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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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3 Steps to Creating Your Business Card System

Today I’d like to help you with one of the most insidious office creatures around. In nearly every home or office I land in, these nuisances are taking up prime real estate on desktops, lurking in file drawers, and cluttering up cabinets. Oh yes – you guessed it! The always-around-but-never-when-you-need-it business card.

What is a busy professional to do with these annoying bits of paper when there are roughly 1 million more important things to worry about? Turns out it’s easier than you think.

Corral Your Collection: The first step is to gather all of your cards together. Dig them out from …

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How To Organize With Improv

A couple of years ago I took an improv class.  I didn’t do it because I secretly yearn to be the next Drew Carey, but because I had heard that improv classes can sharpen your public speaking skills and how well you think on your feet. The idea also scared the hell out of me, so I figured that was a good sign that I’d get something out of it.

As it turns out, improv is filled with wonderful life lessons on how to conduct yourself both on and off the stage. Not only …

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Get’R Done Guide To Starting (and finishing) Your Organizing Projects

Just before the New Year, I landed back in town from a wonderful week at home with my family. Immediately I was inundated with pushes and pulls, and requests from every direction. I was getting things done but was feeling beat up and exhausted in the process.

The New Year transition came and went and I still couldn’t put my finger on the cause of my restlessness and underlying agitation.

It took me few more days to finally figure it out – one afternoon I got back from finishing up with a client and opened my …

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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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Low Maintenance (and fun!) Lists

When I was growing up, every weekend started with ‘Chores Day’ for my brother, sister and I. Dusting, vacuuming, washing sinks – we all had our designated jobs to complete.

While I never completely learn to love this day, I did figure out a way to make it more fun. Without a doubt the best part of this weekly routine was writing up my Saturday Chores List. Oh yes – my chore duties never changed but this list was a must! It’s as if I was born with the love of list- making …

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