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Archive for month: September, 2010

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Video: See How One Office Celebrates Being Paperless

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September 30, 2010
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ScanSnap is one of my favorite products to reduce paper clutter. See how this office uses ScanSnap to maximize fun and minimize paper.

Purchase a ScanSnap here.

Tacoma.FM Online Radio Interviews Innovatively Organized

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September 28, 2010
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Here 4 You with Candace & Winona streams “live” every Sunday at 8:30 am. Their show focuses on practical advice for managing daily stress and personal health. Innovatively Organized’s professional organizer Alisa Hanft was interviewed on August 22 about various ways in which good organization is connected to well-being and helps lower stress.

You can listen to the entire  interview in MP3 format by clicking here, or can go to the Tacoma.fm Here 4 You with Candace & Winona page to listen to all past interviews, including Alisa’s.

Secure Shredding Resource in Seattle

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September 21, 2010
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One or two pieces of personal information is all it takes for identity theft to take place. Now more than ever, it’s important to effectively manage the disposal of confidential letters, financial papers, receipts, and electronic media – both at home and at the office. A local service that I recommend is Datasite. They offer residential and business shredding options and you can schedule a pick-up or drop it off at a Datasite facility.

Also, check out my recent post about what to look for when buying a shredder.

Organized Food On-the-Go

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September 16, 2010
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One of my favorite ways to store and tote my snacks and lunches is by using Fit & Fresh containers. Removable ice packs keep food chilled and the containers are sized and labeled so you know exactly how much you’re packing which is especially helpful for portion control. Fit & Fresh keeps your food items separate, but the separate pieces also fit together so it’s convenient to toss into your briefcase or purse. And it’s an environmentally friendly way to pack meals for work, school, gym, or even outdoor activities like hiking or a picnic. It’s definitely an innovatively organized product!

Gmail Offers Clutter Control for Email Inbox

this entry has 0 Comments/ in Electronic Organizing, General Organizing, Media, Time Management and Productivity, Tools and Apps / by Innovatively Organized
September 13, 2010
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Internet users send an estimated 60 billion emails every day around the world.

With so many messages coming and going, how do you prioritize your inbox and choose which ones really deserve your attention? Gmail product director Keith Coleman very clearly says, “It used to be people wanted to separate spam from not-spam, but now, the not-spam is of varying degrees of importance.”

For Gmail users, there is a new tool for managing your email - Priority Inbox helps you get through it faster by putting the most important mail at the top of your inbox. These messages will be determined by factors such as identity of the sender, key phrases in the message and whether the mail was sent to an individual or a large group.

Organizing Your Children’s Art

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September 7, 2010
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Oftentimes, back-to-school means that the refrigerator door and bulletin boards at home will soon be covered in artwork and class projects. But these are just temporary galleries – pieces should be stored to make room for new ones. Schoolfolio is the storage solution that organizes and protects art, schoolwork, report cards, class photos, and other keepsakes from pre-school to 12th grade. Contain clutter and encourage good organizing habits for the whole family!

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Innovatively Organized’s Email Mgmt Webinar was great! My inbox is now down to zero for the first time in a long time. I would highly recommend it to any friends or associates!Dan F., Realtor
I am able to accomplish more, in less time. When I work in my home office, I’m not distracted by piles of paper all around me. I am able to proudly show off my work space now! Angela Shen
I can’t tell you how accomplished I feel today. Even when someone came to me with an “emergency” project, I noted that on my calendar. I know that I can use that information to help people better schedule time with me to get these projects done.Erin George, Real Change News
The one-on-one attention I got from Elizabeth helped me identify problem areas and prioritize changes to become more streamlined and organized.  Replacing old habits with new ones is challenging but extremely rewarding! Thanks again, Elizabeth!Eliott P., Event Services Manager
Very illuminating going over my weekly review checklist and realizing that the parts of the work I dread doing are the things I don’t have systems and structure for… I can see already that this is going to be a big help, and wish I’d gotten started sooner! I’m feeling optimistic, and looking forward to solving the problem(s) and getting my time more focused on the patient work I love to do!Dr. Deborah E., ND
Elizabeth got right down to the critical changes we needed to make to improve our work flow. And we had fun doing it!Sheree C., Paralegal, Office Max
You definitely demonstrated what you do best – being organized! It was very apparent that you’ve gone through training and certification and truly know your business.Jeanette H., BPW
Elizabeth swiftly and efficiently demonstrated easy methods to organizing my online clutter.  My creative and innovative management style no longer clashes with daily details and extensive reporting requirements.  What a relief!  With a new, common sense system in place, our non-profit initiative become more productive and so have I!Brian Jaeger
I loved your presentation of Email Organizing 101. The presentation was clear and informative, and you offered wonderful tips to make our busy lives easier. I already implemented some of your recommendations, and have no remaining emails at the end of the day in my inbox. Also, you have a great sense of humor, so like everyone else, I truly enjoyed my time there. Time and money well-spent.Jennifer S., Merrill Lynch
IO has changed my whole perspective on being organized. You guys rock.Amy T., Blueflame Heating & Air Conditioning

Quick Tips

When someone gives you a business card, make notes on the back to jog your memory later. Notes might include when you met, what you discussed, potential relationship, etc.
Just because your email comes to your phone, you don’t need to respond immediately. Schedule specific times to check email.
When downloading an image or file, make sure to save it in a specific folder rather than to your desktop.
Set rules in your email to automatically filter messages, saving you time and keeping your inbox organized.
It’s distracting hearing your phone buzz. Block off time to truly focus; shut the door, silence your phone, close your email.
For large, time-consuming tasks, break them down into smaller sub-tasks and spread them out over the day or week.
Use unexpected free time wisely – while waiting in line or sitting in traffic, have a list of things you can do then.
Try setting time limits for tasks that easily eat away your day, like responding to email or checking Facebook.
Create a system for processing business cards you receive. Try delegating the data entry portion of the task to an assistant or intern.
Never plan every minute of your day – add buffer time to your day for the unexpected tasks that pop up.
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