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How to get organized at work and at home-and why you'll be more productive once you've simplified.

Atlanta-based organizing expert Monica Ricci is the author of Organize Your Office In No Time, a busy person's guide to tackling clutter and disorganization at work. See full bio

August 28, 2009

Packaging Is Everything

Have you ever chosen a product simply because of its packaging? Of course you have. We all have. Buying is an emotional process in which we weigh and make choices based on various pieces of input and packaging is a huge factor in that process. The package is what gives you the initial first impression and from there, you decide if you want to go any further or if you change direction. Read More

July 21, 2009

Tune In Live To Get Your Clutter Questions Answered!

Join me tomorrow (Wed 7/22) evening at 7pm EASTERN TIME (that's 6pm Central) on WWMM-fm 100.5 in Birmingham and streaming live on the web as I share the radio waves with Alan Hunter (yes, that Alan Hunter for all you children of the 80s) and Dr. Josh on The b*Side Radio Show. Read More

July 15, 2009

Immersed In Relaxation

When did you last relax? I mean REALLY relax. Think of a time when there wasn't the distraction of television, you weren't on your computer, and had nobody demanding your time. Your brain wasn't thinking of yesterday or tomorrow, or anything at all, except what you were doing (or not doing) right at that moment. How long ago was it? I hope it was within the past week, but if not, read on... Read More

July 4, 2009

Pulling Weeds & Pullimg Chaos From Your Life

On Independence Day weekend our good friends came down from Virginia to spend the long holiday weekend with us at the mountain house. The house had been empty for a few weeks, so when Christmas Boy and I arrived on Tuesday evening, we found that weeds had begun to take over all the planting beds, the stone driveway and the pea gravel walkway. Ugh. It looked awful and confirmed for us that you really can't outrun Mother Nature. Bear in mind that when I come up to the mountains, the last thing I want to do is pull weeds, yet it seems I have to do at least a bit of it every time I visit. Read More

May 21, 2009

Give Your Brain A Break!

Doesn't your brain just want to explode some days? Between keeping your own schedule (and your kids' and your spouse's and maybe even your boss' too), remembering all your internet passwords, tracking tasks and projects at home and at work, and managing your home -- life can feel overwhelming. Read More

May 11, 2009

Carpe Momentum

Action action, we want action! A-C-T! (clapclapclap) I-O-N! I'm soooo not a cheerleader. I admit, I tried out in sixth grade but just wasn't quite good enough to make the squad. Damn those pretty girls! (No worries, I got over it.) Read More

May 5, 2009

Uncommon Gratitude Makes Relationships Better

If you struggle with negativity and your relationship with your spouse or partner is strained, try something different today. Try uncommon gratitude. Here's how it works: Thank your spouse for small things that you'd normally take for granted, and see what happens. I try to practice uncommon gratitude with Christmas Boy every day. Read More

April 24, 2009

What Can You Do To Ease Life's Transitions?

You can organize!

Blog reader Shelby left a comment on one of my Quotes of the Week, which inspired me to write this post about organizing during life transitions. It sparked a few different roads of consciousness that I need to capture before I forget what they are and leave you with a cliffhanger.

April 19, 2009

Your Life's Work - Do It!

The other day I was particularly aware of a stream of consciousness whipping through my head and I had this thought: Living an organized life has benefits on so many levels.

1. Your home and office will probably look better. Neater, cleaner, more put together. (notice I said probably...) Read More

April 4, 2009

Buy Less To Have More

The recent economic downturn has a lot of people re-considering and re-inventing their spending habits. I love this and think it's about time! But if the economy hasn't really taken a toll on you and you're still keeping your old spending habits, I want you to consider that when you buy LESS you can have MORE. Read More

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