Laurie Rosenberg, Your Personal Organizer

04/05/2020

Hopefully Helpful hint:
Get determined:
Not to Freak Out
Not to Pig Out!
To Start Cleaning Out!
Keep cooking Out!

And the key to it all is Time management -
Also, try to finish each task before starting another one!!

08/20/2019

Clutter Excuses!!
Many clients have items that they do not want to part with because they believe “It might be worth something one day!”
And yet, many of these items are tucked away or are not used, even liked or enjoyed!
Solution Suggestion: Get the item appraised . . . OR
Do a search on GoAntiques.com or eBay
If you get dozens of results, the item is not that rare and will likely never be valuable or worth much money.
You can give it away with a clear conscience or take to consignment to just get some money for the item!
There is also the clutter of Items received as Gifts that you no longer want or use! You did NOT sign a contract that you have to keep these items forever! Donating them so someone else could be using them is OKAY!!
Keep of journal of gifts received along with who gave them to you and use this list as a place to feel gratitude rather than having clutter of items you do not use or want!!

01/10/2018

Happy 2018!
The word for this year is "Simplify".
That requires making decisions about all your Stuff!
What can you remove and live without?
What does not serve a Purpose or you have duplicates?
If you bring something in - take 2 things out! Simplify -
You don't need to have time - just make it the new habit as you go along!
From the bathroom to the kitchen - throw out what has not been used, expired or just don't need! Makeup, medicines, spices, too many gadgets? whatever it is - cleaning out will help you simplify and that is a great feeling!

05/31/2017

Want to organize, but do not know where to start? The key to organizing anything is - to Make Decisions Quickly. Decide to keep, store, trash or donate. If you cannot make a decison - the stuff becomes another pile!

So, decide what to keep, and then assign a place to keep it.
Move items that you are not sure about to a shelf in another closet or in the garage. If you do not use the items in one year, it is okay to let them go!!

We keep so much extra stuff. Try to imagine things more simplified.

12/26/2015

Sending best wishes for a Happy, Healthy, & Organized 2016!

Hints for staying organized: In order to start off your day with good energy, I recommed you take 10-15 minutes the night before to put things away or at least have No-Clutter Zones - areas that do not collect anything!
That means you will need a Disorder Zone! But, using a basket or tray to keep that "mess" contained will make it less of an eyesore and less overwhelming! Happy new year!

11/02/2015

Finding Space can be as simple as deciding what you use most and keeping those items in the area that you use it!
Many people like to buy items in Bulk - such as Paper towels, paper plates, napkins, and Ziploc bags. It may be helpful to establish an area just for the "spill over" of these items.
Consider establishing a section of the pantry, or purchase shelving in the Garage or Laundry room if possible! Keeping all these items together will allow you to see what you have and prevent buying what you already have!

12/18/2014

Wishing you all a happy holiday season and healthy 2015! Getting organized is realistic - make decisions quickly and simplify !

09/23/2014

Please check out my updated website at www.laurierosenberg.net!

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05/19/2014

Finish the Cycle: A Peter Walsh Theory
Consider your washing machine: You’d never fill it with dirty clothes, let it run for 20 minutes, then turn it off and let it sit for two days. That would create a stinky mess! So it is with our daily routines: Doing things halfway wreaks havoc. That is why it is important to finish the cycle.
For example, if you bring a dirty plate into the kitchen, don’t leave it on the counter, put it in the dishwasher!
When you pull on sweatpants after work, don’t toss your dress or pants on the bed, hang them in the closet!
If you bring in the mail, don’t drop it on the table, sort it, recycle any junk and leave bills in a tray.
Each of these tasks requires about a minute, which is minimal compared with the time you’d waste later looking for that dress or bill.
Why is later going to be any better a time, than just getting it done now!

01/16/2014

Happy 2014 - It's a new year. Try to start one new productive habit! Declutter your desk before you leave! Make a habit of putting things away before you go home giving yourself a sense of closure and makes you feel better when you return!

12/04/2013

Maintain order in your home as you go along. Do not just say to yourself, "I'll do it later". Why is later going to be a better time! So make the bed, empty trash, collect laundry as you leave the bedroom so when you go back the room feels neat and calm. Clean out the car each time you get out to avoid things piling up! Sort the mail as soon as you get it. Stay productive and positive!

10/18/2013

Using your cell phones notes section - Keep an ongoing grocery list as things run out! That way if you have time to stop at the store, you will already have your list!

09/02/2013

According to Real Simple magazine, towels should be changed every three days to prevent spreading bacteria. A good way to remember is change Towels on Tuesday and Saturday! Also, an inexpensive remedy for sinks - pour white vinegar and baking soda down the drain, flush w. hot water to break up molds, etc.

07/14/2013

Don't we wish we could all keep up the with latest technology? Just when you figure something out, they go and change it and you have to re-learn all over again! Same with old magazines and articles, it's OK to let an issue go, as there will be another one right behind with even more information! Just more stuff!

07/03/2013

Many clients want to know the best way to handle organizing drawers. I suggest ROLLING items like camis, pjs, work out stuff, panties, and other drawer items. It is easier to see what you have than just Stacking them in the drawer!

And visually, the items look very nice when you open the drawer!

06/17/2013

Remember, you don't have to STOP everything to organize an area. You just have to START! Break it down and work on one area that is causing you stress! And make decisions quickly!

02/28/2013

Some basic steps to organizing: Only work one area or room at a time and finish that area. Otherwise we just end up making more piles!
Assign a place for items that makes sense to where you will look for them. Keep things together that go together, ie: batteries with flashlights, stamps with envelopes keys in a drawer by the door.
Sort mail as soon as it arrives.
And, if you have a place for everything and everything in its place, simply remember if you use something, put it back!

02/23/2013

According to an Australian study of 2008, clutter can cause feelings of anxiety and stress. Clutter robs us of time and energy!
Having an organized space makes it easy to find important things, creates a better work space, and eliminates buying duplicates of things and supplies! Have a place for everything and everything in its place reduces stress and gives you more time for fun!!