Description
Book SynopsisA guide to creating order from the chaos of everyday life, including clearing up specific "clutter zones" within the home and office.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part I: Basic Organizational Tools and Tenets 7
Chapter 1: Dealing with Clutter 9
Chapter 2: Training Your Mind to Be Organized 21
Chapter 3: Assembling the Tools, Supplies, and Systems 29
Part II: Getting Organized at Home 43
Chapter 4: Where It All Begins: The Front Hall 45
Chapter 5: What’s Cooking: Organizing the Kitchen 55
Chapter 6: Sleep on This: Bedroom Bliss 81
Chapter 7: Bathe and Beautify: Creating Functional Bathrooms 99
Chapter 8: Space for Gracious Living: The Living Room and Dining Room 113
Chapter 9: The Hangout Spot: Family and Media Room 123
Chapter 10: Organizing for Fun: The Playroom 133
Part III: Organizing Storage Spaces and Other Secret Places 141
Chapter 11: Lightening Your Load: The Laundry and Utility Room 143
Chapter 12: Where Clutter Clones Itself: The Basement and Attic 155
Chapter 13: Patrolling the Borderlands: The Garage, Patio, and Shed 167
Part IV: Professionally Organized: Your Office 181
Chapter 14: Making Your Work Space Work 183
Chapter 15: Command Central: The Desk 199
Chapter 16: Managing Your Information Flow 213
Chapter 17: Cyberorganization: The Next Frontier 231
Part V: Time Management Strategies for Home, Office, and Travel 251
Chapter 18: Planning Your Day and Your Life Like a Pro 253
Chapter 19: Scheduling Skills for Maximum Productivity 277
Chapter 20: Maximizing Your Personal Time 295
Chapter 21: Going Mobile: Trips Near and Far 313
Part VI: The Part of Tens 333
Chapter 22: Storage for Small Spaces: Apartments, Condos, and Compact Houses 335
Chapter 23: Ten Moves to Make Your Move Hassle-Free 339
Chapter 24: Ten Tips for Great Garage Sales 343
Chapter 25: Ten Pointers about Pets 347
Chapter 26: 911! Emergency Strategies 353
Index 357
