Posts Tagged: processes

Business is Not Like Cramming for an Exam

20, Jun 2016

Remember what school was like? Things seemed a little simpler then. Tests and exams stressed me out, but the habits I had even before I became a professional organizer helped me get through those times and on to graduate. In school, as in my business today, you have to put in… Read more

Do As I Do, Not (Just) As I Say

24, May 2016

“I want to do it myself!” is the chant of every four-year-old. You have to admire their enthusiasm, but the end result doesn’t work so well for them. As a business habit, it’s not so hot, either. I used to try to do everything myself as well, but I found… Read more

Easing the Chaos in Your Home

19, Mar 2013

This article by Maggie Calloway about easing the chaos in your home originally appeared on March 19th, 2013 in the Langley Times. Getting your home in order for the spring doesn’t have to be time-consuming and labour-intensive, says Linda Chu of Out of Chaos. The thing about owning way too… Read more

Getting a Grip on Ageing

22, Aug 2011

We hear more and more about the Sandwich Generation. And if you are living right smack in the middle of it, you know exactly what we mean when we talk about getting a grip on ageing. Juggling the demands of caring for your children and spouse and keeping on top… Read more

Get Organized… and Enjoy More Time

20, Dec 2010

The journal of The Society of Notaries Public of British Columbia published an article I wrote, “Get Organized… and Enjoy More Time.” in their Summer 2010 edition (Vol. 19 No. 2). Keep everything… provided you have the space to store it, and you can find it when you need it…. Read more

Outsourcing Your Hiring Activities to the Experts

18, Aug 2009

With the downturn in the economy, it’s hard to justify paying for outsourcing your hiring activities. But, many are finding themselves doing the work of two or more people. For instance, a recent client was in the position of hiring for a short-term, entry-level position in their company. The vacancy… Read more

Need to Organize? Prioritize!

28, Mar 2009

If you need to organize and prioritize, sticky notes can help. Whether you use the coloured-paper variety or the tech-savvy digital sticky notes, these little scraps of data come in very handy to organize and prioritize your tasks. They’re great for remembering your dentist’s appointment or business meeting, or just… Read more

Organizing Tips That Work

20, Feb 2009

Business success can come from better organization and ensure better workplace productivity. This month, I’ve called on Sean Simpson, Communications Director of Express Employment Professionals, a large, national staffing company to provide organizing tips that work to help his company achieve success. “There is a belief that organization equals efficiency,… Read more

The Secret to Organizing

29, Oct 2008

Is there a secret to organizing? What is the ultimate fail-safe product that will keep all your papers from conspiring to create endless piles? Are there magical processes to keeping your desktop clear, preventing the mail from littering your kitchen counter, or remembering where you placed those season hockey tickets?… Read more

Getting Out of Chaos

05, Oct 2008

I was happy to join Fanny Kiefer of Studio 4 to discuss getting out of chaos. As the founder of Out of Chaos, my goal is to help you reduce stress and simplify life. We can do this if we clear the clutter on desks, at home, and at the… Read more