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The Magic of the To-Do List – It’s NOT about Productivity!
Productivity, Time Management

The Magic of the To-Do List – It’s NOT about Productivity!

Aug 7, 2024 | Productivity, Time Management | 0 comments

Every since I was a young girl, I always enjoyed a good to-do list. I loved crossing things off, and even was the kind that...

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Insights with a Coach: “It’s me. Hi. I’m the problem; it’s me.”
Productivity

Insights with a Coach: “It’s me. Hi. I’m the problem; it’s me.”

Nov 1, 2022 | Productivity | 0 comments

Ten days after Taylor Swift’s new album and omnipresent song, Anti-Hero was released, I finally got to use the catchiest...

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How to Find Your “No” and Find the Peace Behind it
Inspiration, Productivity, Time Management

How to Find Your “No” and Find the Peace Behind it

Nov 9, 2021 | Inspiration, Productivity, Time Management | 6 comments

Shrewd decision-making is at the root of success in life. At its core, it comes from knowing when to say “no” to the...

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5 Tips for How to Work From Home and Not Suck at it
Home Office, Productivity

5 Tips for How to Work From Home and Not Suck at it

Mar 11, 2020 | Home Office, Productivity | 0 comments

Around the country, the world, even, people are being asked or told to work from home due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic....

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Top 10 Habits to Leave Behind in the ’10s Decade
Inspiration, Productivity, Time Management, Uncategorized

Top 10 Habits to Leave Behind in the ’10s Decade

Jan 1, 2020 | Inspiration, Productivity, Time Management, Uncategorized | 0 comments

It’s a New Year, and a New Decade. (Yes, I know there are two schools of thought on whether or not the decade ends now or...

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Announcing the 2019 Clever Girl Organizing Challenge!
Clever Girl Solutions, Decluttering, Inspiration, Productivity

Announcing the 2019 Clever Girl Organizing Challenge!

Nov 30, 2018 | Clever Girl Solutions, Decluttering, Inspiration, Productivity | 2 comments

It’s that time of year when everyone else is thinking of the holidays, and *I’m* thinking about how to help people...

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Productivity Under Pressure: When Time is Ticking Away, You Can Still Be Successful!
Productivity

Productivity Under Pressure: When Time is Ticking Away, You Can Still Be Successful!

Sep 22, 2018 | Productivity | 8 comments

When Autumn arrives, it comes with what I always feel is a shift in how the world looks and feels. Leaves start to turn and then...

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In Defense of The Piler
Home Office, Paper Management, Productivity

In Defense of The Piler

Oct 19, 2017 | Home Office, Paper Management, Productivity | 2 comments

I was recently in a conversation where someone tried to convince someone else that piles were bad, and papers should always be...

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Binge-Watching: Problem or Productivity Tool?
Productivity, Time Management

Binge-Watching: Problem or Productivity Tool?

May 25, 2017 | Productivity, Time Management | 17 comments

Confession: I’m a binge-watcher of TV shows. Not all shows, and not all the time, but still… I binge. My husband...

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Focusing on the Important-But-Not-Urgent (or “where have I been for 3 months?”)
Productivity

Focusing on the Important-But-Not-Urgent (or “where have I been for 3 months?”)

May 1, 2017 | Productivity | 2 comments

Remember me? It’s been three months since I’ve written a blog post. Those who are in the Clever Girl Organizing...

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Are Unfinished Projects Every Where You Look?
Decluttering, Inspiration, Productivity

Are Unfinished Projects Every Where You Look?

Feb 25, 2016 | Decluttering, Inspiration, Productivity | 6 comments

Projects. Projects can be a big enemy in our efforts to get organized. What’s a project? This is how I typically hear a...

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Don’t Let Perfection Lead to Failure
Inspiration, Productivity

Don’t Let Perfection Lead to Failure

Jan 28, 2016 | Inspiration, Productivity | 6 comments

One of the things I find that gets in the way of people’s success, or even progress, when it comes to getting organized,...

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The Enemy of Time Management
Productivity, Time Management

The Enemy of Time Management

Jan 27, 2015 | Productivity, Time Management | 0 comments

It’s our last Time Management Tuesday in the G.O. with C.G.O. Month. We’ve talked a lot about how to make the most...

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Keep Track of Your Time, Minute by Minute
Productivity, Technology, Time Management

Keep Track of Your Time, Minute by Minute

Jan 13, 2015 | Productivity, Technology, Time Management | 0 comments

Tuesdays in G.O. with C.G.O. Month are all about Time Management. While time management can be all about big picture principles,...

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Time Management:  Choose and Use the Right Planner
Home Office, Productivity, Time Management

Time Management: Choose and Use the Right Planner

Jan 6, 2015 | Home Office, Productivity, Time Management | 2 comments

One of the topics we’ll talk about here during G.O. with C.G.O. month is Time Management. There are a lot of tips on Time...

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5 Minute Clutter-Bust.  From AGGRAVATED! to Ahhhh. . .  in Five Minutes A Day.
Cleaning Tips, Decluttering, Inspiration, Productivity

5 Minute Clutter-Bust. From AGGRAVATED! to Ahhhh. . . in Five Minutes A Day.

Aug 4, 2014 | Cleaning Tips, Decluttering, Inspiration, Productivity | 0 comments

On my Facebook page last Friday, I asked, “If you could find 5 extra minutes every day this week to tackle clutter in your...

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Chasing Inbox Zero: How to Control Your Email Inbox, Without Letting It Control You.
Home Office, Inspiration, Productivity, Technology

Chasing Inbox Zero: How to Control Your Email Inbox, Without Letting It Control You.

Jul 28, 2014 | Home Office, Inspiration, Productivity, Technology | 0 comments

A friend of mine caught a glimpse of my email inbox the other day. We were speaking about something else, and she was compelled...

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Taking the PRO out of Procrastination
Inspiration, Productivity

Taking the PRO out of Procrastination

Jul 24, 2014 | Inspiration, Productivity | 2 comments

It’s been a few weeks since I’ve posted here, which is not very like me. I’ve got a host of excuses.  Wanna...

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My Favorite Organizing App!
Productivity, Technology

My Favorite Organizing App!

May 21, 2014 | Productivity, Technology | 0 comments

People know I’m organized, and that I’m into apps on my smartphone.  I often get asked about my favorite apps.  I...

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The 12th Annual CGO Challenge is Here!

Twelve years ago, the Clever Girl Organizing Challenge started with just some posts on my blog. I couldn't have imagined that all this time later, it's still my favorite part of running my business! I love the feedback I get from first time participants, the "I can't...

The Magic of the To-Do List – It’s NOT about Productivity!

Every since I was a young girl, I always enjoyed a good to-do list. I loved crossing things off, and even was the kind that would sneak something on it after I’d already done the task just so I could cross it off. It’s easy to think of a to-do list as a time...

Last-Minute but THOUGHTFUL Clutter-Free Gifts!

With only days away from Christmas, it's easy to panic and to buy quick, grab-and-go, but not too thoughtful gifts, just so you can check the box.  It's not too late to get thoughtful, helpful, delightful CLUTTER-FREE gifts for your loved ones!  There is plenty...

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