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How to Create Systems for Success

Systems are simply ways of automating or structuring processes so that they can occur without so much thought or attention—and by more than just one person, so that the business can continue to run if you decide to take a vacation.

 

Figuring Out What to Systematize

 

For most of us, there are dozens of similar repetitive tasks, large and small, in our businesses or jobs that could be systematized. To identify where you can apply systems, step back from your business or life and try to look at it objectively.

 

Here are a few helpful questions to get to the heart …

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THE Missing Ingredient In Your Sustainable Organizing Systems

I work with a lot of people that have been trying to ‘get organized’ for a long time.

They’ve read all the books and watched the TV shows and still nothing ever fits just right for them.

These same people have built successful careers and businesses but they’ve always had the feeling that they could be contributing even more if only they could get their $#&% together.

Which is my favorite part of the whole process: helping my clients realize that disorganization isn’t a people problem it is a system problem.

And getting their stuff together isn’t about ‘fixing you’ it is about fixing …

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How to Quickly Prioritize During Overwhelm

It is a common belief that our short-term memory can hold up to 7 pieces of information at any given time. That is why they originally made telephone numbers 7 digits long.

But in recent years scientists have realized the real number is actually closer to 4.

FOUR. 4 ideas, to-dos, reminders, etc. That’s it. That’s all our prefrontal cortex can hold. And if you try to exceed this (as each of us do everyday) you rapidly deplete the amount of energy you have to think clearly and make decisions easily. Which are the exact skills you need to prioritize effectively.

Interestingly, when …

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6 Savvy Email Habits

Check Email Only When You Can Process Email. We all love to ‘check’ our email to see what has arrived since we last viewed our inbox. But this means we continually add to our to-do list (and our anxiety) without giving ourselves the time to actually deal with the email (i.e. respond, delete, file, etc.).

When you really think about it, constant email checking is like running down your driveway to the mailbox every few minutes to see what’s inside and then closing it back up with everything still in there. Talk about exhausting.

 

Take Charge of Email. …

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How to Create Your Sacred Spaces

When it comes to organizing your space and time there are three types of sacred spaces you want to consider creating.

They are:

A room
A location for a specific item
An interruption-free block of time

 

All three have the following characteristics in common:

They are used for one specific purpose
They are clutter-free
They flow naturally with your routines and habits
They are peaceful and stress-free
They are easy to maintain

 

How you create these sacred spaces is the same for each type:

Get clear on what kind of space you currently need (e.g. a meditation room, a craft area, project time in your calendar, …

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The #1 Storage Mistake and How to Avoid it

This month has been filled with so many fun organizing projects and amazing transformations! In a matter of minutes one client cleared out three closets full of clothes that no longer fit her and made room not only for more storage but also for greater self-acceptance. She was overjoyed.

Another client tackled a home office that has been weighing her down for years – within hours she had let go of hundreds of pounds in paper and archaic office supplies. You could literally watch the weight fall off of her shoulders too. She was …

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6 Quick Ways to Clear Winter and Welcome Spring

The trees have started to bud, the birds are singing, and the daffodils are popping open everywhere. You can just feel spring on its way!

When it gets like this outside I have the strong urge to shake up the stagnant winter energy inside my home. The air indoors seems in such stark contrast to the fresh, vibrant breeze making its way through the trees.

We have such little time each day to devote to a big spring cleaning job, so I have outlined here some of my favorite quick and easy ways to refresh …

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5 Ways To Be More Organized Without Organizing Anything

When people learn that I am a professional organizer, they often ask me what my favorite ‘organizing tips’ are that I like to use with my clients. Many are surprised when I tell them that some of my favorite tips – and those I believe can most impact their productivity and organization - don’t involve any organizing!

Get sleep! – Ever notice how the world looks different after a solid 8 hours? Consistent quality sleep is so critical to organization and life management that we make it a priority at Profound Impact to discuss sleep habits with …

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