Organizing the Bookshelf

Okay - this organizing business doesn't always have to be serious, does it?

As this video shows, some folks do have a sense of fun about it. Enjoy!

Organizing the Bookshelf

Goals & Planning

Every so often I take the time to review and update my goals. Things have been somewhat up in the air for us of late and I was starting to feel rather ... well. like I didn't really know where I was going or why.

So the other day I took several hours and did a goals review and update. It's amazing how much of a difference it makes when you get clear about where you want to go and why.

You can find ideas from lots of sources, but when it comes to goals most programs will suggest taking a look at a number of life categories. Here's a list of some to consider.

• work/career/business/professional
• social/community
• marriage/family
• spiritual
• financial
• recreation/rest/fun
• environment
• health
• education/intellectual

Sometime back I boiled those down to about 4-5 that I considered essential for my life. So feel free to choose the ones that really matter to you and work with those.

Then in each of those areas think about what it is you really want. Write that down. Once you've completed that, choose the top 3-5 at most - the ones that are most important to you at this time in your life. Now go into deeper detail about what you want in those areas.

From there, turn those wants and desires into specific goals.

Organizing Products – Desk Accessories

Desk Accessories

Okay, I admit it – I picked this set just because I like it. But there are variations of these items in all kinds of styles – from antique to modern, from metal to mesh to paper to wood to leather and more. Choose items that give you visual pleasure and that work effectively for you.

Organizing Products – Rotating 31 Day Bill Organizer

Rotating 31 Day Bill Organizer

This looked like a good idea – a place to put all your bills on the days they come due (or on the days you schedule to pay them). Probably not efficient for larger businesses, but could be a great idea for the small or home business.

Organizing Products – Clip-it Strip

Clip-it Strip or Clip-it Strip Paper Holder

These nifty strips can be attached to the wall, to a bulletin board, or on top of a blackboard or whiteboard. The smaller ones work well by the desk for those smaller notes that you just want to put somewhere quickly. The longer ones (up to 36”) can be used above black or white boards to mount flip chart size pages – great for classroom or boardroom settings.

All you have to do is slide your paper in and it stays there until you pull it out.

Organizing Products - Printer Stand

Printer Stand

A similar idea to the monitor riser – this stand raises your printer and without taking any extra desk space, it gives you extra storage.

I did something similar to this by stacking my printer on top of a desk tray. Works just as well for me.

Organizing Products – Monitor Riser

Monitor Riser.

Most times we could see our monitors better if they were a bit higher.

Well, this is one way to do something about it. What I like about this particular one is the drawers, so it actually becomes extra storage space for items you use frequently – and it does it without taking up extra space on your desk.