Organizing Outside the Box


Book Description

You'd like to get organized. You need to get organized. But every time you try, you feel like a square peg in a round hole. Nothing ever seems to work. The secret -- as revealed in this clear, concise, and compelling book -- is to organize according to your natural, preferred learning style. Organizing Outside the Box will help you to: Determine whether you are a visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learner Pick the filing, storage, and organizing systems that fit your learning style Overcome feelings of frustration, anxiety, and overload Organize your thoughts and unleash your creative potential Run a more efficient home and office by understanding the preferred organizing styles of family and co-workers




Young House Love


Book Description

This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.




Organizing for the New Normal


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We live in a world of continuous disruption. Before we have a chance to respond to one disruption, another hits. Before we finish one transformation journey, we need to embark on another. How do you prepare the organization for this new normal of continuous disruption? This is the challenge that every organization is now facing, no matter how successful their digital transformation of the past decade has been. Organizing for the New Normal explores how to prepare the organization for this unique challenge. How do you develop a strategy for what is coming next while you are busily driving your current transformation? And how do you convince emotionally exhausted employees to join you on the journey? The book does not provide a ready-made recipe for success, but rather explores how to put together the ingredients that will improve the odds of success. Organizing for the New Normal outlines the leadership competencies critical for success in the "new normal", such as: · How to create a "permanent" sense of urgency and an organization-wide unease with the status quo · How to convince people to exploit disruption as an opportunity when all they see around them are the negative consequences of disruption · How to institutionalize into the DNA of the organization the day to day behaviors that would allow us to identify and respond to change early-and how to achieve this in a decentralized way · How to develop a strategic response that is innovative and aims to attack the disruption rather than defend against it.




Organizing for the Creative Person


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The right-brain way to conquering clutter, mastering time, and reaching one's goals: the first book to show creative people how to arrange their desks, their time, and their lives in a style consistent with their unique way of perceiving the world. Suggests a host of practical solutions, all in harmony with the way creative people think and act. 20 line drawings.




How to Think 10 X


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The book describes simple and effective ways in which one can practice "Thinking Big" in one's daily life. The book guides you to place complete trust in your conviction and be brave. Some of the topics that have been suitably explained in greater detail in the book are listed below: - How to widen your knowledge base by expanding your network of successful people. Multiply your thinking 10 times. Think from a longer perspective. Ready to learn new aspects of life? How to have complete faith in yourself. There is no substitute for hard work. Going beyond daydreaming—toil hard to make it happen. Explore the new frontiers of Big Thinking. Come out of your self-notified comfort level. Achievers and big thinkers jump into sports regardless of being given a formal invitation. Accomplished people are self-advocates. The Whys and What's of Our Big Picture. Define your why before you dive in. Knowing the latest trends is key to your success. Stay flexible with your ideas, but be firm in your vision. Don’t forget the importance of marketing and advertising when thinking big. Understanding the influence of thinking big. Motivation is taking action daily. Success and big thinking are correlated. From this book, you will learn how to: Have an undivided focus on your goal. Mindset, more than intellect, matters. Stay focused on your vision. Big dreams are to be given due reverence and respect. Seek out help, and the universe has a way of assisting you. Know your areas of control and limitations. Channelize the positive energies of the people around you. An accomplished person knows how to move on from a defeat. Achievers and big thinkers go for the big-ticket experience. To take the prudent direction of achievement. Have total faith in yourself. Applying your secret dream from "me to we" to make it a reality Revaluate your strategy and adapt to change as you move forward. Visualize and Assess Your Assets. Take the first baby step and, thereafter, take one small step at a time. The books focuses on the following areas in great detail:- What is Magic of Thinking Big and Being Successful How to Become a Big Picture Thinker by getting out of box and generate creative ideas How Goals should be set after due diligence What are the essential Keys to Drive Big Thinking Process How Thinking Big Can Lead to Success? How Big Picture Thinkers have limitless boundaries This book tries to equip its readers with innovative and creative strategies to think big. Since these have been previously tried and tested by thinkers and philosophers, if they have worked for them, they should work for us. (Yes, I am in the same boat). I am confident that these should work for you and me as well. Thinking Big is for just all those who can think. It is not a realm of the matter solely for a select few. Thinking Big is for anyone who wants to think and act differently. So let us just start the process of thinking big as explained in the book and try to bring innovation into our lives. Therefore, let's begin to understand the notion better by going through the first chapter and learning the practical steps involved in the process of "Thinking Big."




The Organized Mind


Book Description

New York Times bestselling author and neuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin shifts his keen insights from your brain on music to your brain in a sea of details. The information age is drowning us with an unprecedented deluge of data. At the same time, we’re expected to make more—and faster—decisions about our lives than ever before. No wonder, then, that the average American reports frequently losing car keys or reading glasses, missing appointments, and feeling worn out by the effort required just to keep up. But somehow some people become quite accomplished at managing information flow. In The Organized Mind, Daniel J. Levitin, PhD, uses the latest brain science to demonstrate how those people excel—and how readers can use their methods to regain a sense of mastery over the way they organize their homes, workplaces, and time. With lively, entertaining chapters on everything from the kitchen junk drawer to health care to executive office workflow, Levitin reveals how new research into the cognitive neuroscience of attention and memory can be applied to the challenges of our daily lives. This Is Your Brain on Music showed how to better play and appreciate music through an understanding of how the brain works. The Organized Mind shows how to navigate the churning flood of information in the twenty-first century with the same neuroscientific perspective.




Organizing for the Rest of Us


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So you want to keep your kitchen counter clean but you aren't ready to toss the toaster? You want to be able to find your kids' socks but aren't looking to spend your 401(k) on clear bins? You long for a little more peace but minimalism isn't sparking joy? Discover 100 practical, do-able tips to organize, declutter and manage your home. Traditional organizing advice never worked for decluttering expert and self-proclaimed recovering slob Dana K. White. Is it possible, she wondered, to get organized without color coding my sock drawer? As Dana let go of the need for perfection, she discovered the joy of having an organized house in the midst of everyday life. You can too! In Organizing for the Rest of Us, Dana teaches you how to make great strides without losing your mind in organizing every room of your home. You'll find her 100 easy-to-read organizing tips invaluable, including: Why you need to get a grip on laundry and dishes before getting organized The basics of organization for people who don't like to organize Why changing how we think about clutter is the first step to getting rid of it How living with less stuff is better for the environment, our spiritual lives, and our relationships The simple yet life-changing tactic that is the container concept Organizing for the Rest of Us includes colorful, practical photos, a presentation page, and a ribbon marker, making it a thoughtful and useful gift or self-purchase if you are: Doing spring cleaning (or cleaning during any season) Making New Year's resolutions Downsizing your own home or your parents' home Decluttering and organizing for your own peace of mind Fans of Dana's popular podcast, A Slob Comes Clean, will treasure this book as a timeless (and frequently revisited) resource. With her humorous, lighthearted, easy-to-follow approach, Dana provides bite-size, workable solutions to break through every organizational struggle you have--for good! Look for additional, practical organizational resources from Dana: Decluttering at the Speed of Life How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind




Home Sweet Organized Home


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Get organized, declutter, and find more calm in your days with this accessible, step-by-step guide to lasting order in your home sweet home. Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious about the clutter in your home? Have you spent countless hours organizing your home only to find it all destroyed in a matter of seconds? Does it seem like you will never get organized enough? Keeping order in your home can feel like a daunting and never-ending task, especially when you have little ones, but with Home Sweet Organized Home, you will be able to declutter your home easily and maintain lasting order in your sacred space. Jessica Litman, the mama, organizing expert, and creator behind The Organized Mama will help you optimize and maintain order in your home, so you can find more calm in your everyday life. Her practical organizing and decorating advice will make it simpler for you to keep your space exactly how you like it. Each chapter offers a step-by-step guide to organize a single room in your home—from your bedroom closet to your junk drawer to your kids’ rooms and toys—you will learn how to keep it all tidy. Have a stress-free and clutter-free home. In Home Sweet Organized Home, you will: Learn how to easily keep lasting order in your home. Tackle toy clutter and kid spaces. Use realistic tips to create a home that is welcoming. Beautify your space so it always feels fresh and calm. Find ways to keep yourself motivated and tricks to help you feel more at ease. Transform your space and your life with this guide to a cozy and peaceful home. Now more than ever, the idea of “home” is incredibly important. Home is not only where the heart is, but it has also transformed into a school, workplace, and self-care sanctuary. The Inspiring Home series explores how to expertly feather your nest and create spaces for you and your family that are both purposeful and cozy. Learn how to get every family member organized even when everyone is on different schedules, find the balance between great design and helpful function in every room of the house, and update and upgrade your spaces to the latest trends without breaking the bank. With amazing style suggestions and spot-on tips from experts in the home design and organization fields, the Inspiring Home series will have you living the luxe life faster than you can say “accent wall.” Also in this series: Blissful Nest and Simply Spaced.




The Art of Organizing


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Can order come from chaos? Can organization be learned? The answer to both is yes! The secret is that creativity and organization don't have to be in opposition. The truth is a good organization system makes more than physical room--it also makes more room for creativity and fun, freeing you to enjoy your space and live your life from that burdensome feeling that clutter often piles onto us. In this unique book using the color wheel as its guide, artist and professional organizer Nicole Gabai presents her six-step organizing system, using delightful illustrations and colorful reference points to keep you inspired every step of the way in your organizing project. A good organization plan can be life-changing, freeing your mind from chaos and allowing you to find more joy. The Art of Organizing is a whimsical and artfully illustrated definitive guide to organizing your life.




The Complete Book of Home Organization


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Have you ever wished you had the time and tools to organize your house in a clutter-free, design-conscious, Pinterest-worthy way? From storage solutions and cleaning tips to secret space-saving methods and expert strategies, The Complete Book of Home Organization is packed with the tips and shortcuts you need to effectively organize your home. From small spaces and apartment solutions to how to tackle a big, messy home with a 15-week total home organization challenge, this book covers it all. The Complete Book of Home Organization spells out everything you need to de-clutter your house, store your belongings, and keep your home—and life—in tip-top shape. With high-quality design, intricate detail, and a durable flexicover—this manual is the perfect gift! Organize the 30 main spaces of your home, including the living and dining spaces, bedrooms and bathrooms, guest areas, baby and kids’ rooms, utility spaces and garages, entryways and offices, patios and decks, closets and pet areas! Keep track of your pantry, holiday and craft supplies, weekly menu planning, keepsakes, and schedules. From the basement to the attic, this book covers every nook and cranny. With step-by-step instructions, detailed illustrations, and handy checklists, say goodbye to a messy home and wasted storage space!