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According to researchers, most people on average spend a grand total of two and a half years of their lives wasting time. Most of the wasted time is due to poor planning and being disorganised. A lot of time is also wasted on unnecessary things that are done out of habit. If you feel you’re wasting precious time, perhaps you could consider organising your life better – which all starts with planning. From there, you can look forward to a more streamlined life. (more…)

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Keeping your cupboards tidy is a skill on its own. This is an even bigger challenge if you have limited space. When you rush to get ready in the morning, it is not uncommon to leave the house with a trail of clothing scattered across the floor while you hurry to get to where you need to be. This can obviously be avoided if you pick your outfits the night before, but you can also arrange your clothing so that it is accessible and visible when you open your cupboard. (more…)

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If you’re into fashion, chances are you have a big shoe collection. It can be a hassle to organise shoes, though, meaning you likely spend lot of time rummaging around to find the right pair. Unfortunately, sorting your shoes isn’t a quick and easy process – but you’ll save time in the long run if you do. Be prepared to unpack, repack and label them all. It’s not fun, but you’ll thank yourself for it later. (more…)

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Everywhere you look, people are trying to get more done in less time. Productivity tips, books like Get Things Done and the 4-Hour Workweek litter our libraries, and productivity tools like lists, diaries and intense calendars to ensure we do more. The problem is, despite our organization, we still tend to be less productive than we’d like to. Below are a few additional things you can do right away to achieve maximum productivity. (more…)

One of the most used spaces in your home is the kitchen pantry. The kitchen pantry needs regular cleaning and organising. A cluttered pantry tends to get on your nerves. Here is a thirty-minute schedule for cleaning your kitchen pantry. It is not only easy to execute but you will be amazed at how neat and tidy your pantry is after the work is done. You need to spend only 30 to 90 minutes to complete the work. Here is how you get it done. (more…)

Do you have a messy music collection that constantly irritates you? Do you want to listen to your favourite tracks without any interference, but your lack of organization makes this impossible? It is indeed an irksome task to organize a wide collection of records, CDs and tapes. (more…)

“A living room without books is like a body without a soul”, this good old saying tells us how important it is for one to include books in his/her life. Though it is a matter of personal choice, reading books is still considered a constructive habit. As such, if you or anyone else in your home is fond of reading, you must familiarize yourself with the skills of properly organizing the books. (more…)

When was the last time you kept your pile of newspapers in its place, or should I ask you where you keep your stack of newspapers? I know the answer would be unanimous “there’s no specific place for it”. Well if not then let’s create one now, rather than wait for ‘a day’ that will never come. Organize your living room in such a way that there’s enough storage space left for all your things you only use it once in a blue moon. (more…)