A schedule is what helps your To-Do List become a done list. I just read this in the book "ADD-Friendly Ways To Organize Your Life"

It's a great reminder to everyone to write down what you need to get done and plan (schedule) time to do it.

Happiness resides not in possessions and not in gold; the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul
~Democritus

Tip: Use baking soda to eliminate odors in your car, just place a cup with a little baking soda in your cup holder and in a few hours it's fresh! I tried this and it works.

Set Up A Paper Control Center

You can use a mail sorter and have one shelf for each family member in a convenient location. Then have everyone put their papers in their own "inbox" so you can deal with them easily!

Label Your Shelves

Use a label maker or adhesive labels to designate your shelves- games, cards, puzzles, crafts, etc. this idea can be used in any area in your house, and can be ideal if items are being put away by someone who seems to always put things in the wrong place.

A Place for School Memorabilla

Store art projects, report cards, photos and other keepsakes in clear plastic containers. When it's the right time, you can go through them and and keep the most important items. You can also take pictures of any art projects that are to big or too messy to keep.

Survey for anyone who has been affected by hoarding

A letter from Dr. David F. Tolin (you may have seen him on Oprah) I recently learned that there may be as many as 3 million hoarders in the U.S. and decided to share this letter with you. Please feel free to pass it along to anyone who might benefit. -

Donna Smallin September 15, 2009
Hello, Donna. I am writing to you because you have contacted me in the past regarding compulsive hoarding. Hopefully you found the information we sent you to be helpful, and that you received a copy of the Hoarding Newsletter from the New England Hoarding Consortium. My colleagues and I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to participate in an exciting new research study on compulsive hoarding. We hope this internet-based study will help improve our understanding and treatment of compulsive hoarding. Who can participate?We would like to invite everyone whose life has been affected by hoarding. If you are a person who suffers from compulsive hoarding, or if you have a family member or friend with a hoarding problem, we would like you to participate. If you are a mental health worker or service worker who regularly comes into contact with people who hoard, we'd also like to invite you to participate. How long will it take?The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete. Of course, individual times may vary due to differences in speed of reading and writing. Because this is on the internet, you can take a break at any time and come back to it. Just be sure not to close the webpage. Will my answers be anonymous?Yes. We won't ask you for your name or any other personally identifying information. Our program won't install cookies or other software on your computer. We won't give out any information about your participation to other parties. Therefore, you can rest assured that your responses will be completely private. How will my participation help? Right now, scientists and therapists know relatively little about compulsive hoarding. Your participation will go a long way toward helping us understand the scope and impact of this problem. That, in turn, will help us design better research studies and treatments for hoarding. What will I get in return for my participation?At the end of the survey, we will invite you to enter a raffle to receive one of 10 autographed copies of the new book Buried in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Acquiring, Saving, and Hoarding (Oxford University Press, 2007). You can also feel good about the fact that you are helping us learn more about hoarding, which in turn will help us develop more effective research and treatment. How do I participate?Participating is simple. Just go to <http://www.surveymonkey.com/hoarding> www.surveymonkey.com/hoardingAnd answer the questions on the page. Can I invite my family or friends to participate too?Absolutely. Please feel free to forward this letter to anyone who you think might be interested in helping us learn more abouthoarding. In addition, if anyone is reading this letter and has not received a copy of our email Hoarding Newsletter, please send an email to adcresearch@ < <mailto:adcresearch%40harthosp.org>mailto:adcresearch%40harthosp.org> harthosp.org so that we can add you to our mailing list.

Thank you in advance for your help and we look forward to learning more about your experiences. Sincerely, David F. Tolin, Ph.D.Director, Anxiety Disorders CenterThe Institute of Living

Are You Planning A Move?

As soon as you find out you are moving, start gearing up for moving day because the earlier you start, the more time you have to make decisions about what to move and what to leave behind.

Moving (or even just pretending that you're moving) is a great way to unclutter your home. Here are a few tips to get you started:

* Purge first, then pack. Grab a box of trash bags. Go through your home one room at a time with the goal of collecting those things that have been collecting dust for years. Throw away anything that's unfixable, ugly or shabby. Bring the rest to your nearest thrift store or favorite charity.

* Take only your favorites. As you go through your things, ask yourself: Do I use this? Do I love it? If the answer is no, let it go. Packing is a lot easier when you've got less stuff to pack.

* Think ahead. As you pack, consider whether or not you will need a particular item where you are going. Will you be able to ride that mountain bike? Will all your furniture fit in your new home? Keep in mind that the fewer things you move, the less it costs to move them and the quicker it is to pack and unpack.

* Label boxes. Always label each box with the room you want the box to go to in your new home. Also add a note about the contents. Example: Kitchen - Pots and pans or Master Bedroom - His dresser.

Someone I recently spoke with said that she's been living in her new home for three months and there are still boxes and things that need to be put away. She asked, "After a big move to another house how do you just sit down and unpack everything and find a spot for it?"

This was my response: You probably unpacked all the things you really needed. Could it be possible that you really don't need what you have yet to unpack? I advised her to spend 15 minutes each day unpacking one box at a time and making decisions about what to keep and what to toss.

Always ask yourself: What's the worst possible thing that could happen if I got rid of this? Then give yourself permission to let it go and enjoy the freedom that comes as a result!

Happy Moving Day!

New Fan Page for Organize It With Sheree

Hi Everyone, I have created a fan page for my business, Check it out!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bremerton-WA/Organize-It-With-Sheree/189001171353?v=info&ref=ts#/pages/Bremerton-WA/Organize-It-With-Sheree/189001171353?v=wall&ref=ts

FREE Joy It UP! Coaching Call!

Ladies if your a mom, You should be on this call Jen Lovelady is a professional Speaker and she does accountability coaching for moms and moms in business.

In one hour you will learn how to: Create Momentum in your life, Manage those chaotic times of day, get the most important tasks done, create JOY in you and your family.


This is a free call and I hope you can make it Monday Oct 26Th 6-7pm PST Dial in 712-432-0075 Access Code: 768391. Please fell free to share this info with all of your friends. Sheree'

GIRLS NIGHT OUT

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Fundraiser. Thursday Oct. 8th 5:00-9:00pm. Kitsap County Fairgrounds "President's Hall" FREE Admission. and 96 Vendors will be haning out FREE items to the first 100 people. I will have a booth at this event please join us for a good cause and a fun time. I hope to see you there.

Peneinsula Home & Remodel Expo

I will be in the WINGS Booth #064 at the Peneinsula Home & Remodel Expo. I hope you will stop by to say Hi. The show runs Oct 2-4 at the Fairgrounds. Have Fun!

Two Good Books

Two great books to read if paperwork is an issue in your home or office. "Taming The Paper Tiger At Work" and or "Taming The Paper Tiger At Home" these are both by Barbara Hemphill.

Happy Reading and I hope you get a lot out of it.

Quote Of The Day!

We only go around once. There's really no time to be afraid. So stop. Try something you’ve never tried. Teach it. Do it. Risk it.
- Jon Blais

Packing List For Vacation

Happy Campers Checklist

Clean Your Work Space

Having a clean desk in the office have a lot of benefits. Firstly, you are able to focus on the task at hand. You become more organized and more productive. Some studies suggest that as much as 15% of your workweek can be consumed with a messy desk, either by being distracted by things that are in sight or by having to look for things.
But maintaining a clean desk can be a struggle for most of us. Therefore, I have compile a list of tips that will improve the cleanliness of your desk.
1) Have an in- out box
This technique alone will have a tremendous impact on your work flow and the cleanliness of your desk. Make a point to have all new documents in the in-box and remain there until you work on it.
2) Handle each document only once
A major source of time waster is to start on a document without finishing it. Make it a point to start and finish the task on the document and send it to your outbox, filing or delegated area.
3) Clean your desk everyday
Clean your desk every day before you leave office. This will keep the maintenance lower than if you do it once a week or a month. Also you will be happy to see a clean desk every morning when you arrive to work.
Remember that a clean desk will result in a better day for you which would translate to a more productive you.
Sheree`
Organize It With Sheree`
sreed2001@comcast.net

Hope To See You At The Westsound Women's Show

This is my booth from the Peninsula Home and Garden Expo Marrch 13, 14 and 15.
The next event I will be at is the Westsound Women's Show March 28 at the Fairgrounds.
Have Fun!!

Storage Shed

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Garage After

These are all after some reorganization.

Garage Before!

These pictures are all before pictures

Cabinet Make-over

Sorry no before photos of this cabinet. This was just a small project I completed in about 30 minutes.

Books, Books and More Books

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Play Room Clean-up and Re-Organize

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Quick Tip

Happy New Year!!

Well it's that time of your again. If you have been thinking about setting some new goals for 2009 here are some guidelines for Smart Goals.

1. Specific-The goal should identify a specific action or event that will take place.

2. Measurable-The goal and it's benefits or results should be quantifiable.
Asking questions, How much? How many?

3. Achievable-The goal should be attainable given available resources.

4. Realistic-The goal should require you to stretch some, but allow the likelihood of success.

5. Timely-The goal should state the time period in which it will be accomplished.

I wish everyone the best in accomplishing your personal goals in the new year!

Sheree`