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# Simply Placed

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- [5 Must-Try Tips from David Allen Best Seller: Getting Things Done](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tips-david-allen-getting-things-done/) - There are thousands of organization books out there; some better than others. Today we'll take a look at one of the great ones – David Allen's Getting Things Done, The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. The premise of the book is that you can get more organized and productive while being relaxed and enjoying your life.
- [4 Tips for How to Plan for Holiday Fun](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/plan-now-holiday-fun/) - And so it begins... the busy winter holiday season. There are many events, parties and traditions old and new to enjoy. So many fun things in fact that without a bit of planning now at the beginning of the month you may run out of time, focus and stamina to truly enjoy the season. Here's
- [10 Amazing Christmas Gifts for Business Professionals That Aren’t Likely to Cause Clutter](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/christmas-gifts-business-professionals-2013/) - Whether you're shopping for a colleague, loved one, potential client, valued vendor or your employees, the range of Christmas gifts available to give is simply staggering. When gifts are for only one person (husband, wife, boss, second cousin you hang out with a lot), you can devote more time, thought and money to the selection
- [Know When to Go Slow: Unlock Meaning and Momentum](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/know-when-to-go-slow-unlock-meaning-and-momentum/) - Know when to look for efficiencies and when to go slow to be productive and achieve desired results. To enjoy meaning and process, go slow.
- [Unplug to Recharge: Join the Screen-Free Sundays Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/unplug-to-recharge-join-the-screen-free-sundays-challenge/) - I have a journal that gives me a question a day to answer. Today's question was "What is one invention you can't live without?" My answer: my smartphone. It is almost always with me and I love how it helps me stay connected to people, information, apps that help me, are interesting to me, or
- [How to Practice Presence and Get More Done](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-to-practice-presence-and-get-more-done/) - Practice presence. Whether it’s a conversation, a project, or a walk outside. It can help us focus, feel more in control, and actually get things done.
- [How to Stop Overcomplicating Work and Get More Done](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/stop-overcomplicating-work-and-get-more-done/) - Stop overcomplicating work to increase productivity. By making things easier, you free up time, mental space, and energy for what truly deserves your attention.
- [Master the Art of Saying No: Reclaim Your Time and Focus](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/master-the-art-of-saying-no-reclaim-your-time-and-focus/) - One simple word can transform how we manage our time, energy, and priorities: "no." Read more about why saying no works and how to say it effectively.
- [How to Leverage the Fresh Start Effect](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-to-leverage-the-fresh-start-effect/) - Fresh starts are exciting, promising, and we approach them with renewed energy, motivation and efforts. This is the Fresh Start Effect.
- [Shake Things Up to Get New Results](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/shake-things-up-to-get-new-results/) - For new results you might shake things up. Create intentional change, try an activity you’ve never done before, or reevaluate habits that no longer serve you.
- [Get Your Mind Right: How Mindset Can Focus Your Productivity](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/get-your-mind-right-how-mindset-can-focus-your-productivity/) - Mindset matters. Get your mind right through visualization or musical inspiration to increase your intention, focus and optimize your productivity.
- [Case Study: Lisa Stirgus, Wells Fargo](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/case-study-lisa-stirgus-wells-fargo/) - Case Study: Lisa Stirgus, Wells Fargo “What I realized in working with Debbie was that when you make an investment in learning how to be most efficient and effective with organization and time management, it actually creates more time for you to do what you do best each day.” ~ Lisa Sturgis, Area President, Washington
- [Don’t Write Off December: How to Make the Last 28 Days Count](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/dont-write-off-december-how-to-make-the-last-28-days-count/) - Don't write off December - use 28 days intentionally. Make meaningful progress on a goal, set yourself up for the new year, or create the holidays you want.
- [Finish Strong: How ‘Do It December’ Can Help You](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/finish-strong-how-do-it-december-can-help-you/) - Join Simply Placed's Do it December program for individual and group coaching that will help you reach a meaningful goal to close out the year in a strong way.
- [Tech Talk Thursday: De-stress Your Dinner Date with OpenTable](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-de-stress-your-dinner-date-with-opentable/) - This week's Tech Talk Thursday is our Valentine's Day gift to you! In case you've been procrastinating making that dinner reservation for you and that special someone, here's a resource that will help you de-stress that date and secure a spot for you and your sweetie. OpenTable is a free online database of more than
- [How to Master Time-Blocking for Ultimate Productivity](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-to-master-time-blocking-for-ultimate-productivity/) - Time blocking is an effective and efficient way to get priority work done. Here's how to put this strategy to work so that you increase your productivity.
- [Join Our "Less is More" May Minimalism Challenge!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/less-is-more-minimalism-challenge/) - We've all heard the phrase "Less is More", but how many of us are actually living it? Would you benefit from letting go of clutter and items that aren't adding value in your life anymore? Are you intrigued by the minimalism movement but aren't sure where to start? Sign up to participate in a Minimalism
- [Practical Minimalism: When Less is More](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/practical-minimalism-when-less-is-more/) - Considering Practical Minimalism 'There's nothing wrong with possessions; it's just that they add value to us only when we use them, engage them, enjoy them. They're nouns that mean something only in conjunction with verbs...If you're not careful you can end up with a garage full of nouns'. -Rob Bell Stop for a moment and
- [Increase Productivity at Work with Simple Routines at Home](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/routines-at-home-can-help-you-be-more-productive-at-work/) - Routines help you be more productive. What are your current routines at home and how do they impact your productivity at work? How long does it take for you to get out of the house for work each morning? Do you know where to easily find your keys or that one coffee mug that fits
- [5 Apps to Make Building Habits and Achieving Goals Easier](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/building-habits-and-achieving-goals/) - Building habits and achieving goals takes more than good intentions, as many people who struggle to follow through with their New Year’s resolutions can attest. Creating success requires taking action and measuring progress. Hopefully your resolutions each year are goals that you have made SMART: specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time sensitive. If you like
- [How to Manage a Productive Staff Meeting](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-to-manage-a-productive-staff-meeting/) - Do you feel like your staff meetings are productive? Are they effective in achieving the goals you set for them? If not, it may be time to rethink how you run them. Having a productive staff meeting is crucial to many organizations so that they do not waste valuable time in meetings. Productivity is key
- [The Importance of "Me Time"](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/the-importance-of-me-time/) - The Importance of "Me Time" Sure, you're passionate about your job, feel great about those you serve when you volunteer, you love your family and spending time with them, but also realize that sometimes your life can drive you a little nutty. Don’t worry, you are only human. And being human means from time to
- [Last Minute Tips for an Organized Holiday Season](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/last-minute-tips-organized-holiday-season/) - Ready or not, the holidays are upon us! Simply Placed has tips to help you have an organized holiday season. Get organized, reduce stress and make time to enjoy the season. Last minute tips for getting organized for the holiday season: Accept you can’t do it all. No matter what Martha Stewart and Pinterest may
- [How to Juggle the Five Primary Facets of Life](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-to-juggle-the-five-primary-facets-of-life/) - I'm sure you've heard the adage "you can't do it all". I disagree with that saying. I think you CAN do it all (or at least all that you want to do; just not all at the same time. We're constantly making choices about how we spend our time, and where we place our attention.
- [Get Organized For The Health Of It](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/get-organized-for-the-health-of-it/) - What does organization have to do with your health? More than you think! Being organized affects more than just your environment – it also has a strong relationship with your level of health and well-being. Clutter and chaos can make us feel overwhelmed and out of control, contributing to increased levels of stress in our
- [Fewer Things, Done Better](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/fewer-things-done-better/) - Author Greg McKeown writes in his popular book Essentialism how LinkedIn Executive Chairman Jeff Weiner considers “fewer things done better as the most powerful tool for effective leadership". Like many other growing technology companies, Weiner might have easily tried to pursue multiple directions for the company. Instead, he said no to many good opportunities in
- [Keeping You Organized for Business or Summer Travel](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/keeping-you-organized-for-business-or-summer-travel-2/) - After putting off travel plans during the last two years of the pandemic, airlines, hotels, and travel agents are all reporting that Americans are planning increased travel for late spring and summer. Are you traveling out of town this summer? A family vacation? Maybe a business trip that requires some advance planning? (If your summer
- [Six Ways to Anchor Yourself with Daily Habits](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/six-ways-to-anchor-yourself-with-daily-habits/) - Use "Certainty Anchors" - Six Ways to Establish Daily Habits Having big life goals is exciting, motivating and necessary for propelling yourself towards the things you want to accomplish. But sometimes enormous life goals can also create fear or overwhelm, which can cause you to feel stuck. When you're going after BHAGs (Big, Hairy, Audacious
- [How to Have the Benefits of an Organized Workspace](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-to-have-the-benefits-of-an-organized-workspace/) - How Do You Organize Your Workspace? One in four Americans wish they had a more organized workspace. Are you one of them? Staying organized in the workplace is incredibly important and leads to better output and quality work. It can be tough to get started, though, especially if you have an excess of clutter. To
- [31 Day Practical Minimalism Challenge!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/30-day-practical-minimalism-challenge/) - Intrigued by the Minimalism movement but feel like it is too extreme for you? Want to practice Practical Minimalism? Could you get rid of 465 items in your home or office right now? Join our May Minimalism Challenge, and by the end of the month you will have done just that! Last week we wrote
- [Less is More](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/less-is-more/) - TED (Technology Entertainment and Design) is a set of global conferences dedicated to "ideas worth spreading." This talk, given by Graham Hill, discusses how we can edit our lives. Its less than 6 minutes and well worth the time to view. It will get you thinking about your "stuff". Want to see if less can
- [How to Say No at Work](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-to-say-no-at-work/) - Do you need to just say "no"? These days many people are expected to do more work in less time. Since people want to appear eager, be a team player and be well liked, they often understandably say yes to increasing demands. But sometimes saying yes comes with a high cost. Increased stress, decreased focus,
- [Reduce Email Overwhelm with One Simple Tip](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/reduce-email-overwhelm-with-one-simple-tip/) - Email is still the most widely used form of business communication. Most people use email frequently for personal use as well. Unfortunately, many feel overwhelmed and burdened by email due to the unmanageable volume of email messages they receive every day. There are some simple ways to decrease the amount of email coming in to your inbox. By leveraging some
- [How to Gain Control Over Your Email Inbox](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-to-gain-control-over-your-email-inbox/) - Question: Help! I’m drowning in email. How can I gain control over my Email inbox and get my work done? I open Email in the morning and soon hours pass and I haven’t completed any of the work on my to-do list. Answer: This is a very common challenge. In fact, last week alone I taught a
- [What is the Real Cost of Disorganization at Work?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/what-is-disorganization-costing-you/) - The Cost of Disorganization Have you ever wondered how much disorganization is costing you or your business? According to the Inc. Magazine, employees waste an average of 4.3 hours every week looking for things that they have but can’t find. Time wasted looking for documents, electronic files, important emails and other things is lost productivity
- [Do You Need a "Go Bag"?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/do-you-have-a-go-bag/) - Travel is up. Are you finding yourself traveling more, ready to travel, or dreaming about a next trip? Is travel part of your work? Do you adventure or vacation for fun and pleasure? Are you a frequent traveler? Do you sometimes need to catch a plane at a moment's notice (or wish you could)? A
- [The Truth about Multi-tasking and Productivity](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/truth-multi-tasking-productivity/) - Are you under the impression that you have to multi-task in order to be productive and “get it all done”? If so, you're not alone. Many people, stressed out and overwhelmed by the volume of their to-do list feel compelled to speed up, work faster, push harder, and do multiple things at the same time.
- [Are You Stuck in a Cycle of Procrastination?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/cycle-of-procrastination/) - Procrastination: that undesirable time gap between intention and action. We’re all guilty of procrastination from time to time, and it is one of the biggest time management enemies and productivity killers. You intend to do something, you may even plan time to do it, but then you drag your feet. Getting out of the cycle
- [Quick Tip for Improving Focus: Visualize and Verbalize](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/visualize-and-verbalize/) - What does your day look like? Visualize and verbalize your goals to improve focus and results We talk a lot about various tools and techniques for goal setting and time management. Sometimes small simple things can make a big difference in helping you plan your time and stick to your goals. In addition to writing
- [Make Time and Space for Relationships to Thrive](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/make-time-for-relationships-to-thrive/) - Happy Valentines Day! Simply Placed wishes you a day filled with friendship and love. And of course, that you make time and space for your relationships to thrive. If you have a significant other, you've probably encountered a time (or many times) when "stuff" has become an emotionally charged topic. Whether it's that comfortable (but
- [Forming a New Habit is a Process, Not an Event](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/habit-formation/) - Are you having trouble getting a new habit to stick? Forming a new habit is a process, not an event. Many studies show it takes at least 30 days to form a new habit. That means if you made a New Year’s resolution or set goals for 2022 that include a new habit, it should
- [Why Having An Accountability Partner is Good for Productivity](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/do-you-have-an-accountability-partner/) - If you have ever had a running or workout partner, you have likely experienced how much it helped you stay on track with your fitness goals. Making the commitment to stick to your plan can be much easier when you've told someone else that you'll be there at 6am, rain or shine. The same proves
- [Do You Need Help Sticking to Your Plan?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/do-you-need-help-sticking-to-your-plan/) - Many of us entered 2022 with new goals and plans; and some renewed motivation to go after the results we want. But as "real life" kicks in, it gets more difficult to stick to our plan. Do you need some help sticking to your plan? If you’re like many people, you may have already slipped
- [How to Keep the "Winter Blues" from Affecting Your Productivity](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-to-keep-the-winter-blues-from-affecting-your-productivity/) - I love the seasons. Living in the Northwest for most of my life, I cherish our (relatively short) summers the most. It's a running joke, but not entirely inaccurate that summer doesn't really start until after the 4th of July. But from early July until about the end of September, there's no placed I'd rather
- [Focus on the Action Rather than the Outcome](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/focus-on-the-action-rather-than-the-outcome/) - How to Stay Focused and Not Get Overwhelmed by Your New Year's Goals 2022 is here and with it many of us have new goals we want to achieve this year. But as we wrote in "Make 2022 the Year for YOU!", according to the New York Times, the average New Year's resolution lasts for
- [Are You Ready? Make 2022 The Year For You](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/are-you-ready-make-2022-the-year-for-you/) - As 2021 comes to a close, Simply Placed would like to thank our community for their engagement, business, and conversation in this last year. We value the opportunity to be a part of your productivity journey and to help you have time for what matters most. Here's Debbie's New Year's message to you: Are you
- [Make 2022 the Year for YOU!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/make-2022-the-year-for-you/) - With 2021 ending and 2022 about to begin, many of us will engage in the annual ritual of setting resolutions and goals for the new year. Often our goals start with things we would like to do for ourselves such as read more books, eat healthier, make new friends, or go to the gym more
- [How to Stay Productive through the Holidays](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/stay-productive-through-holidays/) - Do you find that holiday stress impacts your productivity? Is it harder for you to focus on work this time of year because of the holidays? If you’ve noticed your motivation or productivity dipping, you’re not alone. Studies show that more than two-thirds of workers report being less productive in December compared to other months. Many of
- [Intention and Accountability - Move Your Goals Across the Finish Line](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/setting-goals-with-intention-and-accountability/) - Did you set your 2021 goals with intention and accountability? If you did, it is much more likely that you will achieve them. If you haven’t done so already, take a little time to reflect on the goals you set that are still in progress. Could you use some help and strategies to move them
- [Shop Our Black Friday Sale!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/shop-our-black-friday-sale/) - Are you looking for ways to add productivity to your life or work? Would you like to share that gift with someone else? Buy one of the following and receive the same item at no cost to GIFT to someone else! Visit our online shop to purchase/gift the following items: * Meal Planning Made Easy
- [Happy Thanksgiving from Simply Placed!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/happy-thanksgiving-simply-placed/) - We are grateful for our Simply Placed community, clients, family and friends We want to extend our sincerest thanks to you for giving us the opportunity to do what we love. Helping you have time for what matters most matters to us. As we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving this week, we want you to
- [How to Consistently Plan for a Productive Week](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/weekly-planning-for-success/) - Do you have a routine that you use for weekly planning in your work or personal life? What are the things that you do to set yourself up for success each week? Weekly planning in action The best way to have a productive week is to prepare for it at the end of the previous
- [Productive Ways to Use an Extra Hour](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-would-you-spend-an-extra-hour/) - Have you always wished for an extra hour in your day? This past weekend, most of us in the US got that very rare gift; when we set our clocks back one hour to adjust from Daylight Savings Time back to Standard Time. How did you spend your extra hour on Sunday? Maybe you used
- [An Attitude of Gratitude Helps You Be More Productive](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/an-attitude-of-gratitude-helps-you-be-more-productive/) - In times of stress or uncertainty, learning to embrace an attitude of gratitude can help you to be more productive. Expressing gratitude also helps you feel more grounded and better equipped to meet the challenges of your day. Research shows that people are happier if they are grateful for the positive things in their lives. Who
- [How Do You Make Time For What Matters Most to You?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/time-for-what-matters/) - We all make choices with our time, but when it really matters, how do you make time for what matters most? Some days, it is just hard to fit everything you need to do into the 24 hours you’re given. If you are overwhelmed by what you need to do or find things slipping through
- [The Power of Routines in Your Life and Work](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/the-power-of-routines-in-your-life-and-work/) - We often talk about the power of routines in our daily work and lives. Working smarter, not harder, by creating productive healthy habits, routines, or rituals in your day can eliminate stress, increase productivity and help you reach your goals. Routines help you stay focused so you can get more done in less time. A
- [How to Work From Anywhere Productively](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/work-from-anywhere/) - Where are you working? Are you back to doing most of your work from your office, or still primarily working from home? Maybe a hybrid of the two, or maybe even from a neutral location? There are many different work scenarios we're seeing with our clients these days. Some had plans to return to an
- [Streamlined Processes and Systems Save You Time and Eliminate Stress](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/streamlined-processes-save-time-and-stress/) - Do you use streamlined processes to stay organized? Whether it is automatic bill paying, mobile banking, paperless statements or another automated system, streamlined processes will save you time and stress. There are many ways to streamline a process, but the main goal is to simplify a routine habit or eliminate unnecessary tasks to improve efficiency.
- [Simple Tips to Ease Back into Daily Routines for Fall](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/easing-into-daily-routines/) - Have you been keeping up with daily routines for staying productive during the summer? While breaks from work and routines are important, the days are getting shorter, the weather is changing and fall is in the air. Over the summer, you may have fallen out of your usual day to day routines. Here are a
- [Saying “No” is a Time Saving Strategy](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/saying-no-is-a-time-saving-strategy/) - Do you struggle with saying "no"? Do you take on too much, or allow others to take your time? When that happens, it is easy for your plate to become overloaded. With just 24 hours in a day, sometimes that is not enough for what everyone asks of you and for what you need. Saying
- [Moving Your 2021 Goals Across the Finish Line](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/finish-strong-and-reach-your-2021-goals/) - It's hard to believe that we're nearing the last quarter of 2021. Next month's arrival of Fall always seems to signal a speeding up of time for me for the remainder of the calendar year. Is it just me, or does that happen for you as well? Did you set personal or professional goals that
- [How To Be Productive When You're Working From Home](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-to-be-productive-when-youre-working-from-home/) - More people than ever before are working from home (wfh) full time or at least part time. Working from home does have its benefits. There's no commute, you can wear pajamas “to the office”, and be a little more flexible in your schedule. However, it also comes productivity challenges. Many who work from home have
- [Practicing Self Care Will Make You More Productive](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/practicing-self-care-will-make-you-more-productive/) - We've all heard the phrase "practicing self care", but how many realize that self care can make you more productive in your life and your work? And there are many ways to practice self care! When you're practicing self care, it doesn't have to just mean bubble baths, spa days and manicures. Self care comes
- [Positive Habits for a Happy and Productive Life](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/positive-habits-for-a-happy-and-productive-life/) - Developing positive personal habits can impact your mood and your work with positive effects. Daily habits can build a framework for productive work and a happy life. Building and maintaining good habits can provide a positive framework to our day, but these habits don’t simply happen by chance. It’s pretty easy to fall into bad
- [Force Multipliers Can Make Life and Work Easier](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/force-multipliers-can-make-life-and-work-easier/) - In business and life there are force multipliers—things that, when put in place or adopted, make other things easier. Force multipliers are small changes you can integrate into your daily routines. They may not seem like much, or take much effort in and of themselves, but they will ultimately save you time, stress, and make
- [How to Ditch "Busy" - Get Back More Time in Your Day](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/take-away-the-busy/) - Do you feel constantly busy and overwhelmed with work and home life responsibilities? Do you feel like you never finish your to-do list? You may chalk it up to laziness, procrastination, or not enough self-discipline to stay productive all day, every day. However, sometimes we need to realize when a schedule is simply too busy that
- [How to Have Time to Stop and Smell the Roses](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/stop-and-smell-the-roses/) - Walking around with an ice-cream cone on vacation makes me very happy. There’s something about carrying the sweet creamy treat, playful method of eating it (licking around the edges to avoid drips), typically good weather when I would choose to have it, special occasion, potentially unique location that calls for an ice cream cone in
- [4 Tools For Editing Your Life](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/4-tools-for-editing-your-life/) - "Your life is your story. Write well. Edit often." Artist, author and editor Susan Statham aptly points out the importance of “editing” to make sure that we are writing, and living, the life story that is right for each of us. Disciplined editing – the strict elimination of the trivial, unimportant, or irrelevant – is
- [6 Principles Essentialists Follow](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/6-principles-essentialists-follow/) - Let’s face it, most people are constantly tempted take on more than they can really handle. Understandably it is hard to let opportunities go. Each proposal, invitation and request feels special, and might seem to hold the promise of bringing more pleasure, reward or importance than we feel we have without it. It can be particularly
- [How to Decide - The 10/10/10/10 Strategy](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/10-10-10-10-strategy/) - Have you heard of the 10/10/10/10 strategy? It can be a powerful tool to use when stress or indecision get in the way of your productivity! Are you spinning your wheels rather than reaching your goals? When we spend time sweating the small stuff, we expend time and energy that we could be directing toward
- [How to Get Hard Things Done and Be Productive](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-to-get-hard-things-done-and-be-productive/) - We all have some days it is hard to accomplish our work. We've all struggled at times with finding our motivation. When you find yourself "stuck" and unable to move forward, what things have you tried to help you move forward? Every day, we coach our clients in productivity strategies to help them get more
- [Don't Hold Onto Things That Aren't Adding Value](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/stop-holding-onto-things-that-arent-adding-value-to-your-life/) - Do you have a tendency to hold onto things that aren't adding value to your life? During the month of May, many people participated with us our annual Minimalism Challenge. When you hear the word “minimalism”, how does it make you feel? Do you feel like you are being restricted in what you can or
- [Need to Improve Your Productivity Toolbox? We Can Help!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/productivity-toolbox/) - One of the things that gives us the greatest joy is knowing we’ve made a difference in the lives of our clients. It is especially gratifying when people take the time to let us know how we have helped them and what they took away from the experience. Need help clearing clutter and organizing your
- [Feeling Stuck? Bust Out of Your Productivity Rut Today.](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/feeling-stuck/) - If you're feeling stuck on something or unable to make forward progress toward projects or goals, you're not alone. Whether it is a lack of motivation or lack of clear direction, procrastination is real! Feeling stuck on something big or small can really put a wrench in your productivity. By utilizing these tips and tricks
- [What If You Really COULD Have "Time On Your Side"?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/time-on-your-side/) - How can you get time on your side? Imagine for a minute what your life would look like if you knew how to effectively manage your day - every day - to get your most important tasks done? What personal or professional goals would you be able to achieve? How would you feel? Less stressed?
- [Wish You Had More Hours in the Day?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wish-you-had-more-hours-in-the-day/) - Wish you had more hours in the day? Or are you feeling overwhelmed with your to-do list? How many times a day do you think “If I just had more time, I could do x”? Or wonder how that impossibly successful friend in your life gets it all done? Debbie is excited to have been
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- [Practicing Minimalism, One Day at a Time](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/minimalism-challenge-one-day-at-a-time/) - Are you curious about how our May Minimalism Challenge works? It’s easy and will have you feeling clutter-free and lighter by 465 items that no longer serve you by the end of the month! How the Minimalism Challenge works On May 1st, find one item that you can work or live without and let it go.
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- [Accountability Helps You Stay on Track and Sustain Results](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/accountability-will-help-you-reach-your-goals-faster/) - What is accountability? Accountability is defined by Webster's Dictionary as “the quality or state of being accountable; an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility for one's actions.” Whether it is a project that seems overwhelming or a goal that we want to achieve, we can all use a nudge from time to time. When we share
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- [How Stress Impacts Productivity and How to Overcome It](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-does-stress-impact-productivity/) - Stress can negatively affect your productivity and quality of work. High levels of stress can leave you with a lack of energy, creativity and focus, increased feelings of anxiety. When your mind is worrying, it draws your attention away from the task at hand. It is mentally draining and decreases your productivity in the present
- [Email Intervention on January 12th featuring Debbie Rosemont!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/email-intervention-workshop-on-january-12th-featuring-debbie-rosemont/) - Are you overwhelmed by email? Feel like it can run your day? Join Debbie Rosemont on Tuesday January 12th for an “Email Intervention” presentation at Marenakos Rock Center, sponsored by the WA State Nursery & Landscape Association. Debbie teaches helpful strategies to reduce email processing time by diminishing email interruptions, revealing the power of decision making,
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- ["Springing Forward" with Energy and Productivity](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/springing-forward-with-energy-and-productivity/) - Twice each year, most of us (outside of Arizona and Hawaii) reset our clocks, “springing forward” one hour in the spring and “falling back” one hour in the fall. Changing the time by one hour doesn’t just affect your physical clocks; it can throw off your body’s internal clock, too. Let’s face it: it is DARK again
- [It’s Time to "Spring Forward" this Weekend!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/time-spring-forward-sunday/) - Use "Spring Forward" as a springboard to other tasks that need to be done Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend and it’s time to "spring forward". Before you go to bed on Saturday night, be sure to set your clocks ahead one hour! While changing the clocks is a pretty easy thing to remember, this is
- [How Has Your Productivity Shifted in the Past 12 Months?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-has-your-productivity-shifted-in-the-past-12-months/) - What were you doing this week one year ago? This is the week in 2020 that so much changed, so quickly, so significantly, so unbelievably. It seemed as if things were both moving in warp speed and at the same time at a snail's pace in some regards as we worried, faced so much unknown,
- [How to Boost Your Confidence and Boost Your Productivity](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/boost-confidence-boost-productivity/) - What do confidence and productivity have in common? Confidence, in essence, is what turns ideas into actions and tangible results. By definition, it is the feeling or belief of reliability or trust in something or someone. Self-confidence is a belief in ourselves. Confidence in ourselves is positively correlated with our performance and productivity levels. When
- [How Eating a Frog Can Help You Be More Productive](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-eating-a-frog-can-help-you-be-more-productive/) - We’re all guilty of procrastination at one time or another. In fact, you can probably think of something right now that you are putting off until later. Unfortunately, if you wait until “the right time” to do certain things, chances are that thing may never be completed. There are many reasons why people procrastinate, such as unclear
- [Is Your Toolkit Ready for When You Need It?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/resilience-toolkit/) - Do you have a toolkit (literal, or metaphorical) that you can dig into when stress is impacting your productivity? If so, what do you keep in it? If not, what things would you need for it to contain? Having the right tools to keep you on track with your priorities is the best way to
- [Is It Time for a Device Detox?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/time-for-a-device-detox/) - Have you ever heard of a device detox or a digital detox? We are all reliant upon our devices. Whether it is a laptop, tablet or mobile phone, many of us are tethered to at least one of them each day. They connect us to work, our family, friends and many other things. As convenient
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- [How to Know You're Ready for a Productivity Transformation](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/do-you-need-a-productivity-transformation/) - What is a productivity transformation? Do you struggle with productivity and feel like you could make better use of your time each day? Are there priorities in your life or work that keep getting pushed down on your list? Do you wish there was an easy way to get on track and accomplish the things
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- [Overcoming Procrastination By Changing Your Habits](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/overcoming-procrastination-by-changing-your-habits/) - Is overcoming procrastination a goal you've set for your life or work this year? Is there something you've been putting off because it seems overwhelming, won't deliver immediate results or for which you lack clarity? It starts with changing your habits Procrastination is one of the biggest roadblocks to productivity. You can avoid procrastinating on
- [To Resolve or Not to Resolve?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/to-resolve-or-not-to-resolve/) - That is the question. What's your take? I know some people that have made their last resolution ever ... the have resolved not to make any more resolutions. Are you in this camp? For others, this time of year is a popular and optimal time to set goals, to look ahead, to create an action
- [Every Day is a New Chance to Reach Your Goals](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/every-day-is-a-new-chance-to-reach-your-goals/) - It's a natural time (a fresh start) to think about the goals you would like to accomplish this year. If you haven’t done so already, take a little time to reflect on the year that has just passed… what goals did you achieve, what challenges did you face, and what do you want to do
- [Setting Goals This Year with Intention and Accountability](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/know-why-and-create-an-action-plan-to-achieve-goals/) - Have you resolved not to resolve this year because setting goals just hasn't worked well for you in the past? Did you set goals for 2020 that you weren't able to achieve, given how the year unfolded? If either of those things are causing you to be put off by the idea of setting goals
- [Give the Gift of Time](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/give-the-gift-of-time/) - Who do you know that has plenty of "stuff", but really craves more time? Looking for a last-minute gift that doesn’t add clutter to someone’s life? Is there someone on your gift list who has expressed a desire to be more organized? Learn strategies to be more productive? Just wants more time for what matters
- [Giving and Receiving the Gift of Time](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/the-gift-of-time-2/) - What if you could give someone, or yourself, the gift of time? Our time is a valuable thing. It is a resource that we can’t make more of. We’re only given 24 hours each day, and those hours are going to pass no matter what we do. We can, however, learn to manage our choices with how we
- [Save Time and Stress By (Holiday) Meal Planning](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/save-time-and-stress-by-holiday-meal-planning/) - December is a particularly busy time of year, even during a pandemic. Chanukah starts this Thursday night, Christmas, Kwanza and Boxing Day are only two weeks away. This year, many of us are planning new and different ways to celebrate. Although you may not be hosting gatherings or entertaining as you have in the past,
- [Adjust Your Sails - It's the Perfect Time](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/adjust-your-sails/) - Do you need to adjust your take on productivity for December? Is managing your priorities and staying productive a struggle for you as 2020 comes to a close? The holiday season is upon us and now, more than ever, it might be a challenge. If you’ve noticed your motivation or productivity dipping, you’re not alone. Studies
- [Gratitude Feels Good and Makes You More Productive](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/gratitude-feels-good-and-makes-you-more-productive/) - It’s not always easy to live in a mindset of gratitude. When we are stressed or overwhelmed, it can be easy to slip into dwelling on what might not be working as well as we’d like. It can be tempting to complain about people or situations that we feel are causing us to struggle. The year
- [Clearing Clutter at Home Can Increase Productivity at Work](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/clear-clutter-increase-productivity-at-work/) - Looking to increase productivity at work? Clutter at home can serve as a source of stress, distraction, and cost time and money. Being surrounded by clutter can affect you, emotionally, physically, energetically and can impact your ability to get to work on time, have what you need when you need it and focus on your priorities
- [How to Start Organizing Your Home: 12 Expert Tips](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-to-start-organizing-your-home-12-expert-tips/) - Check out our feature in Redfin’s latest article: “How to Start Organizing Your Home: 12 Expert Tips” 2020 has been a whirlwind of a year. Whether you live in Philadelphia, PA, or Portland, OR, you’ve suddenly found yourself spending almost all your time at home. Now you’re noticing just how messy your home has become.
- [Overcome Perfectionism and Start to Make Progress](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/overcome-perfectionism/) - When you strive for perfectionism, it's easy to be disappointed. We're all human. Some days (and especially lately), it is enough just to do a good job; striving for perfection can be exhausting and entirely unnecessary. Most of the time, "done" is better than perfect! Perfectionism: the #1 cause of procrastination Many people view perfectionism
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- [Tell the Truth: How Are You Really Doing?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-are-you/) - You’ve been on my mind. It’s been quite a year, month, week and a moment. I'm checking in; truly wondering how you are doing. How ARE you? Honestly, authentically, really? Would you let me know? I really want to hear from you. Personally, I feel like I've been on a roller coaster this year. Are
- [How to Stay Productive During Times of Stress](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-to-stay-productive-during-times-of-stress/) - It is hard to be productive when we are feeling stress in our lives. We are living through unprecedented times right now. Many things are outside of our control, but getting a handle on what we can control is the best way to move forward through the stress. Whether it is taking time to process our
- [Fall Back and Tackle Your Semi-Annual Tasks](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/fall-back-tackle-semi-annual-tasks/) - Daylight Savings Time is coming to an end this weekend and it's time to "fall back". Before you go to bed on Saturday night, remember to set your clocks back one hour! While changing the clocks is a pretty easy thing to remember, this is also a great time of year to think about some other routine tasks
- [Simply Placed is Honored with Best Organizing Blog Award](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/best-organizing-blog-award/) - We love sharing ideas, strategies, tips and news related to organization and productivity via our blog. While we certainly don't do it for external accolades, but we don't take kind feedback for granted either - we've been rated a "Best Organizing Blog"! We write for those looking for inspiration and information that will help them
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- [5 Tips For Mindful Shopping To Improve Organization](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/5-tips-mindful-shopping-improve-organization/) - A large part of being well organized is about intention. Purpose. It's being thoughtful about how you store and use items and where you put them back when you're done. In other words, being mindful of your belongings and your environment. One thing that can sidetrack organization is when new items enter your space without
- [Are You Ready for a Productivity Transformation?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/productivity-transformation-package/) - The Six-Month Productivity Transformation Package This is how we meet you where you are at and deliver our most customized, sustainable strategies, coaching and accountability. The “It’s About Time 6-month Productivity Transformation Package” is for overwhelmed, busy professionals who really want support, coaching and consulting over a time period that allows them to implement new strategies,
- [The Best Time and Task Management System](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/time-and-task-management/) - One of the topics we are often asked to consult with our clients on is selecting a time and task management system that helps them track, remember and maintain control over what they need and want to do. Simply Placed Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant Dana Diaz shares some of her thoughts and experiences in
- [Working With a Coach Can Accelerate Your Results](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/benefits-of-working-with-a-coach/) - I have always benefited from working with a coach. When I wanted to be a "runner" in high school but didn't believe I could, I joined the track team. I had a distance running coach who believed in me and guided the way. When I wanted to do a Sprint Distance Triathlon, I joined a training team and
- [Effective Email Management: Debbie Rosemont talks to Smead](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/effective-email-management-with-smead/) - As we conclude our month-long series 'Taming the Email Beast', we hope you've been able to implement some important systems to make your email inbox manageable! We've given general effective inbox ideas, some specific to Gmail and Outlook users, Before we wrap it up and let you get on with your shiny new inbox, we've got a
- [Stop Multitasking and Get More Done](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/stop-multitasking-and-get-more-done/) - In this "work from home" world, are you falling victim to the myth of multitasking? We define multitasking as trying to do two or more things at once, or in quick succession. When you multitask, you may feel like you are being more productive when in reality, you may be messing up two or more things at
- [Take the Scare Out of Your Task List](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/boo-its-your-scary-task-list-fight-the-fright/) - Three Quick Tips to Take the Fright Out of your Task List 1. Prioritize. Have a “to-do” list that’s 10 pages long? It’s time to take a second and prioritize. Start small and pick the top three tasks you feel are of greatest priority for that day and focus your efforts on those. It is important
- [Meet Microsoft Teams: A Helpful Collaboration Tool](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/meet-microsoft-teams/) - Have you been hearing a “buzz” about tools that are gaining popularity as more people are working remotely? Needing to find new ways to communicate, collaborate, and to connect with others for work? Meet Microsoft Teams. If you’re not yet using Microsoft Teams, it might be a valuable addition to your team's organization and productivity
- [2 Strategies to Help You Overcome the Challenge of Overloading](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/overcome-overloading/) - Are you struggling with the productivity challenge of “overloading”? Here's a Q&A with Susan Husa, Transformational Life Coach with Animate Life Coaching, related to one of our blog posts. Susan's challenge one that we hear often from our clients. If overloading is something you also struggle with, read on! In our answer, you'll learn how you
- [How to Reset and Reach Your  Goals for Success](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-to-reset-and-reach-your-goals-for-success/) - Remember back in January when you set your goals for 2020? Who would have imagined where we would be today? Fall brings changing weather and a return to familiar routines and schedules. Kids return to school, we may have enjoyed some time off work over the summer, and September is a great time to re-evaluate
- [How to Clean Out Your "Closet" For a Productivity Transformation](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/clean-out-your-closet-for-a-productivity-transformation/) - What does a productivity transformation have to do with closet organization? Have you used time during the pandemic to clean out a closet or a other physical space in your home ? Have you gone through the exercise of removing the things that aren’t your style anymore, items you don’t use or that just aren’t
- [Organization and Good Study Habits are the Key to Success for Students](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organization-and-good-study-habits-are-the-key-to-success-for-students/) - Organization is a life skill. If taught early, kids will be better equipped to apply practical skills for the future. Whether it is time management, or the ability to plan and prioritize, these principles can be applied in many ways throughout school and beyond. As a student, being organized means finding what you need, when you
- [How to Overcome Your Biggest Productivity Challenges](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-to-overcome-your-biggest-productivity-challenges/) - Like most busy professionals, chances are you’ve encountered productivity challenges at one time or another. Whether it is procrastination, an Email inbox that is out of control, or struggling with setting your priorities, these things can cause stress and hinder your ability to work effectively. Our goal and one of the things that brings us
- [Organized Systems and Productive Habits, Oct 16, 2019](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organized-systems-and-productive-habits-oct-16-2019/) - Using the power of choice as a productivity strategy, and avoiding the myth of multitasking. What can you be doing this week to work more productively? How can we help you reach your goals? Check out today’s newsletter to learn more about how Simply Placed can be a resource to you! Not yet a subscriber? You
- [5 Strategies for Sticking to Your Goals](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/5-strategies-for-sticking-to-your-goals/) - When you’re trying to start a new habit or routine or struggle to reach a goal, it is very easy to get discouraged. Sure, you’ll slip up at some point – we all do. However, there are things you can do to help you get back on track and “stick with it” when the going gets
- [Resources to Improve Your Organization and Productivity](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/resources-to-improve-your-organization-and-productivity/) - Whether you are working from home, back in your office, or needing help with a hands-on or virtual home organizing project, we offer a variety of resources to meet you where you are, physically or metaphorically. Hands-on and virtual resources We are currently providing virtual webinar training for a number of businesses, individuals and teams. Our
- [How to Manage Digital Clutter and Reduce Stress](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-to-manage-digital-clutter-and-reduce-stress/) - Are you over-whelmed by digital clutter and don’t know where to start to become better e-organized? When you turn on your computer, are you hit with a screen full of icons? Are you wasting time looking for the document or picture you need? As the minutes tick by, does your stress level rise? What should
- [Organizing for Virtual School Success - Part 1: The Space and The Stuff](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organizing-for-virtual-school-success-part-1/) - Are your kids prepared for their first day “back to school”? Just like our “home offices” are set up for work, it is equally important for our kids to have a “home classroom” set up for virtual learning. Whether it is a desk in their bedroom or a chair at the kitchen table, there are
- [Organizing for Virtual School Success – Part 2: Schedule and Strategies](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organizing-for-virtual-school-success-part-2-schedule-and-strategies/) - Through organized systems and productive habits, we help busy professionals work more efficiently and make time for what matters most. While many of you are working from home and some may have kids attending school virtually, it’s more important than ever to incorporate habits and routines into your day (and theirs) so things don’t slip through
- [Tackle these Top 10 Challenges to Productivity to Have More Time](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/challenges-to-productivity/) - What are Your Challenges to Productivity? We hear these statements every day ... "I'm overwhelmed by all I have to do" "If only I had more hours in the day" "I could work around the clock and still not get it all done" "I try to stay on top of it all, but things still
- [Technology to Help You Work Smarter, Not Harder](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/technology-to-help-you-work-smarter-not-harder/) - Have you thought about the ways in which technology can help you to be more productive in your work or life? A couple of weeks ago, Simply Placed Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant, Dana Diaz, introduced us to the Rocketbook. The Rocketbook is a quick and easy tool that digitizes handwritten notes. In today’s post,
- [Using Technology to be More Productive and Save Paper](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/rocketbook-using-technology-to-be-more-productive/) - Love to hand write notes but intrigued by using technology to be more organized and productive? The Rocketbook is a tool to explore. Digital or analog? Electronic or paper? We're often asked which is the best method to capture, organize and store notes, keep track of your to-dos, or plan your time, priorities or projects.
- [Avoiding Time Traps](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/avoiding-time-traps/) - We were interviewed for, and our ideas featured in, an article on Womansday.com last week. Enjoy our tips, along with some other's in the article, Conquer Common Time Traps. What are the most common Time Traps that you slip into and how do you avoid or escape them? We'd love to hear from you.
- [Recycling 101: The Easy, The Harder, and the Hazardous](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/recycling-101/) - We all want to help the environment and do more recycling, and there are many options for disposing of items beside throwing in the trash. If we all take the extra moment to learn what can be recycled and where it should go, we can make a huge impact. Think of recycling in three parts:
- [Strategies for Managing Multiple Priorities in Life](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/strategies-for-managing-multiple-priorities/) - 2020 has been anything but ordinary. We are living in a vastly different and more complex world today than just a few months ago. Given these emotionally charged times, how can we ensure we're productively managing multiple priorities, including self-care, finding time for what matters and a living a life that feels less cluttered -
- [Black Lives Matter: Don’t Let Overwhelm Stop You From Taking Action](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/black-lives-matter/) - What I know for sure – Black Lives Matter. What I don’t know for sure – how best to write about it, how best to be an ally, how best to show up, speak up, act in accordance with this belief that I hold to be true, how to be a part of the solution,
- [Partnering With You for an Organized Move](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/partnering-for-an-organized-move/) - When you’re busy with work or just the activities of life, moving your home or office at the same time is a big undertaking. Our team at Simply Placed can take away the overwhelm by partnering with you for an organized move! We’re With You Every Step of the Way Whether it is organizing before
- [Returning to Work, Safely and Productively](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/covid-19/) - At Simply Placed, the health and safety of our clients and our employees is our top priority. We are “Phase 2” Professional Service Providers, and in preparation for a return to in-person work, we have the health and safety of our clients and employees first and foremost on our minds. As such, we have implemented
- [Six Tasks to Tackle Today to Feel More Empowered About the Future](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/six-tasks-to-tackle-today-to-feel-more-empowered/) - Are you looking for some tips, a plan, and best practices for getting yourself organized? We are pleased to welcome a guest post from Life Goes On Roadmap® Co-Founder Nancy Juetten. Here she shares her thoughts on six tasks you can tackle today to feel more empowered about the future, especially now. The ‘honey do’ list may
- [Donation Resources and Other Ways to Remove Clutter](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/donation-resources-and-other-ways-to-remove-clutter/) - You’ve done some spring cleaning! Now what? Now that you’ve been quarantined at home for a while, you may have been inspired to do some spring cleaning. Members of our “It’s About Time” virtual productivity program also recently participated in a month-long Minimalism Challenge, each eliminating over 450 items of clutter in just 30 days! We
- [Virtual Organizing for School Success](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organized-for-school-success/) - Simply Placed has had the privilege of partnering with hundreds of students – from middle school age to college – helping them to stay organized, productive, and efficient. We call it “Organized for School Success”. While many students are learning remotely, we are also able to provide virtual solutions to help with organizing and optimizing
- [Morning Routines to Help You to Work More Productively](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/morning-routines-to-help-you-to-work-more-productively/) - In our last blog post, we shared our thoughts on how to end your day productively when you are working from home. Similarly, starting your day with routines both at home and at work will add predictability and success to the flow of your work for the rest of the day. When you have a set pattern
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Online Home Organization Tools](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/online-home-organization-tools/) - Technology has given us many ways to save time, from online billing and banking to robot vacuum cleaners. Even if you aren't very tech savvy, there are many intuitive tools and applications that are easy to use. Often, there are even free options that can help you organize your home and schedule in order to
- [Why You Need a Clutter-Free Workspace](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/why-you-need-a-clutter-free-workspace/) - With social distancing guidelines in place, many professionals have no choice but to work remotely to help flatten the pandemic curve. It might not be ideal for some, while others may be work-from-home veterans. Some may have wanted to lose the commute for some time now and welcome this opportunity to show their boss they
- [How to Productively End Your Work Day at Home](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-to-productively-end-your-work-day-at-home/) - Have you successfully made the switch to your new “work from home” routine? Are you finding it difficult to turn-off the switch at the end of your work day? Are you shutting down your computer and physically “leaving the office” at the same time you ordinarily would? The value of routines and habits Routines and
- [Why Organize Virtually with Simply Placed Now?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/why-organize-virtually-with-simply-placed-now/) - Because when there are so many things that are not within our control causing anxiety, uncertainty or making life just feel "messy" and off-kilter, focusing on what we can control, our attitude, our effort and even our physical environment, can reduce stress, simplify our lives and help us be more productive and effective in what
- ["Quick Hit" Productivity Tasks Around Your Home](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/quick-hit-productivity-tasks-around-your-home/) - In Part 2 of our series on “quick hit” organizing tasks or projects, we are focusing on specific spaces. With the weekend coming, it’s a great time to focus on some general spring cleaning, or even tackle some semi-annual tasks you might have put off when you moved your clocks forward an hour for daylight savings
- [Sometimes it's Productive to NOT be Productive](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/sometimes-its-productive-to-not-be-productive/) - Are you feeling pressure to “be productive” with things around the house while you’re spending more time at home? There are lots of posts and encouragement to tackle big projects during the new-found “downtime” everyone supposedly suddenly has on their hands or to “keep busy” to ward off boredom. Maybe you don’t have much, if
- [Self-Care is a Productivity Strategy, too!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/self-care-is-a-productivity-strategy-too/) - The last in our series of “quick hit” organizing strategies is focused on activities related to self-care and personal development, and things you can do to tap into your creative side or nurture others. Some days you may need more rest. Some days you many only have the energy for what is non-negotiable in your
- [Work-Related Organizing Tasks You Can Complete in 30 Minutes or Less](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/work-related-organizing-tasks-you-can-complete-in-30-minutes-or-less/) - In our continuing series of posts about “quick hit” organizing strategies, today we are focusing on work-related organizing or clean-up tasks that you don’t regularly take the time to do but that, once done, give you a better sense of control, improved systems or less stress. Process 30 emails from your inbox or clean out a
- [The Minimalism Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/minimalism-challenge/) - Want to release over 450 items from your home, office and life in just one month? Below, Debbie shares how you can get started on this process toward clearing space for what matters most. Join us for our Minimalism Challenge! Note: Although the above video was recorded in 2019 and references a "May Minimalism Challenge",
- ["It's About Time" To Join Us!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/its-about-time-to-join-us/) - If the new world of working from home has thrown you for a loop, if you're feeling overwhelmed, out of sorts, not "settled" into a productive home office space and routine, isolated, or unfocused, join our virtual program, “It’s About Time”. NOW THROUGH THE END OF THE DAY ON WEDNESDAY, WE ARE OFFERING A SPECIAL
- [How Consistent Habits and Systems Can Alleviate Stress in Times of Uncertainty](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-consistent-habits-and-systems-can-alleviate-stress-in-times-of-uncertainty/) - It is no secret that we are living through unprecedented, historically significant events right now. If you’re anything like us, the daily changes and constantly evolving information in the news cycle is probably making you feel stressed and out of sorts. While there is plenty that we cannot control — especially in times like these
- [Weathering Uncertainty and Gaining Back Control](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/weathering-uncertainty-and-gaining-back-control/) - These are unprecedented and uncertain times. We all are dealing with rapid life changes, and with those come overwhelm, stress, and a general upside-down feeling as we temporarily live a “new normal” lifestyle. How we react, through resiliency, flexibility, adaptability and practicing gratitude are all things that can help us gain control back during these
- [How Simply Placed Supports Clients Virtually](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-simply-placed-supports-clients-virtually/) - Last week, our blog featured a post titled “How To Be Productive When You’re Working From Home”. In it, we shared several strategies to help make sure you are staying focused and able to complete your priority work from a remote location. At Simply Placed, we also are able to work and support our clients
- [Let’s Get Organized to Optimize!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organize-to-optimize/) - ARE YOU READY TO GET ORGANIZED TO OPTIMIZE? What if you had the tools to optimize your productivity with organized systems and productive habits? Like most busy professionals, chances are you’ve encountered productivity challenges at one time or another. Whether it is procrastination, an Email inbox that is out of control, or struggling with setting
- [Wellness Wednesday: Boost Your Energy with Organization](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-boost-your-energy-with-organization/) - Being disorganized affects more than just your environment, it also has a strong relationship with your level of health and wellness. Disorganization can make you feel tired, overwhelmed and out of control. This can contribute to your overall daily stress level. Do you struggle with disorganization and time management and feel as though you are
- [Stand and Deliver](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/stand-and-deliver/) - Many studies have shown the unhealthy effects of the sedentary lifestyle so prevalent in our contemporary society, especially for office workers. Sitting too much is taking a toll on our health, well-being and productivity. With the increased awareness of sitting disease, many people are realizing the importance of changing posture throughout the day to improve mobility, flexibility, health
- [ “Plan for Success” on January 5th featuring Debbie Rosemont!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/plan-for-success-workshop-on-january-5th-featuring-debbie-rosemont/) - Start the new year poised for success! On Tuesday January 5th Debbie Rosemont, CPO and owner of Simply Placed, will present “Plan for Success” at the Snohomish County Chapter eWomenNetwork networking luncheon in Everett, WA. Many people set goals or make resolutions, but most lose steam in their pursuit. At this powerful event, participants will: Reflect on the time period
- [Toss Notes, Lists and Doodles: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-notes-lists-and-doodles-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing paper notes from your work area! Clear all that unnecessary distraction - last week's to-do list, that sticky note that is so old it doesn't stick anymore and those notes from a meeting months ago you never needed. Maybe you’re holding
- [How to Have Effective Meetings: A Guide for Before, During, and After](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/effective-meetings/) - Meetings are a critical activity, yet most people complain that meetings are boring, unproductive and a waste of time, money and energy. The good news is, you can eradicate you bad meeting habits and learn to avoid the common pitfalls! Soon you'll be looking forward to these productive opportunities for mutual learning and decision making. Effective
- [Toss Tupperware: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-tupperware-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes on your Tupperware cabinet/drawer/shelf clearing out old containers. Ten minutes is enough time to sort out Tupperware that's badly stained, cracked, missing a lid or warped. It’s time to toss mismatched and missing containers to make the Tupperware that's still functional, easily accessible! So accept the
- [Toss Prospects off Your List: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-prospects-off-your-list-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing prospects off your list who never responded to your outreach. Do you have a potential new client or prospect list that keeps growing because you haven't removed anyone? Are you calling or otherwise contacting the same people (without success) for months?
- [Wellness Wednesday: Get Better Acquainted with Your Pantry](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-get-better-acquainted-with-your-pantry/) - How well do you really know your pantry and it's contents? Do you know what's in there or for how long it has resided there? Before you buy your next dry good in bulk, read our tips and get to know your pantry and it's food better than ever before. First, know the 4 factors
- [Toss Items for Recycle: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-items-for-recycle-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing old mattresses, Styrofoam, batteries, cardboard, wood, propane and electronics out of storage areas in your home in preparation for your local recycling collection event. Do you have old tires, motor oil, filters or antifreeze that you need to dispose of properly?
- [Toss Subscriptions & Go Paperless: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-subscriptions-go-paperless-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing your useless subscriptions and go paperless! Are you recieving magazines or catalogues that you no longer value? Mailings from an organization that you are no longer interested in? Periodicals that are no longer relevant to you? Paper copies of bills, statements
- [To-Do List Troubles?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/to-do-list-troubles/) - ...Paper or Pixels? With so many options, it can be hard to find the task management system that will work best. While some people prefer using electronic systems for managing their tasks and priorities, others prefer paper. Either way, the important thing is to find the system that works best for YOU. There are countless numbers of apps
- ["Spring Cleaning for Your Personal and Professional Lives" Event](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/spring-cleaning-personal-professional-lives-event/) - Debbie will be speaking at the quarterly women's Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce luncheon tomorrow about spring cleaning for your personal and professional lives. Join us for this great event, to register visit www.issaquahchamber.com we hope to see you there! Here are the details: The event will be tomorrow, March 20th 11:30 am - 1:30
- [Find Your Files: Strategies for Better File Naming](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-files-strategies-better-file-naming/) - What's in a name? When it comes to naming your electronic files what you put in the name is critical to timely, accurate retrieval and ultimately digital organization. 3 Rules for Naming Electronic Files 1. Include a date - We recommend staring each filename with the date you created the file in the following format:
- [Monday Mom's Moment: Labels](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/monday-moms-moment-labels/) - Have you thought about the system you and your children use for labeling "homes" for their toys, clothes and other items? Labels are great for keeping a child's room organized. Here are two ideas for a useful labeling system both you and your children can use. Chalkboard labels: There are tons of cute chalkboard labels
- [Toss Papers off Your Desk: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-papers-off-your-desk-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing as many papers on your desk as you can in 10 minutes, put those that just need to be filed in a “to file” folder and those that need action in an “action” folder. Do you have a stack of paperwork
- [Toss Lists: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-lists-tuesday-ten-minute-toss/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing paper and electronic lists at home or at work! Do you have old shopping lists in your purse or coat pocket? Maybe you’re holding on to to-do lists of things that are no longer priorities? Do you even know what’s on
- [Find Time Friday: Fractal Planner](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-fractal-planner/) - Do you have a complex project looming over your head? Could you use some task management software to help you get organized and work smarter? Can you remember what a fractal is from your days in math class? A fractal is essentially a patten that repeats itself and can become infinitely smaller. Fractals are everywhere in
- [Product Review: Dymo LabelWriter 450 Duo](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/product-review-dymo-labelwriter-450-duo/) - We've been asked again to review a Dymo product. You can see previous reviews as well as get ideas for using labelers in your home or office here. This time we were sent the Dymo LabelWriter 450 Duo. The features we like about this labeler are that it is compact, versitile, easy to use and
- [Where Does it Hurt?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/where-does-it-hurt/) - Often we're asked about the ROI of our services - the return on investment. We can easily explain the value that is realized when someone increases their organization and productivity. Another term for ROI is "Risk of Ignoring" - meaning - what's is the risk of doing nothing about disorganization or productivity challenges? We all
- [Hi Ho, Hi Ho, its Back to Work We Go](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/hi-ho-hi-ho-its-back-to-work-we-go/) - I always find myself with mixed thoughts this time of year. I love the warm, relaxed, spontaneous, sometimes "lazy" days of summer. Like many of you, its a season that I tend to take extra time off to enjoy the great weather, outdoor activities, vacation and time with family and friends. While its hard to
- [Welcome Lynette & Wendy!!!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/welcome-lynette-wendy/) - Please welcome our newest residential organizing teammates, Lynette Apley & Wendy Ayer. Both Lynette and Wendy have been organizing for the past several years and we are very excited to have them as part of the Simply Placed team! Meet Lynette Apley: After 10 years as a media project manager at Microsoft, Lynette started professionally
- [Organized Gift Buying](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organized-gift-buying/) - Do you normally do most of your holiday shopping in mid to late December? Are you tired of the long lines and of feeling stressed out being on such a short time crunch? Why not try to plan out your gift buying so you aren't leaving it all till the last minute? By starting your
- [Our Very Own Sharon Stone](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/our-very-own-sharon-stone/) - A while back, we welcomed Jessica Raab as a new Simply Placed Professional Organizer. Jessica has been doing a great job working with Simply Placed clients over the past couple of months and is getting rave reviews on the results she's helping them achieve. Though she's been working with Simply Placed for a while now,
- [10 Tips for Efficiently Managing Apple Mail](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/10-tips-for-efficiently-managing-apple-mail/) - At Simply Placed, one of the things we most enjoy is teaching our clients how to work more efficiently. One of the upcoming topics in our “It’s About Time” virtual productivity program is focused around learning how to efficiently manage your Email. When used well, Email can be a wonderfully useful and convenient tool. Did you
- [How to be More Organized When You Travel](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-to-be-more-organized-when-you-travel/) - Prepare For Less Stress Whether for business or pleasure, planning for a trip is a time consuming and sometimes stressful process. When productivity matters, anything you can do to get out of town in less time and with less stress and keep you organized while you're away will make your travel much more enjoyable. Luckily, we
- [Want a more organized way to store digital pictures?: 4 Things You Must Do](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/want-organized-way-store-digital-pictures-4-things-must/) - If you’re like many of our clients, you have a hunch that there must be a better way to organize and access your collection of digital pictures. You know that what you’re currently doing prevents you from easily finding pictures when you need them and likely causes you frustration and wasted time. You also may
- [How "Precrastination" Can Impact Productivity](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-precrastination-can-impact-your-productivity/) - We focus a lot of our productivity tips around how to overcome procrastination, but how many of you have heard the term “precrastination”? When you precrastinate, you are using your energy and attention on less important tasks, in an attempt to procrastinate on another. Often it means completing a task too quickly or too early,
- [Answers to your Top Organizing and Productivity Questions](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/answers-to-your-top-organizing-and-productivity-questions/) - Do you follow Simply Placed on social media? We recently polled our Instagram community and answered these questions related to organization and productivity: What’s the best way to overcome procrastination when there’s a big project to start? This is a very common question that we hear. First, it is helpful to understand WHY you procrastinate. Once you
- [Get Results through Productive Habits](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/get-results-through-productive-habits/) - When was the last time you consciously had to think about brushing your teeth in the morning or before you go to sleep at night? It’s just a habit, right? Something you’ve been doing for so long that it is a ritual. This same philosophy can be applied to achieving results at work. If you
- [The Secret to Consistent Productive Progress on Your Goals](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/the-secret-to-consistent-productive-progress-on-your-goals/) - Are you struggling with finding the motivation to move forward on the goals or intentions you set for the new year? If so, you’re not alone. Research suggests that approximately half of all Americans make New Year’s resolutions yet only 8% actually achieve them. Common mis-steps include setting too many resolutions, selecting something that someone else thinks
- [Goal Setting Success for the New Year: Reward Yourself](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/goal-setting-success-for-the-new-year-reward-yourself/) - The time for setting New Year's Resolutions has come again. Do you have lofty expectaions of what you'll accomplish each year, but find it can be challenging to follow through and stick to it? It can be hard without a plan. Let Simply Placed help. This is the first in a series of posts about how
- [Getting Organized for a New Year](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/getting-organized-for-a-new-year/) - Happy New Year! Are you one of the many people who will resolve to get organized at work and at home for the new year? Here are a few tips to help you get started. Start with making sure you have closure on the things involved with the holiday season and any time you may
- [Project Management Can Help You Reach Your Goals](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/project-management-can-help-you-reach-your-goals/) - This post was contributed by the newest member of the Simply Placed team, Dana Diaz. Dana brings a particular expertise around project management and process improvement that will benefit our clients in numerous ways. We’ve asked her to share some of her insight in this two-part series. Part 1: What is project management? Project management
- [How to Manage Projects for Greater Productivity](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/effective-project-management/) - Last week, we introduced the topic of Project Management in Part 1 of this 2-Part series by the newest member of our team, Dana Diaz. This week, learn how you can use project management techniques to be effective at achieving goals in your work or personal life. Part 2: Utilizing project management techniques In our
- [How to Stay Productive at Work During the Holidays](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tips-for-staying-productive-at-work-during-the-holidays/) - How to Stay Productive at Work During the Holidays If you've noticed productivity dipping at your office during the holidays, you're not alone. Studies show that more than two-thirds of workers report being less productive in December compared to other months. Guest blogger Jessica Pyykkonen of Ghergich & Co, teamed up with ZeroCater to create an
- [Disorganization Is Costing You More Than You Think](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/disorganization-is-costing-you-more-than-you-think/) - Have you thought about what disorganization is costing you in your work? Whether it is in time, money, or stress - it is more than you think. It is hard to be creative, innovative and make a difference when you're spending your day under a mountain of paper and Email. When you struggle with too
- [Cyber Monday 20% Off Sale](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/cyber-monday-20-off-sale/) - Are you looking to boost your productivity in 2020? Could you use support and accountability to help you reach your goals? SHOP OUR CYBER MONDAY SALE! We are offering a special 20% discount off our regular membership rates for our "It's About Time" virtual productivity program. Join today (December 2, 2019) and also receive a
- [How Gratitude Can Help You to be More Productive](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-gratitude-can-help-you-to-be-more-productive/) - “The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” —Zig Ziglar Who was the last person you thanked? Do you remember how it made you feel? When we pause and reflect on someone or something we are grateful for, that brings a shift
- [Clear Your Desk without Worrying about "Out of Sight, Out of Mind"](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/clear-desk-without-worrying-sight-mind/) - Do you worry that papers or Emails will be "out of sight, out of mind" if you clear them off your desk or out of your Email inbox? This is a common misconception that we hear from our clients. But what if I need to find it later? With the right systems in place, you
- [Workload Management and Productivity](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/workload-management-and-productivity/) - Have you heard the term “workload management”? We define it as having systems in place to ensure that teams or individuals get priority work done efficiently and effectively. Systems help people do their best work and get the best outcome. Through strong workload management, employees gain confidence in their abilities, take greater joy in their
- [Little Things That Make a Big Difference](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/little-things-that-make-a-big-difference/) - Have you ever stopped to think about all the little things you could do during the day that would get you one step closer to reaching a goal? Productivity, which we define as achieving a desired result, is best accomplished through habits or routines, little things that you can put into place without much thought.
- [How to Reframe Habits for Better Productivity](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/reframing-habits-for-better-productivity/) - We all have habits in our lives; some we conscientiously think about and others that happen without much thought because we’ve been doing them for so long. Maybe you never skip a workout, even if it’s extremely early in the morning or brutally cold outside. Maybe you pride yourself on always meeting deadlines at work or
- [How an Organized Approach Can Give You Energy and Results](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-an-organized-approach-can-give-you-energy-and-results/) - How many times have you been caught out in the rain without an umbrella? In the Seattle area, that happens a lot! Although some of us enjoy a rainy day, if it happens when you’re heading to a big meeting or presentation where you want to look and feel your best, it might put a
- [Hacks to Effectively Juggle Priorities in Life and Work](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/hacks-to-effectively-juggle-priorities-in-life/) - We've invited guest blogger, Jessa Bright, to share her thoughts on how to effectively juggle priorities in life and work for increased productivity. Thank you, Jessa, for your contribution. Life and its many demands can be more than a little overwhelming. Fulfilling each obligation – at work, at home, and in relationships – is difficult
- [How to Have a Productive Commute](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-to-have-a-productive-commute/) - How much time do you spend commuting to work each day? Each week? Each year? Studies show the average resident in the greater Seattle area will spend will spend a total of nearly 10 days commuting in 2019. Is your commute getting longer? Don’t stress. Try to reframe the definition of your commute and look at it
- [The Powerful Productivity Strategy of Choice](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/the-powerful-productivity-strategy-of-choice/) - Choice: the act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities. We all make choices every day in our lives, and even small choices can have a big impact on our productivity. As we’ve touched on before, we define productivity as “achieving desired results”. The power of choice can be
- [How to Increase Productivity and Get More Time Back In Your Day](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-to-increase-productivity-and-get-more-time-back-in-your-day/) - If you were given an extra hour in your day, how would you spend it? Debbie was recently a guest on RealTalk with Dan and Brian, a weekly radio talk show on 1150AM KKNW, with a focus on real estate in the Greater Seattle area. Listen as they discuss productivity, the myth of time management and
- [Five Strategies to Overcome Multitasking](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/when-you-multitask-you-arent-being-productive/) - Do you multitask? We all have demands on our time and often things are coming at us from more than one direction. Yes, maybe you can walk and chew gum at the same time, but when you are trying to do more than one cognitive task at a time, you're attempting to multitask. Why multitasking doesn’t
- [Six Simple Strategies for an Organized and Productive Day](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/six-simple-strategies-for-an-organized-and-productive-day/) - We love sharing tips and strategies to help people incorporate organized systems and productive habits into their lives and work. Recently, a post from the Simply Placed blog was featured on an episode of the My Organized Life podcast, by national office supply and organizing product company, Smead. Listen as they share our six simple
- [Improve Your Information Management to Get Better Healthcare](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/get-organized-get-better-healthcare/) - Want better, more effective healthcare with less wasted time and money? Get prepared and organized to be your best advocate or for a child or loved one you help care for. The use of technology and record-sharing in healthcare has increased among providers, however, still the most relied on conduit for the timely and accurate
- [What is Getting in the Way of Your Productivity?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/what-is-getting-in-the-way-of-your-productivity/) - Is your work day getting away from you? Are you overwhelmed by email, tasks and priorities? Are things slipping through the cracks? Would you like to save time each day? Studies show that about 80% of the clutter in your home or office is a result of disorganization, not lack of space, and that the
- [Organize For School Success: You Got This!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organize-for-school-success-you-got-this/) - Will your Daughter be in Middle School? Like we help busy professionals learn to work smarter, not harder, through organized systems and productive habits, we also love to help set teens up for success in school! We invite you and your teen daughters to join Simply Placed Professional Organizer Megan Russell on Saturday, September 28th
- [Help Us Celebrate our Sweet 16th!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/help-us-celebrate-our-sweet-16th/) - Simply Placed is thrilled to have celebrated 16 years in business last month! Over the years, we have helped many successful, busy professionals make more time for what matters most to them. Whether through a productivity workshop, a one-on-one consultation, or hands-on organizing, we are honored to have helped to take away the overwhelm in so
- [Effective Meetings: How to Plan and Run Them](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/effective-meetings-how-to-plan-and-run-them/) - Studies show the average office employee spends over five hours each week participating in meetings and over four hours preparing for them. That's more than an average entire work day devoted to meetings every week! If you’re in management, did you realize you spend an average of 12 to 14 hours a week in meetings? We've Got To Stop Meeting
- [A Variety of Workspaces Creates the Most Productive Office](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/creating-productive-offices/) - Today we welcome guest blogger Holly Welles, who shares her thoughts on the impact of workplace design on employee productivity. Thank you for your contribution, Holly. Designing an office where everyone can do their best work takes time and planning. Many companies base their office design on layouts similar to ones they've seen in the
- [Where There's a Why, There's a Way](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/where-theres-a-why-theres-a-way/) - If something is truly important, how will you make time for it? You’ve probably heard the phrase “where there’s a will, there’s a way”, but sometimes it takes more than just a will, it takes a why. When there is something you want badly enough, or you’re motivated enough by a compelling reason, you’re more
- [Upcoming Recycling and Shredding Events](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/removing-clutter-by-recycling-and-shredding/) - Are you getting ready to tackle some Spring Cleaning around your home or office? Clearing clutter is a critical first step to organizing. When clutter (the things you no longer need, want, or add value to your work or life) is out of the way, you’ll be able to find what you need, when you need it,
- [How We Can Help "Simplify" Your Life](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-professional-organizing-can-spark-joy-in-your-life/) - Besides working with busy professionals to improve efficiency and create productive habits at work, we also enjoy helping them establish and maintain personal systems in their homes. When we're organized and have reliable systems at home we save time, stress and money and frankly, more brainpower and energy to be more productive at work. Our
- [How we help busy professionals achieve their goals](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/set-goals-and-achieve-them/) - It is already April and we are one-quarter of the way through the year! How are you doing with the personal and professional SMART goals you set for 2019? Setting goals is the easy part, but following through on them is where people struggle the most. Work smarter, not harder What if you could have
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- [Increasing Productivity with Organized Systems and Habits](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/increasing-productivity-with-organized-systems-and-habits/) - How motivated are you to keep a new habit going? Some people say that it takes 30 days to form a new habit. That means if you made a New Year’s resolution or set goals that include incorporating a new habit, it should start getting a lot easier! However, if you feel like you need
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- [How to Choose a New Year's Resolution You'll Keep This Year](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-to-choose-a-new-years-resolution-youll-keep-this-year/) - Have you or will you be making New Year's Resolutions? If so you are like many millions of people around the world that are doing or preparing to do the same thing. Sometimes it can be hard to settle on just one change you'd like to make or accomplishment you hope to complete. However, if
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- [Holiday Travel with Less Stress](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/holiday-travel-with-less-stress/) - Welcome to Day 5 of our 5-Day Holiday Organizing Challenge! Today’s Topic: Holiday Travel with Less Stress If you’re heading over the river and through the woods this holiday season, you’re not alone! This is the busiest time of the year for travel, and it can be a really stressful time but we’ve got some
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- [Systems for a Stress-Free Holiday](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/systems-stress-free-holiday/) - It can be hard to stay focused at work when you’re thinking about all of the things that need to be done at home to prepare for the holidays. When you’re feeling overwhelmed by distractions, it helps to have systems in place. Here are a few systems that you can implement to reduce stress when you’re
- [Your Holiday Correspondence Plan](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/your-holiday-correspondence-plan/) - Welcome to Day 3 of our 5-Day Holiday Organizing Challenge! Today’s Topic: Your Holiday Correspondence Plan If you’re in the habit of sending out greeting cards during the holiday season or you wish you were and always find yourself running out of time or energy before you get the cards out, schedule some time to
- [Buy One, Get One Sale, through today only!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/buy-one-get-one-sale-through-today-only/) - Today is the last day to shop our BOGO sale! Shop our Black Friday Buy One, Get One sale! Just head over to our online shop and choose from one of these fantastic items to help you get and stay organized: Simply Organized: Holidays: Need some practical tips to save time, money and stress during the
- [Gifts that Won't Cause Clutter](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/gifts-that-wont-cause-clutter-2/) - Welcome to Day 2 of our 5-Day Holiday Organizing Challenge! Today’s Topic: Gifts that Won’t Cause Clutter Whether you’re starting to put together a shopping list of gifts to buy or creating a “wish list” for yourself, here are some ideas of gifts to give or receive that won’t cause clutter: Gifts of Choice: Rather
- [Planning, Delegating and Outsourcing](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/5-day-holiday-organizing-challenge-day-1/) - Welcome to Day 1 of our 5-Day Holiday Organizing Challenge! Need a nudge to help you get ready for the holiday season? Each day this week, we’ll post a time-saving tip and challenge you can implement that will give you more time to relax, enjoy company, take in the wonder of the holidays and appreciate this
- [Move It or Lose It!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/move-it-or-lose-it/) - Will you be moving your home or office this summer? It's peak moving season and we've been involved in several projects recently where we've had the opportunity to help somone clear clutter, organize and either prepare for their move or help them unpack and get organized. Moving is a great time to take stock of
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- [How Can Simply Placed be a Resource to You?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-can-simply-placed-be-a-resource-to-you/) - We Would Love to be a Resource to You We are thrilled to have recently been asked to contribute guest blog posts for two fantastic businesses: Good study habits are the key to success for students TeenWise Seattle is a life coaching organization for teen girls. In late September, Simply Placed Senior Organizer and Productivity Consultant, Lynette
- [Shop Local at our Small Business Saturday Sale](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/shop-local-on-small-business-saturday/) - Shop Local on Small Business Saturday! Shop our Small Business Saturday Buy One, Get One sale! Just head over to our online shop and choose from one of these fantastic items to help you get and stay organized: Simply Organized: Holidays: Need some practical tips to save time, money and stress during the holiday season? This
- [The Holidays are Coming! The Holidays are Coming!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/the-holidays-are-coming-the-holidays-are-coming/) - Want to check a few things off your holiday "to do" list now so you won't have so much stress in a month or so? Here's a quick brainstormed list of a few simple things you can do now to prepare yourself for the busy holiday season ahead: § Start a guest list for any
- [Buy One, Get One at our Cyber Monday Sale!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/shop-our-cyber-monday-sale/) - Shop our Cyber Monday Sale! Shop our Cyber Monday Buy One, Get One sale! Just head over to our online shop and choose from one of these fantastic items to help you get and stay organized: Simply Organized: Holidays: Need some practical tips to save time, money and stress during the holiday season? This 46-page E-Book is
- [Shop our Black Friday BOGO Sale!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/shop-our-black-friday-bogo-sale/) - It’s Black Friday at Simply Placed! Shop our Black Friday Buy One, Get One sale! Just head over to our online shop and choose from one of these fantastic items to help you get and stay organized: Simply Organized: Holidays: Need some practical tips to save time, money and stress during the holiday season? This 46-page
- [An Attitude of Gratitude Can Make You More Productive](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/gratitude/) - Practicing gratitude makes you more productive Studies have shown a correlation between gratitude and improved health, but did you know that taking just a couple of minutes each day to practice gratitude also help you to be more productive at work and at home? Gratitude feels good A feeling of gratitude can have an overall
- [Using Rewards to Help You Reach Your Goals](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/using-rewards-to-help-you-reach-your-goals/) - When Was the Last Time You Rewarded Yourself? Let’s face it: reaching a goal or committing to a new habit takes dedication and hard work. Sometimes it takes a while to see results, which can be discouraging. One effective strategy to keep momentum moving forward is to reward yourself along the way. Rewards make it
- [Time Saving Tips to Make Mornings More Efficient](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/time-saving-tips-make-mornings-efficient/) - How do you start your day? Before you get on Email or jump on that conference call, tackle the #1 priority for the day. Get the monkey off your back. Eat the frog for breakfast. Whatever you want to call it, finish or make significant progress on the one task that will make the biggest
- [How to Improve Your Focus and Be More Productive](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/improve-focus/) - Focusing on one task at a time makes the brain more productive It's easy to get caught in the mindset that doing more than one thing at a time makes us more productive. In fact, just the opposite is true. When you focus on just one task all the way through to completion, you actually
- [Hacks for Effectively Juggling Priorities in Life](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/juggling-priorities-in-life/) - Life and its many demands can be more than a little overwhelming. Fulfilling each obligation – at work, at home, and in relationships – is difficult in its own right. How much more if you juggle everything at once? This task may seem insurmountable, but it’s definitely doable. Our guest blogger, Jessa Bright, has some
- [Using a Mind Map to Help You Get Un-Stuck](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/mind-maps-help-you-get-unstuck/) - What is a Mind Map? A mind map is a diagram that visually organizes information, connecting ideas around a central subject. It resembles a tree with many branches, and is sometimes referred to as a “spider diagram”. Mind maps are hierarchical and show relationships among pieces of the whole. They are most often created around a single
- [Feeling Stuck? Map It Out!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/feeling-stuck-map/) - Building new habits can be challenging and there are many tips and strategies for how to do it. One systematic approach that works well for many people is using mind maps. With mind maps you can visualize different habit components and see how you will work on each part, being thoughtful and specific about what needs
- [What You Need to Know About Multi-tasking](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/myth-multi-tasking/) - Want to learn more about the Myth of Multi-tasking? If you want to learn about the Myth of Multitasking, we've got some tips in this month's issue of our Simply Placed newsletter. Want more news and tips from Simply Placed throughout the year? Receive our newsletter directly to your inbox each month by becoming a subscriber.
- [Productivity Workshops That Will Change the Way You Work](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/productivity-workshops-that-will-change-the-way-you-work/) - Productivity Workshops That Will Change the Way You Work Are you interested in teaching your employees the secrets of working smarter, not harder? Last month, Debbie delivered her popular topic, “Multitasking Makes You Stupid” at the Front Seat Life 3-Day event. This is just one of several topics that Simply Placed offers through our comprehensive
- [Making a Positive Impact in the Lives of Our Clients](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/making-a-positive-impact-in-the-lives-of-our-clients/) - In The Words of Our Clients Our clients mean the world to us. Whether it is a home organizing project we've helped with or a strategy we've shared to help them achieve a business goal, we love receiving feedback and hearing that we have exceeded their expectations. Here is a video testimonial recently submitted from
- [Optimize Your Energy to Increase Your Productivity](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/optimize-energy-to-increase-productivity/) - Debbie recently recorded another "Keeping You Organized" podcast with national office supply company, Smead, in which she discussed the correlation between optimizing your energy and increasing productivity. We all have the same 24 hours in a day. We can’t create more than that, but we can optimize our energy to maximize our results. How? First,
- [Good Study Habits are the Key to Success for Students](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/study-habits/) - Organization, good study habits, time management and goal setting are life skills that can help students through middle school, high school, college and beyond. As a student, being organized means finding what you need, when you need it. When you are able to find what you need, when you need it, it saves you time
- [Helping Students to be Organized for School Success](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organizing-for-middle-school-success/) - Give your daughter a headstart on middle school with a day of laughter and learning Join Professional Organizer Lynette Apley of Simply Placed on Saturday, September 29th as she presents “Organize for School Success“ at the TeenWise event: “You Got This: Middle School Made Easy For Girls”. Lynette’s presentation is designed to help girls ease
- [Ease Back Into A Fall Routine](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/ease-into-a-fall-routine/) - Back to School/Back to Work Routine saves time and energy Summer is coming to a close; are you ready to jump back into your day-to-day routine? The weather is changing, kids are heading back to school and fall is in the air. Over the summer, many of us fell out of our usual routines and
- [Stop Multitasking and Increase Focus Instead](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/multitasking-makes-you-stupid-2/) - The Myth of Multitasking Are you under the impression that you have to multitask in order to be productive and “get it all done”? Most people think that they can save time by multitasking, trying to do 2 or 3 things at once. However, studies show that those who multitask are less effective than those
- [Preserve Your Priceless Memories Through Digital Storage](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/digital-storage/) - Using digital storage to preserve your precious memories has many benefits Today, capturing family videos is easy and quick to do, just using the phone in our pocket. That hasn’t always been the case, however. Before smartphones and analog and digital camcorders, memories were captured on film using video cameras and then saved on tapes. Unfortunately,
- [Improve Your Enjoyment of Digital Memorabilia by Making it More Accessible](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/improve-enjoyment-digital-memorabilia-making-accessible/) - Digital memorabilia, like things in the form of electronic pictures, email messages and video and audio recordings, present different kinds of challenges when it comes to collecting, organizing and enjoying. An anthropological study* of how people collect, relate to and value memorabilia in their homes resulted in an interesting finding. Most people in the study
- [It's Back to School Time! 5 Tips to Get Organized for a Hassle Free Transition](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/back-to-school-organization-2/) - The lazy, hazy days of summer are winding down and it's time to get ready for the inevitable return to school. This year, instead of waiting for school to get too far underway before you get your act together and get organized, why not be proactive and organize now so that you never get behind
- [Clearing Clutter? Don't Forget These Recycling Resources!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/recycling-resources/) - Are you clearing clutter from your home or office this summer? Republic Services offers expanded recycling options year-around for single-family and multifamily residents – two more ways to keep items out of the landfill. Drop off these items or call 425-452-4762 to schedule a free pick-up. Fluorescent Tubes & Bulbs: Tubes should be wrapped in
- [Feeling Overwhelmed? 5 Simple Ways to Take Back Control of Your Life](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/take-back-control-of-your-life/) - Are you feeling overwhelmed with work-life demands? During periods of high stress, when everything seems to be piling on top of you, it’s easy to feel like you’ve lost control. But life doesn’t have to be this way! It’s up to you to change your mindset and take ownership of how you spend your time.
- [Meet the Newest Member of the Simply Placed Team: Janis Anable](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/meet-our-newest-team-member/) - Simply Placed Welcomes its newest Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant We are pleased to introduce our newest team member, Janis Anable. Janis joined the Simply Placed team in 2018. For her, organizing is about efficiency of both space and time. She strives to find the best solution for each client, helping them create systems that
- [What is Disorganization Costing Your Business?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/what-is-disorganization-costing-your-business/) - Have you ever calculated what disorganization is costing your business? In our current newsletter, we've included a disorder calculator that can help to put the financial costs of disorganization into concrete terms. Plus, you'll find a list of common situations when being more organized can save you time, stress and money! Also, if you'd like to
- [Six Easy Steps to Declutter](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/six-easy-steps-to-declutter/) - If you have a hard time letting things go - or just have too much stuff and don't know where to start, these "Six Easy Steps to Declutter", which Debbie shared on Q13 Fox News, might help. Organizing is a Process, Not an Event 1. Know your values – identify what’s important to you on a
- ["A Lott of Help" - Six-Word Lessons, featuring Debbie Rosemont](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/a-lott-of-help-featuring-debbie-rosemont/) - Six-Word Lessons to be More Productive Recently, Debbie was invited to be a guest on James Lott, Jr’s broadcast, “A Lott of Help”. Listen in as James has a few “a-ha!” moments during his conversation with Debbie, as they discuss her book, “Six-Word Lessons to be More Productive”. They’ll talk about how the book came
- [Team Organizing Makes a Big Difference in Little Time](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/team-organizing/) - Do you have a space that could use a refresh or re-organization? Involving your team, and ours, will make a big impact in a small amount of time. You've heard the phrase "many hands makes light work"? We see that in action when we get to work with a company on a team organizing day.
- [Do You Have Accountability in your Tool Kit?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/accountability-as-a-productivity-tool/) - Recently, Debbie was interviewed as a Productivity Expert for “Keeping You Organized”, a podcast with national office supply and organizing product company, Smead. In it, she discussed the concept of accountability and how it can be used as a productivity tool. What is Accountability? In Part 1 of the podcast, Debbie talks about what accountability means,
- [The Secrets of Time Management](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/the-secrets-of-time-management/) - Would you like to learn the secrets of time management? Hint: It's all about CHOICES. We only have so many hours in a day. What choices will you make to help you make the most of them today? In our current newsletter, Debbie discusses Time Management and the value of self-care in how you manage your
- [Mother's Day is Right Around the Corner!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/for-mens-eyes-only-shhh/) - Reminder: Mother's Day is this Sunday! Not sure what to give the Mom in your life for Mother's Day this year? We've got an idea we think she'll love! Give her the Gift of Time. This is a gift that won't add clutter to her life and that she's sure to appreciate. Most moms we
- [The Secrets of Time Management](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-we-manage-our-time/) - “Time management is about planning and thoughtfulness. We can’t fabricate more time. We only have 24 hours in a day, so we really have to be thoughtful about how we use our time. This way, we get the important things done and have time for what matters most.” - Debbie Rosemont Time Management: We’re all
- [Is Your Desk a Mess? Apply ART and Regain Control of Your Workspace!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/is-your-desk-a-mess-apply-art/) - Is It Time to Unearth Your Desk? Is your desk is over-run with paper and other clutter that might be distracting you? It might be time to Unearth Your Desk! Our current newsletter contains tips you may want to utilize to help you to gain control of your workspace and increase productivity. We're also offering a
- [Small Investment Yields Huge Returns for It's About Time Participant](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/an-incredible-return-on-investment/) - We love to receive feedback from our clients, and there is no greater feeling than knowing we have helped to make a positive impact in someone’s life. "An Incredible Return on Investment" Feedback from a member of our "It's About Time" Program. In her words ... "It’s About Time" is a program where I put
- [Join Our Team: Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/hiring-professional-organizer/) - Do you excel at helping others get and stay organized and make the most of their time? Do you have a flexible schedule and are happy to have part time hours that vary in volume week to week? Simply Placed, a professional organizing and productivity consulting firm based in Sammamish, WA and serving the Greater
- [Join Our Team: Executive Assistant/Client & Marketing Coordinator Part Time Opening](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/hiring-executive-assistant/) - Do you love to wear many hats? Does the idea of doing the same thing every day drive you crazy? Do you long for a challenging job that allows you to balance family, school or other interests? Do you have a “can-do” attitude, great work ethic and love to make a difference in people’s lives?
- [The Ergonomics of Your Workspace](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/the-ergonomics-of-your-workspace/) - What Is Ergonomics? Ergonomics is defined as an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely. Along with ergonomics, taking a zone approach to organizing your workspace is another way to work efficiently and productively. ErgoFit Consulting is one company that strives to
- [Take a Zone Approach to Get Your Workspace Organized](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/take-zone-approach-get-workspace-organized/) - Is your work space organized in a way that hinders or contributes to your productivity? Consider the cost to your productivity when you can’t find what you need or don’t have enough clear space on which to work. Maybe you can’t get started with a task because you’ve lost things on your desk. Perhaps you
- [Is Paper Clutter Weighing You Down?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/is-paper-clutter-weighing-you-down/) - Is Paper Clutter Weighing You Down? Are you looking for ways to clear your home or office of paper clutter? If so, you'll want to check out our current newsletter for upcoming recycling and shredding events. Also, included is an introduction to our May "It's About Time" topic, "Unearthing Your Desk". Join us as we discuss
- [It's About Time: Spring Cleaning Shredding and Recycling Events](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/spring-cleaning-shredding-recycling-events/) - Are you getting ready to tackle some Spring Cleaning around your home or office? Clearing clutter (and cobwebs) can help you save time. When clutter (things you no longer need, want, or add value to your work or life) is out of the way, you'll be able to find what you need, when you need
- [Is It Time For An Email Intervention?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/is-it-time-for-an-email-intervention/) - Are you overwhelmed by the number of emails in your inbox and worry about things slipping through the cracks? If so, you'll want to check out our newsletter. It's hot off the press with tips and strategies to help you manage your Email, along with a free bonus offer you won't want to miss!
- [How to Organize Your Business Travel, Part 1](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organize-business-travel-part-1/) - Recently, Debbie Rosemont was interviewed as a Productivity Expert for a podcast with Smead. She discussed how to organize and prepare for business travel and shared strategies that travelers can practice to be more efficient after arriving at their destination. Do you have an upcoming trip? Whether you are traveling for a convention, training, onsite client work
- [How to Organize Your Business Travel, Part 2](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organize-your-business-travel-part-2/) - Recently, Debbie Rosemont was interviewed as a Productivity Expert for a podcast with Smead. Last week, she discussed how to organize and prepare for business travel and shared strategies that travelers can practice to be more efficient after arriving at their destination. This week, Debbie continues the discussion about some things you can do to make
- [How Systems Can Help You To Be More Efficient](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/systems/) - At Simply Placed, we love introducing our clients to the concept of systems. A system is a set of steps or a process to follow, each and every time a task or function is performed. Systems are efficient: develop it once and follow it to save time when you execute. Whenever you follow a pre-determined
- [Helping to Raise the Bar for Productivity and Organizing Professionals](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/bcpo/) - We are so pleased to announce that the Board of Certification for Professional Organizers (BCPO) has appointed our founder, Debbie Rosemont, as the BCPO Director of Professional Practices. Debbie will serve in this capacity for a three-year term, effective May 15, 2017. In this role, Debbie will help ensure that the CPO designation will be used
- [What You Need to Know About Time Management](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/time-management/) - “Time Management is the key to success", said Debbie Rosemont, in a recent interview with Smartsheet.com. “Time management is about planning and thoughtfulness. We can’t fabricate more time. We only have 24 hours in a day, so we really have to be thoughtful about how we use our time. This way, we get the important
- [The Benefits of Effective Delegating](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/benefits-effective-delegating/) - What does delegating mean to you? By definition, it means to entrust or transfer (as power, authority, or responsibility) to another. For most of us, though, it is just means to "ask for help". But when should you delegate, or why would you want to? What are some of the benefits of effective delegating? Join
- [Organizing a Move for Less Stress](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organizing-move-less-stress/) - Are you planning a move? If so, you’re in good company! According to the American Moving and Storage Association, between 11 to 13 percent of all moves occur during summer months as compared to eight percent or less during the other months of the year. (Source: Moving.com). Whether you’re moving across the country or just
- [Organize for School Success](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organize-school-success/) - Join Simply Placed Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant, Lynette Apley, on Saturday, September 9th at 10am at the Sammamish Boys & Girls Club Teen Center as she presents "Organize for School Success", in a session during the TeenWise event: "You Got This: Middle School Made Easy For Girls". Lynette’s presentation is one of four sessions
- [The Best Time Management Tools and Apps](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/time-management-tools-and-apps/) - Everyone is looking for the most efficient way to stay organized and free up time. Last month, we wrote a blog post discussing the benefits of good time management; among them improved productivity, reduced stress and anxiety, less wasted time, and a more functional work-life balance. Good things we all should strive to achieve. To help,
- [Guest Post: How a Travel Agent can Boost Your Productivity](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/guest-post-how-a-travel-agent-can-boost-your-productivity/) - We know planning and booking travel can be time consuming. If you want to save time and channel it toward increased productivity, read on to learn how you can do so by considering a travel agent as a resource the next time you need to travel. Thank you to guest blogger, Kathryn Gerken, for this
- [The Benefits of Organizing with Color](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/benefits-organizing-color/) - There are lots of ways to organize your office and improve productivity, but have you thought about the benefits of organizing with color? According to Smead, using color as an organizational tool is one of the most effective ways to save time and be more productive. We instinctively recognize colors and associate meaning to them
- [It's About Time - The Ultimate Virtual Productivity Program](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/its-about-time/) - Busy professionals engage with Simply Placed because they know getting control of their email, tasks, time, work space, meetings, priorities and team will save them time, money and stress. Did you know that the average American worker wastes an hour a day, looking for things they know they have but can’t find? Did you know
- [Recycling Collection Event - Sunday, Sept 17](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/recycling-collection-event/) - The City of Sammamish and King County is holding a recycling collection event and rain barrel sale on Sunday, September 17th from 9am-3pm. If you are in clutter-clearing mode, here is an opportunity to get rid of those items that are normally difficult to toss! There are two locations: Eastlake High School 400 2228th Ave
- [How To Break The Cycle of Over-committing](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/saying-yes-also-means-saying-no/) - Are you guilty of over-committing? It's easy to get in a cycle of over-committing. How often do you find yourself saying “yes” to taking on an extra commitment at work, at home or in your community, when you really want to say “no”? We don’t want to disappoint others, so often we take on extra
- [Happy New Year 2018!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/happy-new-year-2018/) - Happy New Year from the team at Simply Placed! We look forward to serving you in 2018 and wish you an organized, prosperous and productive year!
- [New Year, New You!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/new-year-new/) - Are you looking for some inspiration, accountability and/or support in helping you attain the goals or New Years resolutions that you set for 2018? We've got some tips that will help in this month's issue of our Simply Placed newsletter. Want more news and tips from Simply Placed throughout the year? Receive our newsletter directly to
- [What You Need to Know About Multitasking and Managing Email](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/multitasking-and-managing-email/) - Managing your Inbox without Multitasking How many times a day or an hour do you stop what you are doing to check your email, or (try to) write an email while you are speaking with someone or doing something else? If you have your email set up to send out a visual or sound notification
- [Smead Asks the Organizer: Our Take on Minimalism](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/smead-asks-organizer-take-minimalism/) - Minimalism Redefined Minimalism is all the buzz. Simplifying things at work and at home is a concept that has broad appeal, however, when defined by some as the extreme paring down of one's possession, living space and even carbon footprint, "minimalism" can feel overwhelming. Attracted by the idea, but paralyzed to know where to start
- [The Power of Accountability](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/the-power-of-accountability/) - Want to learn more about the Power of Accountability? If you want to learn about the Power of Accountability, we've got some tips in this month's issue of our Simply Placed newsletter. Want more news and tips from Simply Placed throughout the year? Receive our newsletter directly to your inbox each month by becoming a subscriber.
- [Join Us For A 5-Day Practical Minimalism Challenge!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/5-day-practical-minimalism-challenge/) - Practical Minimalism is our take on a movement that's been sweeping the nation. Are you up for a challenge? Have some clutter you could clear? Join us! We are excited to announce that starting Monday, February 5th we will be hosting a new 5-Day Practical Minimalism Challenge! Join us "virtually" February 5th thru 9th. We
- [Simply Placed is Hiring - Join our Team!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/simply-placed-is-hiring-join-our-team/) - If you or someone you know is looking for a great Part Time job opportunity, we have two openings you should review. Simply Placed is currently hiring for: Administrative Assistant, Client Services & Marketing (Part-Time) and Professional Organizer (Part-Time) Click on each title for details about the job, requirements and how to apply. Please help us
- [What are You Waiting For? Top 10 Reasons People Procrastinate](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/10-reasons-people-procrastinate/) - Do you procrastinate? We all do it from time to time. Some of us are experts at it. We typically wish we didn't do it. When we have a task at hand, or a step we need to take to move forward on a project or goal, what are we waiting for? We'll define procrastination
- [10 Strategies to Beat Procrastination](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/10-solutions-combat-procrastination/) - Last week we shared 10 reasons why people procrastinate. It is helpful to understand WHY you procrastinate. If you haven't already read that post, we suggest you do so in order to raise your awareness about your potential barriers to maximum productivity. Once you know what trips you up, you can do something about it, and we're
- [Organized Holidays: Creating Active Holiday Traditions](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/active-traditions/) - Do you find yourself inside a lot more during the winter months? "Busy" with holiday stuff and not able to make as much time to exercise as you'd like? Planning to enjoy a little more to eat this time of year and want to find some ways to combat the extra calories? There are plenty
- [Shift Happens: From Chaos to Calm](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/shift-happens/) - Shift happens! We love to receive feedback from our clients on our services, products and seminars, and there is no greater feeling than knowing we have helped to make a positive impact in someone’s life. From "Chaos" to "Calm" - Feedback from a recent seminar attendee: “I attended a 90 minute workshop presented by Debbie
- [Up for a Challenge? Join our 5-Day Productivity Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/5-day-challenge/) - Do you need a kick-in-the-pants to finally get organized and be more productive? Consider our 5-day productivity challenge. What is limiting your ability to be productive and reach your goals, either personally or professionally? Do you have too much stuff, too many emails, too much on your to-do list, procrastinate or spin your wheels but
- [Tips For How To Keep An Organized Car](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tips-for-how-to-keep-an-organized-car/) - How often do you get into your car and wish it could be more organized? Whether you just use your car for transporting people or things from one place to another, or if it is an extension of your office, you'll feel less stressed if it is organized and tidy. Recently, I took a 5-day road trip
- [Leading Your Team to Success](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/leading-your-team-to-success/) - Leading Your Team to Success People are often are promoted to leadership, management or executive positions because they have a highly developed skill set or many years of experience. However, even the most experienced and skilled people have areas in which they could benefit from additional training or support. Smart companies invest in their leaders because they understand
- [Open Office Spaces; Do They Help or Hurt Productivity](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/open-office/) - Collaboration Nation: Benefits and Drawbacks of Open Office Spaces How many offices have you worked in? If you’ve worked in more than one place, it’s likely that you’ve been exposed to an open office. Starting in the 1970s, these office types—usually with short or no walls—started to take hold, and now up to 70 percent
- [Free Paper Shredding Events: Spring Clean Your Files](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/free-paper-shredding/) - Got Paper? Paper shredding on your to-do list? Spring is a great time to Spring Clean your files. Whether you are purging paper as part of our 30-Day Practical Minimalism Challenge, or coming across paper you no longer need as you pull the last documents you need to file your tax return, make sure to
- [Smead Asks the Organizer: Our Take on Minimalism](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/smead-practical-minimalism-redefined/) - Minimalism Redefined Minimalism is all the buzz. Simplifying things at work and at home is a concept that has broad appeal, however, Minimalism, as defined by some others as the extreme paring down of one's possession, living space and even carbon footprint, can feel overwhelming. Attracted by the idea, but paralyzed to know where to
- [Do You Really Need Three Rolling Pins? (and Other Musings On Clearing Kitchen Clutter)](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/minimize-kitchen-clutter/) - Got Kitchen Clutter? Throughout my childhood, my step-mom sold Pampered Chef. If you can imagine, our kitchen was stocked with every gadget and cooking tool imaginable! Need a serrated peeler? Check. How about a vegetable peeler? Got that one too. What if I now need to make strips out of that nicely peeled vegetable? Well,
- [Organize for School Success: Skills for Middle Schoolers](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organize-school-success-skills-middle-schoolers/) - Why organize for school success for middle schoolers? The transition from elementary to middle school can be exciting, scary, challenging, and rewarding. Most students find it’s a time of increased responsibility – when parents and teachers pull back from hand-holding, and let children start to take the lead with life skills like managing their calendar,
- [Outlook Tips to Save You Time, Energy and Stress](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/10-outlook-tips/) - If you've been with us for our series on taming email, we've touched on some great general advice and also tips and tricks specific to Gmail users. If you are an Outlook user, today is your turn! There are endless Outlook tips, features and tricks you may not know about that can make your email life
- [Gmail Hacks: 10 Essential Tricks to Tame Your Gmail Inbox](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/10-gmail-tricks/) - Did you catch our post on smart strategies to tame your email inbox? If so, now that your email inbox has been purged and systems have been set up to keep it running smoothly, it's time to teach the tamed beast some new tricks. Today we focus on Gmail tricks and features - there are
- [Email Inbox Strategies for Taming the Beast](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/email-inbox-strategies/) - Joe sits down at his desk Monday morning. He experiences a familiar dread as he opens his computer to hundreds of new emails. This is on top of the thousands already sitting in his inbox! Joe starts working "on his emails" and when he looks up, it's time to head home. He wasn't able to
- [Become an Email Master!:  February Blog Series](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/become-email-master-february-blog-series/) - Love or hate it, there's no denying how much email has changed the way we all communicate. It's quick and always accessible. We check it at work, at home, on our phones, on our tablets....it's everywhere and always present. According to a study by Kelton Global, Americans now spend about 92 minutes a day with
- [Stop the Insanity!  5 Steps to Setting Goals at Work](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/five-steps-setting-effective-work-goals/) - Now that we're a month into the new year, how are your resolutions working out? In the past few weeks, we've given some ideas about how to set realistic personal resolutions, but do you make resolutions in your work life? Perhaps you call them goals. It can be easy to think of a new
- [Meet the Newest Simply Placed Team Member](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/meet-newest-simply-placed-team-member/) - We are pleased to introduce our newest team member, Nicole Switzer. Nicole joins the Simply Placed Team as a part time Professional Organizer and Project Assistant. A refiner by nature and a creative at heart, Nicole is always looking for opportunities to combine the practical and the aesthetic. She feels most content when everything has a
- [3 Key Areas to Organize at Work for Greater Productivity](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/keyareastoorganizeatwork/) - Want to increase organization and productivity at work this year? Guest blogger, Jeriann Watkins has some ideas: The New Year is a great time to organize your office space and workflow. Getting things organized is a start, but keeping them organized will help you experience success on an ongoing basis. Once you create a new
- [Can You See It?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/can-you-see-it/) - Writing out your goals increases your chance for success, but finding a way to regularly review and visualize what you want, or want to accomplish, has a tremendous impact on your motivation to take action (and if you believe in the law of attraction - to manifest your dreams). Simply Placed team member, Linda Wenzinger,
- [Exceptional Connections Networking Event](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/exceptional-connections-networking-event/) - Start the new year poised for success! On Tuesday January 10th Debbie Rosemont, CPO and owner of Simply Placed, will present “Plan for Success” at the Exceptional Connections Networking luncheon. Many people set goals or make resolutions, but most lose steam in their pursuit. At this powerful event, participants will: Reflect on the time period that has just passed (i.e.:
- [Ways to Spend the Gift of Time](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/ways-spend-gift-time/) - Today I received a rare gift; the gift of time. It was unexpected, so I didn't know at first how to use it. I had blocked the day off to work with someone, who had to reschedule, for good reason. Because I had reserved the time in my schedule in advance, I was not mentally
- [Say No to increase your Focus](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/its-okay-to-say-no/) - Are you pulled in so many directions that you can't focus? Our culture places so much emphasis on working more, earning more and doing more that exhaustion and stress might seem like a necessary price to pay to please others and be successful. But when we are stretched too thin, constantly rushing from one thing to the
- [Do you get Easily Distracted, Find it Hard to Focus?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/addadhd-resources/) - Many talented people full of creative energy and innovative ideas find it challenging to focus, particularly on tasks they find uninteresting or tedious such as paperwork, filling out forms, filing, and other routine tasks. The distractions of the internet, media, more stimulating projects and engaging with others can pull people in lots of different directions, often all at once,
- [Too many passwords to keep track of?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/the-best-password-managers-for-2016/) - Coming up with a new password every time you create a web login account that is strong and simple enough to remember is not easy. Many people put themselves at risk of being hacked by using the same weak password (like abcd/1234 or their names) for multiple accounts since it is hard to remember dozens of
- [Easily Distracted? Clamp your Goals to Increase Focus](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/easily-distracted-2-quick-tips-to-help-you-focus/) - Distraction is a challenge for many people with today's fast paced life, pressures to multitask, and the abundance of information coming from so many sources. Computers, mobile devices, the internet and social media are useful tools, but also contribute to an increasingly higher level of distraction. The more distracted we are, the harder it is to focus
- [Harness Your Focus to Stay on Track](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/harness-your-focus/) - Do you lose track of time, skip meals and stay up late because you are so engrossed in something interesting, then realize that you forgot an appointment, ignored a commitment or got sick? While focus is necessary to be productive and achieve goals, sometimes hyperfocus can be detrimental. When those with the tendency to hyperfocus (common for many people
- [Paper Piling Up? Tips for Organizing Business Filing Systems](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/hate-filing-tips-for-organizing-business-files/) - If you are like most business owners, you prefer to focus your time and energy on serving your clients and growing your business rather than on paperwork. For many business owners, paper quickly piles up due to lack of time, interest or good filing systems. But when papers are not well organized, time is lost looking for documents when they
- [Upcycling Baby Furniture is not just for Cribs](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/upcycle-changing-table/) - I've seen a lot of fun ideas for upcycling your old crib, but what about the changing table? Where is your old changing table right now, in the garage collecting dust? It's time to take a fresh look at this ubiquitous piece of furniture. When it was in its prime in your home, the changing
- [Celebrate World Password Day, Protect Your Passwords](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/celebrate-world-password-day-make-passwords-strong/) - Did you know that yesterday was World Password Day? I just discovered that it's the first Thursday in May, so now I have another annual "holiday" to add to my list. It's a great reminder that in today's digital world, every day is world password day and everyone should follow these four steps to safeguard passwords:
- [Join Our Community To Get Organized and Be More Productive](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/join-community-get-organized-productive/) - Welcome to the Simply Placed community! In this short video Debbie Rosemont invites you to join the conversation to learn more about becoming better organized and productive. She explains how you can receive our free monthly newsletter that contains valuable content and tips on organization and productivity, and how you can join our social media channels on Facebook,
- [Employee Turnover Costs More Than You Think](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/employee-turnover-costs-think/) - It is a well known fact that employee turnover is a high cost for companies, but the true extended costs and the many ways high turnover impacts businesses extend well beyond just the “hard” costs of recruiting and hiring. To be successful, businesses must not only find the best employees, but also train and support
- [3 Steps to Analyze Your Time Management Woes](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/3-steps-analyze-time-management-woes/) - Do you know how you spend your time? That might seem like a strange question, but unless you stop and take a look at where your time really goes, it can be easy to waste time on unproductive activities without realizing it. Frequently working long hours can lead to burn out and resentment, and is
- [Organized and Productive Project Management](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organized-productive-project-management/) - Debbie was recently interviewed by Smead and featured on their Keeping You Organized podcast. She shared some insights and strategies for productive project management. She talks about why it can be difficult to get started on big projects, ideas for taking away the overwhelm and break down the project into less overwhelming pieces, preparing for
- [5 Ways to Create a Culture of Self Care and Improve Productivity](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/5-ways-create-culture-self-care-improve-productivity/) - We are pleased to bring this guest post to you, written by Stacy Fisher- Gunn ... Creating a culture of self-care can improve team collaboration, productivity and performance. While most of us inherently understand the benefits of staying well, self-care continues to be a powerful, yet underutilized, tool in the workplace. Self-Care is a preventive health
- [Contact Organized Project Management – Part II](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organized-project-management-part-ii/) - Debbie was interviewed by Smead for their Keeping You Organized podcast recently. For the first of the two episodes on the topic, click here. In this second episode Debbie shares additional ideas on how to be organized and productive with projects you are involved in or manage. She discusses using mind maps as a project
- [10 Tips for Organized Holiday Air Travel](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/10-tips-getting-organized-holiday-air-travel/) - If you are planning on airline travel during the winter holidays, getting organized now can help turn a hectic and stressful trip into a smooth experience. 10 Tips for Peaceful Holiday Travel Pack gifts and wrapping paper separately, wrap once you arrive. TSA is allowed to open any wrapped items - including in checked luggage. Plus gifts
- [A Gift for You: Free Academic Planner in December](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/gift-free-academic-planner-december/) - If you've been a part of the Simply Placed community for a while, you know that we're big proponents of planning as an organization strategy; even just for a few minutes a day. Taking a little time to prioritize, plan each day and follow that plan to the best of your ability increases productivity tremendously
- [Join Us On December 13 for "Organized For The Holidays"](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organized-holidaysdecember13/) - Feeling stressed with all the holiday activity? Join our professional organizer Megan Russell for “Organized For The Holidays” at the Encompass Early Learning Center mom's group meeting on Tuesday December 13th. Megan will share organizing ideas and tips that will help you enjoy and wrap up your holidays well prepared for the coming new year. The non-profit
- [Holiday Gift Giving: It's Not About the Stuff](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/holiday-gift-giving-not-stuff/) - Storage option finding solution, Spare Foot, recently put out an infographic and statistics that we found fascinating. We've gotten their permission to share here. Their research shows what we believed to be true, and have written about before, when it comes to gift receiving preferences. For the majority of gift recipients, it's not about the
- [Meet Simply Placed's Newest Team Member - Megan Russell](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/meet-simply-placeds-newest-team-member-megan-russell/) - We are pleased to introduce our newest team member Megan Russell who will be working part time for Simply Placed. Megan brings her passion and skill for organization to Simply Placed as a Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant. She contributes knowledge from her Master’s in Industrial Psychology, over 10 years of experience working with leaders
- [Cue Your Daily Routine](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/cue-daily-routine/) - Making a daily plan is a great way to get organized, but the plan alone is not enough; to be successful you need to follow it. If you are not already in the habit of making a daily plan, you may need a trigger to remind you to do so. A good way to cue a new
- [Spring Forward with a New Habit](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/handy-cue-triggering-habit-daylight-savings/) - Connecting a new habit or task you want to do with something you already habitually do or are externally triggered to do is a good strategy for adopting a new habit. For example, if you are having trouble remembering to take vitamins you want to take but you always fix yourself a cup of coffee
- [7 Sanity Saving Strategies for Working Parents](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/timemanagement-working-parents/) - Any busy working parent knows the challenges that come with preparing yourself for your work day and helping your children get ready for school. Getting everyone out the door in the morning can feel like a hectic fire drill - homework, lunch, snacks, water bottles, briefcase, laptop... there are so many things to remember, gather and
- [Giving Thanks is Not Just For Thanksgiving](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/giving-thanks/) - "Research shows that people are happier if they are grateful for the positive things in their lives, rather than worrying about what might be missing.” -Dan Buettner Who was the last person you thanked? Do you remember how it made you feel? When was the last time you complained about someone or something; how did
- [Essentialism - The Disciplined Pursuit of Less](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/essentialism-disciplined-pursuit-less/) - Sometimes it is easy to confuse “busy” with “productive”, and “abundance” with “blessing”, particularly with our work. But abundance can be burdensome and cause overwhelm and stress; being too busy often causes distraction, lack of focus and decreased productivity. More options and opportunities come through our inboxes each day (by “inbox” I mean all of
- [Cross It Off The List](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/cross-off-list/) - Does this ever happen to you? You reach the end of your day and realize that half the things on your to-do list for the day were not completed (maybe some were not even started) so now your list of what you need to do tomorrow is even longer. If this is a familiar scenario, you are not alone!
- [Monday Mom's Moment: 5 Simple Tips for an Organized Family Space](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/monday-mom-2/) - As a Residential Organizing Specialist at Simply Placed, I have told my clients many times that "Organizing is a process, not an event." It wasn't until I was a busy mom of two little ones ages 3 and under, that I understood just how true that statement really was. I am sure we would all
- [Monday Mom's Moment: When Life Seems Out of Control, Set Small Goals to Stay Motivated](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/monday-moms-moment-life-seems-control-set-small-goals-stay-motivated/) - Your day is not your own. Life with kids is full of distractions and unexpected changes in plans. These can prevent you from attending to your agenda. As a result you may feel overwhelmed by the backlog and length of your task list. Not being able to get things on your task list done may
- [Monday Mom's Moment: Safe Battery Storage](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/monday-moms-moment-safe-battery-storage/) - Simply Placed Organizer Laurie here, I was recently helping a client organize her utility room and came across a bag full of mixed batteries. I realized that many of us could use a refresher on how to properly store batteries. Proper storage of batteries will extend their life and keep them from becoming a safety
- [Monday Mom's Moment: How Busy Moms Can Streamline Their Evenings](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/busy-moms-streamline-evenings/) - With school back in session and family schedules filling up, evenings can become the busiest time of the day for many moms (Dad’s too!). Once the kids are home, the race begins to make sure all homework is completed, dinner is served, baths/showers are done, chores are finished and the kids are all tucked into
- [Monday Mom's Moment: Is My Student Disorganized?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/monday-moms-moment-student-disorganized/) - Students have much to learn. Of course there are the academic subjects and the social learning that goes along with both being in school and growing up in general. A subject that doesn’t often get attention from students, educators and parents is organizational skills. Below are several indications of disorganization in students: Frequently loses papers
- [Monday Mom's Moment: Transform Chores into Fun Family Traditions](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/monday-moms-moment-transform-chores-fun-family-traditions/) - Are chores a drag in your home? Do you have a tough time getting everyone in the family to commit to participating in their weekly housework? Watch Debbie's video blog for tips on making household chores a fun family tradition. How do you keep chores fun in your home? Let us know! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex_JNBabXYY
- [Mom's Monday Moment: Develop A Laundry And Cleaning Schedule That WORKS!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/laundry-cleaning-schedule/) - It is easy to get behind on laundry and cleaning chores when you have a busy family life. Throughout the week, laundry begins to pile up and by the end of the week, all the cleaning that needs to be done can become overwhelming. What you need is a schedule that works, so these chores
- [The Process for Organizing Children's Memorabilia](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/process-organizing-childrens-memorabilia/) - As the end of the school year approaches, it’s a good time to think about how you organize, enjoy and store school and childhood memorabilia. If you are a parent of pre-pre-school aged children you can use this time to develop ideas for a strategy for the influx of precious artwork, notes, pictures and certificates
- [4 Things to Do Before Traveling with Children](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/4-things-travel-children/) - Before you hit the road or take off on your next trip traveling with children, prepare for an organized trip by doing these 4 things. Prepare to Feed - Travel delays and limited access to healthy food choices can result in hungry and irritable travel companions. Before you set off on your trip with children,
- ["Mom, where's my...?": Helping Kids Create Organized Routines](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/mom-wheres-helping-kids-create-organized-routines/) - Mom, where’s my hat? Mom, where are my pants? Mom, where is my…? My house has been filled with a chorus of “Mom, where’s my…” lately. And I’ve realized that we don’t need the routines we had in place during the school year to help keep track of backpacks, lunch boxes and library books What
- [Here's How to Organize Parts and Manuals for Kid-Related Items](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/heres-organize-parts-manuals-kid-related-items/) - Kids, especially babies, bring a high volume of things into your home. Clothes, toys, pieces and papers flow in. Without an organized system for collecting, processing, storing and purging these items your home quickly becomes cluttered. Today we focus on an organized strategy and system for managing manuals and parts associated with baby gear and
- [Organize Your Tote Bags and Purses: Monday Mom's Moment](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organize-tote-bags-purses-monday-moms-moment/) - As mothers we play many roles. A frequent role is that of family Sherpa or pack mule. We take the responsibility of carrying supplies, must-have items and just-in-case things to daily activities and family outings. We know the value of having tote bags and purses to support this work. Below are some ideas for how
- [Get Organized for Back-to-School: Monday Mom's Moment](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/get-organized-back-school-monday-moms-moment/) - School is back in session and with it comes the influx of papers, art and crafts into your home. Children can bring home dozens of things each week. Don’t get caught up in an overwhelming tide of paper! Set up places to collect the things you need or want to save and routines for purging
- [Get Free Organizational Help: Monday Mom's Moment](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/get-free-organizational-help-monday-moms-moment/) - We’re a few weeks into the start of the school year. How are things going? Have you and your family gotten back into a routine that helps reduce the stress and time needed to get ready each morning? How are routines for putting shoes, bags and coats away? Are your processing in-coming paper or is
- [Better Student Organization Improves Grades and Reduces Family Stress](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/better-student-organization-improves-grades-reduces-family-stress/) - School is a family affair and poor school-related organization can negatively impact the entire family. Students and families that struggle with disorganization, either to keep track of things or manage time or both, report high levels of stress and unhappiness. Poor school performance due to disorganization strains parent-child relationships. Teaching and improving organizational skills can significantly
- [Get a Sneak Peek into Getting Organized Magazine](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/get-sneak-peek-getting-organized-magazine/) - Treat Yourself to Some Sanity! Every month this magazine will serve as a reminder and inspiration to get and stay organized. Each new issue is filled with strategies, motivations, new product reviews and much more. Get a sneak peek! Here is an article from a recent issue of Getting Organized Magazine featuring 3 steps to take to
- [How to Organize Your Pantry for the Holidays](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organize-pantry-holidays/) - Want more joy and less stress during the holiday season? Organize your pantry now so that you have an easier time finding what you need when you need it. Taking time to clear clutter and organize things in a way that you can easily access what you need to cook, bake or entertain, means you
- [Capture the Memories and Plan for Next Year: Monday Mom's Moment](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/capture-memories-plan-next-year-monday-moms-moment/) - The winter holidays are almost over and soon you'll be back to your everyday routine. Before too much time passes spend a few minutes reflecting on this year's holiday fun. Capture some of the memories and ideas for next year. This can be a handwritten page that you pack away with the holiday decor or
- [4 Ways You Can Get Organized to Help Kids Help Themselves](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/4-ways-can-get-organized-help-kids-help/) - As parents doing things for our kids is part of the job description. When they arrive as infants, so tiny and weak, they rely on us for almost everything. As they grow both in size and experience they start to do things for themselves and we often intervene to either speed up the process or
- [Get Organized for Less than a Dollar](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organization-for-less-than-a-dollar/) - Finding ways to organize your kids' toys so that they can easily find them and put them away themselves is a clutter controlling time saver any busy parent can appreciate. When you get home from work and are busy with dinner, bath time, homework and everything else, wouldn't it be nice if your little ones' toys
- [Cue Kids When Routines Change: Monday Mom's Moment](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/cue-kids-routines-change-monday-moms-moment/) - Consistent routines help children of all ages and their parents move through the various events of each day with success and less stress. Effective routines develop good habits and life seems simpler when driven on autopilot. But, what happens when you need to make a temporary change to a well-running routine? How can you break a habit to get
- [4 Ways to Get Organized for Low-Stress Grocery Shopping](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/4-ways-get-organized-low-stress-grocery-shopping/) - Grocery stores are designed to be distracting. Product displays, signs, music, announcements and navigating among other customers or perhaps the small people that came to the store with you are all distractions. Distractions create stress and usually mean you leave the store without something you needed. While you can't eliminate most of these distractions, you
- [Debbie Rosemont Speaking on the Pitfalls of Multitasking](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/debbie-rosemont-on/) - Debbie will be a guest on the SPEAK with Power Show with Leo Novsky (@leonovskyspeaks) Monday, February 1st at 9:30am PST. We will be discussing Multitasking Makes You Stupid. You won’t want to miss it. Here is the link for the show: https://blab.im/leo-novsky-multitasking-makes-you-stupid-with-debbie-rosemont. If you’re not familiar with Blab, it is a video streaming platform that allows you to
- [Establish a Daily Routine and Stick With It](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/get-organized-daily-routine/) - Cleaning and decluttering your house and office is great, but really getting organized goes beyond buying storage containers or downloading a time management app. The key to being truly organized is to set up systems that encourage organized behaviors and productive outcomes like a daily routine. Getting organized starts with baby steps that build new habits. Adopting
- [Butterfly Soup? It's How You Frame It](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/its-all-how-you-frame-it/) - This morning as I was enjoying my swim, I was reflecting on how much I enjoyed the previous day's speaking engagement (I presented "Multitasking Makes You Stupid" for the Redmond Rotary Club) -- how much I appreciated the interest and participation of the audience, how grateful I am to be able to help and witness people learn
- [These Hands Are Made For Writing](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/hands-made-writing/) - Evernote, Clear, OneNote or pen, pencil and notepad... are you a digital note taker or a pen and paper kind of person? If you're like most people you have a preferred way to write your task list, either by typing it using software and your computer or other electronic device, or writing it by hand in
- [Free Electronics Recycling Event in NE Seattle June 25th](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/free-electronics-recycling-event-ne-seattle-june-25/) - On Saturday June 25th from 10am to 3pm you can dispose of electronics and appliances at Faith Lutheran Church in NE Seattle's Ravenna neighborhood, 8208 18th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115. All recycling services are free! There will be a Creation Station Activity from 10am to 1pm in the church library. Items You Can Bring: Any electronics (working
- [Feeling Overwhelmed By Delayed Decisions?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/feeling-overwhelmed-delayed-decisions/) - As part of our series on small things you can do to make a big difference, today’s simple tip for reducing clutter is: make a decision! Barbara Hemphill of the Productive Environment Institute coined the phrase “clutter is postponed decisions.” When we leave email in our inbox, or things scattered around our homes or offices,
- [4 Tips To Keep Your Workspace Organized](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/4-tips-keep-workspace-organized/) - When you have many different tasks to complete each day and several people who need you at any given time, it can be hard to find time to maintain organization. However, if clutter gets out of control, it can make it harder to find things, which cuts down on productivity. What are some ways that you
- [Find Time Friday: A Timely Quote](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-fridays-a-timely-quote/) - Welcome to our newest feature, Find Time Friday. We are going to be bringing you tools, tips and tricks to help you find more time in your day to accomplish your goals and to do the things you most enjoy. "Procrastination makes easy things hard and hard things harder." - Mason Cooley We came across
- [Find Time Friday: The Secrets to Being Productive](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/the-secrets-of-being-productive/) - Are you looking for some simple secrets to making the most of your time? Get more work done each day so you can have more time to do what you enjoy! Try adopting some new strategies to increase your productivity today. 1. Take breaks - It may seem counter-intuitive, but taking regular breaks will help
- [Find Time Friday: Regroup Post-Holiday](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-regroup-post-holiday/) - There usually isn't a lot going on at work during the holiday season (especially if you've got some extra time off to spend at home with your friends and family). The lull around and after the New Year holiday makes a perfect time to regroup and get on track to achieve your new goals and resolutions!
- [Find Time Friday: A Timely Quote III](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-a-timely-quote-iii/) - "Failing to plan is planning to fail." - Alan Lakein What does this mondern day proverb mean to you? It's important to take the time to plan. Spend a day stepping outside of the present to reflect, set goals, plan projects, and create action plans that will drive you forward. Every quarter, take a half or
- [Find Time Friday: Establish a Calling Schedule](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-2/) - Do you have a calling schedule at work? Find the time this Friday to make one! Talking on the phone is easy, but it's also easy to underestimate how long those conversations will take, especially personal calls or calls where you have a strong business relationship. Determine when you have lulls during the week and
- [Find Time Friday: Slow Down to Speed Up](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-slow-down-to-speed-up/) - Sometimes placing expediency over quality generates results with errors that then require additional time to correct. The end result is that you spent even more time on the project than you hoped. Linda Stone in her article Machine’s Can’t Flow: The Difference Between Mechanical and Human Productivity” presents the idea of slowing down in order to
- [Find Time Friday: Beat Disorganization with a Schedule](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-beat-disorganization-with-a-schedule/) - Disorganization is a major barrier to productivity. You waste time everyday looking for things around your home and office, all those misplaced items add up to lost productivity hours. If you're feel like you don't have the time to get things done, you can get more organized by creating systems that become productive habits. Well organized systems
- [Find Time Friday: Take Action](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-inaction/) - Are you feeling stuck? Can't move forward on a project at work or at home? People often get stuck on projects because of fear or not knowing what to do next. In order to take action on your goals, make them SMART: Specific: Your goals should be as specific and detailed as possible. For example, saying that you
- [Find Time Friday: Summer Clean-Out](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-summer-clean-out/) - We're previously blogged about office "clean-out day" when it comes to moving offices. But have you scheduled your own personal office clean-out day lately? Find time this Friday to purge your office of summer clutter and prepare for fall. Follow our tips below for a successful and stress-free personal clean-out day! Be prepared. Make sure
- [Find Time Friday: Increase Productivity by Creating Routines for Reflection and Goal Setting](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-increase-productivity-by-creating-routines-for-reflection-and-goal-setting/) - Finding time for reflection about your work and daily routines is a critical part of your organizational and productivity success. It is also a task often neglected either because it doesn’t seem important in the context of all of the other things that need to be done and delivered or because thinking about the process
- [Find Time Friday: Finding a Routine for Fall](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-finding-a-routine-for-fall/) - Have you been taking it easy this summer? Did you go on a few vacations and long weekend? Leave work early to enjoy the summer sun? Taking time off is a great way to decrease your stress levels, but what about when it's time to buckle-down for the final quarter of the year? If you
- [Find Time Friday: A Timely Quote IV](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-a-timely-quote-iv/) - "Productivity is being able to do things that you were never able to do before." - Franz Kafka What do you productivity habits help you accomplish? Do they help you meet your goals, stay on schedule or simply make you feel better about your workday? What can you do now that you weren't able to
- [Find Time Friday: Networking](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-networking/) - How much time do you spend networking each week? This Friday, find the time to expand your network. How big is your network of contacts? Reach out, expand your work-related circle. The more people you have to bounce ideas off of, the better! Having colleagues to lend you a hand will help you be more productive. Get organized
- [Find Time Friday: Sammamish Fall Recycling Event](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-sammamish-fall-recycling-event/) - It’s time again for the Sammamish and King County Fall Recycling Collection Event! Do you have old tires, oil, antifreeze, batteries, porcelain fixtures, propane tanks, cardboard, refrigerators, appliances, or electronics just sitting around your home? Drop them off at Sunny Hills Elementary or http://www.flomaxbuyonline.com Discovery Elementary between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm on Sunday September 29th! Prohibited items include: paint,
- [Find Time Friday: Simply Placed Can Help You Prepare for the Holidays](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-simply-placed-can-help-prepare-holidays/) - There are a variety of ways Simply Placed can help you prepare for a more relaxed and enjoyable holiday season. Take advantage of our e-book Simply Organized Holidays. This book provides ideas and strategies for managing holiday entertaining, travel, gift giving and more. The Simply Organized Holidays Workbook provides handy checklists and tools for executing
- [Find Time Friday: Fall Back and Schedule Your Semi-Annual Tasks](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-fall-back-schedule-semi-annual-tasks/) - Daylight Savings Time is coming to an end again. Before you go to bed on Saturday, remember to “fall back” and set your clocks back one hour! I bet you’re pretty good about remembering to change your clocks twice a year. There are reminders all around us to fall back! In our productivity workshops we teach participants to
- [Find Time Friday: Find Time for a 15 Minute Phone Consultation](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-find-time-15-minute-phone-consultation/) - Have you heard about our free 15 minute phone consultations? We’re in the business of simplicity, meaning that it’s our job to simplify your life if you’ll let us. What simpler way to discuss what we can do for you than to just hop on the phone and chat for 15 minutes or less? We think
- [Find Time Friday: Improve Your Time Management Skills](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/improve-time-management-skills/) - It has happened to everybody. You get finished with the day and realize that half the things on your “to-do” list for the day never were completed, adding on to what you need to do tomorrow. Instead of wishing you had more hours in the day, you need a better way to manage your time
- [Find Time Friday: Take Advantage of the Holiday Slow-Down at Work to Improve Productivity](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-take-advantage-holiday-slow-work-improve-productivity/) - For many professions Dec. can mean a quieter month in the office. Use this change of pace to your advantage to declutter and organize your workspace, catch up on filing and reflect on your work habits to find ways to increase your work focus, effectiveness and productivity. Simply Placed can help with: 5 Tips to
- [Find Time Friday: Students, Take Time This Month to Reflect on the School Year and Get Reorganized](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-students-take-time-month-reflect-school-year-get-reorganized/) - The winter break is an important time for students to rest and recharge. It is also a good time to spend an hour to declutter your backpack and reflect on how the school year has gone so far in terms of organization and time management. Have you been able to turn in assignments on time?
- [Can a Frog Reduce Procrastination and Improve Productivity?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/can-frog-reduce-procrastination-improve-productivity/) - There is an old saying: If the first thing you do when you wake up each morning is eat a live frog, then nothing worse can happen for the rest of the day! Author and motivational speaker Brian Tracy applies this adage to the problem of procrastination and task lists and says your frog is
- [Find Time Friday - Organizing Tips for Last-Minute Holiday Preparations](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-organizing-tips-last-minute-holiday-preparations/) - There are 5 days left until Christmas and we are in the home stretch of this busy holiday season. At this point you may be running out of steam and struggling to find the time and energy to enjoy what’s left of the season. It’s not too late to implement some organizational strategies to help
- [Find Time Friday: Best Ways to Develop Time Management Skills](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/time-management-skills/) - Just like any skill, time management skills require effort and practice to master. Old habits die hard, and it takes a commitment to develop new time management skills and using them consistently to see the benefits. This Friday make it a priority to increase the time you have left out of every busy day to
- [Find Time Friday: Try Time Timer](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-try-time-timer/) - Could you use a tool to help you manage your time and improve your productivity? See the passage of time and keep yourself on track with the Time Timer! The Time Timer is a visual timer; as time elapses, the signature red disk disappears, helping everyone see how much time is left. Time Timer keeps
- [Find Time Friday: Effective Meetings](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-meeting-effectiveness/) - Meetings are a critical activity, yet most people complain that meetings are boring, unproductive and a waste of time, money and energy. The good news is, you can eradicate you bad meeting habits and learn to avoid the common pitfalls! Soon you'll be looking forward to these productive opportunities for mutual learning and decision making. Effective
- [Find Time Friday: Freedom Filer](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-freedom-filer/) - Have you been wasting time constantly updating your personal or business filing system? Maybe you don't even have a working filing system? Turn your piles into files once and for all with this intuitive and virtually maintenance-free filing system. Freedom Filer is a self-purging system that manages the files for you though a unique color-coded
- [Find Time Friday: Schedule Creativity](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-schedule-creativity/) - When was the last time you really gave yourself permission to spend time being creative at work? Not allowing yourself creative thinking time can stifle your productivity and your enthusiasm for your career. Creativity breaks should be scheduled every day to give yourself time to process any new information and make connections. Try scheduling yourself "creative thinking
- [Find Time Friday: Six Word Lessons](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-six-word-lessons/) - Want 100 practical, easy to implement, effective strategies to help you increase focus, organization and productivity at work? Find what you need when you need it, be on time with your appointments and commitments, work free of distraction in your office, reduce stress, improve your follow through, and increase revenue. Work smarter, not harder with systems
- [Find Time Friday: Calculate the Cost of Your Disorganization](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-calculate-the-cost-of-your-disorganization/) - Have you ever wondered just how much your disorganization is costing you? All that time you waste looking for things, files, etc. is really money down the drain in lost productivity. Our Cost of Disorganization Calculator will provide some insight into just how much being disorganized is costing you at work. Watch our video about the cost
- [Do You Need an Email Intervention? Join us on March 22nd](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/email-intervention-class/) - Is email running your day? Are you overwhelmed by the volume you receive? Are you using your email inbox for 2 purposes it wasn't intended for? Are things slipping through the cracks? Would you like to save time each day? Our Email Intervention Class is back by popular demand! Join us Friday March 22nd at the Sammamish
- [Find Time Friday: Spring Forward...and add semi-annual reminders!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/spring-forward-and-add-semi-annual-reminders/) - Daylight Savings Time is about to begin again. Before you go to bed on Saturday, remember to “spring forward” and set your clocks ahead one hour! Bring on the extra daylight and the start of spring! I bet you’re pretty good about remembering to change your clocks twice a year. There are reminders all around
- [Find Time Friday: Schedule a Clean Out Day](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-clean-out-day/) - Moves, whether residential or business, can be chaotic. In Corporate moves, one aspect of moving is often overlooked - the clean out day! You can save time and money when you're moving simply by tossing out things that just aren't up to making the trip. Moving is one of the best times to get rid these unneeded items. Check
- [Find Time Friday: Time to Recycle](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-time-to-recycle/) - Recycling events are a great way you can de-clutter your home for spring and summer. We wanted to tell you about two great events coming up to celebrate Earth Day. Take advantage of these two opportunities to clear some clutter and do some good! Earth Day Clothing Drive for Arc of Washington The Earth Day
- [Find Time Friday: There's Still Time for Taxes](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-theres-still-time-for-taxes/) - The IRS tax filing deadline is Monday, April 15th. Have you prepared your return? There's only a few short days left but you still have time to get things in order and file by midnight Monday with our easy last minute tips! 1. Check last year’s return to determine what documents you need to gather.
- [Find Time Friday: A Timely Quote II](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday/) - Our first "timely quote" was from Mason Cooley who said, "Procrastination makes easy things hard and hard things harder.” This week we have another quote to ponder about productivity: "Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning and focused effort." - Paul J. Meyer Increasing your
- [Find Time Friday: Finding Your Routine after Vacation](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-finding-your-routine-after-vacation/) - Do you dread all the work that's piled up since your business trip, vacation, etc? I've been doing a lot of travelling this month for both vacation and business. Here I've highlighted a few strategies to help you to have a smooth "reentry" into your local life and business routine. Catch up on email during the flight home.
- [Find Time Friday: A System for Mail](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-3/) - A lot of the paper we receive each day in the mail can be tossed and recycled. Make it a habit to open your mail and review incoming paper each day with a recycle bin by your side. Immediately toss junk mail, unsolicited information that you don't need and any other paper you won't act
- [Find Time Friday: Transition Time](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-transition-time/) - When you return to your office after a meeting, take time to file away meeting notes, schedule next actions needed on your calendar, mark the date and time of the next meeting and put away any other related files, materials or supplies you brought back with you or had out for the meeting. When we
- [Find Time Friday: Lessen Distraction](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-lessen-distraction/) - Are you under the impression that you have to multitask to “get it all done”? Well we’ve got news for you, it doesn’t work – not as well as you think it does. If you try to do two things at once, you won't do either of them well. Multitasking is not an effective productivity
- [Find Time Friday: Productivity Patterns](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-productivity-patterns/) - What hours of the day are you most productive? Have you thought about it before? Maybe you're a morning person but you tend to lag in the late afternoon. Or maybe you do some of your best work in the evening and then drag your feet in the morning. Recognizing and understanding you productivity patters
- [Find Time Friday: Preparing in the Summer for the Winter Holidays](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-preparing-in-the-summer-for-the-winter-holidays/) - Aesop taught us in his classic fable the Ant and the Grasshopper the virtue and value of working hard and planning for the future. If we apply that logic this month to plan and prepare now for the winter holiday season, we will reap the rewards of more time and less stress in the future.
- [Find Time Friday: Keep a ToDo List](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-keep-a-to-do-list/) - How are you remembering to fit your goals for the day/week/month into your schedule? Keeping tabs on your priorities is a great way to keep yourself motivated and productive during your workday. Do you have a system that's working for you? Find time today to start keeping a "to-do list". If you're looking for a simply way
- [Find Time Friday: Conduct an End of Day Routine to Get More Done](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-time-friday-conduct-end-day-routine-get-done/) - Do you have an end of day routine? Watch Debbie's video blog for tips on how you can create an end of day routine that will help you get more done during your workdays. What does your end of day routine look like? We want to know! https://youtu.be/rzD01_ouKVw
- [Spring Cleaning for Your Schedule and Calendar](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/spring-cleaning-schedule-calendar/) - The Spring season moves many of us to dig out from winter by engaging in cleaning and organizing projects. You can also leverage this season of renewal and revitalization to do some Spring cleaning of your calendar and schedule. Periodically reviewing your commitments and obligations and comparing them to your goals and resources results in
- [Increase Your Productivity by 20% by Scheduling Your To-Dos](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/increase-productivity-20-scheduling-dos/) - Assigning a task to a specific day increases your chances of getting it done. With a to-do list only, you have a 40 to 50 percent chance of doing the task. Scheduling the task (date and time) increases your chances of completing it by 70% or so. ~ Judith Kohlberg What if you could increase
- [Take Advantage of the Summer Slow-Down to Get Organized](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/9347/) - Summer is here. Leading up to summer it is common for people to look forward to those slower days of summer. They might think about projects that they will finally have time to work on when schedules free up and work slows down during the summer. Have you had this experience? Were you able to
- [Stay on Task with a Timer](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/stay-task-timer/) - Use a timer to get you going or keep you going on a task that you've been putting off or procrastinating. There are a variety of ways a timer can help you improve focus and productivity. Some ways include: helping you stay on task for the designated period of time, helping you not hyperfocus and
- [How to Have Effective Meetings: Do This During](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/effective-meetings-2/) - This is the second in a three-part series about ways to improve meetings. Employ these tips and strategies during your meetings to increase effectiveness and productivity. https://youtu.be/kC0uOQvm6-E Don't miss the other 2 parts in this series: Part 1 - How to Have Effective Meetings: Do This Before Part 3 - How to Have Effective Meetings: Do
- [How To Have Effective Meetings: Do This After](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/effective-meetings-3/) - This is the third in a three-part series about strategies for improving the effectiveness and productivity of your meetings. Watch below for strategies you can employ after the conclusion of a meeting to ensure the time spent in the meeting was effective. Want better results at work? Try these ideas. https://youtu.be/q4j4oduhX_4 Don't miss the other parts
- [How to Remember to do Semi-Annual Tasks](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/remember-semi-annual-tasks/) - We're offering a friendly reminder to set your clocks back an hour this Saturday night. Changing clocks twice a year is a strong habit in this part of the country. As organizers we look for strong, well-established habits to use to help cue and establish new habits. Consider the possibilities for establishing some new habits
- [Is Grocery Delivery Right for You?: Find Time Friday](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/grocery-delivery-right-find-time-friday/) - No matter how much more time we would like each day, we only get 24 hours. Since time is finite the trick for reducing stress and increasing productivity and leisure time is to maximize the time you do have. Consider the time you currently spend shopping for food and household goods. Account for the time
- [Invest 10 Minutes of Planning a Day to Save Hours the Next](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/invest-10-minutes-planning-day-save-hours-next/) - Listen to Certified Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant, Debbie Rosemont of Simply Placed talk about how taking 10-15 minutes at the end of the day to clear the decks and plan/prioritize your next day can set you up for success. Small things you can do that make a big difference. https://youtu.be/8Q-HFSq0R6k
- [Jump Start Your 2015 with a Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/jump-start-2015-professional-organizer-productivity-consultant/) - Happy New Year! Did you ring in 2015 with some resolutions or hopes and dreams? Whether you have goals for growing your business, getting more exercise, getting more things done or getting organized to get more out of life Simply Placed Professional Organizers and Productivity Consultants can help. A few hours to learn new skills
- [Using the Word "No" as a Time Management Strategy](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/using-word-time-management-strategy/) - Listen to Certified Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant, Debbie Rosemont of Simply Placed talk about saying "no" to help you manage your time. https://youtu.be/huJ2mSblqx0
- [How to Organize in Small Steps](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organize-small-steps/) - Take away the overwhelm of a big organizing project or goal by breaking it down into smaller, less overwhelming pieces. Identifying and then acting on small steps you can take to make a dent in your organizing really works. Increase focus, organization and productivity with Simply Placed while you reduce stress in your work and
- [3 Ways to Use the Start of Daylight Savings Time to Get Things Done](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/3-ways-use-start-daylight-savings-time-get-things-done/) - Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 8, 2015. Depending on where you live (most places in the US), this means turning your clock ahead 1 hour. Take advantage of this biannual event (Daylight Savings Time will end Nov. 1, 2015) to cue you for some important tasks and as a catalyst for reevaluating some routines. Here
- [Here's How You Can Use a "Power Hour" to Get Things Done](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/heres-how-you-can-use-a-power-hour-to-get-things-done/) - A Power Hour is a phrase coined by Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project. In her on-going work to find ways to be happier in life, she realized she needed a reliable way to attend to those tasks that don't rank high on the priority list and yet cause problems and stress when left
- [The #1 Cause of Procrastination: Perfectionism](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/1-cause-procrastination-perfectionism/) - Debbie Rosemont, Certified Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant with Simply Placed reveals the #1 reason people procrastinate and talks about how to fight it to get more done. https://youtu.be/503xiX_jMo4
- [How to Have Effective Meetings: A Guide for Before, During, and After](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-to-have-effective-meetings-a-guide-for-before-during-and-after/) - We posted this some time ago, but as the topic has come up again and again in recent days, we're re-posting! Meetings are a critical activity, yet most people complain that meetings are boring, unproductive and a waste of time, money and energy. The good news is, you can eradicate you bad meeting habits and
- [Case Study: Michele Pearson, Pearson Law Firm](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/case-study-michele-pearson-pearson-law-firm/) - Case Study: Michele Pearson, Pearson Law Firm “Sit down with Debbie Rosemont about issues or problems. She will give you honest feedback about what she can contribute and work with you and your team to design realistic goals and timeframes.” ~ Michele Pearson, Attorney and Partner The Problem Michele is a busy partner at her
- [Ask the Organizer - Record Retention with Guest Matt Baker](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/ask-the-organizer-record-retention/) - We got a great question from one of our Simply Placed community members and thought it might help others as well ... Q: "I was divorced in 1998 and my ex husband died in 2000. What records, if any, do I need to keep from the divorce or his death? I have a nonofficial copy
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Prioritize Your Calls by Converting Your Voicemail to Text Messages](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-prioritize-your-messages-by-converting-your-voicemail-to-text/) - Today's post is brought to you by a wonderful client of Simply Placed who recently posed to me this question: is there any way I can get my voicemail messages as texts? Her smart question was born of a need to be able to prioritize incoming phone calls without having to listen to multiple voicemails
- [Smead Overcoming the Challenges of Disorganization Interview](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/overcoming-challenges-disorganization-interview/) - Debbie was recently interviewed for Smead's Getting You Organized podcast series. Could you use some advice for overcoming the challenges of disorganization? Watch the interview! What are some of your challenges around disorganization?
- [Ask the Organizer: How Can I Be More Productive?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/ask-organizer-can-productive/) - Question: I’m very busy. I have lots of things I need to get done and I work long hours. I feel overwhelmed and stressed because I work hard and yet still have trouble getting things done. Are there ways for me to be more productive? Answer: Yes. At Simply Placed we work with clients to
- [Ask the Organizer: Reminder Help](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/ask-organizer-reminder-help/) - Question: Things are falling through the cracks at work. I’m constantly forgetting to do things or neglecting to follow-up with clients. I use sticky notes to remind myself of what I need to do and it often looks like my desk is covered in sticky notes. Worse, I often either can’t find a note or
- [Ask the Organizer: How Can I Manage My Email?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/ask-organizer-can-manage-email/) - Question: Help! I’m drowning in incoming email. I start opening email in the morning and soon hours have passed and I haven’t done anything but sift through email. How can I both manage my email and get my work done? Answer: This is a very common challenge. Here are some tips for getting in control
- [Ask the Organizer Guest Blog: Should I Be Scanning My Photos?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/ask-organizer-guest-blog-scanning-photos/) - Today's Ask the Organizer is from guest blogger Molly Bullard, founder of Seattle Photo Organizing. For over eight years Molly has been transforming diverse collections of archives into accessible memories. Guiding clients through their photos, slides, film/video, and digital images she finds the set that best tells their story. Q: How should I be scanning
- [Here's a Trick to Help You Start and Keep a New Habit](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/heres-trick-help-start-keep-new-habit/) - What can a toothbrush do to help you start and maintain a new habit? Read on and watch the video to find out how this small item can make a big impact on improving your productivity. Changing behaviors is a key component of improving organization and productivity. Making new behaviors routine and habitual ensures the
- [Talk to a Professional Organizer for FREE](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/talk-professional-organizer-free/) - How would improved organization and productivity benefit you? If you are like many, incorporating organized routines and strategies for managing things like time, tasks and resources into your day will result in less stress, improved focus and greater productivity. What is stopping you from taking advantage of our free 15-minute phone consultation? Schedule yours
- [How to Organize Your Hardware and Tools](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organize-hardware-tools/) - Want to be able to easily find the right screwdriver for the job when you need it? Need to corrall all of the bits and pieces of "hardware" in your home? In this short video, answering a blog reader question, Certified Professional Organizer Debbie Rosemont of Simply Placed gives strategies to help you organize your
- [Ask an Organizer How to Reduce Stress: Wellness Wednesday](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/ask-organizer-reduce-stress-wellness-wednesday/) - One of the highest and most damaging costs of disorganization is stress. When you regularly lose things, when business opportunities fall through the cracks or when you feel constantly busy and never seem to accomplish anything this contributes to feelings of stress and overwhelm. Professional Organizers at Simply Placed regularly help clients reduce stress and
- [Do You Sell Gift Certificates? : Ask the Organizer](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/sell-gift-certificates-ask-organizer/) - It's not uncommon for satisfied clients and thoughtful friends and family to ask if they can buy Simply Placed gift certificates, It can be the perfect gift for someone who has everything and doesn't know where to put it. So do we offer gift certificates? The answer is yes, if... Giving the gift of organization or the gift
- [Why You Procrastinate, and How to Fight Procrastination - Read Now, Not Later](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/are-you-a-procrastinator/) - Do you know why you procrastinate? Learning the answer to this question may help you put into practice strategies to overcome your procrastination tendencies. Debbie Rosemont with Simply Placed was recently interviewed by Sara Harvey Yao of Yao Consulting on Blog Talk Radio. Debbie and Sara discussed the various reasons people typically procrastinate. These could include false beliefs ("I
- [Go Paperless with Peace of Mind](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/go-paperless-with-peace-of-mind/) - Have you resisted going paperless for fear that you might lose all your files and documents due to a hard drive crash, or that a hacker may get into your computer and steal all your important information? Perhaps you worry you will delete a document and it will take hours to retrieve it, or that your entire computer
- [Simply Placed's Back to School tips featured on Q-13 Fox News](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/its-that-time-of-year-again/) - The kids are heading back to school and you know what that means - papers to fill out, homework to get done, projects to make and school/sports activities to get too. How do you protect your personal productivity, keep your kids organized and keep yourself from becoming overwhelmed? Debbie Rosemont was recently featured on Q13 Fox
- [What Does Speed Dating Have to do with Business Success?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/what-does-speed-dating-have-to-do-with-business-success/) - Not much, except when the format is used so that you can learn and benefit in a "Speed Mentoring" style from a number of "winners" in business. Here is a fun way to learn from some experts and successful women in business as they share tips on how to run a business, grow business and
- [Holding Effective Meetings Podcast](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/holding-effective-meetings-podcast/) - Smead recently invited Debbie Rosemont to speak about holding effective meetings. Learn new strategies for improving the effectiveness and productivity of your meetings today. Interested in more tips to improve your meetings? Learn more in our Effective Meetings Guide. Effective meetings really are time well spent!
- [Build Progress With Effective Daily Habits](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/build-progress-effective-daily-habits/) - There are many things that motivate people. In the workplace, managers can be most effective when they invest effort in knowing their employees well enough to understand what most motivates each individual, and develop ways of leveraging those needs to support individuals in reaching their highest potential. Some people might be highly motivated by praise,
- [1 Easy Way To Make Meetings More Effective](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/1-easy-way-make-meetings-effective/) - Meetings are a critical activity, yet many people complain that meetings are dull, unproductive and a waste of time, money and energy. The good news is, you can eliminate bad meeting habits and learn to avoid the common pitfalls. By applying a few simple strategies for running effective meetings, soon you will be looking forward to these opportunities for
- [Conquer The Fear of Missing Out](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/fomo/) - "I need to have a smart phone. Everyone else has one. I'm the only kid in my class who doesn't. If I can't do Facebook and Instagram I'll miss out on things the cool kids are doing." Have a tween or teen? Then you have probably heard a plea that goes something like this. But
- [Why You Should Start Early And Small](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/start-early-small/) - When approaching an important goal or project deadline, you can start early with a small step, or start late with a big one. Choosing the late and big approach often means waiting until the last possible minute to try to do everything, perhaps staying up late and sacrificing sleep or other self-care to frantically pull
- [Done Is Better Than Perfect](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/done-better-perfect/) - You may have heard that a popular idea among Silicon Valley tech companies is “done is better than perfect.” This idea is not intended to promote that people or companies should do shoddy work. The point is that we should not waste time on non-essential activities; we should just get started and get things done.
- [Produce More by Removing More](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/produce-more-by-removing-more/) - “To attain knowledge, add things every day. To attain wisdom, subtract things every day.” – Lao-tzu In his bestselling book Essentialism, author Greg McKeown shares the business parable The Goal, where fictional character Alex Rogo is overwhelmed with the responsibility of turning around a failing production plant in three months. Initially Alex sees this as
- [What Could Your Business Do With $69,000?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/what-could-your-business-do-with-69000/) - Our last post touched on the costs of disorganization - salary dollars lost due to time wasted looking for things, and some of the more hidden but significant costs such as poor customer service, lost sales opportunities, higher employee turnover, and lower client retention. Even if you are already thinking that you or your employees would benefit from
- [We've Got To Stop Meeting Like This](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/weve-got-stop-meeting-like/) - If you have been to many meetings where a lot of topics ideas get discussed but little or no action is taken on them, you know how frustrating that can be. When I was a new employee at a former workplace, I was surprised how many standing meetings were held, week after week, in which lots
- [Are You Wearing Too Many Hats?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wearing-many-hats/) - Smart small business owners often outsource services such as bookkeeping, marketing and IT, understanding that it makes more sense to pay accountants, marketing experts and IT consultants to be part of their team so that they can leverage their strengths, focusing on the things they do best and only they can do. For many smaller businesses, a project
- [Get Ahead Before Too Busy Can Happen](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/get-ahead-busy-can-happen/) - Every business owner or manager knows that hiring new employees is a big investment. It takes a lot of time, energy and expense to recruit, interview, select and train each new hire. Since hiring requires so much effort and investment, it is important to get your new employees started on the right foot so that they are well
- [Simply Placed at Work - a new video!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/simply-placed-at-work-a-new-video/) - Check out one of our newest videos, Simply Placed at Work featuring two of Simply Placed's commercial clients: Nicole Turner, Executive Assistant at a Fortune 500 Company and Kirsten O'Malley, Executive Director of the Pacific Learning Academy. Listen as Kirsten and Nicole talk about the impact Simply Placed made for their work. More videos can be found on our You Tube channel.
- [Video: Simply Placed at Home](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/video-simply-placed-at-home/) - We invite you to check out another of our newest videos, Simply Placed at Home, where a couple of our residential clients discuss in their own words what impact Simply Placed has had on their home and lives. Hear the impact Simply Placed, Professional Organizing and Productivity Consulting, made for Letitia and Leslie. For more videos from Simply Placed,
- [Announcing Our New Corporate Programs](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/announcing-new-corporate-programs/) - We are excited to announce our new corporate consulting and training programs! Understanding the many productivity challenges faced by busy employees, managers, executives and business leaders, we’ve listened to you and created new programs and packages based on your biggest needs. Simply Placed works with companies who recognize that their human resources are their greatest asset and want
- [8 Tips for Effective Delegation](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/8-tips-effective-delegation/) - Delegation is an important productivity tool and time management technique that is overlooked by some business leaders and managers. There are several common reasons why some people are reluctant to delegate. Those we hear most frequently are “it will never be done the way I would do it” (or, I like to be in control and worry it won’t be “perfect”), “it's
- [Middle School Made Easy - Conference for Girls on September 10th](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/middle-school-made-easy-conference-girls-september-10th/) - Give your daughter a head start on middle school with a day of laughter and learning. Join Simply Placed Professional Organizer Lynette Apley for her presentation “Organizing For School Success” at the Teen Wise “Middle School Made Easy” conference on Saturday September 10th. Lynette will share many practical techniques that help students maximize learning and organize
- [Ready to be Your Authentic Self? Come to "Front Seat Life" October 7-8](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/ready-authentic-self-come-front-seat-life-october-7-8/) - Would you like to: Learn about your true authentic self? Learn how to start living the life you were you meant to be living? Learn how to have better relationships? Learn how to make more money and attract the right clients? Quit making excuses and make real and lasting change? Find a tribe of amazing, authentic,
- [Free Paper Shredding in Redmond August 13th](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/free-paper-shredding-redmond-august-13th/) - Windermere Real Estate is providing free paper shredding services at multiple locations on several upcoming dates. The next one is Saturday August 13th at Windermere's Redmond location, 7525 166th Avenue NE. You can bring your old bills, bank statements and any other sensitive documents to be professionally destroyed on site, and receive a certification of destruction upon request. Thanks
- [Join Us For "Organizing For School Success" at the Teen Wise "Middle School Made Easy" Conference September 10th](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/join-us-organizing-school-success-teen-wise-middle-school-made-easy-conference-september-10th/) - Give your daughter a head start on middle school with a day of laughter and learning. Join Simply Placed Professional Organizer Lynette Apley for her presentation “Organizing For School Success” at the Teen Wise “Middle School Made Easy” conference on Saturday September 10th. Lynette will share many practical techniques that help students maximize learning and organize
- [Free Paper Shredding in Bellevue June 18th](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/get-shred-free-paper-shredding-bellevue-june-18th/) - Windermere Real Estate is providing free paper shredding services at multiple locations on several upcoming dates. The next one is Saturday June 18th at Windermere's Bellevue South location, 14405 SE 36th Street. You can bring your old bills, bank statements and any other sensitive documents to be professionally destroyed on site, and receive a certification of
- [Free Paper Shredding in Yarrow Bay September 24th](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/free-paper-shredding-yarrow-bay-september-24/) - Windermere Real Estate is providing free paper shredding services at multiple locations on several upcoming dates. The next one is Saturday September 24th at Windermere's Yarrow Bay location, 3933 Lake Washington Blvd NE. You can bring your old bills, bank statements and any other sensitive documents to be professionally destroyed on site, and receive a certification of destruction upon
- [Meet Linda Wenzinger, Executive Assistant for Simply Placed](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/meet-linda-wenzinger-executive-assistant-simply-placed/) - Meet Linda Wenzinger, Executive Assistant for Simply Placed. Linda is here to help ensure our clients are taken care of, that scheduling is easy, and that we're in a great position to provide the very best service that we can. Her support enables Simply Placed Organizers and Productivity Consultants to make a difference in the
- [How to Stay Organized](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/stay-organized/) - Once you've expended time, maybe money, and other resources to help you get organized, make sure to do the little things that will help you stay organized. Implement habits that are easy so that you can continue to find what you need when you need it and will be on time with your appointments, promises
- [Join Debbie June 7 and Learn The Pitfalls of Multitasking](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/join-debbie-june-6-learn-pitfalls-multi-tasking/) - Debbie will present on the topic "Multitasking Makes You Stupid" for the Seattle NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers) monthly chapter meeting on Tuesday June 7th. The meeting is from 6:00 – 8:30pm at the Bellevue http://shiftrecycling.com/buy/celebrex.php Coast Hotel. Could you benefit from learning how to improve your focus? Guests are welcome to attend the NAPO chapter meetings
- [How Much Is Disorganization Costing Your Business?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/disorganization-costing-business/) - This month we will be focusing our blog on the costs of disorganization, particularly in the workplace. While the financial cost to employers is significant, the true costs of workplace disorganization go far beyond only monetary loss. Employee productivity and morale, as well as customer service, loyalty and reputation are also negatively impacted by workplace
- [What Are You Paying For Digital Disorganization?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/paying-digital-disorganization/) - The costs of digital disorganization are similar to those of all other forms of disorganization: wasted time, increased stress and missed business opportunities, among others. Without a well-defined system for saving, naming and storing digital files, employees can waste a lot of time looking for electronic documents. According to a 2010 study conducted by P-Touch, 66%
- [Calculate the Costs of Disorganization](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/calculate-costs-disorganization/) - Have you ever calculated how much the time you or employees spend looking for things is costing your business? To put the financial costs of disorganization into concrete terms, here is a simple formula. If you spend just 5 minutes of every hour of an 8-hour work day looking for things, that adds up to 40
- [How Much Can You Save by Managing Email More Effectively?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/much-can-save-managing-email-effectively/) - Have you ever thought about how much poor email habits might be costing you or your business? If employees have not learned good habits for managing email productively, the costs can be surprisingly high. Employees who feel buried and overwhelmed by their email experience more stress and are often less likely to conduct prompt follow up, resulting in poorer customer
- [How Might Your Life Be Better With Less?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/thumbs-up-for-minimalism/) - Have you heard about The Minimalists? They are Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, who write about living a meaningful life with less stuff for 4 million readers. Minimalism is a lifestyle that helps people question what things add value to their lives, and clear the clutter from life’s path to make room for the most important things. Minimalism
- [Be Our Guest at Seattle's Business Tradeshow June 8th](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/join-us/) - Would you like to see what Seattle area businesses are up to and meet your next customers? Join us at the Seattle Business Tradeshow on Wednesday June 8 from 3:00-7:00pm. With 160 exhibitors and over 1,000 attendees, the Seattle Business Tradeshow is a 4-hour, power-packed event where you can connect with Seattle businesses, learn about new
- [Free Electronics & Appliance Recycling Event in Bellevue May 28](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/free-electronics-appliance-recycling-event-bellevue-may-28/) - On Saturday May 28th from 10am to 2pm you can dispose of electronics and appliances at 14405 SE 36th Street in South Bellevue. All recycling services are free! Items to Bring: Any electronics working or not, whole or parts - computers and parts, printers, fax machines, phones, record players, speakers, radios, game systems, VCRs, holiday lights,
- [Join Debbie May 18 at the Women's Leadership Summit](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/join-debbie-may-18-learn-myths-multi-tasking/) - Could you use some inspiration about how to balance the demands of a busy personal and professional life? Are you seeking self-confidence to help you get ahead in your career and excited to meet other women who are current or future leaders in the field? Attend the Women’s Leadership Summit on May 18th at Bellevue's Meydenbauer
- [Organize Business Cards with CamCard](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organize-business-cards-camcard/) - Do you have a growing stack of business cards from people you don’t even remember meeting? For many people, "paper pain" includes collections of business cards and those piles of cards are not just a result of attending trade or networking events. Even regular business meetings lead to a large accumulation of business cards - full of contact information that
- [Simply Placed in Seattle's Top 10 Professional Organizers](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/sparefoot-rates-simply-placed-one-seattles-top-ten-professional-organizers/) - We are pleased to share that SpareFoot recently rated Simply Placed as one of Seattle's Top Ten Professional Organizers. SpareFoot helps people locate storage facilities when moving, and publishes moving guides for several major cities through the U.S. Helping businesses and people move is one of our specialties. Whether relocating your company or your home,
- [Give Yourself a Gift of Time](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/time-management-gift-of-time/) - Could you use more time to focus on your goals and high priority tasks? What better time is there than right now to give yourself the gift of better time management? For the month of April we are offering a special “Shot of Time Management” mini-package which includes the following: The Simply Placed time log Debbie’s book, Six Word Lessons To
- [Do You Want to be More Productive? Stop Multi-tasking Now!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/want-focus-success-stop-multitasking/) - Actress Emma Watson once tweeted, “I just dropped my iPhone in my soup. I think it might be time to tone down the multi-tasking.” We've all seen countless job descriptions that describe the ideal candidate as someone who is good at multi-tasking. Multi-tasking is still often portrayed as a desirable characteristic and a skill that only
- [Clear your clutter: City of Sammamish and King County Recycling event](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/city-of-sammamish-and-king-county-recycling-event/) - Hey Eastsiders - Good news! If you have been in clutter clearing mode or are getting ready to in the next couple of weeks, here is an opportunity to get rid of those items that are normally difficult to toss. There is another recycling event for Sammamish and King County on April 24th from 10:00am-4:00pm
- [How Often Do You Check Your Email?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/manage-email-prevent-distraction/) - Our last post, and many of our conversations with people who are working on improving their productivity, focus on the harmful effects of multi-tasking and the benefits of "single-tasking". There are many strategies you can implement to prevent the temptation to multi-task. A good place to start is to decrease distractions. For many people, email is one of their biggest
- [One Text Message Can Change Your Life](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/who-is-your-accountability-partner/) - Did you know that one short text message has the power to significantly change your life? It may seem hard to believe, but if used intentionally as part of your productivity tool set, a text message to your accountability partner can play an important part in helping you achieve your goals. Here's one small example of how this
- [Who Is Your Accountability Partner?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/who-is-your-accountability-partner-2/) - Smart companies and employers understand that accountability partnerships are effective not just for achieving personal goals. Peer-based accountability partnerships at work are also very effective in helping employees reach business goals, and can have a significant impact not only on employee satisfaction but also on the bottom line. Different than mentorship, which is a more hierarchical relationship, a peer-to-peer relationship
- [Make Your Bed, Change Your Life](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/change-your-life/) - Years ago when I attended my first of many music immersion (Guitar Craft) retreats, I discovered much more than music theory and how to hold a guitar pick. My teacher, Robert Fripp, an extremely competent and successful musician admired by many for the quality of his presence and focus in addition to his masterful guitar playing, often
- [Join Karen at Startup Tech for Tech Startups](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/join-karen-startup-tech-tech-startups/) - Karen will be giving a short presentation this evening on "non-tech" tips for working smarter not harder, for the "Startup Tech for Tech Startups" meetup at Impact Hub in Seattle. Buzz Bruggeman, co-founder and CEO of ActiveWords will be talking about the application that his company developed. To conclude the evening Karen will share some easy to implement and
- [Join us at the Fremont Neighborhood Expo April 6](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/join-us-fremont-neighborhood-expo-april-6/) - Simply Placed will be joining other local businesses, non-profits and government projects at the Fremont Neighborhood Expo on Wednesday April 6. This event is a fun way to learn about volunteer opportunities with local nonprofits, meet local business owners and find out about government projects happening in the community. Featuring over 150 local businesses, nonprofits & governmental departments or projects Food samples
- [Free Electronics Recycling Event in NE Seattle March 12th](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/free-electronics-recycling-event-seattle-march-12/) - One aspect of getting organized and decluttering that can be challenging is figuring out how to responsibly get rid of things you no longer want or need such as electronics and appliances. Many local waste services offer electronics recycling and there are also many organizations such as schools, churches and local businesses that sponsor recycling events. This Saturday March 12th
- [Debbie Rosemont speaking March 10th on Networking Effectively](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/12410-2/) - Networking is a critical skill for building relationships, making connections and growing business. Being well organized is about more than just having a tidy desk. There are ways to organize to improve your networking process and increase the return on the time and money you spend on networking activities. Debbie will be speaking on "Networking Effectively"
- [15 Tips for good email etiquette](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/25-tips-for-email-etiquette/) - Email is still the most widely used form of business communication, and research shows that the average American employee spends at least a quarter of his or her time at work sifting through hundreds of emails received and sent each day. Since email has been around for a long time and we receive so many email messages it is often
- [Stop apologizing and make your emails stronger](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/words-to-avoid-for-stronger-emails/) - Do your emails contain words such as "just", "I think", "sorry" or "I am not an expert"? If your writing contains words and phrases like these that soften your communications, you may be unintentionally decreasing the confidence others (and you) have in your ideas, and hurting your business. A new Gmail extension called "Just Not Sorry" identifies words that are best
- [5 Tips for Writing Effective Emails](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/12265-2/) - Although email has been in use for a few decades, many people still don't know how to write effective email messages. Even with all of the social channels we communicate with today, email is still the most widely used electronic communication method for business. With the overwhelming number of messages many people receive it can be tempting to ignore emails
- [Staying organized when your car is your office](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/staying-organized-when-your-car-is-your-office/) - Do you spend a lot of time in your car and frequently need to take materials to client appointments or business meetings? When your vehicle is an extension of your office and you conduct business at numerous locations, having a system for transporting documents and supplies and keeping your car well organized is critical for making sure you arrive at your appointments with
- [Better Sitting With Balance](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/12211-2/) - A few weeks ago we posted about the benefits of varying posture throughout the day to avoid sitting for too long and prevent "sitting disease". It is a widely known fact these days that a sedentary lifestyle is unhealthy, but the prevalence of office jobs and computer use makes sitting for long hours difficult for many of us to avoid.
- [Tips for Holiday Un-Decorating](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tips-for-holiday-un-decorating/) - With the new year here you may be planning to pack up holiday decorations soon. A little effort spent organizing your storage to prevent tangled lights and broken ornaments will be well worth it when you unpack your decorations next year. To help make decorating as fun and easy as possible next time around, take care while "un-decorating"
- [What To Do With Unwanted Gifts](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/what-to-do-with-unwanted-gifts/) - With the holidays just passed, you or your family members may have ended up with some unwanted gifts you don’t know what to do with. Another sweater from the well-meaning grandparent that is not your style or size, book you have already read, or knick-knack you don't have room for? Gifts from family and friends can
- [Happy New Year from Simply Placed](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/happy-new-year-from-simply-placed-2/) - Wishing you an organized, prosperous and productive 2016 from the Simply Placed Team!
- [Sitting Too Much? Move More for Health and Focus](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/keep-moving-to-prevent-sitting-disease/) - Many studies have been published recently about the unhealthy effects of our sedentary lifestyle. Sitting too much is taking a toll on our health and well-being. Many people are opting for standing desks to vary their posture and prevent sitting disease. A 2014 study in the International Journal of Environment Research and Public Health found
- [Weighed down by stuff? 4 Tips for Conscious Shopping](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/weighed-down-by-stuff-4-tips-for-conscious-shopping/) - This time of year most of us do a lot of shopping. With long lists of gifts to purchase, parties to plan and trips to prepare for, we feel the need to buy more things. The ease of purchasing online can make it hard to avoid buying too much, sometimes things we don’t really need or even
- [More Creative Shoe Storage Ideas to Maximize Space](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/shoe-storage-on-a-budget/) - Last month we shared the idea of using a bookshelf to organize messy boots and sports footwear in the garage. What about those every day shoes that tend to pile up around the house? Many homes have a big basket intended for shoes in a closet or a pile of shoes by the front door. Digging through a basket to
- [Welcome Karen Thomas, our new team member!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/welcome-karen-thomas-our-new-team-member/) - The Simply Placed team is expanding to continue serving our growing number of clients. We recently welcomed Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant Karen Thomas to the company. Karen brings over fifteen years of professional technology project management and design expertise to her passion for helping individuals and teams improve efficiency and productivity, and increase satisfaction
- [Business Trip Checklist Saves Time and Stress](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/business-trip-checklist-saves-time-and-stress/) - Getting organized before traveling, especially if you travel often for business, helps you make sure everything runs smoothly during your trip, at the office and at home while you are away. Using a checklist is an easy way to make sure you have everything you need and are ready to enjoy your trip. You can
- [Accelerate Your Morning Routine with Increased Efficiency](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/accelerate-morning-routine-increased-efficiency/) - We are pleased to offer this post by guest blogger Roxy Barnes. Some people characterize themselves as morning people. Generally speaking these people represent the minority. For most of us mornings are full of stress and chaos and we dread waking up for our respective morning routines. It seems like we are always rushing around
- ["Re-Boot" Your Shoe Storage to Get Out The Door Faster](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/re-boot-your-shoe-storage-to-get-out-the-door-faster/) - With the weather turning cold and wet, you might find yourself getting overrun by outdoor and sports related footwear. When it’s time to head to the office and get the kids to school, no one wants to waste time looking through a pile of shoes for the pair everyone needs that day. Most of us
- [Tomorrow – Organizing For School Success with Debbie Rosemont!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tomorrow-organizing-for-school-success-with-debbie-rosemont/) - Join us tomorrow! Debbie Rosemont from Simply Placed and Jenni Butz of Pacific Learning Academy will be presenting “Organizing For School Success” at Issaquah Middle School on Tuesday, November 10th from 7:00 - 8:30pm. Debbie and Jenni will present practical techniques that help students maximize learning and organize all aspects of academic life. The helpful study and organization
- [Toss Pens, Pencils and Other Puny Office Supplies: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-pens-pencils-and-other-puny-office-supplies-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing paperclips, pens, pencils, notepads and anything else small and in your way in your office! Do you have a drawer full of tiny disorganized office supplies? Ten minutes is enough time to sort out the mess and keep only what you use
- [Banish Procrastination Today](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/banish-procrastination-today/) - Are you ready to break your procrastination habit? Take a few easy steps at work today to start new habits that will help you to be come more efficient and get more done in less time. Do you have several small tasks to handle today? Don't wait! It's easy to put off things that are
- [3 Places to Find Green Ways to Dispose of Waste](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/3-places-to-find-green-ways-to-dispose-of-waste/) - Earth Day is a reminder that we all share the responsibility of caring for our planet. Decisions you make about where and how to dispose of your unwanted items and waste are an important part of taking care of our planet. Here are 3 places to find out where and how to greenly get rid
- [Thinking of Going Paperless? Here's How](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/thinking-of-going-paperless-heres-how/) - Despite advances in technology and the ubiquitous presence of screens in our lives, we still use and accumulate a high volume of paper. Unless processed and managed, paper builds up creating clutter and frustration when you're unable to find what you need. You need a plan and system for processing and managing paper. One way
- [The Secret to Help Evernote Recognize Your Handwriting](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/the-secret-to-help-evernote-recognize-your-handwriting/) - We recently received an e-newsletter from our friend Brooks Duncan at DocumentSnap. He offered a valuable tip that we just had to share. Scanning handwritten notes and saving them in Evernote can be a great way to have less paper in your work and life AND to have access to your information where ever you may
- [Taming Travel Paper](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/taming-travel-paper/) - We live in a world of ever increasing apps, online reservations, and digital technology. However when traveling, especially internationally, you often end up with a multitude of tickets, maps, and other important papers in physical format. And just like you have backups for computer files and photos, it's important to have backups of your necessary
- [Improve Grades with this Organizational Tool](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/improve-grades-organizational-tool-2/) - How is the school year going? Is your student reaching his or her academic potential? A primary cause for low grades and poor school performance is often some amount of disorganization. Failure to complete assignments on time or to know what the assignment is is typically the result of not having an organized system in place
- [Building Habits that End Overwhelm and Bust Burnout](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/building-habits-that-end-overwhelm-and-bust-burnout/) - There’s a proven tie between managing personal energy and productivity. As such, it is our pleasure today to bring you a guest blog post from Wellness and Embodiment Expert, LeeAnn Mallorie, CEO of Leading in Motion It has been said that the way we do anything is the way we do everything. If we take
- [Case Study: Linda Lay, Delta Dental of Washington](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/case-study-linda-lay-delta-dental-of-washington/) - Case Study: Linda Lay, Delta Dental of Washington “Book now – this is certainly training that will reduce stress and increase productivity on all levels.” ~ Linda Lay, Director Sales and Account Management The Problem As the Director of Sales and Account Management, Linda Lay supervises the company’s overall sales productivity. She was looking for
- [2015 WBO Nellie Cashman Gala - only a few tickets left!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/2015-wbo-nellie-cashman-gala-only-a-few-tickets-left/) - Simply Placed's own Debbie Rosemont has been chosen as a finalist for the 2015 Nellie Cashman Woman Business Owner of the Year Award. Since 1982, the Nellie Cashman Woman Business Owner of the Year Award has recognized and honored Puget Sound area women entrepreneurs who have made outstanding contributions to the status of women business
- [Tomorrow - Business University Featuring Debbie Rosemont!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tomorrow-business-university-featuring-debbie-rosemont/) - Join us tomorrow (register here)! Debbie Rosemont from Simply Placed will be presenting "What Are You Waiting For?" at the Swedish Issaquah Meeting Room at 11:30. Tickets are only $15 for Issaquah Chamber members and $25 for non-members! Debbie will help you discover why procrastination happens as she discusses the most common reasons and offers
- [Declutter Clinic](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/declutter-clinic/) - Are you a "Do It Yourselfer"? Could you use some clutter-clearing wisdom? You can try the Declutter Clinic and regain your freedom for just $99 and a little sweat equity, which is less than you are likely paying each month for storage of things you aren’t using. After you register, the Declutter Clinic will send you
- [Toss Coats to Our Coat Drive: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-coats-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing gently used coats and jackets! Over the years, our clients have warmed our hearts and so we would in turn, like to warm others. To celebrate our 10th year in business, Simply Placed will be hosting a coat drive now through
- [Improve Grades with this Organizational Tool](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/improve-grades-organizational-tool/) - How is the school year going? Is your student reaching his or her academic potential? A primary cause for low grades and poor school performance is often some amount of disorganization. Failure to complete assignments on time or to know what the assignment is is typically the result of not having an organized system in place
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Track Santa's Progress Online with NORAD](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-track-santas-progress-online/) - If you and your family celebrate Christmas, then you know the big countdown to Santa's visit has begun! With the threat of winding up on the naughty list or getting nothing but a lump of coal in the stocking, little ones are suddenly better behaved. Keep the mood light and the magic alive by tracking
- [It's Back to School Time! 5 Tips to Get Organized for a Hassle Free Transition](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/back-to-school-organization/) - The lazy, hazy days of summer are winding down here in Seattle and it's time to get ready for the inevitable return to school. This year, instead of waiting for school to get too far underway before you get your act together and get organized, why not be proactive and organize now so that you
- [Take Action: 12 Steps to Emergency Preparedness](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/take-action-12-steps-emergency-preparedness/) - We know we should prepare our homes, businesses and cars with supplies in case of an emergency, natural or otherwise. There is often a breakdown between knowing and doing and therefore many of us are truly unprepared to help ourselves and others in the event of an emergency. September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. As
- [Holiday Help is Here for Any Budget!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/holiday-help-is-here-for-any-budget/) - There's a lot going on in our homes for the next few months, holiday guests, gift wrapping and meal planning just to name a few. Simply Placed has three ways we can help you have a more joyful season to fit any budget. For just $24.99 you can get our Simply Organized: Holidays eBook and
- [What's Your Relationship With Time?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/whats-your-relationship-with-time/) - Do you know of someone (or maybe it's you) that has a "unique", "special" or "different" relationship with time? Some people notice (or don't notice) the passage of time differently. Sometimes people run late, not because they mean to upset those who are waiting for them, but because they didn't plan properly or time "slipped by". Other
- [A Silent Killer - Stopped in its Tracks](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/a-silent-killer-stopped-in-its-tracks/) - September is National Preparedness month. This post is one of several we'll do this month about things you can do to make sure you're prepared in case something happens that is beyond your control. Natural disasters are not predicted, nor controllable, but the way you prepare for and organize for one is. Additionally, we'll
- [Lipstick, The Economy and Organization](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/lipstick-the-economy-and-organization/) - This week we are excited to present you with a guest post from the lovely and talented Veronica Mayo. A former airline marketing executive, Veronica was bitten by the entrepreneurial bug which led her to develop her own line of cosmetic bags in 2009. As a self-described lipstick addict, she shares some great tips and tricks
- ["End the Paper Pain"](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/end-the-paper-pain/) - Does this picture look familiar? Ok, maybe your situation isn't this dramatic, but we know a lot of people who suffer regularly from paper pain. This pain is often accompanied by feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, frustration, sometimes even depression. Negative affects of this problem include time wasted looking for things you know you have but
- [Smead Give-Away](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/smead-give-away/) - Recently we posted product reviews on a few Smead organizing products (the Stadium File and the SuperTab Folders) that were fairly new on the market. Now we want to let you know of a give-away Smead is doing of some of those very same products. It is really very simple: You want to get organized Smead wants to help
- [Organizing Product Review: Pendaflex PileSmart](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organizing-product-review-pendaflex-pilesmart/) - Yesterday I posted about two products I used recently to help someone who was a self-professed "piler" organize his piles of paper. It was his preference to make the piles work, as opposed to file away the paper we were dealing with. It seemed the perfect opportunity to give a couple of PileSmart products I had
- [Making a difference for those who make a difference](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/making-a-difference-for-those-who-make-a-difference/) - We love to hear stories about lives made simpler, business growth, and money saved as a result of the work we do with our clients. We often receive testimonials from our clients via email, phone or verbally. Here is a great testimonial from one of our "happy clients", Dellann Elliott, Executive Director of the Chris Elliott Fund.
- [Register Now for the Next Session of Declutter Clinic](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/register-now-for-the-next-session-of-declutter-clinic/) - You are on the verge of a great awakening. You can feel it in your bones, and all signs point strongly north. You are on the right path. But you’ve got a few things standing in the way of your destiny. Actually, hundreds of things. And you put every single one of them in the
- [Study Shows Lack of Home Organization = Stress](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/home-organization-stress/) - Clean Up Your Act! You don't need a study to tell you that life is stressful – you're living it. But what may not be clear is exactly what's causing your stress and what you can do about it. A recent Huffington Post study showed that the top five sources of stress include too little
- [Need an Email Intervention?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/need-an-email-intervention/) - If you don't feel like this woman when you think about the emails in your inbox, let's chat. Have you or someone you know ever experienced a day like this? ... You come into the office and open your email to see what's come in since you left the previous day. You essentially stay in
- [Simple Damage-Free Hanging and Organizing](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/simple-damage-free-hanging-and-organizing/) - Have you just moved into a new home and are dreading having to damage the walls in order to start hanging your homey touches and organizational tools? Maybe you just finished re-spackling and painting some walls that you don't want to put a hole in ever again! Are you renting or in a space temporarily and
- [Need to Find it Faster? Try Post-it Products!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/need-to-find-it-faster-try-post-it-products/) - Are you one of those people that just loves organizing products? At Simply Placed, we feel that it is important to share information about products that work well. If you ever have questions or would like product recommendations please let us know. We are always happy to help! For those of you who specifically love office organizing products,
- [The Not-So-Permanent Way to Label a Container - Mom's Monday Moment](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/the-not-so-permanent-way-to-label-a-container-moms-monday-moment/) - Canvas tote boxes and storage containers are a great, aesthetically pleasing, way to organize a bookcase, cabinet or cupboard. We posted about ways to use fabric drawers last week in the Mom's Monday Moment. They work well in playrooms and children's rooms to contain toys, small clothing items (think socks, underwear), diapers, etc.. The unfortunate drawback is
- [Real Estate Radio Guest Appearance](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/real-estate-radio-guest-appearance/) - I was a guest on the Real Estate Radio show on KKNW 1150 AM here in the Seattle area last month. In case you missed the show, you can listen to a recording here. I spoke to show hosts Craig and Rob about various topics including home organization, time management, prioritization, the 80/20 principle, the
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Recharge with a Digital Makeover](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-recharge-with-a-digital-detox/) - Over the Memorial Day holiday I had the opportunity to visit some friends out of state. It was an action-packed mini-vacation, and there was very little opportunity for "screen" time: checking email, social media, web surfing, watching TV, and so on. Instead, we spent our time together connecting and conversing, walking and talking. I'll admit,
- [Consider a Self-Storage Unit as an Organization Solution](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/consider-a-self-storage-unit-as-an-organization-solution/) - Are you downsizing your home? Have you recently moved or maybe you have large items you don't use often? Although we often talk about "letting go" of items and clutter in your home, we know that a storage unit can be a great solution for organizing your current or future home. Downsizing your home is a big
- [All the Better to Serve You With!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/all-the-better-to-serve-you-with/) - Our final new addition to the team this Fall is Cailin, our new Client Service and Marketing Assistant for Simply Placed. If you remember our previous post, Simply Placed has been expanding the team! Below is some information about our latest addition. Cailin Shovkoplyas has a degree in Communication Journalism from the University of Washington and
- [Suffering from Paper Pain? Relief is on its Way!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/suffering-from-paper-pain-relief-is-on-its-way/) - Do you find yourself surrounded by piles and piles of paper? Are there stacks so high you cringe when you look at them, hoping that if you ignore them maybe they will just disappear? Maybe you have the best of intentions to file, but find your piles of paper get out of hand because you
- [A Happy Packer](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/a-happy-packer/) - Yesterday we posted some of our favorite tips on how to best prepare and organize for a move. As nothing makes us happier than seeing our clients delighted with their results, we wanted to share a testimonial from a beloved client of ours. We miss her and wish her the best in her new home! Here's
- [Ready...Set...GO (Get Organized)!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/ready-set-go-get-organized/) - On Saturday, January 15th, Debbie presented "Organize Your Financial Records" to the MoneyWise Women's Conference in Seattle. She offered attendees ideas for systems and habits to keep financial records organized, thereby saving participants time, money and stress. In the theme of saving money, she also offered them a discount on her upcoming GO System Seminar
- [The Gift of Organization: Holiday Specials](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/the-gift-of-organization-holiday-specials/) - Special Simply Placed Holiday Packages It is the time for giving, and with that in mind, Simply Placed would like to give you the gift of time. We have put together several holiday packages to help you save time, relieve stress, and ultimately take the feeling of overwhelm away. “That’s a Wrap” Package Have a
- [End Your Paper Pain: File, Don't Pile](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/end-your-paper-pain-file-dont-pile/) - Want to make it easy to file instead of pile? Learn the stragegies and the system on Wednesday, March 17th. Come join us for this fun, hands-on workshop where you will learn how to create a new, virtually maintenance-free filing system for your home or home-based business. You’ll walk away with the system largely in-tact, ready to use for your
- [Multitasking Makes You Stupid](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/multitasking-makes-you-stupid/) - Did we catch your attention? Are you under the impression that you have to multitask to "get it all done"? Well we've got news for you, it doesn't work - not as well as you think it does. Come learn more on February 23rd, 2010 ,from 4:30 - 5:30 pm in our Open Enrollment class Multitasking
- [Let's GO!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/lets-go/) - There are just a few days left to register for our upcoming GO (Get Organized) System Seminar. This is one of our most popular classes and is a great comprehensive workshop for anyone in business looking to increase focus, organization and productivity. Join us next Wednesday, January 27th from 9-12 at the Beaver Lake Lodge
- [No Rinsing Required](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/no-rinsing-required/) - Real Simple Magazine always has great tips on organization and ideas on ways to save time. Today they posted something on their website that was news to me. I wanted to share it with you as it may save you a little time when it comes to meal preparation and cooking. Real Simple reports that
- [The Art of Holiday Gift Giving](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/the-art-of-holiday-gift-giving/) - Saw something the other day that would be perfect for someone on your list only to realize a few days later you actually didn’t make a list and forget what it was you wanted to get them? If this sounds familiar, now’s the time to grab a pen and paper, laptop, or cell phone and jot
- [Save Time and Make Your Holiday Shopping List Now](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/save-time-and-make-your-holiday-shopping-list-now/) - This time of year, the key to holiday shopping success is to spread it out. You can save yourself a lot of time and stress by making your shopping list now and carrying it with you! Once you're out and about you can easily stop into a retail store nearby and cross a few things off
- [Is That Still Good?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/is-that-still-good/) - With the holidays fast approaching, now is the perfect time to clean out your pantry, refrigerator and freezer to make room for baking ingredients, make-ahead and freeze dishes, and holidays meals and treats! When was the last time you took time to purge your food products? When working with our residential clients in kitchens and pantries
- [We're in RachaelRay.com](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/were-in-rachaelraycom/) - We were interviewed for an article on Holiday Organizing for Rachael Ray's website recently and the article is now up! You can read Katia Hetter's article "Simplify the Season with some Organizing Tips" here. Let us know what you think. If you'd like more organizing tips to help you maximize the joy and minimize
- [Mission Possible - Maximizing Holiday Joy, Minimizing Holiday Stress](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/mission-possible-maximizing-holiday-joy-minimizing-holiday-stress/) - Does the thought that the holiday season is right around the corner make you smile, cringe, or a little bit of both? Many people have mixed emotions at this time of year. What makes some people anxious about the next 2 months is thinking about the pace, the committments, the work involved and the general "craziness"
- [Ready, Set, GO!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/ready-set-go/) - How would you like to improve focus, organization and productivity in the workplace? Join us on September 23rd for a dynamic half-day GO System Seminar and learn how to do just that! It's simple. "GO" stands for Getting Organized! The GO System Seminar teaches busy professionals simple, everyday habits that allow them to get organized,
- [Mesa De Vida’s Menu Planning Services - For an Organized, Healthy Lifestyle!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/mesa-de-vidas-menu-planning-services-for-an-organized-healthy-lifestyle/) - Looking for ways to be organized to live a healthy lifestyle? Do you enjoy cooking and want to save time and money on planning, grocery shopping while enjoying healthy, delicious meals? We've found a new resource for you: A menu subscription plan, Menus by Mesa de Vida, created by Personal Chef, Kirsten Helle. What you get: Weekly
- [Save time and money on meal preparation](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/save-time-and-money-on-meal-preparation/) - Do you get overwhelmed with the process of meal planning? Are you making several trips a week to the grocery store? How often do you buy duplicates of something you already have in your pantry because you just can’t find it? We love to consult with our clients on time management & organizing, especially around the
- [What is your weekly plan?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/what-is-your-weekly-plan/) - As a new Mom, I have come to learn the importance of creating a plan to tackle my "to-do" list each week. Before having our daughter Payton in April, I could make trips to the grocery store, the mall, or drop a package off at the post office whenever I wanted to and usually with very little stress. Now that I have Payton with me
- [Get Organized for Travel with These Mobile Apps](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/get-organized-travel-mobile-apps/) - There are hundreds of mobile apps available to help make organized travel plans and to support you along your journey. We’ve created a list of some of the best ones to help you plan more productively, keep your travel information handy and reduce stress when unexpected changes arise. Travel Planning Most people turn to the
- [Toss Holiday Lights: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-holiday-lights-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! For today’s 10 minute toss we challenge you to toss out holiday lights you either no longer like and use or ones that no longer work. Ready, set... GO! Please though, don’t toss them in the trash. The copper wire inside holiday lights can be recycled. Many retailers
- [Meal Planning Made Easy](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/meal-planning-made-easy/) - We work with both residential and business clients, but find that many times they share challenges. One common "gripe" among our busy clients is that its hard to get healthy, cost effective, palate pleasing meals on the table every day. As a result, many people we know eat out, take out, resort to fast food,
- [We're hiring! Join the Simply Placed Team](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/were-hiring-join-the-simply-placed-team/) - Simply Placed is hiring! If you or someone you know is looking for a great job opportunity, we're looking for a Business Organizer and Productivity Consultant Please follow this link for details about the job, requirements and how to apply. Please help us spread the word. We look forward to finding a new team member that will
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Make Event Planning Easier with Technology](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-make-event-planning-easier-technology/) - Email is useful for many things. Many people turn to email when it’s time to organize an event with friends and family. This results in a long, tedious email thread of who can come and who’s bringing what. Often times things fall through the cracks or there is a miscommunication. This holiday season try a
- [Toss Cosmetics: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-cosmetics-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing cosmetics! Ten minutes is enough time to purge your stash of cosmetics in your purse, car or drawer. Did you know that your cosmetics have a shelf life and each item has a different lifespan? Time to toss those expired lip
- [Wellness Wednesday: 9 Antidotes to Overwhelm](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-9-antidotes-to-overwhelm/) - We all get overwhelmed sometimes, do you have your antidote ready? Please enjoy this guest blog post by Lynn Baldwin-Rhoades, founder of Power Chicks. Lynn helps small business owners create soulful companies through coaching, online resources and events that provide valuable connections and learning. This week, I’ve talked with a lot of overwhelmed women. They are
- [Toss Art: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-art-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing art! Does the art hanging around your home add value and bring you happiness to gaze upon it? Maybe you're keeping some inherited art out of obligation? It’s time to toss what's gathering dust! Before you get tossing, how about finding
- [Toss Sports Gear: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-sports-gear-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing your sports gear to Superior Seconds. Do you have sports equipment going unused in your garage? Is your home cluttered with sporting goods your kids have outgrown? Ten minutes is enough time to sort through your home or garage and collect some sporting goods for
- [Hazardous Waste Disposal Events](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-hazardous-waste-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Do you have items laying around your home or office that you aren’t quite sure how you should dispose of? If you are nodding your head while glancing around at those batteries, oil, propane tanks, and other various other items, and are in the Puget Sound area, we encourage you to visit King County's free
- [Two Events Happening Tomorrow, Saturday, September 24th, 2011](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/two-events-happening-tomorrow-saturday-september-24th-2011/) - 1.) Evergreen Healthcare Disaster Readiness Fair Since September is National Preparedness Month, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to tell you about this event happening tomorrow! Saturday, September 24th, 2011 from 9am to 2pm, Evergreen Healthcare will be offering a Disaster Readiness Fair. This event will take place at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center, 12040 NE 128th
- [More Fuel for the "Focus" Fire](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/more-fuel-for-the-focus-fire/) - Yesterday I read two interesting blog posts about the dangers of multitasking. They seem in line with what I've written before about the Myths of Multitasking. One, written by my Accountability Partner, Jan Wencel, of Spark Productivity, references a statistic that equates the effects of multitasking while driving to that of driving under the influence with
- [Want Financially Organized Kids?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/want-financially-organized-kids/) - I'm teaching a couple sessions of Organizing Your Finacial Records at the upcoming MoneyWi$e Women's Conference in Seattle on 1/15/11. This conference will have over 150 attendees looking for education, empowerment and inspiration regarding managing money. Wouldn't it be great if we learned all we needed to know about being responsible and organized with money as
- [Upcoming Fall Workshops & Classes!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/upcoming-fall-workshops-classes/) - We have three exciting Fall workshops & classes coming up (all classes take place at the Beaver Lake Lodge in Sammamish - 25101 SE 24th Street Sammamish, WA): 9/23 GO System Seminar - 9:00am to Noon It's simple. "GO" stands for Getting Organized! The GO System is a proven, step-by-step process that can help you become more
- [Update Your Filing System in Seconds - for FreedomFiler Users](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/update-your-filing-system-in-seconds-for-freedomfiler-users/) - We have so many clients who use the FreedomFiler, virtually maintainence-free filing system, we thought we'd pass on this reminder we received from the FreedomFiler company ... Its time to swap your EVEN & ODD year files... no annual purge! (This takes seconds - no need for a big "clean out the files, create new
- [Wellness Wednesday: Get Cookin' with Recipe Nest](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-get-cookin-with-recipe-nest/) - Have you made healthier eating for you and your family a goal for 2013? The first step is probably actually finding all of your healthy recipes and getting them organized! If you could use some help, try Recipe Nest. Combining the best features of a binder and a box, it allows for storage of full-page
- [Monday Mom's Moment: Weekly Meal Planning](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/monday-moms-moment-weekly-meal-planning/) - Do you have stress and anxiety over “what’s for dinner?” Are you wasting time making multiple trips to the grocery store? Are you spending extra money not being prepared? We have some great resources for moms for meal planning/grocery shopping and a weekly routine so you have a set time each week where you can sit down and
- [4 Fall Organization Projects and Tips to Implement Now](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/fall-organization-projects/) - With school now in session, we're on the downhill slide to the busy holiday season. Now is the time to get yourself organized if you've let clutter get the best of you, if your holidays always turn to chaos or you just want to supercharge your existing organization skills. Here are some organizing projects to
- [Celebrate Earth Day 2014 - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Organize](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/celebrate-earth-day-2014/) - Here are some great ways to celebrate Earth Day 2014 and get organized at the same time. 1. Repurpose household items and make Earth Day crafts. Gather some items from your home that you can repurpose into something useful. The possibilities and the fun are endless. 2. Recycle your plastic shopping bags and make the
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Last Day to Register for Your Email Intervention!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-last-day-to-register-for-your-email-intervention/) - Is email running your day? Are you overwhelmed by the volume you receive? Would you like to save time each day? Our Email Intervention Class is back by popular demand! Don't miss out: join us tomorrow, Friday March 22nd at the Sammamish Commons 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. In this practical workshop, you’ll learn strategies
- [Make the Most of your Post-Holiday Season Lull](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/make-the-most-of-your-post-holiday-season-lull/) - The post-holiday slow down is here. Can you feel it? Does it seem hard to get things done this week? Lacking of motivation? Maybe you're ready to check some things off your list, but you can't reach anyone or get calls or emails back. Difficult to focus on "normal business" this week when it seems as
- [Letting Go of Some Things?  Donate to the St. Vincent de Paul Society!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/letting-go-of-some-things-donate-to-the-st-vincent-de-paul-society/) - Are you ready to let go of a few things? Have you decided that some of your possessions are just clutter for you and your family? Arrange a donation pick-up from the St. Vincent de Paul Society! They will accept most household items from clothing to furniture to bicycles. Check out the full list of accepted
- [Let Go of Your Old Electronics & Donate to InterConnection](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/let-go-of-your-old-electronics-donate-to-interconnection/) - Do you have old computers or computer parts hiding in closets around your home or in a storage room or under the desk at work? Feeling like it's time to let go of a few of those things? InterConnection is a nonprofit agency that recycles old computers for free, and will come and pick up
- [How to Create Email White Space](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-to-create-email-white-space/) - Some of you have heard me talk about one of our most popular classes or individual consultations, the Email Intervention. We know (and perhaps you agree) that a lot of people out there are addicted to email. Others may not feel addicted, but are stressed out by the sheer volume they receive and overwhelmed by the
- [I'll Show You Mine, if You'll Show Me Yours](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/ill-show-you-mine-if-you-show-me-yours/) - I've been asked recently about my personal philosophies on setting New Year's Resolutions. While I don't think they're for everyone, I DO think goal setting is. Anyone can set a goal. Everyone can be successful in achieving SMART goals if they follow some simple tips. Since tip # 6 is all about sharing your goal with others,
- [3 Tips to Overcome the Challenges of Goal Setting](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/3-tips-to-overcome-the-challenges-of-goal-setting/) - Special thanks to our friend Dan Faulkner, Jr. from John L Scott for these great ideas. Many people avoid setting goals for themselves simply because they are faced with a few common challenges. We have three tips to overcoming these barriers to success so you can being achieving your goals today. 1. Set Practical Goals. Often times,
- [Goal Setting for the New Year: Focus](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/goal-setting-for-the-new-year-focus/) - This is the third post in our series about goal setting success for your New Year’s resolutions. Its also tied in to our Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge. Double dip! Our second tip was about visualizing success. The road to achieving your goals can be a long journey, especially if you have big goals. In Goal Setting Success for
- [Goal Setting for the New Year: Make it SMART](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/goal-setting-for-the-new-year-make-it-smart/) - This year, we’re sharing our tips on goal setting success for New Year’s Resolutions. This is the sixth and final post in our series. So far we've posted tips for rewarding yourself, visualizing success , focusing on goals that are important to you, sharing your goal to gain accountability and staying positive. Today’s topic is keeping your goals SMART. Tip #6 Make it
- [Goal Setting Success for the New Year: Stay Positive](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/goal-setting-success-for-the-new-year-stay-positive/) - This year, we’re sharing our tips on goal setting success for New Year’s Resolutions. This is the fifth post in our series. So far we've posted tips for rewarding yourself, visualizing success , focusing on goals that are important to you and sharing your goals. Today’s topic is staying positive about your goals by removing the negative aspects and focusing on
- [Goal Setting Success for the New Year: Share](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/goal-setting-success-for-the-new-year-share/) - This year, we're sharing our tips on goal setting success for New Year's Resolutions. This is the fourth post in our series. So far we've posted tips for rewarding yourself, visualizing success and focusing on goals that are important to you. Today's topic is sharing your goals with others and building your own support network. Tip #4
- [Goal Setting Success for the New Year: Visualize](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/goal-setting-success-for-the-new-year-visualize/) - This is our second post in our new series about goal setting success for your New Year's resolutions. Our first tip was about rewarding yourself along the way. Achieving your goals is a long journey, in Goal Setting Success for the New Year: Reward Yourself we suggested celebrating your small achievements along the way. Today,
- [How Do I Get Rid of My Stuff After Spring Cleaning?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/get-rid-stuff-spring-cleaning/) - Like so many people at this time of year you’ve taken on a Spring cleaning project at your home or office. You have renewed your space by decluttering, but now what to do with the things you no longer want? There are a variety of organizations that handle donations, recycling, trash and hazardous waste. Read
- [Toss Old Files and Folders: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-old-files-and-folders-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing ripped, faded or otherwise ruined files and folders from your home or office filing system! Do you have folders that have exceeded their capacity to the breaking point? Maybe you have extra files and folders hiding in the back of your
- [Clean out your kids rooms - ready go!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/clean-out-your-kids-rooms-ready-go/) - Recently we shared tips for efficient back to school shopping and easing back into the routine of school. One thing that goes hand in hand with both of these ideas is to take time to clean our your kids' rooms, including their desk space, closets and drawers. We recommend choosing a day and time and marking it on
- [Office Organizing & Productivity Tips for Summer](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/office-organizing-productivity-tips-for-summer/) - For many businesses the summer season brings a different pace to the office. Anxious to get out and enjoy the nice weather, spend time with kids out of school on summer break, and take a vacation, we seek ways to get our work done faster. For some companies, the summer months also bring a slow
- [3 of Lacey's Favorite Products for Organizing Kids' Rooms](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/3-of-laceys-favorite-products-for-organizing-kids-rooms/) - Last week, I blogged about a quick and easy way to clean out your kids' rooms. Just for fun, I wanted to show you a few of my favorite organizing products for kids: Do you have piles and piles of kids artwork that you just don't know what to do with? Why not display your favorites
- [Clean Out Your Contacts: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/clean-out-your-contacts-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - About a month and a half ago, we started a weekly post on the Simply Placed Facebook page titled the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge. Its been receiving a great response and lots of participation. We decided to move it to the blog so we'd have a little more space to elaborate on the post
- [Don't Miss Out on Preparing Your Family for Middle School](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/dont-miss-out-on-preparing-your-family-for-middle-school/) - Join Simply Placed and Pacific Learning Academy for a workshop on how to organize for and manage life in middle school. When: Tues., 4/28/15, 6:30pm-7:30pm Where: Sammamish EX3 Teen and Recreation Center, 825 228TH AVE NE, Sammamish WA 98074 Register here. This 1-hour workshop will help students and parents learn how to organize binders and
- [Did You Miss It? Simply Placed Featured on TV](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/did-you-miss-it-simply-placed-featured-on-tv/) - The Q13 Fox morning program invited Debbie Rosemont on to share tips and inspiration for Spring Cleaning and getting organized. Watch here. Need more ideas for spring cleaning? Look at these related articles: Spring Clean Your Space with this Proven Strategy Spring Cleaning for Your Schedule and Calendar How Do I Get Rid of My
- [Storage Units Are a Costly Solution](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/storage-units-are-a-costly-solution/) - Do you have a self storage unit? There are many reasons why a rented storage unit makes sense. If you have large seasonal items like holiday decorations or sporting goods that are only used annually, or family heirlooms which need to be saved but aren't currently on display, then a storage unit is a good option when there is
- [Can a Professional Organizer Help You? Take Our Quiz](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/can-professional-organize-help-take-quiz/) - Wondering if you would benefit from working with a Simply Placed Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant? Take our quiz to find out! Answer Yes or No to each of the following questions. Count how many times you answer Yes. Do you use your spare bedroom or garage as a junk-room? Are you overwhelmed when you think
- [Who Benefits from Working with a Professional Organizer?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/benefits-working-professional-organizer/) - Would you benefit from working with a Professional Organizer? If you are in some sort of a transition, are feeling overwhelmed, are frustrated by disorganization or wasted time, working with a professional just might be your answer to simplicity, better systems and new productive habits. If you would benefit from a Professional Organizer's expertise, focus
- [Adopt Organized Systems for Note-Taking to Learn Faster](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/adopt-organized-systems-note-taking-learn-faster/) - The purpose of taking notes is to remember information. For some, it is simply the act of taking the notes that commits things to memory. For others, the value of taking notes resides in being able to reference the notes later. Most people benefit from both the experience of note-taking as well as the ability to reference
- [A simple way to organize notes](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/a-simple-way-to-organize-notes/) - Today, our daily lives are so hectic that it can be tough to find a reliable place to keep our important notes, appointments and ideas. Here are some fresh ways that can keep you and your thoughts organized and the process of jotting them down enjoyable. Please enjoy this guest post by fellow blogger and
- [Toss Stuff from that Unpacked Box: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-stuff-from-that-unpacked-box-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing stuff from that box you never finished unpacking during your last home or office move! Do you have papers, files, mementos or a box of miscellaneous items waiting for a home? If it has been a while since that move, there could
- [Green Moving: Tips for a Smaller Carbon Footprint](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/green-moving-tips-for-a-smaller-carbon-footprint/) - Moving can result in a lot of waste. Stop creating mounds of trash for yourself and go green during your next move! 1. Drop the cardboard embrace reusable containers. The worst part of moving can be collecting cardboard boxes and then having to break them all down afterwards. Instead, try using plastic containers. FROGBOX drops off
- [5 Tips for Going Paperless - Tech Talk Thursday](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/5-tips-for-going-paperless-tech-talk-thursday/) - While there’s still no such thing as a 100% paperless life, reducing the volume of paper coming into your life is definitely a good thing. Making the choice to convert your paper to digital docs may feel daunting at first, but it’s totally attainable with these 5 easy steps: Switch to digital delivery when possible.
- [Give the Gift of Less](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/give-the-gift-of-less/) - We recently blogged about several ways you can eliminate all kinds of unwanted mail in 6 Easy Ways to Eliminate Junk Mail. Now we have a tool to share with you that will do all the work for you! It also makes for a meaningful gift that everyone needs this time of year when our mailboxes are filled with
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Use Your Smart Phone to Stop Unwanted Snail Mail](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-use-your-smart-phone-to-stop-unwanted-snail-mail/) - Does the amount of junk mail you still receive make you crazy? Want to reduce the time you spend sorting the mail and the volume of paper that winds up in your recycling bin? Catalogchoice.org is a free web site that allows you to reduce the paper clutter in your life by opting out of
- [These are a few of our favorite things](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/these-are-a-few-of-our-favorite-things/) - After you've cleared clutter in your kitchen and pantry and have assigned homes to the items you'll keep in these areas, you can consider whether or not you need products (to go along with some new habits) to help you stay organized. There are so many fabulous kitchen & pantry organizing products available today. The selection
- [Local Book Signing](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/local-book-signing/) - Please stop by this Thursday, November 18 between 2:00 and 4:00at the Sammamish Highlands Mail Post (704 228th Ave NE, Sammamish, WA 98074 - by Safeway) for a book signing open house. There will be treats from Green Apple Catering, and three Sammamish authors (including our very own Certified Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant, Debbie
- [Taking the Stress Out of Holiday Meal Planning](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/taking-the-stress-out-of-holiday-meal-planning/) - Does the thought of meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking stress you out? If so, you are not alone. There are several helpful tips we have for you to help put those comforting holiday meals on the table with minimal effort required. Plan Ahead: What sounds good on the menu this week? Write down each
- [The Gift of Time](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/the-gift-of-time/) - I taught a GO System class to a group of Comcast employees last week and got a great email from one of the attendees the following day. He wrote, Great Class, There are not very many classes that you are able to start using immediately, and see results. Thanks for giving me the gift of time.
- [Better Together](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/better-together/) - Looking for a great mentor to guide you in your business? Consider an accountability partner. My relationship with with my accountability partner, Jan Wencel of Spark Productivity was recently mentioned in the Toilet Paper Entreprenuer (TPE) Blog and in the July 2009 Issue of the Women Business Owners Digest. Jan and I met over 3 years ago
- [End Your Paper Pain](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/end-your-paper-pain/) - Do you have paper pain? End it once and for all. If you're in the Seattle area, come join us on 6/17 from 6:30 - 9:00 pm at the Phinney Center and we'll teach you a system that makes it just as easy to file, instead of pile. We'll get you set up with a
- [Hire Ground](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/hire-ground/) - We were interviewed recently by Randy Woods, writer for the Seattle Times NWJobs site and blog "Hire Ground". Randy's post summarizes some of the tips I shared with him on how Job Seekers could use organization and productivity strategies to reach their goal (finding a new job). Three primary strategies covered in the post are
- [Group Productivity Training Can Improve Your Bottom Line](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/group-productivity-training-can-improve-bottom-line/) - What would happen if the people you work with had the organizational skills to reduce wasted time, the discipline to focus and work and systems in place to increase productivity? It is possible to teach these skills and strategies and start using them right away. This type of training and consulting offered by Simply Placed
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Smart Phone Apps that Support Distraction-Free Driving](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-smart-phone-apps-that-support-distraction-free-driving/) - During a recent Simply Placed Email Intervention presentation we discussed the challenges created when we are always connected to our email and contacts through smartphones. In addition to causing distractions and decreasing overall productivity, responding to email and texts on-the-go can also pose significant safety risks, especially while driving. An audience member during this presentation
- [Spring into Organization Event](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/spring-into-organization-event/) - Would you like to meet some local companies (25+) that specialize in organizing products and services? Perhaps you have some burning clutter questions you're dying to ask a local Professional Organizer? You're in luck! The Seattle NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers) is hosting their second annual Spring Into Organization Fair and Ask the Organizer Panel this
- [A New Place to Call Home](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/a-new-place-to-call-home/) - You've searched and searched and now your search has finally come to an end; you've found a new place to call home! Whether you are downsizing or upgrading, you have to admit it is exciting to start a new chapter in your life. But what's this? Your joy is suddenly replaced by overwhelm. Boxes, bags,
- [I didn't want to do it](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/i-didnt-want-to-do-it/) - I didn't want to do it, but I'm glad I did. As you may remember, I'm training for a half marathon that takes place in late June. I have a plan - a specific training plan that spells out what distances I will run on which particular days. In my head, I know that sticking
- [Easy Semi-Annual Reminder](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/easy-semi-annual-reminder/) - Before you go to bed tonight, remember to "spring forward" and set your clocks ahead one hour. I bet you're pretty good about remembering to change your clocks twice a year. There are reminders all around us - in the newspaper, on televised news, on the internet, and even from your friendly Professional Organizer. In our productivity
- [Gifts that Won't Cause Clutter](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/gifts-that-wont-cause-clutter/) - Whether you're starting to put together a shopping list of gifts to buy or a "wish list" for yourself so you're ready when someone asks, "so what you do want for the holidays this year?' , here are some gift ideas to give or receive that won't cause clutter. Gifts of Choice - Any gift you're
- [Is Your Business Organized for Growth and Change?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/business-organized-growth-change/) - Many things factor into a business' ability to grow. Is there a market opportunity for growth? Can the business increase its scale to serve more or varied customers? Can the organizational structure and stakeholders manage growing pains and change? These are all important questions to answer when it comes to when and how should your
- [Limiting New Year's Resolutions to Stick to Them](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/limiting-new-years-resolutions/) - The Hard Truth About New Year's Resolutions and 5 Ways to Make Them Stick in 2015 It's that time of year – out with the old, in with the new – as we migrate from 2014 into 2015. We look back on the past annum and make plans for the incoming, typically in the form
- [Getting Organized Magazine's 30 Days of Give-Aways!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/getting-organized-magazines-30-days-of-give-aways/) - Every day between July 25th and August 23rd, a subscriber of Getting Organized Magazine will be winning a prize! Anyone already subscribed is automatically entered to win each day! Prizes include a closet organizing set, a $50 gift card to Storables, a Freedom Filer, a Tote Buddy and much more! Not a subscriber yet? Sign up
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Cord Management, Part 1 - Label Your Cables](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-cord-management-part-1-label-your-cables/) - This week’s TTT comes with a bonus Toss Challenge. Why not go and grab that big bin with the jumbled, tangled mass of electronic wires and cables (you know the one we’re talking about!), and spend 30 minutes determining which cord goes with which device. If there are any excess cables that belong to devices
- [Earth Day 2012 - Computer Recycling Event Tomorrow!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/earth-day-2012-computer-recycling-event-tomorrow/) - Saturday April 22nd is Earth Day, how are you planning to celebrate and give back to mother nature? We have a few ideas that you can find in your local community! 1. Attend an electronics recycling drive. Many large corporations and local city governments organize free recycling drives for difficult-to-dispose-of items. Check your local
- [What are you Waiting For?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/what-are-you-waiting-for/) - Is procrastination holding you back from achieving your goals? Our own Debbie Rosemont, Certified Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant, will be presenting What Are You Waiting For? at The Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce April Luncheon! Join us and you'll learn : Why we procrastinate Tips to minimize procrastination and get it done How to
- [Organizational Products with Form and Function? Try Three by Three!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organizational-products-with-form-and-function-try-three-by-three/) - Are you looking for functional organizational materials that are also aesthetically pleasing for your home, office or home office? Three by Three makes great multi-functional organizational tools that meet your needs while still looking like great decor. Three by Three Seattle products are aimed at design conscious consumers and are innovative, functional and clever
- [Find an Organization That Needs Your Stuff!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/find-an-organization-that-needs-your-stuff/) - Let go of what you don't need anymore and at the same time, benefit a worthy organization who could really use your stuff. Don't just fill up a landfill with your unwanted possessions! Previously we told you about the St. Vincent de Paul Society and how to donate to them. Today we want to share two additional resources for
- [6 Easy Ways to Eliminate Junk Mail](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/6-easy-ways-to-eliminate-junk-mail/) - We could all use a few ways to reduce the piles and piles of junk mail we receive every day. Filtering out the good from the bad is a time-waster for all of us. To help, Simply Placed has put together a list of the six best ways to eliminate or reduce the amount of unwanted mail coming to
- [Baby, It's Cold Outside](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/baby-its-cold-outside/) - Can you feel the change in the air where you live? Here in the Pacific Northwest, its been chilly the last few days, with talk of the snow in the forecast in some areas. As you reach into your coat closet for a warm coat, your gloves and scarf to wrap up, take an extra
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Leverage Your Social Network to Sell Your Stuff Online with Yardsellr](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-leverage-your-social-network-to-sell-your-stuff-online-with-yardsellr/) - One of the potential perks of clearing your clutter is the opportunity to make a little money by selling your unwanted wares. Up until now, Craigslist and eBay have been the primary options for selling your personal possessions online. But as theses sites have become increasingly more crowded, commoditized and difficult to use, many individuals
- [Could You "Grab and Go" in Case of Emergency?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/could-you-grab-and-go-in-case-of-emergency/) - In our last post, we featured the Life Maintenance Toolkit, which is an outstanding product to help us prepare and organize our important documents in case of an emergency. In this post we are going to share another great product that is available to help organize your vital records in case something should happen to
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Keep Tabs on your To-Do List with Todoist](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-keep-tabs-on-your-to-do-list-with-todoist/) - The key to effectively managing any project is to move your task list out of your head and into print. Whether you capture your ideas in a notebook, planner, or prefer more high-tech solutions, this habit will help you stay focused and on task when you are managing multiple projects. One of the oldest
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Get it Done with Goalforit!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-get-it-done-with-goalforit/) - Do you struggle with goal setting and prioritization? OK, perhaps that's a snap for you, but how about your family? What if your kids had a fun, easy to use online behavior chart to help them establish positive behavior and successful habits? Goalforit is an online community of individuals who are commited to achieving
- [Wellness Wednesday: Conquering Fall Allergies](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-conquering-fall-allergies/) - For some of us, the joys of fall and the changing of the seasons are limited by the onset of our nagging fall allergies. Trying to live months on end with a running nose, itchy eyes and constant sneezing just isn't an option with our busy lives and work schedules. In addition to allergens like
- [A Few of Our Favorite Organizing & Productivity Books](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/our-favorite-organizing-and-productivity-books/) - Simply Placed was recently featured in an article for the Examiner.com to celebrate National Book Month. If you're looking for a few great books for help with organization and productivity - we have some ideas for you. Here are a few of our top recommendations! One is about physical space organization, another about prioritization, beating procrastination and time management,
- [Wellness Wednesday: Take Breaks to Stretch](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-take-breaks-to-stretch/) - Studies show that stretching can improve your performance, and we're not just talking about your athletic abilities. Taking the time to stretch during your workday can improve your focus and productivity and prevent work-related injuries such as repetitive stress motions or carpal tunnel syndrome. The best part about stretching is - you can do it
- [Simply Sparkling Holiday Package](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/simply-sparkling-holiday-package/) - In the spirit of giving, we’re partnering with two remarkable housecleaning companies to bring our very special “Simply Sparkling” holiday package. When you call us to book the Simply Sparkling package before December 31st, you’ll receive a 10% discount on 4 hours of residential services with a Simply Placed Professional Organizer, and $30 off your
- [Wellness Wednesday: Get Involved in Earth Day](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-get-involved-in-earth-day/) - Monday April 22nd is Earth Day, do you have plans to celebrate yet and get outdoors? There are plenty of local celebrations to help you get involved. On Saturday April 20th Sammamish will be hosting its annual celebration featuring vendors, volunteer projects and information about how you can be more earth-friendly at home. The event
- [Improve Student Organization: 5 Best Practices for Using a Student Planner](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/improve-student-organization-5-best-practices-using-student-planner/) - A planner is an essential tool for helping students keep track of their assignments and commitments and to support their time and project management. Planners alone aren’t particularly useful. It is the habits and routines students use to input and retrieve information as well as the strategies they use for planning based on that information
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Take Control of Your Business Card Collection with CamCard](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-take-control-business-card-collection-camcard/) - Do you have a pile, box or draw full or business cards collected from prospective clients, vendors or networking partners? Surely having that information is valuable, if only you had a way to access it in a useful way. How do people manage collections of business cards anyway? Because it quickly and effectively captures business
- [Wellness Wednesday: Organize and Prepare for Holiday Guests](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-organize-prepare-holiday-guests/) - Good hospitality never goes out of style and for the most part all of the things people have done for decades to welcome guests to their homes hold true: a clean home, a well-laid table, fresh sheets and pillows and good food. There are, however, things today that our parents and grandparents didn’t have to
- [What's Your Emergency Plan?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/whats-your-emergency-plan/) - To continue with our National Preparedness Month theme...today's post is on how to make a family emergency plan. Since disaster can strike at any time and most likely when your family isn't all together, it is important to have a plan in place now. Your plan should include things like how to reach each other,
- [Making an Emergency Kit](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/making-an-emergency-kit/) - As we mentioned in a previous post, September is National Preparedness Month, so this month we will be blogging about things like making an emergency kit, making a family emergency plan, and organizing your papers and affairs in case something happens to you. We know these aren't fun topics to think about, but it will bring
- [How to Pack Lunches with Ease](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-to-pack-lunches-with-ease/) - The school year/back to work routine is officially here! We have been blogging about ways to make the transition an easy one and one more way to do that, is to have a lunch packing station stocked with a few essential supplies. You might ask why we recommend packing a lunch instead of buying lunch at school or
- [Not Your Grandma's Blackberry Jam](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/not-your-grandmas-blackberry-jam/) - Last week we posted on the perils of multitasking. Well, great minds think alike. On Friday, I received a brief, informative newsletter from my accountability partner, Jan, on a similar topic and with her permission, I share it with you. I even learned a new term I had not heard before; Blackberry Jam. This term is
- [Video Review: Smead Stadium File](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/video-review-smead-stadium-file/) - We've reviewed the Smead Stadium File on the blog before. Here's a video of Debbie doing a free commercial for the Smead folks at the National Association of Professional Organizers' conference in San Diego this month. We'd love to hear about one of your favorite, cost-effective tools that helps you stay organized and productive in
- [Don't Wait - Plan Your Summer Now!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/dont-wait-plan-your-summer-now/) - Can you believe that summer is just a few months away? I know if you're in the Puget Sound area it is hard to imagine with all this rain, but the countdown for summer has definitely begun. It may seem crazy, but if you haven't already, it is time to start making your summer plans. Minimally, this will
- [Good To Go](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/good-to-go/) - Beginning this spring, if you live in the Puget Sound area of Washington, chances are, you'll be affected either regularly, or periodically by the new tolling that will take place on the 520 bridge that connects Seattle with the Eastside. Of course there are alternates - taking the I-90 bridge, but I'm betting that it
- [Not Your Grandma's Tupperware](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/not-your-grandmas-tupperware/) - The Simply Placed team recently had the opportunity to listen to a refresher on some of our favorite products for food storage organization (pantry, fridge, freezer), and let me tell you, this is not your Grandma's Tupperware! All joking aside, we wanted recap for you what we learned and how you can consider Tupperware as
- [Upcoming Event: Advice For The Organizationally Challenged](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/upcoming-event-advice-for-the-organizationally-challenged/) - Come listen to award-winning Professional Organizer, International Author and Public Speaker Judith Kolberg! A member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and former president of the Georgia chapter, Kolberg received NAPO’s prestigious Founders’ Award in 1996 based on her pioneering work in chronic disorganization. She formed the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD)
- [How to Create Your Kind of Holidays](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-to-create-your-kind-of-holidays/) - We were recently interviewed for the Issaquah Sammamish and Beyond magazine and quoted in an article, How to Create Your Kind of Holidays, in their November issue. We shared a few thoughts and unique ideas to help you think about the holidays in a different way, with an emphasis on maximizing the joy and mininizing
- [Brief Mention in 425 Magazine](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/brief-mention-in-425-magazine/) - Last Fall we had the opportunity to help organize the kitchen and pantry of the Zero Energy House in Bellevue. The overall project was featured earlier this year on the cover of and inside of 425 Magazine. We're proud to be listed as a "resource" for making the vision for the house a reality for owners Donna and
- [Celebrating Women in Business](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/celebrating-women-in-business/) - On May 4, 2010 from Noon to 4:30pm the Sammamish Chamber of Commerce will be Celebrating Women in Business. The keynote speaker, Liesbet Trappenburg will present "You are Not Your Job! Creating Sustainable Work/Life Balance." Debbie has been asked to be one of three break-out speakers for this exciting event. Debbie will be teaching “Multitasking Makes you Stupid.” Learn why
- [Come Stump Debbie on Ask the Organizer Panel](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/come-stump-debbie-on-ask-the-organizer-panel/) - Debbie has been selected as a panelist for an upcoming event. Come see her this Saturday at the Bellevue Sheraton where she'll be answering questions about organizing and the organizing industry. The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO)Seattle Chapter is happy to annouce the first annual Vendor Fair and Ask the Organizer Panel. This exciting event
- [Race to Nowhere](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/race-to-nowhere/) - We recently came across this trailer for a documentary called "Race to Nowhere." This trailer shows how our kids are under so much pressure to perform well in school and extracurricular activities that they are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and unhappy. According to the students and teachers interviewed for this documentary, students are spending countless hours on homework each night,
- [What a ball](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/what-a-ball/) - We chatted about how organization can help you tame family chaos and ease stress year-round, but especially now as we enter the busy holiday season. I shared the process we use with clients when we're organizing any space, and also talked about some time management and productivity techniques. Sue was a delightful host. She's positive, energetic,
- [Tune In on December 1st!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tune-in-on-december-1st/) - Debbie was invited to be a guest on Sue Lundquist's I'm Thankful Network radio show. Sue's show airs every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9am PST. According to Sue, the mission for the I'm Thankful Network is to facilitate and create a safe environment for folks to come and get their tools to create a
- [Worth Noting](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/worth-noting/) - After posting some "Back to Routine" tips on the blog earlier this week, I've seen a couple of great posts on other blogs I read regularly that are related. Two that I thought might particularly interest readers of the Simply Placed blog are mentioned here. Both are written by women that I have used as
- [Stuck on the Ceiling?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/stuck-on-the-ceiling/) - Don't you just love the Peeling Mom Off the Ceiling logo (shown here)? Those of you that can relate to the woman in that picture, please make sure to check out our guest blog post on the Peeling Mom Off the Ceiling website/blog. I write about multitasking not being all its cracked up to be. If
- [Toss Items from Your Kitchen Utensil Drawer: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-items-from-your-kitchen-utensil-drawer-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing items from your kitchen utensil drawer. Do you have an overflowing kitchen utensil drawer in your home or office communal kitchen? Ten minutes is enough time to toss broken or badly damaged/stained items and to collect ones you either don't use or have
- [Toss Overstuffed Files: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-overstuffed-files-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing papers from your most overstuffed, worn out file in your home or office filing system! Do you have hanging files that are falling apart under the weight of paper? Ten minutes is enough time to sort out the folders or files that are
- [Debbie Rosemont Interviews Rich Brooks for 100th Podcast](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/debbie-rosemont-interviews-rich-brooks-for-100th-podcast/) - Simply Placed's Debbie Rosemont was honored to have been invited to interview Rich Brooks, marketing guru and founder of The Marketing Agents. In this 100th episode of his podcast, The Agents of Change, Rich shares what he's learned from past interviews. Listen below.
- [Preparing for Organized Summer Travel Podcast](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/preparing-for-organized-summer-travel-podcast/) - Smead recently invited Debbie Rosemont to speak about getting organized for summer travel. Learn how to organize your planning, pack like a pro and reduce stress to get more out of your travel adventures this summer. https://youtu.be/8_nySH1YieQ
- [Toss from your Service Provider File: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-from-your-service-provider-file-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes sifting through the contents of your service provider file. Do you have the business cards and marketing materials from vendors you haven’t used in years? It's time to take a few minutes to clean out the file and toss the old paperwork from
- [Save Hours of Time with This Tip](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/save-hours-of-time-with-this-tip/) - If it will take less than 2 minutes, do it now! Putting off these types of short tasks today creates hours of work in the future. At some point you'll have to catch up on all of these tasks and it will be much more time-consuming and tedious than if you had simply done the
- [Here's How to Use Music to Support Focus](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/heres-how-to-use-music-to-support-focus/) - Can a service like Focus@Will, which provides a selection of music without lyrics that plays for a determined amount of time, help you increase your productivity? Their free trial may be something to check out if you've been curious. Set up your environment to eliminate distraction and help you focus on the task at hand.
- [Highly Productive People Do This One Thing Each Day](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/highly-productive-people-do-this-one-thing-each-day/) - Small things can make a big difference in how effective and productive you can be. Highly productive people typically spend a few minutes each morning planning and prioritizing. Ten minutes spent doing this first thing assure they are focused for work and reduces the likelihood of wasting time throughout the day. Watch the video to
- [Here's How Simply Placed Simplifies a Move or Remodel](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/heres-how-simply-placed-simplifies-a-move-or-remodel/) - Moves and remodels create stress. They are complex projects that invade our living spaces, disrupt our routines and, even with the best planning, involve a high level of ambiguity and change. All of this contributes to stress. Simply Placed Professional Organizers and Productivity Consultants help relieve this stress by providing an organized system for simplifying moves
- [Toss Linens & Towels: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-linens-towels-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing old linens, towels, pillow cases, etc. from your linen closet! Do you have old linens with holes, bedding that fits a bed you no longer own and are all your linens and towels jumbled together? Ten minutes is enough time to remove your stale linens and toss them
- [See Simply Placed in Action at Business Theatre Live](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/see-simply-placed-in-action-at-business-theatre-live/) - There are thousands of apps out there promising to help you increase productivity. Some work well and many are junk. How do apps help you increase productivity? And how do you know which ones to choose? Simply Placed Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant Debbie Rosemont will teach you how to cull through apps, evaluate them based on
- [Here's How to Take the First Step Toward Getting Organized](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/heres-how-to-take-the-first-step-toward-getting-organized/) - Disorganization is costly! Wasted time, money spent on storage, missing out on opportunities and added stress all contribute to the high cost of being disorganized. Getting organized can be overwhelming. Where do you start? What do you do? Is it really possible? Here's the first step... Schedule a free 15 minute phone consult with Simply
- [Free Shedding and Recycling Event This Saturday, 4/18/15](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/free-shedding-and-recycling-event-this-saturday-41815/) - Need help shredding and recycling electronics? Check out this free event in Seattle this Saturday, April 18, 2015. Bring papers to shred as well as electronics for recycling.
- [Toss Papers to Shred: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-papers-shred-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing papers to shred! Take 10 minutes to dig through the bottomless pile you have of documents that need to be shreded. Set a timer for 10 minutes and then start sorting through your files and piles! Don't have a shredder tough
- [3 Reasons Why You Need a Password Manager](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/3-reasons-why-you-need-a-password-manager/) - Being organized means being able find what you need when you need it. Time spent searching for misplaced items or information is wasted time and usually contributes to stress, causes distraction and prevents you from staying on task. How much time do you waste either looking for or trying to recall a login or password
- [How to Organize Your Car](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organize-car/) - Debbie Rosemont, CPO with Simply Placed walks you through simple steps you can take to get and stay organized in your car. Whether your car is used just to transport you and others from one place to another, or if it is an extension of your office, keeping it free of clutter and organized
- [Ways You Can Improve Your Re-Entry to Work after Vacation](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/ways-you-can-improve-your-re-entry-to-work-after-vacation/) - One of the top four reasons cited for not taking a vacation is the dread of returning to a backlog of messages and work. Forty percent of respondents in a recent study by the U.S. Travel Association said they avoided taking vacation because of concerns about returning from vacation! Returning to work after vacation doesn't have
- [Free Shredding and Cloth Donation Event This Weekend](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/free-shredding-and-cloth-donation-event-this-weekend/) - Do you have a pile or boxes of papers to shred and clothing ready to donate? Or do you need something to motivate you to collect your shreddables and unused and unwanted clothing to get it out of your home? If you're in or near Issaquah take advantage of this free shredding and recycling event.
- [Toss Winter Clothes: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-winter-clothes-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing gloves, mittens, hats and scarves! Spring has srung and it’s time to donate and toss your old winter wear to make room for your bright summer wardrobe! Is your closet holding gloves that are too small for your child’s hands, hats that are worn
- [Don't Let Boredom Derail Your Productive Routines](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/dont-let-boredom-derail-productive-routines/) - There are many benefits of incorporating routines into your life, both personally and professionally. Benefits we frequently cite relate to reducing stress and worry about forgetting things and having things fall through the cracks. Reliable routines fill in those cracks and help you move through your day more relaxed and confident. Another benefit of routines
- [4 Steps to Get Organized for Tax Season](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/4-steps-to-get-organized-for-tax-season/) - No matter what resources you use to prepare your tax return, it takes work to collect the data and forms you need to complete your return. Not being able to find information or access forms when you're ready to get to work on either preparing a tax workbook for your CPA or doing your own
- [Taxes Schmaxes](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/taxes-schmaxes/) - The IRS deadline for filing personal tax returns just passed. How did you do? Did you have them done well in advance and said "no big deal"? Did you scramble, bring it down to the wire and get them mailed off that day? Did you decide to file an extention because you weren't able to pull
- [Get Tax Day Ready with Our Last Minute Tips!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/get-tax-day-ready-with-our-last-minute-tips/) - The IRS deadline for filing personal tax returns is just a few short weeks away; have you gotten started yet? Even though it's getting down to the wire, you don't have to feel disorganized. Follow our last minute tips for a smoother April. 1. Check last year's return to determine what documents you need to
- [Use the Clean Computer Calendar to Get Organized](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/use-the-clean-computer-calendar-to-get-organized/) - Dealing with digital disorder can be overwhelming because it's hard to know where to start, what to do and how to do it. You can lessen the stress and overwhelm by creating a project plan. Today we are sharing a project plan you can use to get started decluttering and reorganizing your digital files on
- [How to Organize Your Closet](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organize-closet-part-1-2/) - Debbie Rosemont, CPO with Simply Placed gives you the steps to take to organize your clothes closet. How to Organize Your Closet to Save Time, Money, and Stress Follow these strategies on how to organize your closet to save time, money and stress every day as you have an easier time finding what you
- [How to Organize Your Closet, Part 2 of 2](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organize-closet-part-2-2/) - Debbie Rosemont, CPO with Simply Placed gives you the steps to take to organize your clothes closet. Follow these strategies to save time, money and stress every day as you have an easier time finding what you need when you need it. This video is the second of two and talks about containing your items
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Improve Your Meetings with a Low-Tech Solution](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-improve-meetings-low-tech-solution/) - Has this happened to you? You go to a meeting with a group of people you’ve not met before or you’ve only met virtually. At the start of the meeting there is a quick round of introductions. Awhile later, either at or after the meeting, you find yourself wondering, “What is the name of the
- [Here's a Secret for Decluttering Cookbook Collections](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/heres-secret-decluttering-cookbook-collections/) - Have you avoided decluttering your collection of cookbooks because in general there's something you like in all of your books, but still you've run out of storage space? Here are some tips for how you can both declutter your cookbook collection and hold on to the recipes you use or love. Tear out the pages you like.
- [Shopping in your PJs](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/shopping-in-your-pjs/) - Its hard to believe next week is Thanksgiving. Time sure flies when you're having fun ... and when the holiday season is upon us. The infamous day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, is known for pre-dawn shopping specials, snagging deals, kicking off holiday shopping, and yes, for crowds, stampedes and craziness. Want to avoid all that?
- [Supercharge Your Task List to Get More Done](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/supercharge-your-task-list-to-get-more-done/) - A task list is nothing more than a collection of words that cue you to take an action. You can supercharge your task list by choosing more effective words that not only cue you to take action, they also clearly define the action you need to take. When you choose better words for your task
- [Here's How to Use Automation to Increase Productivity and Reduce Stress](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/heres-use-automation-increase-productivity-reduce-stress/) - The ability to automate processes marked a signifiant shift in the ability to increase manufacturing productivity and quality. Finding ways to automate tasks can also help you increase your productivity and effectiveness at work and in life. Benefits of automation include: Freeing up time and attention Predictably and reliably executing common activities Reducing the risk of
- [Toss Pantry Contents: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-pantry-contents-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing the contents of your pantry! Spring is almost here, when was the last time you took inventory of your pantry and tossed the junk? Take ten minutes and rotate out any expired food and make room for the healthy staples of the
- [Here's How Simply Placed Uses Trello for Project Managment](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/heres-simply-placed-uses-trello-project-managment/) - Trello works well as a digital project management tool. It is a simple app to use, flexible for a variety of types of projects and works well to help you visually organize and make sense of the various components and lifecycle of a project. If you like using sticky notes to organize your ideas or
- [Are Worry and Anxiety Undermining Your Productivity?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/worry-anxiety-undermining-productivity/) - Worry and anxiety have far-reaching consequences when it comes to your ability to get things done. You're likely familiar with what happens to your body and mood when you simply worry about remembering to do something. You may feel twitchy or tingly or like your mind is racing. You may become irritable. Less familiar to
- [4 Steps to Getting Organized for Family Fun](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/4-steps-getting-organized-family-fun/) - There are so many resources available with ideas and information for fun family activities. You likely get ideas via email, blogs, social media, publications and word of mouth. It can be overwhelming. Even though there are many things you could do with your family, how many times do you forget to do them? Simply Placed
- [3 Steps Toward an Organized Strategy for Home Mainenance](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/3-steps-toward-organized-strategy-home-mainenance/) - What's your strategy for maintaining your home? The If It's Not Broke, Don't Fix It approach is a strategy, but it's a poor one that doesn't help you proactively prevent emergencies and protect your investment. Planning for and scheduling your home maintenance tasks is a much better and more organized way to guarantee maintenance activities
- [Super-Charge Your Apps to Get More Done with This Tool](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/super-charge-apps-get-done-tool/) - Leverage the power of automation to get more things done and extend your productive capabilities. There are many apps when used alone are strong productivity enhancing tools. If you already use some of these tools, you may not be able to imagine functioning without them. Imagine though how much more helpful these apps could be if
- [Toss Valentine's Day Clutter: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-valentines-day-clutter-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing your leftover weekend Valentine's Day clutter! Valentine's Day is over and you need your space back. Take photos of precious cards and select just a few of the themed art projects your kids came home from school with to keep. Did you
- [Productivity Tip - Post Your Top Three Priorities](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/productivity-tip-post-top-three-priorities/) - Debbie Rosemont, CPO with Simply Placed offers a productivity tip. Visibly post your top 3 priorities each day to help you maintain focus and know what you want to accomplish. Use a visible reminder like this to guide children to do chores or finish homework before they play or engage in screen time as well.
- [How Long Will it Take to Get Organized?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/long-will-take-get-organized/) - This is a common question. Unfortunately, there isn’t a common answer. The right answer depends on a number of factors including: the status of your current situation, your goals, your readiness to make a change, and the time and energy you have available to dedicate to improving your organization. To help you get a better sense for how
- [Could a Professional Organizer Help Heal a Broken Heart](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/professional-organizer-help-heal-broken-heart/) - Stress... it's killing us. Here are some facts on how stress is breaking your heart: Stress increases the risk of heart disease by 44% Stress increases the risk of heart attack by 25% Stress increases the risk of stroke by 50% Stress is often the result of being
- [Clutter: What is it?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/clutter/) - Without organized systems for managing things (paper, clothing, toys, memorabilia, etc.) and routines for processing things, clutter will build up. Clutter accumulates little by little until it becomes overwhelming. Clutter affects your energy levels and general well being. Clutter can weigh you down physically and emotionally. What is clutter? Clutter represents a collection of unmade
- [Are You Chronically Disorganized?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/chronically-disorganized/) - What is Chronic Disorganization? The National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization defines chronic disorganization as a lifelong struggle against disorganization in which self-help efforts have not worked, leaving you with negative feelings or consequences every day. Is everyone that is disorganized suffering from chronic disorganization? No. Everyone, including professional organizers, get disorganized sometimes. When you go
- [Small Changes that Can Make A Big Difference in Your Organizing](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/small-changes-can-make-big-difference-organizing/) - Keeping You Organized, a podcast by Smead, featured Debbie Rosemont discussing how some small changes can make a big impact in improving organization and productivity. https://youtu.be/Ls6KQVVaPFw
- [How to Manage Your Tasks: One Point of Collection](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/manage-tasks-one-point-collection/) - Debbie Rosemont, Certified Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant with Simply Placed talks about one critical component to effective task management (which helps with effective time management) - having only one point of collection for corralling all of your "to dos". https://youtu.be/FOz2U80bC60
- [Toss CDs, DVDs and Video Games: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-cds-dvds-video-games-tuesday-ten-minute-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing your CDs, DVDs and video games. How long as it been since you're actually listened to any of your CDs? Do you have a shelf full of movies you've only watched once? Take a good look and decide what is just taking up
- [Consider Closet Systems to Get Your Chaos Under Control](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/closet-systems/) - One of the most cluttered areas of our lives can be our closets. Closets serve as a catch-all because you can toss things in when you're in a hurry and just close the door on the mess. But even a hidden mess is still a source of stress. And when you can't lay your hands
- [Organized Student: How to Organize School Work](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organized-student-organize-school-paperwork/) - Do you have a disorganized student? Watch Debbie's video blog for some quick tips that could help your student stay organized at home and at school. Do you and your student need some hands-on help? Visit the Organize Your Student page on our website for more information on how we can help and get the
- [Use These Organizing Apps to Combat Digital Disorganization](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/use-tools-combat-digital-disorganization/) - Do you struggle with digital disorganization? One part of bringing order to your e-stuff is having the right tools and in this case applications to help you manage and find files, pictures and resources when you need them. Here are some apps we like that help bring order to your digital disorganization: Password Managers -
- [5 Small Productivity Tips that Have Big Impact](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/5-small-changes-big-productivity-impact/) - Small actions can have large results. When it comes to increasing productivity through improved organization, small changes in behaviors and routine regularly create tremendous change. Here are 5 small changes you can try today (choose 1 or more) to improve your productivity, reduce stress and overwhelm and save time. Start your day from your task list
- [Thank You for Your Donations to One Warm Coat](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/thank-donations-one-warm-coat/) - Simply Placed would like to give a big thank-you to all our family, friends, neighbors and clients who donated coats for our annual One Warm Coat Drive. This year we collected over 100 coats in all sizes and delivered them to the Container Store in Bellevue where they will be distributed to those in need. We appreciate your generosity
- [Tools to Help you Reach Diet and Fitness Goals](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tools-help-reach-diet-fitness-goals/) - The adage is true: You cannot manage what your don’t measure. Measuring and monitoring diet and exercise is a key part of being able to reach your goals and improve your health and well-being. Using tools to help measure, report and track what you eat and your activity, both exercise and rest, will help you evaluate and manage your
- [Organize Business Cards with this Low-Tech Solution](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organize-business-cards-low-tech-solution/) - We recently discovered a client using this brilliant low-tech solution to organize her collection of business cards. She puts her cards in these handy plastic containers with lids. They can sit open in a drawer or on a desktop for easy access and you can have a few containers to sort your cards by type
- [Get Organized for Better Healthcare](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/get-organized-better-healthcare/) - As with so many things, a little bit of planning and know-how will help you take better care of yourself. Here are some ways to get organized to get better healthcare. Use all or some of these strategies to help you get organized and take better care of yourse Find out what your routine and
- [Toss Unwanted Email Ads:  Tueday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-unwanted-email-ads-tuesday-ten-minute-toss/) - In the months leading up to the holidays my email inbox was flooded with ads from stores and online vendors. It wastes time and causes distraction to see and process these messages. Time for the Tuesday 10 minute Toss Challenge: The best solution is to unsubscribe or create a filter to automatically remove these messages
- [After Holiday Organizing Tips](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/holiday-organizing-tips/) - Now that much of the festivities are over, it's time to think about getting organized for next year's holiday season. Here's a list of simple tips that will make your next holiday season even more merry! - Take time to donate or pass along decorations you did not use this year. - Toss any broken lights
- [Next Declutter Clinic Course Starts Jan. 15](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/next-declutter-clinic-course-starts-jan-15/) - If you've considered getting professional help and you don't think one on one hands on support is a good fit for you, consider taking part in the 4-week online Declutter Clinic. Warren and Betsy Talbot successfully lead students with video, audio and printed information to help you learn how to declutter and to provide you
- [What Wild Teaches about Getting Oganized](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wild-teaches-getting-oganized/) - The best-selling book Wild and it's subsequent movie version tells a powerful story about risk-taking, perseverance, personal growth and healing. There are also some important lessons about getting organized for life and the journeys it takes us on. Here are a few that stand out for us. Planning matters. Although the author Cheryl Strayed spent time learning
- [Enjoying Memorabilia vs Storing Memorabilia](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/enjoying-memorabilia-vs-storing-memorabilia/) - In our article How to Organize Memorabilia to Add Value to Your Life in the Present, we stated that an important criteria for deciding what mementos to keep relates to keeping the things that bring you joy when you look at them. Once you’ve decided what to keep, consider the ways you can display your memorabilia
- [Meet the Card Cubby!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/meet-the-card-cubby/) - When we see a common problem when we're working with clients, we search for a solution. We'd love to share with you a problem we saw that many of our clients faced and the solution we found to solve that problem. Problem: May of our clients had gift cards, significant coupons/offers or frequent buyer cards in various places in
- [Mother's Day Gift Giving Ideas - Consumable Gifts](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/mothers-day-gift-giving-ideas-consumable-gifts/) - I love giving and receiving gifts, it's not about the stuff; for me it is about the thought - the fact that someone thought of me when selecting a gift and the thoughts I have of others when I select gifts for them. As much as I love to give gifts I don't like to add
- [Simply Placed Featured on SMEAD's Organizer 411 Program](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/simply-placed-featured-smeads-organizer-411-program/) - Debbie Rosemont recently appeared as an Expert Organization and Productivity Consultant on a broadcast of SMEAD's Organizer 411 program. It was an honor to have Simply Placed represented by this well-known, national company to answer audience questions about getting organized and increasing productivity. Below are both video and audio-only recordings of the program. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVXGWVLDKcc Listen (audio-only)
- [Tools You Can Use: Getting Organized Magazine](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tools-can-use-getting-organized-magazine/) - Did you include Getting Organized as a part of your New Year's resolutions? Make your goals a reality with how-to guides and ideas from Getting Organized Magazine and take advantage of this special offer: Now through Jan. 31, 2015 new subscribers can receive 20% off the subscription cost. Click here to start your subscription and get organized
- [Toss Blankets: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-blankets-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes collecting, inspecting and tossing your blankets. Don't just check your closets, take a close look at your guestroom comforter or your child's favorite throw and scan for wear. Take a good look and decide what isn't up to your standards before any holidays guests arrive. Let
- [Recycle Broken or Unused Holiday Lights: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/recycle-broken-unused-holiday-lights-tuesday-ten-minute-toss/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! For today’s 10 minute toss we challenge you to toss out holiday lights you either no longer like and use or ones that no longer work. Ready, set… GO! Please though, don’t toss them in the trash. The copper wire inside holiday lights can be recycled. Many retailers
- [6 Simple Steps to Organizing Your Pantry ](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organizing-your-pantry/) - Save Time and Money Is your pantry disheveled and disorganized? Do you buy ingredients you already have because you can't find them when you need them? Does food go bad because you don't use it before it expires? A messy pantry costs you money from food waste and purchasing duplicates you don't need. It also
- [Get Organized to Charge Your Electronics](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/get-organized-charge-electronics/) - Despite all of the advances in wireless technology, at some point we have to recharge our devices via a power cord. Creating and organized and designated space for charing phones, tablets, e-readers, gaming devices, etc. is key part to assuring devices are charged and ready for use and to keeping charing equipment handy. If you
- [Get Organized to Go Paperless](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/get-organized-go-paperless/) - Have you considered going paperless at home or at work by reducing the volume of hardcopy information you keep and converting some paper to digital files? If you're thinking about it or have tried and given up, consider the importance and value of planning and getting organized to go paperless. A paperless system requires having
- [Happy Thanksgiving](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/happy-thanksgiving/) - From all of us on the Simply Placed team we wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday.
- [Here's a Black Friday Deal that Buys You Time](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/heres-black-friday-deal-buys-time/) - There are many Black Friday ads that will save you money on things. We're pleased to offer you a deal that will help you save time and reduce holiday-related stress. ListPlanIt offers pre-planned checklists and timelines for you to use for holiday planning, gift-giving, travel and a variety of other events and activities you encounter
- [Minimize Re-Entry Stress After Vacation](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/minimize-re-entry-stress-vacation/) - Do you return from vacation and immediately lose the benefits of the relaxation and rejuvenation gained when you were away within the first day back at work? Consider this tip from Certified Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant Debbie Rosemont of Simply Placed to help minimize re-entry stress and ramp back up your productivity after vacation.
- [Toss Reusable Shopping Bags: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-reusable-shopping-bags-tuesday-ten-minute-toss/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes collecting your reusable shopping bags. Look in your closets, car, entryways and work places. Once you've found them, decide if you need them all. Let go of the ones you no longer need and then find a place to keep the ones you
- [Organize Bags with the Tote Buddy](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/the-tote-buddy-we-love-it/) - Reduce, reuse, recycle. These days, many people are doing their part to purchase items or take action steps that are eco-friendly. Green household cleaning products, saving water, using less energy, the list goes on. But sometimes, "going green" may sound easier than it actually is. Take reusable grocery bags for example. A wonderful invention, but do you
- [Take These 4 Steps to Organize Your Kitchen Office](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/take-4-steps-organize-kitchen-office/) - The modern, American kitchen has truly become a multipurpose room. In addition to cooking and socializing, many people use the kitchen as an office and workspace. The kitchen office may be a place where people do a large amount of work or a space were only small tasks take place. The kitchen table may be
- [Toss Refrigerator Clutter: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-refrigerator-clutter-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing the clutter your home or work refrigerator! Thanksgiving is next week and whether you're hosting or hoping to bring home left-overs, you need space. Pull out old and expired food and wipe down the inside. As you put things back in,
- [It's Tomorrow! The 8th Annual Pre-Holiday Open House and Shopping Event](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tomorrow-8th-annual-pre-holiday-open-house-shopping-event/) - Last chance! Please join us tomorrow, Thurs., Nov., 13, 2014 for the 8th Annual Pre-Holiday Open House and Shopping Event. Click on the link for all the details and to let us know you'll be there. Don't forget to bring your donations for our Coat Drive for One Warm Coat.
- [Toss Coats to Our Coat Drive: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-coats-coat-drive-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing gently used coats and jackets! Over the years, our clients have warmed our hearts and so we would in turn, like to warm others. We are sponsoring a coat drive Nov. 13 - Dec. 15, 2014. We will be accepting clean, gently
- [Get Help Organizing for the Holidays with ListPlanIt](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/get-help-organizing-holidays-listplanit/) - An important key to reducing stress and overwhelm in the face of a busy holiday season is planning. A small amount of time spent planning and preparing reduces wasted time in the future and frees up time to better enjoy the season. ListPlanIt has a resource to help make your holiday planning easy. 30 Days to
- [Enter for Your Chance to Win a ScanSnap Document Scanner](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/enter-chance-win-scansnap-document-scanner/) - Our friends at Getting Organized Magazine will give away a Fujitsu Scan Snap ix100 (a $200 value) today, Nov. 7, 2014. Use this link to get to the Getting Organized Magazine Web site and then select "Giveaways" on the top navigation bar. Learn more about how the Scan Snap can help you convert important papers
- [What Do You Think About Organizing and Productivity?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/think-organizing-productivity/) - The National Association of Professional Organizers wants to know what you think about organizing and productivity. Your response with help NAPO members, including us at Simply Placed, better understand your needs. Please help us by taking this survey. NAPO will collect responses until Nov. 25, 2014.
- [Improve Academic Success with These Tools](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/improve-academic-success-tools/) - Organizational tools and skills can help students who struggle in school. Join Simply Placed Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant Kelly Foster in a free webinar to learn what tools and skills can make the most positive impact in helping students manage their time, projects and resources so they can waste less time, improve focus and make
- [Wellness Wednesday: Reduce Car Travel Stress this Holiday Season](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/save-time-and-money-on-car-travel-this-season/) - Hitting the road during the holidays can be stressful for several reasons. The cost of a long car trip keeps rising with the cost of gas. Not to mention, traffic can be a nightmare as you sit idle on the freeway with everyone else trying to make it to their holiday dinner, Grandma's house and New Year celebrations.
- [2nd Annual Coat Drive to Benefit One Warm Coat](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/2nd-annual-coat-drive-benefit-one-warm-coat/) - We are collecting gently used or new coats (or anything else that can keep those in need warm – sweaters, hats, gloves, blankets, etc.) that will benefit One Warm Coat. The Simply Placed Pre-Holiday Shopping Open House will kick off the drive on November 13th and we will collect through December 15th. We are partnering with the Container Store in
- [Get organized with Document Scanning](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/get-organized-document-scanning/) - Should you be scanning paper documents to improve your organization and productivity? It’s an idea worth considering. Keep reading to find out if you should get organized by scanning documents, reasons you shouldn’t scan and tips for getting started. Should you be scanning saved paper and future in-coming paper? Converting paper documents to a digital
- [Enjoy Children's Art with Help of Gem Collage](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/enjoy-childs-art-without-clutter/) - Children’s art is wonderful. It captures their sense of wonder, imagination and stage of development. Children also create a high volume of art, leaving parents with piles of masterpieces that often remain hidden in boxes. A significant part of getting organized with memorabilia is finding a way to enjoy what you have. These means taking
- [Properly Dispose of Prescription Drugs: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/properly-dispose-prescription-drugs-tuesday-ten-minute-toss/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing unused, unwanted and expired prescription drugs. Keeping these items in your home when no longer needed or useful can lead to unanticipated consequences of drug abuse and accidental poisoning. It is important to properly dispose of prescription drugs again to avoid getting them into the wrong hands
- [Be Below Average in Order to be More Productive](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/average-order-productive/) - There are probably many things you strive to excel at in order to do better in your field and accomplish more in your day. Today consider how being below average in one key area will recoup hours of wasted time each week, help you work and think with greater focus and ultimately will help you
- [Learn How to Improve Productivity with Apps](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/learn-improve-productivity-apps/) - Simply Placed offers a variety of resources designed to help you improve your productivity with technology. In addition to how-to guides, app reviews and one-on-one consultation, Simply Placed is pleased to offer an educational and practical seminar on strategies for using apps effectively and recommendations for the best apps to use. Get Organized and Productive with
- [Save the Date - 8th Annual Open House](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/save-date-8th-annual-open-house/) - SAVE THE DATE 8th Annual Pre-Holiday Open House and Shopping Event When: Thurs., Nov. 13, 2014, 4:30pm-8:30pm Where: Simply Placed Headquarters, 26510 SE 19th Court, Sammamish, WA 98075 It’s not too early to start crossing gifts off your list and it's never too early to enjoy good company. Drop in to shop and meet us! Great local
- [Join Us for the 8th Annual Pre-Holiday Open House Shopping Event](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/join-us-8th-annual-pre-holiday-open-house-shopping-event/) - 8th Annual Pre-Holiday Open House and Shopping Event When: Thurs., Nov. 13, 2014, 4:30pm-8:30pm Where: Simply Placed Headquarters, 26510 SE 19th Court, Sammamish, WA 98075 It’s not too early to start crossing gifts off your list and it's never too early to enjoy good company. Drop in to shop and meet us! Great local retailers like Gold
- [Get Ready to Wrap: Organize Gift Wrap Supplies](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/get-ready-wrap-organize-gift-wrap-supplies/) - Having an organized storage solution and approach to gift-wrapping results in less stress, mess and wasted time. Read below for tips and ideas for how to get organized and simplify your gift-giving experience so you can reduce stress and overwhelm and focus on the joys of giving. What kind of gift wrapper are you? The
- [How Can We Help You Finish the Year Strong?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/can-help-finish-year-strong/) - In just a few weeks we'll say good-bye to 2014! There are many things to do between now and then: prepare for the holidays, wrap up the 4th quarter of your fiscal year, travel, host guests and get ready for end of semester exams. It's a busy time of year. Let Simply Placed Professional Organizers
- [Give the Gift of Organization this Holiday Season](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/give-gift-organization/) - Give someone special the gift of organization this holiday season with a year-long subscription to Getting Organized Magazine. Each month your friend or loved one will receive a magazine full of practical and actionable tips and ideas for improving organization at home and work and the spaces between. We are pleased to offer Simply Placed
- [We're Hiring - Come Join the Simply Placed Team!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/hiring/) - Simply Placed is hiring! If you or someone you know is looking for a great part-time job opportunity, we're looking for an Executive Assistant! Please follow this link: Executive Assistant for details about the job, requirements and how to apply. Please help us spread the word. We look forward to finding a new team member that
- [Toss and Swap Halloween Costumes: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-swap-halloween-costumes-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing Halloween Costumes to swap with your community! Do you have old costumes your kids have outgrown? Maybe you’re holding on to costumes you’re never going to wear again? It’s time to toss! Instead of buying costumes that are only worn once, participate
- [Declutter with the Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - The Ten Minute Toss Challenge is a regular feature on our blog designed to inspire you to spend just 10 minutes reducing clutter and getting organized in your living or work space. The outcome is a demonstration that you can make significant improvements to your space in just a few minutes and that if done
- [Organize and Automate Your Video Queues: Tech Talk Thursday](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organize-automate-video-queues-tech-talk-thursday/) - When faced with information overload, like figuring out what you want to watch, where to watch it and when, it’s important to have an organized approach to getting the information you need and, when possible, using technology to your benefit to help automate the process so you don’t spend precious time and energy searching and
- [Upcoming Free Electronics Recycling Events](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/upcoming-free-electronics-recycling-events/) - One of the more challenging aspects of getting organized and decluttering is figuring out what to do with the things you no longer want or need. Responsibly getting rid of electronics and appliances is a particular challenge. Many local waste services offer electronics recycling there are also many organizations that sponsor recycling events. Local Windermere
- [How to Overcome Procrastination: Podcast](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/overcome-procrastination-podcast/) - Recently Debbie Rosemont collaborated with Smead to produce a podcast to help people overcome procrastination. In this 23 minute production available in both video or audio-only, you'll learn about why we procrastinate (and we all do!) and strategies for over-coming procrastination. Watch or listen here. If you struggle with procrastination and would like one-on-one consultation, contact
- [Here's How to Declutter "Maybe" Items from Your Closet](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/heres-declutter-maybe-items-closet/) - Should it stay or should it go? Certified Professional Organizer, Debbie Rosemont with Simply Placed offers a trick to help you make that determination on clothes you're not really sure if you'll wear again, but are not yet ready to let go. Employ this strategy and you'll know if it is a "yes" or a
- [Here's How to Stop Clutter Before it Happens](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/heres-stop-clutter-happens/) - The best way to reduce clutter is through prevention. Keep the clutter at bay with this one small change! Decide today to process items before they come into your home. You aren’t likely to let people into your home without an invitation. Take the same approach to things. Before you bring them in decide what
- [Tech Talk Thursday: MOS](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-mos/) - We've talked about wrangling cables in the past in our posts: Tech Talk Thursday: Cord Management Part One and Tech Talk Thursday: Cord Management Part Two. Today we have a new product to talk about that will keep your cords in place. The MOS (Magnetic Organizing System) is a versatile magnetic organizer made possible by a kickstarter campaign. You
- [Get Organized for an Emergency: Some is Better Than None](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/get-organized-emergency-better-none/) - In a disaster, we often believe that our emergency services will take care of us. Not true. ER services will be dealing with the disaster itself (fires, gas line breaks, flood waters, etc.), and you and your family are expected to care for yourself for at least three days. According to the Red Cross: Only
- [Do This for 1 Week to Increase Productivity](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/1-week-increase-productivity/) - How much more time are you going to waste visually scanning through an email inbox full of unread messages? If you’re looking to find more time in your day, consider starting with this easy fix. Declutter your email inbox to reduce the amount of time you spend reading your list of unread messages. Consider this…
- [Organize Your Digital Desktop: Tech Talk Thursday](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organize-digital-desktop-tech-talk-thursday/) - Clutter, whether tangible or digital, comes at a cost. Clutter results in increased stress and wasted time as your search to find what you need. Not being able to find what you need or not remembering what you have may cost you business opportunities and lost money. Having things falling through the cracks as a
- [Organizing Traveling Paper: Tools of the Trade](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organizing-traveling-paper-tools-trade/) - Maybe you know this feeling… Your heart is racing, your palms are sweaty and you’re looking frantically for that one piece of paper that you need RIGHT NOW! Being able to find what you need when you need it without raising your stress-level is the primary goal of getting organized. As organizers we use and
- [Study Smarter with These Agile Learning Strategies](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/study-smarter-agile-learning-strategies/) - How can you increase your productivity with agility? Agile and agility have taken on buzzword status. You hear these words used to describe fitness goals (increase agility), software development (agile programming), marketing and now learning. The common theme in the use of agile across these fields is the idea that there is value to being prepared
- [Strategically Use Your Backpack: Organize for School Success](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/ways-make-backpack-organize-school-success/) - Pre-school through grad school, students have things to transport between home and the classroom. Many students rely on backpacks throughout their education to contain and transport their things. Too often backpacks become cluttered and finding things in the backpack becomes difficult. Lessen your stress and your load with these tips for making the most out of your backpack. Buy
- [Declutter the Inside of Your Car Door: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/declutter-inside-car-door-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing items held in the storage space on the inside of your car door. Most cars have molded plastic pockets on the inside of the driver and front passenger doors. Open your door and start tossing. While you're cleaning out this space think
- [Toss Your Towels: Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-towels-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing unused towels from your linen closet. Do you avoid using some of your towels because you don’t like the color or pattern? Toss! Does your collection of towels meet your family’s needs? Toss what you don’t need! Embrace today’s challenge. Ready, set,
- [Toss Your Downloaded Files: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-downloaded-files-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes sorting and tossing the contents of your Downloads folder on your computer. Most operating systems, Windows and iOS, automatically placed downloaded items like email attachments, .pdfs and anything else you download off the Internet into a folder commonly titled Downloads. You can find your Downloads file
- [Here's How to Declutter Your Digital Documents](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/heres-declutter-digital-documents/) - Digital stuff can build up just like real stuff to create clutter. While it may be easier to ignore the cluttered build-up of digital stuff because you can’t see it and you don’t have to push it aside or walk over it to get to work, like tangible clutter it has negative consequences to you
- [Love Post-Its? Get Them Better Organized with Evernote](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/love-post-get-better-organized-evernote/) - Are you a fan of the sticky note? While good for many things, they are dangerous for collecting tasks, to-dos and important information. Sticky notes don’t stay sticky forever or get stuck where you didn’t intend or can pile up on walls, desktops, calendars and steering wheels making them hard to find. Here is a
- [Toss Inherited Items: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-inherited-items-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing inherited items from your home. Ten minutes is enough time to sort through items that have been left to you over the years that you feel obligated to keep. If keeping and storing these things is causing you stress, that was probably
- [Toss Unused Children's Books: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-unused-childrens-books-tuesday-ten-minute-toss/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes decluttering a collection of children's books. Take on a shelf or a small bookcase. Pull out books that your child has outgrown or books that are too damaged to enjoy anymore. Then do something useful with the books you no longer need. Here
- [5 Steps to Get Business Cards Organized](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/5-steps-get-business-cards-organized/) - Do you have a collection of business cards? Perhaps you have collection stored in a Rolodex system, stashed in a box or file folder or scattered around in your office, dresser, car and bag. Many people struggle to find a way to organize the business cards they receive. Read on to learn a strategy for
- [Ways to Earn Money by Purging Your Closet](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/ways-earn-money-purging-closet/) - Purging a clothes closet is a great way to get organized, free up space for new items, and even make a little bit of money! Donating to charity is great, but if you have brand name clothing in great condition, a tiny bit of effort can pay off. Literately. There’s always eBay and Craigslist….but here are
- [Tools of the Trade: Drawer Dividers](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tools-trade-drawer-dividers/) - A junk drawer doesn’t have to be a junk pile. Similarly a desk drawer doesn’t have to be a distraction as you stop work to find what you need. Drawer dividers turn drawers into storage spaces that support you in getting things done by keeping items sorted, in view and easy to store when not
- [Toss Items from Your First Aid Kit: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-items-first-aid-kit-tuesday-ten-minute-toss/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing expired and/or unnecessary items from your first aid kit. The goal for a first aid kit is to help you respond quickly and effectively to a medical emergency. A kit with expired ointments and medicines, empty packages or low inventory is not
- [Organize Your Collection of Gift Cards and Coupons](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organize-collection-gift-cards-coupons/) - What good are gift cards and frequent buyer cards if they are stuffed in a desk drawer in your office or laying out on a counter at home and you're at the store? Use some sort of tool or container to keep them organized and keep them with you. One we like is the Card
- [10 Strategies to Overcome Procrastination](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/10-strategies-overcome-procrastination/) - Procrastination. We all do it. There are a variety of reasons why we do it. Debbie Rosemont recently wrote an article for Smead about why we procrastinate and ways to overcome it. Read it here. Need other ideas to help you get over your hurdles and back on task? Contact us to schedule a free
- [Toss a Pile: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-pile-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes sorting and tossing through a pile. This might be a pile of books and papers on your bedside table, a pile of mail on the kitchen table or a pile on your desk. Spend just 10 minutes making some decisions about what's in
- [Decluttering Home Bookcases (for good!) in 5 Easy Steps](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/decluttering-home-bookcases/) - Is your home a shrine to your love of books? Do you have overflowing shelves with books shoved in willy nilly? Or stacks on other surfaces because your shelves are filled to the brim? Books are wonderful when you're reading them, but do they all deserve a permanent place in your home? And do you
- [Declutter Your Facebook News Feed to Improve Productivity and Save Time](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/declutter-facebook-news-feed-improve-productivity-save-time/) - Social media, including Facebook, have become ubiquitous and can add positively to your personal and professional experiences. Managing the time you spend with social media and managing the value it adds to your life is complicated. Left unmanaged, social media becomes a manipulative and distracting time waster. There are ways to better manage social media
- [How to Keep Your Kitchen Office Organized](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-to-organize-your-kitchen-office/) - The kitchen is often the central hub of a home. It's the place where families gather to share a meal, where entertaining takes place and often where mail & other important papers end up. Many families keep a small work desk in their kitchen where they coordinate the family’s schedule and keep other important papers. If you
- [Have You Met Lynette Apley, Our Newest Team Member?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/welcome-lynette-apley-newest-team-member/) - Lynette’s passion for organizing and project management is evident in all facets of her life; from organizing at home and office, to coordinating projects for schools and local charities. Her eight years of professional organizing experience have included numerous successes with clients – including offices, garages, kitchens, playrooms, and closets, as well as moving and packing services.
- [Stop Wasting Time Online with Stay Focused](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/stop-wasting-time-online-stay-focused/) - Most everyone has had the experience of getting sucked into a Web site, spending more time there than they planned and not getting things done that matter. This creates feelings of disappointment, regret and stress. What if your Web browser worked to better support your focus by either restricting access to certain sites or tracking
- [3 Tips to Organize for Tech Savvy Travel](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/3-tips-organize-tech-savvy-travel/) - Whether for business or pleasure, most travelers bring technology along on their trip. Smartphones, laptops, tablets, MP3 players, e-readers and cameras make up some of the most common pieces of technology in travel bags today. Just as you should be thoughtful and strategic about which clothes you pack, you should do the same in your
- [Take an Organized Approach to Packing for Travel](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/take-organized-approach-packing-travel/) - It really doesn’t matter what the project is. Taking an organized approach to problem solving and solution execution will always provide better results, with less wasted time and less stress. Always. Consider the positive impact of taking an organized approach to packing for business travel or vacation. The less than organized approach likely involves trying to both decide
- [30 Minute Declutter: Top 7 Places in Your Home to Hit for Rapid Fire Results](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/decluttering-your-home-mini-sessions/) - Confucius said “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” And so it is with our homes. When you first moved into your house or apartment, it wasn't cluttered, but years of occupation, kids and our busy lives lead to the accumulation of stuff. Sometimes this may be curated “stuff” like a
- [Tips for Organizing and Using Gift Cards](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tips-organizing-using-gift-cards/) - Millions of people bought, gave and received gift cards during the holiday season. All of these gift cards will result in billions of wasted, lost and unused dollars. Do you have a collection of gift cards? Don't let them go to waste. Here are some tips to avoid losing and wasting your gift cards: Keep
- [NAPO Conference 2014](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/napo-conference-2014/) - Debbie spent this past week at the 2014 NAPO Conference in Phoenix. She's been networking with colleagues, exploring new products related to the organizing and productivity industry in the Expo Hall, presenting a concurrent session titled Taking Business from "I" to "We" with Employees, and attending sessions to increase knowledge so that Simply Placed can
- [Have a Business Website? : 5 Tips to Organize Your Site to Capture More Clients](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/5-tips-to-organize-your-website/) - This is a guest post by Pia Larson of Fingerprint Marketing. We are grateful to share her expertise in order to help you improve your Web site and increase productivity. Spring cleaning is on everyone’s minds, and while decluttering your home or office is what is usually associated with Spring Cleaning, re-organizing your website
- [Organize for Travel with TripIt](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organize-travel-tripit/) - Preparing to travel involves managing lots of information and details. The organized approach to information management is to consolidate all of the data to one place. TripIt is one of the best apps for collecting and managing your travel information. TripIt is available for use via the Web and as an app on Android,
- [Debbie Rosemont Speaking at the 2014 NAPO Conference](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/debbie-rosemont-speaking-2014-napo-conference/) - Debbie Rosemont will be speaking this week at the annual conference and organizing expo of the National Association of Professional Organizers in Scottsdale, Ariz. She joins a panel of 4 others to speak about Taking Business From “I” to “We” with Employees. Debbie will share her experience, lessons learned and best practices for taking a small business of one to a
- [Toss Junk from Your Desk Drawer: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-junk-from-your-desk-drawer-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes on the junk drawer of your office desk. Ten minutes is enough time to sort through your junk drawer and toss the old snacks, spare change, old pens and broken pencils. It’s time to toss what doesn't belong so your desk drawer can be a functional
- [Consolidate Your Travel Details and Enjoy a More Organized Trip](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/consolidate-travel-details-enjoy-organized-trip/) - An organized approach to travel results in less stress, less wasted time and preparedness for dealing with the unexpected. An important step toward getting organized for travel is consolidating your travel information: itineraries, confirmation codes, addresses, phone numbers, directions and maps. Not having ready access to your travel information at any point during your journey
- [Stimulate your Brain to Improve Focus and Increase Productivity](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/stimulate-brain-improve-focus-increase-productivity/) - Before you settle in to tackle a project, study session, meeting or any task that requires your attention, spend a few minutes strategically stimulating your brain in order to improve your ability to focus and increase your productivity. By stimulating your prefrontal cortex you essentially prime the part of your brain that supports activities like
- [Mom's Moment: 4 Ways to Get Organized for Summer](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/moms-moment-4-ways-get-organized-summer/) - The month of May flew by and in a few weeks the kids will be out of school for the summer. Many moms look forward to the summer with mixed feelings of glee and dread. Hooray! Fewer lunches to make and homework assignments to oversee. Yikes! What are we going to do over the next
- [What's in Your Wallet: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/whats-wallet-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing what doesn’t belong in your wallet. Do you have a collection of receipts? File what you need to keep and toss the rest? Expired credit, insurance or gift cards? Toss them. Cards for store affinity programs you don’t use? Toss them. Ten
- [Toss Fridge Clutter: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-fridge-clutter-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing the clutter all over your home or work refrigerator! Is last month's memo/announcement/flyer still hanging on the outside of the work fridge? Is your home refrigerator covered with old notes, invitations, pictures, etc? Is your freezer covered with old/useless/broken magnets? It’s
- [Cherish the Memories, Not the Stuff: How to Capture Your Family History](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/cherish-memories-stuff-capture-family-history/) - For many a challenge with organizing memorabilia is conflict that arises when facing the decision of what things to let go. This decision to let go is an important one because the volume of mementos can build up such that you can no longer enjoy living and working in your space. A too-large collection of
- [Toss Reusable Bags: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-reusable-bags-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing reusable bags! Take 10 minutes to dig through your piles of reusable bags in your cars and closets. Set a timer for 10 minutes and then start sorting! If you have ideas for a Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge, please let
- [How to Organize Memorabilia to Add Value to Your Life in the Present](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organize-memorabilia-add-value-life-present/) - We all have memorabilia of some sort; those objects we keep for their historical significance or as reminders of important people or events in our lives. As with anything we keep, without a thoughtful strategy for defining what to keep and an organized way for storing what we keep, collections of memorabilia can quickly become
- [Monday Mom Moment: Using household Items in New Ways](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/monday-mom-moment-using-household-items-new-ways/) - Getting and staying organized doesn’t always mean heading to the store for brand new organizing products. There are many items that are probably lying around your home that can be repurposed in new ways to help you stay on top of clutter. One key to thinking creatively about this, is to broaden your view beyond
- [Why and When Should You Seek Professional Help?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/seek-professional-help/) - How do you know if you would benefit from the help of a professional organizer? While there are a variety of reasons people decide to seek professional help, they all seem to result from one or more of these common symptoms: A life-changing event triggered a need Things are falling through the cracks creating costly problems
- [Spring Clean Your Space with this Proven Strategy](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/spring-clean-space-proven-strategy/) - There is something about Spring that cues many people to think about spring cleaning. For some it is the change of the season, the spirit of spring renewal and better weather. For others it’s living in a culture that tells us that Spring is a season for cleaning. Many ads, Web sites and print media
- [Organizing and Protecting Your Digital Passwords](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organizing-protecting-digital-passwords/) - News of the recent Heartbleed vulnerability has people worried about the security of their online account information. Incidences like Heartbleed that put the security of your personal account information in jeopardy are real reminders of the importance of establishing and using organized systems for creating new online accounts, managing your passwords and account information and
- [Spring Recycling Collection Event](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/spring-recycling-collection-event/) - Sammamish Spring Recycling and Collection Event If you have piles of items you have been waiting to donate, this would be a perfect time to get rid of them and clear out some storage space. The Sammamish Spring Recycling Collection Event & Bin Sale is back again! When: April 13th 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Dealing with Digital Disorder](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-dealing-digital-disorder/) - Check out our guest blog this week about dealing with digital disorder featured on Fingerprint Marketing's blog. In it Debbie and Kelly cover how to organize your digital files and make them search-friendly, how to create a digital filing system and plan your backup strategy. We hope you enjoy our tips for combating your digital
- [Join Us for Business Theatre on Tuesday April 22nd!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/join-us-business-theatre-tuesday-april-22nd/) - If you crave the human contact of a live networking event, and would love an opportunity to spend the afternoon with colleagues or clients getting some professional development, then join us for Business Theatre on Tuesday, April 22, from 1:00 to 3:30 pm at the Bellevue Youth Theatre to participate in some intentional networking and hear
- [Toss Sun Care Products: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-sun-care-products-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing expired or dried up sun care products! Take 10 minutes to dig through your box of various sunscreens, tanning essentials and burn relievers. Set a timer for 10 minutes and then start sorting through your products! Spring break is just around
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Spring Clean Your Photos with Tidy Photo Album](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-spring-clean-photos-tidy-photo-album/) - Spring cleaning isn't just for your physical space, it's something you can do for your digital world as well. This is the perfect season to refresh and organize your life, so why not start with cleaning up your digital photos? Tidy Photo Album is a free app for iPhone and android users that can help
- [Tools of the Trade: Adhesive Labels and Ways to Use Them](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tools-trade-adhesive-labels-ways-use/) - Adhesive labels play a role in almost all organizing projects. We use adhesive labels in a variety of situations and for a range of purposes. Here are a few ways we use adhesive labels in organizing projects: Use labels to identify what's inside a container. From file folders to storage containers, use labels to quickly
- [Pretend You Are Moving to Help Down-Size and Declutter](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/pretend-moving-help-size-declutter/) - Moving to a new home or workspace, even in the best of circumstances, causes stress and comes with emotional, physical and monetary costs. Oftentimes these costs are higher because people have neglected to deal with clutter. When moving time comes you either have to deal with all of the clutter all at once, move it
- [Declare Your Independence From Clutter This Month](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/declare-your-independence-from-clutter-this-month/) - Declare your independence from clutter this month. Make it easy. Take just 15 minutes per day to clear clutter from one drawer, surface, or area of a room/office. A lot of people feel overwhelmed by the task of organizing. Sometimes it helps to really break the project down into small, bitesize, manageable pieces. We may say
- [Download and Backup Your Brain to Increase Productivity](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/download-backup-brain-increase-productivity/) - Think about your brain as an operating system and local memory storage device. Like a computer too many concurrent processes slow down performance and like digital memory there is a capacity for the amount of information you can retain. Unlike a computer you experience physical and mental stress when your mental operating system reaches capacity
- [Choose to Delete and Improve Your Effectiveness and Productivity](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/choose-delete-improve-effectiveness-productivity/) - Think about your task or to-do list. Is there something on there you keep moving to tomorrow? How long have you been doing that? Each time you push the task off to tomorrow how does it make you feel? Having a task or to-do that you keep on your list and never do has a
- [Organized Routines and Structure Will Allow You to Be More Spontaneous](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organized-routines-structure-will-allow-spontaneous/) - Many people fear adding structure and routine to their lives because they worry it will hamper their ability to be spontaneous, to be creative or to be ready for whatever the day presents. This really couldn't be further from the truth. The truth is: Implementing structure and routine into your day relives stress, saves time
- [You've Got (Snail) Mail](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/youve-got-snail-mail/) - Though we've heard of, and some of us have dreamed of, the paperless society, the fact is, we still have lots of paper coming into our lives. Much of the time it starts in our mail box. Do you have a daily mail system in place? You may find it helpful to get into a
- [Elements of a Good Reference Filing System](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/elements-of-a-good-reference-filing-system/) - How many of you have a reference filing system in place at home and/or in your office that's working well for you? A reference filing system creates a home for those papers you already took action, or don't need to act on, but need to keep for your records. Are you able to find the papers
- [Wellness Wednesday: Prepare Your Pantry for the Upcoming Holidays](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-prepare-pantry-upcoming-holidays/) - Can you believe Thanksgiving is just next month? Maybe you’ll be hosting family and friends. Maybe you’ll be baking. Perhaps you have a goal of not gaining weight over the holidays. Whatever is happening in your kitchen this month, set yourself up for success by preparing your pantry. Declutter and take stock of what you
- [Beauty Alert! ](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/beauty-alert/) - Calling all cosmetic hoarders! Yes, you know who you are. Rifling through drawers (yes drawers), of lipstick, mascara, eyeliner; the list goes on and on. Truth is, us gals don’t accumulate such a plethora of cosmetic items in the hope of looking like Tammy Faye Bakker when we walk out the door. So, why keep
- [Wellness Wednesday: Making Time for Exercise](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-making-time-for-exercise/) - There's no disputing it - exercise offers tremendous benefits to our bodies, brains, and lives. It's been shown that people who exercise are more successful in preventing diseases like diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer's than those who do not exercise. In addition to the physical benefits, exercise is also a powerful mood enhancer that can reverse
- [Monday Mom’s Moment: Take Advantage of Back-to-School Shopping to Do Some Holiday Shopping](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/monday-moms-moment-take-advantage-of-back-to-school-shopping-to-do-some-holiday-shopping/) - Despite the fact that school has just ended, we will soon start to see stores change over their inventory and advertise for back-to-school shopping. Also, in response to the recession a few years ago, many retailers will do some form of Christmas in July sale to stimulate purchasing in what is otherwise a typically slow
- [Freedom Filers, Transition to the New Year](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/freedom-filers-get-ready-transition-new-year/) - If you are already using the Freedom Filer system, you know the benefits of a paper filing system designed to easily identify and purge paper records you no longer need to keep. While others have filing cabinets, boxes and countertops cluttered with papers and stress about what they need to keep and for how long,
- [Get Started on Your 2014 Resolutions for Better Organization with This Special Offer](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/get-started-2014-resolutions-better-organization-special-offer/) - Since January is full of organizing resolutions and is officially "Get Organized" month, our friends at Getting Organized Magazine have a special offer for new subscribers through the end of Jan. Each month Getting Organized Magazine provides readers with inspiration, motivation and practical advice for how to get and stay organized. Each new issue is filled with
- [Simply Placed Coat Drive a Tremendous Success](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/simply-placed-coat-drive-tremendous-success/) - Many thanks to Simply Placed clients and friends for their generous support of our drive to collect coats to donate to One Warm Coat. One Warm Coat is an organization that reaches out nationwide to help communities collect and distribute coats free of charge to people of all ages in need. This year Simply Placed
- [Apps and Tips for Organizing Warranty Information: Tech Talk Thursday](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/apps-tips-organizing-warranty-information-tech-talk-thursday/) - Do you have a good system for storing and organizing warranty information for electronics, appliances or other products you own? If your system is to put the information in a folder or drawer already over-flowing with warranties and manuals, then it may be time to re-evaluate the effectiveness of your system. A key to a
- [Frozen windshields got you down? Take Back Your Space with the Declutter Clinic ](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/frozen-windshields-got-take-back-space-declutter-clinic/) - Brrrr! It was cold and icy out this morning. Did you have to let your car warm up and scrape the windows? Take 10 seconds right now and imagine parking your car in your garage, starting your day warm, with clear windows and relaxed as you go to work or run errands. Or actually enjoying the walk
- [Toss Items from the Car Console: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-items-car-console-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing the junk from your car's console! Take 10 minutes to dig through the bottomless pit that is your car's console. Set a timer for 10 minutes and then start sorting through all the coffee cards, gum wrappers, empty lip gloss containers,
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Play the Email Game to Achieve Inbox Zero and Increase Productivity](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/play-email-game-achieve-inbox-zero-increase-productivity/) - Have you heard about “Inbox Zero”? It’s the result of processing the messages in your inbox so that you have an empty box. What would it be like if you were able to process your inbox so that you have no messages? Would you feel relief knowing you had processed your email and could get
- [Monday Mom's Moment: How to Ensure Completed Homework Gets Turned In ](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/monday-moms-moment-ensure-completed-homework-gets-turned/) - Do you know if that homework is making it from the table to the backpack and finally to class? Watch Debbie's video blog on how you can ensure that your student is turning in their assignments. Need more help keeping your student organized? Visit our Organize Your Student page for more ways that we can
- [How to Increase Focus and Productivity with a Houseplant](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-increase-focus-productivity-houseplant/) - Perhaps you've heard about the benefits to health and well-being and productivity from taking regular breaks throughout your workday. Your brain has a limited amount of energy for intense focus and direct attention. Working beyond your brain's capacity results in mental and physical fatigue, an increase in stress and overall reduced productivity. Two recent studies*
- [Toss Your Leftovers: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-thanksgiving-leftovers-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Thanksgiving was 19 days ago. Unless you've put them in the freezer, it's time to get rid of leftover Thanksgiving and other old food items in your refrigerator. Join us in today's 10 minute toss to declutter your home or work fridge of expired leftovers. It's time to toss! Right now set a timer, open
- [Organize Your Car: Declutter for Safety](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organize-your-car-declutter-for-safety/) - There are many reasons to declutter and organize your car: reducing the number of things that fall out when you open the doors, improving access to storage space, finding the missing library book and getting rid of the funky smell created by the hidden banana peel or bag of fast food trash. An often-overlooked reason
- [Mom's Moment Monday - Teach Kids Organized Behaviors with Literature](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/moms-moment-monday-teach-kids-organized-behaviors-literature/) - My kids heard me talking to them about how to purge out-grown toys and clothes and asking them to keep to a daily routine of tidying up their rooms. However, it wasn't until I read them The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room that they realized these organized behaviors I had been teaching them were
- [Toss Cords, Cables and Chargers: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-cords-cables-chargers-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing cords, cables and chargers! Do you have old cords to electronics you don't own anymore? Maybe you’re holding on to broken chargers or chargers for phones you don't have? It’s time to toss! Accept our challenge, purge your home and office of
- [Shift Your Thinking to Better Organize Your Electronic Files](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/shift-thinking-better-organize-electronic-files/) - Many Simply Placed clients ask for support in helping them organize their electronic files so they can find documents, images, presentations, etc. easily, quickly and when they need them. Often improving your organizing and productivity behaviors involves stepping back and reflecting on why we currently do things the way we do. A key to better
- [It's a boy!  ](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/boy/) - We are so pleased to announce and welcome the birth of Victor Alexander Shovkoplyas. Victor is the new addition to the family of Simply Placed employee Cailin and her husband. Victor was born on November 25 weighing 7 lbs 14 oz and measuring 20 and 3/4 inches long. Victor is the second Simply Placed baby to be
- [Presenting the Webinar: How to Declutter Big Spaces ](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/presenting-webinar-declutter-big-spaces/) - Join Debbie as she presents along with Warren and Betsy, the creators of Declutter Clinic, a webinar about decluttering big spaces! In this webinar, you'll learn a step-by-step formula to declutter your garage or basement, starting with how you want to make use of the space. The goal is to make your home function exactly like you
- [Getting Organized Magazine Cyber Monday Special](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/getting-organized-magazine-cyber-monday-special/) - Today only, get 50% off Getting Organized Magazine with their Cyber Monday coupon code! Coupon Code: Cyber13 Valid for 50% off any NEW subscription to Getting Organized Magazine Valid for first 1000 new subscribers Valid Dec. 2, 2013 ONLY (Eastern Standard time) Get your subscription at 50% off here today only! Take advantage of this
- [Guest Blog: Get Organized for the Sharing Economy](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/guest-blog-get-organized-sharing-economy/) - Today's post comes from our guest blogger, Joe Mele. Joe is the CEO and Co-Founder of StowThat, an online peer-to-peer marketplace where people who are looking for self-storage can store their stuff with someone who has extra space to spare. To learn more, please head to www.stowthat.com, or send a note to contact@stowthat.com. The “Sharing Economy”
- [Happy New Year!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/happy-new-year/) - Best wishes from our Simply Placed family to you and your families for a very Happy New Year! We are grateful for the Simply Placed community, clients, family and friends! We look forward to serving you in 2014!
- [Happy Holidays from Simply Placed](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/happy-holidays-simply-placed/) - Best wishes from our Simply Placed family to you and your families for a wonderful Holiday Season and a very Merry Christmas! We are grateful for the Simply Placed community, clients, family and friends! We would like to thank http://shiftrecycling.com/buy/celexa.php everyone in the Simply Placed community who contributed to our 10th Anniversary Coat Drive this
- [Coat Drive Celebrating 10 Years of Simply Placed](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/coat-drive-celebrating-10-years-simply-placed/) - Over the years our clients have warmed our hearts and so we would in turn, like to warm others. To celebrate our 10th year in business, Simply Placed is hosting a coat drive now through December 21st. We are accepting clean, gently used coats and jackets and donating them to One Warm Coat, a national non-profit organization
- [New Year's Resolutions that Stick](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/new-years-resolutions-that-stick/) - New Year’s Resolutions that Stick Use these ideas to set and achieve your goals this year. Our tips can help insure you don't loose steam by February. Focus - Brainstorm a Master Goal List so you don’t forget all of your goals, but pick one or two to work on at a time. Consider shorter-term
- [Wellness Wednesday: Need Time Management to Find Time to Work out?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/time-management-workout/) - Everyone wants to stay healthy and fit, yet finding the time to get in a workout can seem impossible. It’s a catch 22; the busier you are, the more important it is for you to stay healthy, yet when you are always busy, it is hard to find time to work out. Having a regular
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- [Toss Items out of Your Pencil Drawer: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-items-out-of-your-pencil-drawer-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing unrelated items out of your pencil drawer. Ten minutes is enough time to rid your pencil drawer of dried up bottles of adhesive, pens without ink, misshapen beyond repair paperclips and old smashed snacks hiding in the back. Leave only what you need
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- [Simply Organized Holidays Bundle](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/simply-organized-holidays-bundle/) - It is the time for the holiday rush once again, and with that in mind, Simply Placed has a product to help you save time, relieve stress, and ultimately take the feeling of overwhelm away. Make this holiday season less stressful and more joyful with Simply Placed! Our 46 page e-Book, Simply Organized Holidays is full of
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- [Monday Mom's Moment: Meal Planning Made Easy](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/monday-moms-moment-meal-planning-made-easy/) - Do you have stress and anxiety over “what’s for dinner?” Are you wasting time making multiple trips to the grocery store? Are you spending extra money not being prepared? Our Meal Planning Made Easy System including Our Grocery List, Our Weekly Meal Plan and Our Fallback Favorites is a simple-to-use system with step-by-step reminders to
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Morning Motivation with My Wake Up Call App](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-morning-motivation-with-my-wake-up-call-app/) - Do you spring out of bed in the morning fully rested, in great humor, and ready to take on the world? Yeah, me neither :) If that *does* describe your morning mood, then bravo! For the rest of us, there's a fun new app called My Wake Up Call Motivational Alarm Clock that will give
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- [Monday Mom's Moment: A Creative Space for Kids](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/monday-moms-moment-creative-space-kids/) - Is your family’s living space more of a disaster zone than a functional space for morning and evening routines? If your family is short on space for afterschool activities, try some of our tips to take your space from disorganized disaster to functional and family-friendly! Make a cozy reading area: Fill a quite corner in your home with cushions,
- [Toss from the Vendor/Service Provider File: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-vendorservice-provider-file-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing the contents of your vendor or service provider file ! Do you have the business cards and marketing materials from vendors you haven't used in years ? Maybe you’re holding on to paperwork from service providers that you no longer need? Do you have
- [The 7th Annual Pre-Holiday Shopping Open House](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/7th-annual-pre-holiday-shopping-open-house/) - It’s not too early to start crossing gifts off your list! Come by the Simply Placed home office for the 7th Annual Pre-Holiday Happy Hour Shopping Event this Thursday November 14th! Great local retailers like Gold Canyon Candles, Thrive Supplements, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Tastefully Simple, Gypsy Specs, do TERRA http://shiftrecycling.com/buy/onlinepharmacy.php Essential Oils, Cookie Lee Jewelry, Miche
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- [Toss Halloween Costumes: Tueday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-halloween-costumes-tueday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing Halloween Costumes! Do you have old children's costumes your kids have outgrown? Maybe you’re holding on to costumes you're never going to wear again? It’s time to toss! Instead of buying costumes that are only worn once, participate in National Costume Swap
- [End the Paper Pain with the FreedomFiler](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/end-the-paper-pain-with-the-freedomfiler/) - Most filing systems take too long to file into and require unnecessary maintenance. It’s no wonder everyone says they hate filing! FreedomFiler’s self-purging home filing system does the work of managing files for you. After setting up your system, you will never again have to set aside time to clear out and reorganize files! You can
- [Monday Mom's Moment: Helpful Homework Hints (part 2)](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/monday-moms-moment-helpful-homework-hints-part-2/) - Welcome to the second installment in our series aimed at helping parents and students confront the common problems around homework time. Last week we blogged about creating the proper work environment for your student in Helpful Homework Hints (part 1). This week, we'll be discussing time management issues. Helpful Homework Hint #2: Time management. Ugh! This
- [Toss Kitchen Gadgets: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-kitchen-gadgets-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing kitchen gadgets and small appliances. Do you have a snow cone maker with a coat of dust on it, an ice cream maker you're never used or several different blenders and food processors? Are your kitchen cabinets and pantry filled with a mishmash of counter
- [Wellness Wednesday: Making Room for Others](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-making-room-for-others/) - Having a disorganized home affects more than just the environment – it also has an impact on your loved ones. Clutter and chaos can make us feel overwhelmed and out of control, contributing to increased levels of stress in our bodies, lives, and relationships. If you struggle with disorganization and time management and feel as though you
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Visit America's National Parks...on Your Phone](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-visit-americas-national-parks-on-your-phone/) - Ah, America. Our country is home to some of the most beautiful and exotic terrain on the planet. Fortunately, our forefathers saw fit to reserve large and unspoiled swaths of this land for you and me. If you're still deciding where to go for summer vacation, or just looking for something fun to do on
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Automatically Keep Your Inbox Clean with Unroll.me](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-automatically-keep-your-inbox-clean-with-unroll-me/) - Are you wasting time each day reading all your individual newsletters and email subscriptions you get in your inbox? Wishing you could somehow set your inbox on "auto" and have it do the sorting and highlighting work for you? If you just want the high points from all your subscriptions and none of the wasted
- [An Easy Button for your Holiday Cards](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/an-easy-button-for-your-holiday-cards/) - Want to get your holiday cards (or "anytime" correspondence) sent out quickly and painlessly with the click of a button? Send Out Cards allows you to send a real card, with a real stamp, even in your handwriting if you choose, online and easily. You can send a card one at a time, or create a card and
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Task Management with the Eisenhower Matrix](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-task-management-with-the-eisenhower-matrix/) - Looking for a way to visually prioritize and organize your tasks? The idea of categorizing tasks by urgency and importance is credited to President Eisenhower who is quoted as saying, "What is important is seldom urgent and what is urgent is seldom important." Utilizing the Eisenhower matrix requires that you ask yourself two very simple
- [Clear Car Clutter: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/clear-car-clutter-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing junk out of the seat pockets of your cars. Do you have overstuffed seat pockets with everything from year-old mail to old granola bars? Maybe you have a first aid kit or emergency supplies you can't even find anymore? Are your
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Organized Living](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-get-your-house-in-order/) - Every once in a while we like to publish a Tech Talk Thursday that's not high-tech at all. In the days between Christmas and New Year's Eve, the hustle and bustle of the holidays slows a bit and allows us time to reflect on the past year and set new goals for the next. During this (relatively) quiet period, we
- [Merry Christmas from Simply Placed!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/merry-christmas-from-simply-placed/) - Best wishes from our Simply Placed family to you and your families for a wonderful Holiday Season and a very Merry Christmas! We are grateful for the Simply Placed community, clients, family and friends! (We thought we'd let those who observe Christmas the "day off" of a Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge, but if you're
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Do Something Big before Email](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-do-something-big-before-email/) - Do you dread hitting the office every morning only to see how many new emails you've received in just one night? Do you wonder how you'll ever be able to get your work done and respond to all of those messages? We have a tip for you: stop letting email guide your work and progress
- [Wellness Wednesday: Planning to be Spontaneous](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-planning-to-be-spontaneous/) - As you may have guessed, I'm a planner. I can't fight it, nor do I want to - it's part of my success as an Organizer! I believe that failing to plan is planning to fail, and I like the feeling of being prepared. My dear spouse, on the other hand, is the poster child
- ["Divide and Conquer" Your Piles with Multi-Section File Folders](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/divide-and-conquer-your-piles-with-multi-section-file-folders/) - Wouldn't it be great if you had a perfect place for all your paperwork? We have a great organizational tool to help you sort through those piles and find a home for everything on your counter tops! It's a great solution if you have both small and large items that need to be filed together.
- [Featured Class: Organized Systems and Productive Habits that Work](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/organized-systems-productive-habits-work-class/) - Is your work day running away from you? Are you overwhelmed by email, tasks and priorities? Are things slipping through the cracks? Would you like to save time each day? Are you interested in learning ways you can be more efficient and effective with some organized systems and productive habits that will make a difference?
- [Wellness Wednesday: 5 Tips for Organizing Your Work to Stay Motivated](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-5-tips-organizing-work-stay-motivated/) - How can you organize work so that you have regular experiences of getting things done and the associated dopamine high? Now you know the science behind why getting things done feels good and you have a way to purposefully trigger a dopamine surge and use it as motivational tool. You can apply this knowledge when
- [Featured Workshop: Organize for School Success](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/featured-workshop-organize-school-success/) - Does your middle or high school son or daughter need some school organization help? Gather a few friends for our Organize for School Success class. This high-impact 60 - 90 minute seminar for students will cover tips, tricks, and practical techniques to help students organize their study space, school work, paper, time and schedule. Topics
- [Toss Hair Products: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-hair-products-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing hair products - shampoo, conditioner, gel, creme, moose, spray, etc! Do you have old bottles of shampoo lining your bathtub? Maybe you’re holding on to half empty cans of hairspray? Do you really need all those gels? It’s time to toss!
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- [Toss Anything You Want: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-anything-want-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Why do a 10 minute toss? The 10-minute toss is so effective because it creates a variety of benefits. These include: Feeling good about getting something done, Demonstrating the positive impact of single-mindedly focusing on a task for a period of time, and Creating long-lasting satisfaction that can motivate you to work on and complete
- [Wellness Wednesday: The Neurotransmitter Dopamine Plays an Important Role in Productivity](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-neurotransmitter-dopamine-plays-important-role-productivity/) - Dopamine is an important neurotransmitter in your brain. Surges of dopamine make us feel good, make us feel motivated and give us energy to try. There are ways to trick your brain into releasing dopamine to achieve and leverage these affects. Here are some ways to increase your levels of dopamine: Exercise – The body
- [Toss Names Off Your Holiday Card List: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-names-off-your-holiday-card-list-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes "tossing" names off your holiday card mailing list. Sending out thoughtful holiday greetings can be a huge endeavor so make it a bit easier. Ten minutes is enough time to read through your list and "toss" people off that you haven't heard from in
- [Save Time Holiday Shopping by Ordering Online](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/save-time-holiday-shopping-by-ordering-online/) - The holiday season is right around the corner and the busy times are about to begin. Save time this year by ordering online where you can. Start now to chip away at your holiday gift list. Shopping early and shopping online can save you both time and money this time of year. The first place
- [Looking for a Gift that Won't Cause Clutter?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/looking-for-a-gift-that-wont-cause-clutter/) - I love giving and receiving gifts and it’s not at all about the stuff; for me it is about the thought – the fact that someone thought of me when selecting a gift and the thoughts I have of others when I select gifts for them. As much as I love to give gifts I
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Any.do is One of the Best Task List Applications for Mobile Devices](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-one-best-task-list-applications-mobile-devices/) - At a recent Simply Placed team meeting we spent time discussing the various ways we manage our individual task or to-do lists. The value of a task or to-do list, no matter what technology you use, is that it helps you remember, focus on and prioritize what you need to do to meet your short-
- [Life Lessons Learned from Stand Up Paddle Boarding](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/life-lessons-learned-from-stand-up-paddle-boarding/) - I tried stand up paddle boarding for the first time recently and saw some "life lessons" in the attempt. Plan and Prepare. Consider the best time of day/location, environmental conditions and make sure you have all the right equipment/gear.Visualize success and then plan for it. Learn from others. When you're learning something new and different, you
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- [Moms - Get a Year's Worth of School Work Organized Today!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/moms-get-a-years-worth-of-school-work-organized-today/) - It's coming to the end of another school year and with it accumulates every report, spelling test and art project your student has completed since last September. How can you keep all those papers and projects year after year without your home bursting at the seams? Here are three ideas for sorting and displaying memorable
- [Its a girl!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/its-a-girl/) - I'm so pleased to announce that on Wednesday, April 22nd at 4:42 am Simply Placed employee Lacey welcomed daughter, Payton Joy Pohlman into the world. She weighed 7lbs 15 ounces and is 19 1/4 inches long. She & Mom are doing great! As the daughter of a stellar professional organizer, it came as no surprise to
- [Have You Met the Simply Placed Team Yet?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/have-you-met-the-simply-placed-team-yet/) - I just have to brag for a minute. We have an awesome team here at Simply Placed. When I started the business over 9 years ago, I knew I loved organizing and helping people solve their time management and productivity puzzles. What I didn’t know, is that I would also love running a business and managing
- [Six Word Lessons to be More Productive Interview](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/six-word-lessons-to-be-more-productive-interview/) - Brenda Spandrio, journalist for Examiner.com recently interviewed Debbie about her book, Six Word Lessons to be More Productive. In honor of National Book Month, Debbie shared some insights about the origins of her book and what makes it a great resource for people looking to get organized or increase their productivity. Check out the full interview
- [Monday Mom's Moment: Helpful Homework Hints (part 3)](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/monday-moms-moment-helpful-homework-hints-part-3/) - Welcome to the final installment in our series addressing the challenges of the homework routine. Previously we blogged about creating the proper environment for your child in Helpful Homework Hints (part 1) and last week we talked about time management issues in Helpful Homework Hints (part 2). Today we're exploring the virtue of patience. Helpful Homework Hint #3:
- [Monday Mom's Moment: Organized Family Car](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/monday-moms-moment-organized-family-car/) - The family car usually looks like you live in it. It contains everything your family needs to make it through school, activities, work, meals and more. The family car can easily become filled with "stuff." Follow our tips to make your family's car organized and safe. 1. Only keep necessary items in the drivers area like
- [Save Time & Money by Holiday Shopping Online](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/save-time-money-by-holiday-shopping-online/) - The holiday season is already in full swing with Thanksgiving just days away. Save time on your shopping this year by ordering online where you can and you can save yourself stress by starting now. Shopping early and shopping online can save you both time and money during this very busy season. The first place
- [Wellness Wednesday: Prepare Yourself for Fall](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-prepare-yourself-for-fall/) - Make the most of the last remaining days of summer, unwind and recharge before the last quarter of 2013! Instead of being glued to your smart phone or tablet during these precious last few sunny days, try disconnecting. That way, you can stay present and focused on those people with whom you are sharing your time with.
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Streamline and Save Time Scheduling with Doodle](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-streamline-and-save-time-scheduling-with-doodle/) - Email is a powerful and ubiquitous tool. It serves many purposes and often it serves them well. However, there are a few instances where email is the wrong tool for the job and using it creates wasted time, stress and miscommunication. All of these are negative costs to productivity. Email is a terrible tool for
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Use Notifications as a Part of Your Productivity Routine](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-use-notifications-as-a-part-of-your-productivity-routine/) - People are more successful using and maintaining new work or organizational routines when they have the support of reminders or cues to focus on the new process. Consider using the reminders built in to the applications you rely on for your calendar and task management to help you stay on track with new routines or
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Electronic Versions of the Time Timer Help Improve Productivity](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-electronic-versions-of-the-time-timer-help-improve-productivity/) - Here at Simply Placed we advocate the use of a timer for many of our clients. We like and recommend a visual timer made by Time Timer. Timers can fulfill a variety of needs. We recommend the Time Timer to clients who: Want to stay focused on a task, Want to structure the work day
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- [Wellness Wednesday: Healthy Snacks for a Productive Day](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-7/) - The school year is here, are you packing snacks and lunches for yourself and your family? Below are 5 of our favorite alternatives that are packed with protein to sustain your blood sugar and keep you focused and productive all work and school day long! 1. Cheese: pre-packaged for convenience, cheese is a great filling
- [Wellness Wednesday: Prepare for Fall Exercise with a New Routine](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-prepare-for-fall-exercise-with-a-new-routine/) - Whether it’s the start of a back-to-school schedule or the changing weather, don’t let your exercise goals derail because you haven’t planed for a new routine. If a back-to-school schedule requires you to change the timing of your workout, schedule it on your calendar. You’re more likely to honor an appointment for exercise than just
- [Monday Mom's Moment: Teach Time Management with a Family Calendar](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/monday-moms-moment-teach-time-management-with-a-family-calendar/) - While routines have an important role in helping busy families stay organized, they are also an important educational tool for children. Organization and time management are learned skills. Maintaining a shared family calendar is an important tool for teaching these skills. Having a shared community calendar that all family members can see, even young children,
- [Wellness Wednesday: Getting Stress-Relief from Your Vacation](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/getting-stress-relief-from-your-vacation/) - When we are planning and picturing our vacations, we see ourselves sipping drinks on the beach somewhere doing absolutely nothing but for many workers that isn't the reality. Many of us report that we don't get any stress relief from taking a vacation, and more than 27% actually feel more stressed after returning from vacation than
- [Wellness Wednesday: How to Organize to Provide Better Healthcare for Your Family](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-how-to-organize-to-provide-better-healthcare-for-your-family/) - Imagine your 18 year old son or daughter has been hospitalized and is unconscious. Or your un-wed, adult sibling has a terminal disease and asks you to guarantee specific requests for end-of-life care. Or imagine your parent is having trouble remembering which medications to take and you want to help by getting clarifying information from
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Apps that Help You Find Your Phone](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-apps-that-help-you-find-your-phone/) - Here at Simply Placed a key philosophy to organization is being able to find what you need when you need it. Not being able to find your smart phone can be a very frustrating experience. Sometimes not being able to find your phone is the result of not realizing how integrated the phone has become
- [Toss Board Games: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-board-games-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing board games and card games! Ten minutes is enough time to purge your family's game stash. If you can't remember the last time you played that game with your friends or family, it’s time to ditch it. If you have games
- [Toss Umbrellas: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-umbrellas-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing umbrellas! Ten minutes is enough time to purge your closet, car, office, etc. How many hiding places do you have for your umbrellas? Gather up all the umbrellas in your home or office and start taking inventory. Do some fail to open? A few
- [Wellness Wednesday: Reduce Stress and Opt Out](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-reduce-stress-and-opt-out/) - Both snail mail and email can be a source for stress just because of the volume coming in. How can anyone sort and process it all? We have a new resource for opting-out of online information brokers, Privacy Rights Clearinghouse. The fewer companies who have your information, the less you'll be bothered by snail mail, email and
- [Toss Home or Office Toolbox Supplies: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-home-or-office-toolbox-supplies-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing supplies from your home or office toolbox! Ten minutes is enough time to sort through box of miscellanous tools. Time to toss those broken wrenches and never-been-used plyers! Do you have three of the same screw driver? Two different hammers? Donate
- [Wellness Wednesday: Saying "No"](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-saying-no/) - Learning how to say a respectful "no" is a skill everyone should learn. Some of us are just "yes" people out of habit, sense of obligation or eagerness to please our friends, family and coworkers. But over-scheduling doesn't do anyone any good. Our eagerness to over-commit comes from a good place, but in the end
- [Toss Shoes: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-shoes-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing shoes! Ten minutes is enough time to sort through your closet, garage, entry way, car, office, etc. for shoes that need to go! Do you have single shoes with no pair (how did that happen?), shoes with holes or simply footwear that doesn't
- [Wellness Wednesday: Organize the Kitchen and Lose Weight](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-organize-the-kitchen-and-lose-weight/) - Being organized in your kitchen and pantry can help you lose weight! Statistics show that people consume 50% more calories, fat and sodium when they eat out than when they cook at home. When you have a clean pantry, organized kitchen, and free time in your schedule, you are better able to budget time to
- [Toss Extra Party Decorations: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-extra-party-decorations-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing old or extra party decorations. Are you the party coordinator or CFO (Chief Fun Officer) at home or in your office at work? Do you have party hats, blowers, faded streamers, balloons and signs stashed somewhere? Is your cupboard filled with a
- [Wellness Wednesday: Tips for Safe and Organized Food Storage](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-tips-for-safe-and-organized-food-storage/) - Welcome to our new feature: Wellness Wednesday! Since health and wellness is such an important part of our lives, we are going to bring you tools, tips and tricks to help you stay organized around your health and well-being. Do you find yourself waist-deep in your fridge or freezer asking yourself far too often if
- [Graduating? Changing jobs? Celebrate with a Pitch Party!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/graduating-changing-jobs-celebrate-with-a-pitch-party/) - Graduations, from elementary school to graduate school are the culmination of a period of education and a celebration of the beginning of a new chapter in life. As a new phase beings, it's time to say goodbye to the old. Before embarking on the next journey, find some time to go through the stuff and
- [Toss Garden Tools: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-garden-tools-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing old gardening equipment and tools. Do you have a backyard gathering coming up? Are your gardening tools heaped up on the side of your house, or laying in a huge mound in your garage or tool shed? Has it gotten to the point
- [Moving Away? Get on Your Feet Faster by Lining Up Resources Now!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/moving-away-get-on-your-feet-faster-by-lining-up-resources-now/) - Getting ready to move out of town or even out of state? Knowing what resources you'll have available in your new hometown can be just as important as moving your physical belongings. We have a great list to help you get organized about the resources you'll need to have available when you arrive! New physicians.
- [How to Create a Move-In Ready Checklist](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-to-create-a-move-in-ready-checklist/) - After the hustle and bustle of moving all of the boxes out of your old home and into your new abode is over it's time to get unpacked and put-away. Make yourself move-in ready with a simple checklist to get organized and start tackling priority rooms! Begin with a walkthrough of your new home.
- [Tips for Getting Settled](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tips-for-getting-settled/) - Moving is a big deal! Whether it's moving offices or upgrading or downsizing a home, the task of actually getting yourself settled can be overwhelming. Fortunately, with a little help and some savvy suggestions you can be less stressed. We have great tips below for getting settled sooner and services to help get you feeling at home
- [Toss Old Packing Supplies: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-old-packing-supplies-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing old and damaged packing and moving supplies. Do you have bubble wrap that mysteriously has no bubbles? Is your packing tape's cutting blade duller than a butter knife? Are your left over moving boxes from years ago starting to lose their strength, maybe they were
- [Toss Coffee Mugs & Water Glasses: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-coffee-mugs-water-glasses-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing mismatched, cracked or never used coffee mugs and water glasses in your home or work kitchen. Do you have coffee mugs covered with hairline cracks just waiting to burst? Is your cabinet full of old mismatched odds and ends? Do you have a set of
- [Toss Board Contents: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-board-contents-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing the contents off your bulletin, magnetic and white boards. Do you have a bulletin board covered with layers and layers of paper? Is your white board covered with old messages? Is your magnetic board wallpapered with coupons, bills and old personal notes? Ten
- [Toss Luggage and Travel Bags: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-luggage-and-travel-bags-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing old luggage and travel bags out of the storage areas in your home. Do you have old travel bags with holes, luggage with one wheel that sticks or a rolling suitcase with a broken handle? Is your closet stuffed with more
- [Toss Virtual Subscriptions: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-virtual-subscriptions-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing your virtual subscriptions and make some room in that inbox! Are you receiving eMagazines or eCatalogues that you no longer value? Emails from an organization that you are no longer interested in? Virtual periodicals that are no longer relevant to you? Weekly virtual advertisements from
- [Toss Junk Out of Your Car's Trunk: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-junk-out-of-your-cars-trunk-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing junk out of your car's trunk! Do you have old mail, grocery bags you've been meaning to recycle, or who knows what else lurking in your trunk? Maybe you have blankets or sports gear back there that needs to come inside? Ten minutes is enough
- [What Will You Do with Your Extra Day?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/what-will-you-do-with-your-extra-day/) - How many times have you thought "if only I had an extra hour in the day"? Well, this year you have an extra day in your year. An extra 24 hours - today and today only. About every four years, we have a February 29th and the year gets one day longer. The Egyptians were the
- [Toss Old Linens: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-old-linens-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing old linens, towels, pillow cases, etc. from your linen closet! Spring is just a few weeks away, it's time to get a ten minute jump on that cleaning and organizing! Do you have old linens with holes, bedding that fits a bed you no longer own and are
- [Toss Old Cleaning Supplies: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-old-cleaning-supplies-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing old, expired or otherwise unssable cleaning supplies! Do you have a disastrous cleaning supply closet at work? Dried or expired products underneath your sink at home? Ten minutes is enough time to discard expired products, toss worn or torn gloves and towels, replace icky sponges for
- [Toss Old Phone Messages: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-old-phone-messages-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing old messages from your office, home or cell phone! Do you have paper lists or sticky notes on your desk (weeks old) of messages you've already returned? Do you have dozens of old messages going back months on your office or home phone? Is your "mailbox"
- [Get Your Home Office in Better Shape Today!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/get-your-home-office-in-better-shape-today/) - Do you have a home office that's looking less like a functional workspace and more like a disaster? The home office comes in many forms and has several uses. It can be the headquarters of a home-based business, a place to accomplish things when you are away from your business office and also the place
- [Toss Old Books: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-old-books-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Many of us are lovers, keepers and collectors of books. Have you run out of room and are ready to let go of some? We have three ideas that can help and you'll finally clear out that bookshelf with our Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! 1. Sell your books online. All of us have experienced disappointment at a second-hand book
- [Toss Items off Your Desktop: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-items-off-your-desktop-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing items off your computer desktop. Ten minutes is plenty of time to remove old shortcut icons you no longer use, organize documents into easy-to-locate folders and sort or arrange your icons into a system that makes sense. Take back the desktop and make
- [Healthy Meal Planning Made Easy - Sign Up Today!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/healthy-meal-planning-made-easy-sign-up-today/) - Have you always wanted to plan your own healthy homemade meals but just don't know where to start? Are you tired of feeling tired? Ready to take charge of your health? Don’t wait for another year to roll around – now is the time to get organized and start meeting your goals! Our very own
- [Toss Sensitive Info: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-sensitive-info-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing or shredding old papers with your personal or otherwise sensitive information. Do you have overflowing boxes of paperwork to be shredded? Ten minutes is enough time to shred through your piles or sort your old mail that may have information like bank accounts
- [Tips for Letting Go of Sensitive Information](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tips-for-letting-go-of-sensitive-information/) - Disposing of documents with peronal information can be complicated. It's important to make sure you are protecting your identity when you let go of your sensitive information or, in a business setting, to protect your clients' information. Shredding is the best way to protect you personal and sensitive information. There are a lot of options out
- [Want an Extra Hour in Your Day?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/its-time-to-fall-back-again/) - Before falling asleep this Saturday night, don't forget to "fall back" and set your clocks back one hour. This is also a great opportunity to remind yourself to do a few other things you might do semi-annually. In our productivity workshops we teach participants to tie a new habit they’re trying to develop to something they
- [Simply Placed Holiday Special](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/simply-placed-holiday-special/) - Stress-proof yourself for the holidays with Simply Placed! To help better prepare you and your family for the busy holiday season, we're offering our Simply Organized: Holidays eBook and Workbook free with the purchase of a 24 hour hands-on organizing package! How can Simply Placed help you during the holidays? Do you have a dining
- [5 Tips for Organized Holiday Travel](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/5-tips-for-organized-holiday-travel/) - Traveling during the holidays can be downright stressful, especially if your plans include a few stops at our nation's airports. So to make your season more organized and joyful we have complied the best tips for holiday air travel. Wrap gifts after you arrive at your final destination. Don't wrap gifts and packages if you're planning on carrying them on board. All
- [Toss Unused Toys: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-unused-toys-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes on your child's room clearing out broken or unused toys to make room for new gifts from the holiday season. Ten minutes is enough time to sort out gently used toys that can be donated to charity, discard broken toys and roughly
- [Toss Old Candles: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge ](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-old-candles-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing out your old used candles before you have your extended family over for that candle-lit holiday meal. Ten minutes is enough time to identify those long tapers with cracks, toss those candles that are so over-used you can no longer light
- [Toss Tired Decorations: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-tired-decorations-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing your old, broken and tired decorations while you're putting them away for next year. Ten minutes is plenty of time to sort through your holiday decorations while you're boxing them up for storage until next winter. Are some of your wreaths faded to an unacceptable shade
- [Are you 'Good to Go' for 520 Tolling?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/are-you-good-to-go-for-520-tolling/) - Its here! After many announcements over the past year about "upcoming" tolling on the 520 bridge connecting the Eastside communities with Seattle, today is the day that tolling officially begins. The Washington State Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers to get their Good to Go pass. Buying a pass will save you money when you need
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Use Smart Phone Apps to Track Your Vehicle’s Performance and Maintenance](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-use-smart-phone-apps-to-track-your-vehicles-performance-and-maintenance/) - Odds are if you drive a car and if you own a smart phone, you are very likely to have your smart phone in hand when you are at the gas station filling up your tank. Since this key behavior is already in place, use this opportunity to input the few bits of data into
- [Toss Pool/Lake/Beach Stuff: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-poollakebeach-stuff-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing pool, lake and beach stuff! Do you have broken goggles, buckets and shovels? Maybe you’re holding on to worn out swimwear, tattered beach towels and outgrown lifejackets? Do you have popped pool inflatables or water wings? It’s time to toss! Donate
- [Toss Last Year's School Supplies: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-last-years-school-supplies-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing last year's school supplies to prepare for the new school year! Do you have dried-up pens, broken pencils and dull-colored markers? Maybe you’re holding on to perfectly good used school supplies that you don't know what to do with? Donate anything that's
- [Toss Last Year's School Papers:Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-last-years-school-paperstuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing last year's school papers and projects to prepare for the beginning of a new academic year! Do you have notes, flashcards, tests and art projects hanging around from June (or maybe even the June before)? Maybe you’re holding on to notebooks
- [Wellness Wednesday: Hot Weather Safety](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-hot-weather-safety/) - Don't forget that being out in the heat of a hot August day can be dangerous if you aren’t prepared. Following our tips for healthy heat exposure can go a long way in keeping you happy indoors and out. 1. Drink lots and lots of water to stay hydrated. Take water with you constantly and remember to refill
- [Toss Items from Your Gym Bag: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-item-from-your-gym-bag-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing junk from your gym bag! What do you have in there anyway? Maybe you have old socks, crushed snacks, empty sticks of deodorant, or a leaking bottle of lotion or cologne? Do you have clothes in there that you can't remember
- [Tech Talk Thursday: Recycle Your Phone for Gift Cards](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday-recycle-your-phone-for-cash/) - How many old cell phones do you have somewhere in your home or office? If you're a Verizon customer or thinking about switching carriers, visit Verizon's website to get started recycling your old devices and you'll receive a Verizon gift card in exchange. They accept cell phones, tablets, netbooks and mobile hotspot devices from any carrier.
- [Toss Clothes to Value Village: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-clothes-to-value-village-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing clothes for donation. The seasons are changing and it’s time for your closet to make some changes too. Do you have a dresser stuffed with winter items that won't fit your family in 6 months? Time to donate what you won’t wear!
- [Monday Mom's Moment: Spending Time with Your Kids](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/monday-moms-moment-spending-time-with-your-kids/) - The world sends us many messages about how much time we should spend with our kids and what we should be doing when we are with our kids. These messages can be the cause of feelings of fatigue and guilt. This Monday forgive yourself first and then consider the quality versus the quantity and level
- [Tech Talk Thursday: How Are You Using Your Computer?](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/tech-talk-thursday/) - Although we often set out to get work done by using a computer, aspects of computing like social media, the Internet or an article filled with links disengage us from our goal. Take a few minutes this Thursday to become more conscious about how you use your computer for work and ways you can become
- [Wellness Wednesday: Engagement](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-6/) - While we use the idea of engagement to help improve the process and quality of productivity, it is also important to think about disengagement. Taking care of our minds and bodies often requires disengaging from work or the minutia of day-to-day activities in order to exercise, meditate or rest. Today try disengaging in order to
- [Toss Distractions: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-distractions-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing distractions! Not all forms of technology add value to our lives or contribute to improving or simplifying our work process and results. Today take 10 minutes to toss out or reorganize the software that disengages you from reaching your goals. While
- [Monday Mom's Moment: Going to the Beach](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/monday-mom/) - Going to the beach with my kids is one of my favorite things to do in the summer, but can be hectic if I’m not prepared. Here are a few tips I use to keep visits to the beach running smoothly. If you are frequent beach goers, maybe consider keeping larger beach gear like umbrellas,
- [Wellness Wednesday: Relieve Chronic Stress](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-relieve-chronic-stress/) - Did you know that 75% - 90% of all doctor visits are for stress-related problems? Most working adults are stressed to the point of feeling extremely fatigued and overwhelmed. Chronic stress at work causes you to lose productivity, not to mention time off for doctor visits and sick days. Most employees experience chronic stress for the following reasons:
- [Monday Mom's Moment: Eliminate Morning Chaos](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/monday-moms-moment-eliminate-morning-chaos/) - Okay moms, summer is over, the kids are back in school and it’s a perfect time to get organized! The transition from laid back summer days to school day routines can be difficult for both parents and kids and weekday mornings can be especially brutal! Getting your kids fed, ready and out the door and
- [Monday Mom's Moment: Regaining Your Morning Schedule](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/monday-moms-moment-regaining-your-morning-schedule/) - Summer's almost over and it's back to school time again. The transition for your children can be hard, especially planning earlier wake-up times. Here are a few ideas for getting your kids ready in the morning after a summer-long break from alarm clocks. - Get ready in the evening. Start organizing the night before for
- [Wellness Wednesday: Ignore the "Joneses"](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-ignore-the-joneses/) - It's only natural to compare ourselves to others. We're curious about how we stack up to the proverbial "Joneses" that we're constantly trying to keep up with. We tend to think that it's material possessions that will bring us happiness, but we think that they will bring us more happiness than they ever actually do.
- [Toss Hair Tools: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-hair-tools-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing hair styling tools! Do you have multiple hairdryers? Maybe you're holding on to broken curling irons and fading flat irons? Do you have a hair brush in every room and your car and your purse and your office? It’s time to
- [Wellness Wednesday: Get Moving at Work](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday/) - After a long day at your desk, how do you usually feel? Stiff? Achy? Tired? Studies show that stretching, standing and walking can improve your focus and productivity, not to mention make you feel great by the end of the day for a change! Taking the time to stretch and move during your workday can prevent work-related
- [Wellness Wednesday: Whistle While You Work](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-add-music-to-your-workday/) - In last week's Wellness Wednesday post, we shared some ideas for stretching at your desk in Take Breaks to Stretch. Stretching is a great thing you can do at work to relieve pain and stress while increasing your productivity in just a few minutes. This week, we have another workday stress-buster and productivity enhancer than you can
- [Wellness Wednesday: Don't Hate Your Job](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-dont-hate-your-job/) - How have you been feeling about your job? If you're like more than half of Americans, you're not satisfied with your currently employment. Worker disengagement and dissatisfaction causes a loss in productivity and that means billions of dollars lost annually. If you hate your job, that dissatisfaction and depression is probably seeping into other aspects
- [Toss Stuff from the Emergency Kit: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-stuff-from-the-emergency-kit-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing expired or redundant supplies from your emergency kits! Did you know that your medical supplies, freeze dried food, batteries, etc. all expire? Maybe you have a great kit you made for you and your family years ago, have you checked the dates on
- [Monday Mom's Moment: Making the Most of Your Day](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/monday-moms-moment-making-the-most-of-your-day/) - Summer days with the kids at home can be hectic, make the most of your day by combining tasks throughout the day. Instead of making tons of trips to my kids rooms to put things away, try to make a few piles throughout the day and when you have to go to a certain room for something, remember to take your
- [Happy 4th of July from Simply Placed!](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/happy-4th-of-july-from-simply-placed/) - Happy 4th from our Simply Placed family to you and your families for a very Happy Independence Day! We are grateful for the Simply Placed community, clients, family and friends!
- [Wellness Wednesday: Thinking about Perfection](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-thinking-about-perfection/) - Perfectionists are never satisfied and their striving is accompanied with the feeling that things are just never good enough. Many people view perfectionism as a positive attribute. We believe that perfectionism can actually be very harmful to one’s productivity. Its important to feel a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment when you complete a task or project. Perfectionists
- [Wellness Wednesday: Stop Negativity ](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/wellness-wednesday-stop-negativity/) - What's your attitude like while you're at work? Are you wearing rose colored glasses or are you brooding with negativity? In today's professional world, it can be hard to keep your outlook positive and bright. We are often faced with negative information, negative news and negative interactions. It's easy to let pessimism and negativity get
- [Toss Prom Dresses: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-prom-wear-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing the prom dresses in your closets! Are the last 3 years of prom dresses exploding from your daughter’s closet? Is the back of your closet filled with old prom dresses and special occasion dresses? Is your daughter’s closet floor full of
- [Toss Sports Equipment: Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge](https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/toss-sports-equipment-tuesday-ten-minute-toss-challenge/) - Time for the Tuesday Ten Minute Toss Challenge! RIGHT NOW spend 10 minutes tossing sports equipment! It's summertime! Are you ready for all your favorite outdoor activities? Do you have bowling balls, golf clubs, tennis rackets or cleats taking over your garage? Maybe you have bats, ball, clubs, helmets, etc. in a closet somewhere collecting
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