Long festive lunches, after-work parties, Secret Santas (and secret online shopping). Sounds like the holiday season. Whether you work from home or in an office, there are lots going on this time of year– and often it’s not business. With all these distractions, how can you stay productive at work?… Read more
Tips for Organizing Clutter and Much More
What the Harold Taylor Award Means to Me
This year I was honoured with the Harold Taylor Award at the Professional Organizers in Canada (POC) Conference on November 5th, 2016. The Harold Taylor Award recognizes and honours an organizer who makes significant contributions to POC and to the organizing industry as a whole; including media exposure, mentoring, teaching and… Read more
6 Top Containers for Moving or Storing Holiday Decorations
I have helped many clients move over the years and I’ve always been impressed with those who have dedicated containers for their holiday decorations. Seasonal decorations can often be cumbersome to move and store. As well, many of these items are often delicate, so you worry about packaging. Homemade storage… Read more
5 Favourite Holiday Organizing Tips
If you find yourself more stressed than cheerful during the holidays, you’re not alone. Christmas and New Year celebrations come with a lot of expectations. Invitations are likely piled on from friends, family, and business associates. If you know you will have a lot on your plate this year, what… Read more
How to Reduce Mobile Phone Data Charges
As business owners, we need to stay on top of our numbers. Beyond keeping receipts organized and maintaining good records to enhance productivity, it’s essential to keep track of certain costs that can skyrocket, like phone data charges. When you take an in-depth look at these costs (that also directly… Read more
Moving Guide: The 3 Passes Approach
Moving requires a lot of decisions. And when it comes to choosing what items to bring with you to your new home, I always talk to my clients about the “3 Passes Approach”. When you’re moving or downsizing, this method can be beneficial. First Pass When you’ve decided to move… Read more
Do You Know Where Your Unwanted Clothing Goes?
While clearing your closet is very important, it’s also necessary to be socially responsible. The Out of Chaos team and I make every effort to ensure unwanted clothing items have a second life in some form. When dealing with clothes, what sustainable choices can you make? Don’t Throw Unwanted Clothing in… Read more
Declutter your desktop
By Beatrice Paez | Investment Executive article published October 7, 2016. Clutter on your computer desktop can hobble productivity just as much as a messy workspace can. It can make important files difficult to find and make you less efficient. Learn how to tackle your digital clutter from Linda Chu, a… Read more
Reduce Paper Clutter With These Apps
After my interview with Investment Executive last month, I received great feedback on additional apps to help executives reduce paper clutter and boost productivity. To recap, here’s a list of my top ones and a few recommended by my readers: Doodle When trying to organize meetings or events, Doodle is… Read more
These Apps Reduce Clutter
By Beatrice Paez | Investment Executive article published September 13, 2016. If paper is the No. 1 source of office clutter, “going paperless” is the solution. And the drive toward the paperless office as a means of boosting productivity has resulted in numerous apps aimed at reducing paper clutter, says… Read more
