tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35145636611776400052011-10-01T06:51:17.904-07:00Organizing tips for file fitness.Dorothy Ann Segoviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16783805734499717554noreply@blogger.comBlogger151100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514563661177640005.post-60047234007661025722011-07-04T07:32:00.001-07:002011-07-04T07:44:47.089-07:00

My mentor told me that having a bunch of unfinished projects is like a bad remodel.That is, you tear up your kitchen but only paint one wall, in the bathroom - you tile half the floor and the bedroom isn't quite finished. In other words, your house is torn apart and you don't have a comfortable place to live.While you may be comfortable living with discomfort and procrastination, your creative

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On March 10 I woke to a 7am phone call from a friend telling me about the impending tsunami.I got up immediately, determined to face the tidal wave fully caffeinated in a comfy outfit and sturdy shoes. As I looked around my cabin, wondering what to take in the event of an evacuation - either that morning - or in the frightening future, I realized I stopped breathing. And when that happens, I

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Suze Orman admitted to this annoying habit: When she sees an exceptionally messy car, she hangs around and waits for the owner to show up. Then she asks them if they have credit card debt. The answer is usually yes.On the magical chance that if I clean my car, my debt will vanish along with my 1992 Thomas Guide (Kidding! I'd never give up my Thomas Guide) I decided to see what I've been lugging

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If you are a sentimental dinosaur like me, you probably like to save special letters and photos of loved ones. For years I've had a plastic bag of cards and letters stashed in a storage box. This year I'm determined to sort the pile. I already keep Christmas cards in a special bag with holiday photos so I can display with my Christmas decorations. Following the simple steps below can help you

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Since I went to the Lighted Boat Parade in Morro Bay, I was able to rally for Christmas decorating. I had intended on being a decorating Scrooge since I spent the past two months reorganizing. Though I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Christmas, I do not always love, love, love rearranging my entire apartment. As I pulled out the box of decorations from my storage loft, I decided to take the time to reorganize.

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Though I LOVE LOVE LOVE Christmas, I do not always love love love rearranging my entire apartment. Since I've spent the past two months reorganizing and decorating so I am not willing to rearrange yet again. This year I isolated Christmas to the art corner of my apartment. This saves space and guarantees that I won't have any leftover items at the end of the season that I forgot to pack. I hung

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The other day I decided that instead of hacking away at my book, it would be better for me to move the bookshelf from one wall to the other. I live in such a teeny tiny cabin that means if one thing moves - everything moves!Now my bookcase is my entertainment center, my linen closet shelf my bookcase, I have room for both guitars to be out and ready to rock PLUS I have a new table and chairs area

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I completed a musical two months ago. I wanted to continue with my book/CD but needed breathing space. I felt anxious about not writing, but knew better than to force the project. Instead, I used the anxious feeling to update and reorganize my workspace. Turns out I re-energized when I organized. Actually, organizing was an accident. It didn't happen until I emptied the filing cabinet in order to

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I have this groovy gal pal who I admire: Lara Rapcinski. She owns and operates Harbor Floral, a lovely shop that offers wedding flowers and services in Morro Bay. I’ve known her via the former Sandpiper coffee shop on the Embarcadero, but didn’t get a chance to hang out with her until I had moved to Santa Barbara County. She showed up for a housewarming, two concerts and a surfing excursion. (Her

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Organizing is process of being grounded in fun! One way to make this happen is to organize by the numbers. That is, I play a game. The game is called numerology - and while there are many complicated ways to use this system - I like the Louis Hay method. It's basic and easy. I've been using it to order my day for many years now. The book is called: Colors and Numbers and it is available through

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Most of my belongings are now happily stored in their 'room with a view' in Pacific Grove and I'm traveling lighter for the month of August and most likely longer. Though it feels great to hit the highway with only the essentials - it is more imperative that I stay organized. I need to keep up the book, blogging, and songwriting as well as be ready for interviews for my next straight job.Here's

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Because I moved around a lot since 2003 - I have had to create a filing system that works for me. This has changed over time. When jumping from place to place I used cardboard file boxes and sorted by project. Once I landed somewhere for two years - I invested in a terrific HON 4 drawer cabinet and began the process of integrating my old file system into the other. I have just completed the

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I recently completed an editing project that my client had on her To Do list for some time. After the project was sent to the printer, she sent an email - telling me that 'it really liberated me to move on.' This is the same concept I learned from Energy of Money by Maria Nemeth. It is also a key to why your file piles may be higher than you'd like. Here's what I mean.When organizing my weekly

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The poll in the left margin of this site indicates that many of us are on the same chaotic page when it comes to filing. The key to maintaining the incoming paper pile is regular management. Whether it’s daily or weekly - we need to create a flow that works with our energetic flow.Another way to think of your filing system is to use it as a metaphor. Picture an upside down pyramid - kind of shaky

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I have been blessed to be raised by a very organized, professional working woman who taught me that file fitness is fun!Many times I have gone into my mothers room to hang out and talk while she sorted through files, tossed papers into the round file, and then rearranged the furniture. All this was happening while Glenn Campbell, Joan Baez and Freddy Fender were keeping us company - and yes, we

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