{"product_id":"organizing-for-dummies-isbn-9780764553004","title":"Organizing For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eOrganize your office, your home, your life!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat’s the favorite four-letter word of people who are less than fully organized? “Help!” So many technological, social, and economic changes affect your life that you need organization just to keep up, let alone advance. Many people have two jobs – one at the office and one taking care of things at home. If you have a family, you may count that as a third job. Caring for elderly relatives or have community commitments? You can count off four, five, and keep right on going. \u003cp\u003eNo matter what life stage you’re in, getting organized can make every day better and help you achieve your long-term goals. \u003ci\u003eOrganizing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is for anyone who wants to\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003ePolish his or her professional reputation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience less stress\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncrease productivity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild better relationships\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaximize personal time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganization isn’t inherited. With the human genome decoded, the evidence is clear: DNA strings dedicated to putting things into place and managing your time like a pro are nonexistent. Instead, organization is a learned skill set. \u003ci\u003eOrganizing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e helps you gain that skill with topics such as:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding how clutter costs you in time, money, and health\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTraining your mind to be organized and developing a plan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCleaning house, room by room, from basement to attic (including the garage)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreating functional space for efficiency and storage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTime-management strategies for home, office, and tavel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScheduling, delegating, and multitasking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaking time for your family\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging your health – physical and financial\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinding time for love\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrganizing and cashing in on a great garage sale\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting organized is about unstuffing your life, clearing out the dead weight in places from your closet to your calendar to your computer, and then installing systems that keep the good stuff in its place. Organizing is a liberating and enlightening experience that can enhance your effectiveness and lessen your stress every day – and it’s all yours simply for saying “No” to clutter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Basic Organizational Tools and Tenets 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Dealing with Clutter 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Training Your Mind to Be Organized 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Assembling the Tools, Supplies, and Systems 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Getting Organized at Home 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Where It All Begins: The Front Hall 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: What’s Cooking: Organizing the Kitchen 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Sleep on This: Bedroom Bliss 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Bathe and Beautify: Creating Functional Bathrooms 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Space for Gracious Living: The Living Room and Dining Room 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: The Hangout Spot: Family and Media Room 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Organizing for Fun: The Playroom 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Organizing Storage Spaces and Other Secret Places 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Lightening Your Load: The Laundry and Utility Room 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Where Clutter Clones Itself: The Basement and Attic 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Patrolling the Borderlands: The Garage, Patio, and Shed 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Professionally Organized: Your Office 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Making Your Work Space Work 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Command Central: The Desk 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Managing Your Information Flow 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Cyberorganization: The Next Frontier 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Time Management Strategies for Home, Office, and Travel 251\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Planning Your Day and Your Life Like a Pro 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Scheduling Skills for Maximum Productivity 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Maximizing Your Personal Time 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Going Mobile: Trips Near and Far 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 333\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Storage for Small Spaces: Apartments, Condos, and Compact Houses 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Moves to Make Your Move Hassle-Free 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Ten Tips for Great Garage Sales 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Ten Pointers about Pets 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 26: 911! Emergency Strategies 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 357\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEileen Roth,\u003c\/b\u003e founder of Everything in Its Place,\u003csmall\u003e\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e is a renowned organizing expert who's appeared on \u003ci\u003eOprah\u003c\/i\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eToday\u003c\/i\u003e show. \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Miles\u003c\/b\u003e is an author specializing in peak performance.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet the scoop on how to stay cyberorganized\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClean up your act, get more done, and have more time for fun!\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre you having trouble staying on top of everything at work? Is your home messier than you'd like? If so, this friendly guide can help. 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