Organizing Tips by Jackie Paulson © 2010

Posted by Jackie Paulson on Sunday, April 11, 2010 , In : How to Get Organized 

ORGANIZING TIPS
My Top Ten Organizing Tools ©2010 Jackie Paulson

  • Clear Bins: You can see what is stored without even opening the lid, plus you do not have to dig through to see what is at the bottom of the bin.

  • Label Maker: Eliminates guesswork about what is inside or where something belongs

  • Hanging Files: Remember horizontal=hidden. Store your papers vertically where they can be easily accessed.

  • Large, opaque, heavy duty Trash Bags: Great for purging. Also discourages you from dump...

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Clutter be Gone by Jackie Paulson © 2010

Posted by Jackie Paulson on Sunday, April 11, 2010 , In : How to Get Organized 

Clutter-Be-Gone!  (BOOKS)  © 2010 Jackie Paulson

My coaching clients ask me, “Jackie, how do I declutter my house?”  I always say, “Simple. Threw “Stuff” away.”  Yes it is that simple and easy to do but the hard part is letting go of things. It is not the clutter that is a problem, it is you. Now, I am not going to pretend I am free from this but I am more so now than ever before!   Do to unforeseen circumstances I was forced to move, downsize and put my most Valuable “stuff...


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I am a Paralegal 2009

Posted by Jackie Paulson on Friday, November 20, 2009 , In : PARALEGAL 

Paralegals Cannot:

1.       Accept clients

2.       Set legal fees

3.       Share legal fees

4.       Give legal advice

5.       Represent others in court

 

Paralegals Can:

·        Social Security Administration

·        Veteran Administration

·        Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)

 

Paralegal Duties: (can include and not limited to)

1.       Maintain client files

2.       Draft documents, memorandums ad contracts

3.       Legal research

4.       Keep detail of dea...


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REMEMBER 9-1-1 8 Years Ago: Where were you?

Posted by Jackie Paulson on Friday, September 11, 2009 , In : 9/11/01 
Eight years ago I was in my local bank when the tellers told me to look at the news...they told me that the Twin Towers
Were Hit by an airplane.  I just went about my business in disbelief.  I got into my car to drive to work and the radio confirmed the news I just heard.  It was true!  I just sat and listened to the radio.  Once I got to work at the Barber Shop I owned, I turned on the Television.  To my disbelief, I watched it over and over and over.  The memory feels like yesterday.  I wou...
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Links to Getting Organized

Posted by Jackie Paulson on Friday, September 11, 2009 , In : Links to Getting Organized 

Are you chronically disorganized? Go to this link and fill out a form or print it.

http://www.nsgcd.org/resources/factsheets/fs001.pdf

 

Top 10 Organizing Sites:

http://blog.worldlabel.com/2009/ten-great-organizing-sites.html

 

The list is in no particular order, and we don’t recommend any site over another:

  1. Real Simple: This site is a compliment to Real Simple Magazine, and it offers numerous suggestions on how to make your life “real simple.” Under their Home and Organizing s...


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Organizing Books I have Read

Posted by Jackie Paulson on Friday, September 11, 2009 , In : Books 
15- Minute Organizer Emilie Barnes  
Best Organizing Tips Stephanie Winston  
Cleaning Plain & Simple Donna Smallin  
FabJob Grace Jasmine  
Get Organized Now Maria Garcia   
Haley's Cleaning Hints Graham & Rosemary Haley  
I Hate Filing Sharon Mann  
Idiot's Guide to Being a Successful Entepreneur Entrepreners  
Life Management for Busy Women Elizaeth George  
Organizing for a Living Jackie Tiani  
Organizing for Dummies Eileen...

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How to Get Organized step by step

Posted by Jackie Paulson on Friday, September 11, 2009 , In : How to Get Organized 
1. Take a Before Photo
2.  Empty out all content
3.  Throw away items, keep items, donate items, garage sale items placed into boxes or containers
4.  Put like items together
5.  Purchase Dollor Store containers to place items back into space
6.  Take a After Photo

It is easier to have the help of a Professional Organizer!
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About Me


Jackie Paulson I love to read, write, research, law, and blog. Ever since I was little I was taught how to properly take care of and respect the belongings of others. Growing up I did not know that my lifetime passion would be to help others keep a clean environment and teach how to get organized. I belong to the NAPO - National Association of Professional Organizers. I am an Illinois Notary Public. I have a website: www.fourcornerorganizers.com/
 
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