, such as the Poison Hotline, can be kept in a corner of your message center at all times.
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Organizing Your Desktop
Simplify your desktop by using organizing tools like a caddy that holds pens, pencils, Post-Its, paperclips, rubber bands, stapler, etc.
When you use your closet, make sure that it is laid out in an efficient manner. Plan out how you tend to go to your closet. Should you add shelves or drawers? If so, go to a Home Store or hire someone to help you plan a closet that is more efficient for you to use.
