I Need Room For That Jacket

Do you have a hard time fitting your newly bought clothes in your closet? Maybe its time to thin out.

One suggestion is to take time out of a day and go through and take out the old clothes and/or clothes you don't wear anymore. There might be things that could be folded instead of hung. Take those out. The plan is to have a less than full closet so that when you do need to hang something up, it will be easier.

One Of The Five Senses

A nice smelling room transform your room and your mood. Aromatherapy is a great mood stabilizer! There are many scented candles and essential oil diffusers and air fresheners on the market. Different scents create different moods. For example lavender is relaxing,and peppermint is energizing. Personally i like Vanilla scents and some berry scents. I get candles that smell good while burning and even after. My bedroom smells great all the time and that makes me happy!

Ask A Friend

The Buddy System Can Work

Sometimes we need the help and assistance of others. I do NOT believe that is a bad thing. Sometimes we need someone, we TRUST, to help us stay on track of our goals. Tell a friend or family member about a project you are working on and maybe ask them to check your progress a week from then.

Work It!

Organizing IS Work

Organizing is work! It takes work to organize. It's NOT hard to do. It DOES take some thought. You can control how organized you are. One of THE hardest parts is to BEGIN! Another hard part is to CONTINUE once you begin. Once you pass those two things, you are on your way!

The Bigger Picture

THE BIG PICTURE

Organizing. Think about getting organized. Tie your organizing into your larger life goals.Visualize how getting organized will help shape your outcomes. How does the Big Picture look to you now?

The Cause of Clutter

Clutter is caused by patterns and behaviors that CAN be changed. You are NOT alone. WE are not immune to it and sometimes it can seemingly happen out of nowhere! Need help in unlocking the root of your clutter causing habits OR assistance in getting starting on the path of cleaning out the clutter: contact me, The Super Organizer and Life Coach!  TheSuperorganizer.com

Write It Down and See.

I'm a writer AND I'm very visual. I actually have a day planner that i write into as well as the computer calendar. I REALLY use my day planner as well as post it notes, etc. It helps me stay on task and focused. There are sooooo many products out there and many of them are inexpensive. Find a calendar or day planner! Maybe one that fits your personality or likes. You are into football, maybe your favorite team has a calendar. You are a Taurus. There could be a day planner that gives you a daily horoscope while giving you space to organize your daily routines.

The Revolving Door

Many professional organizers suggest the ONE IN/ONE OUT RULE. I'm okay with this. Its another small way to help in the fight against clutter. The rule is at the time of purchasing a new item (shirt, book,CD, toy) think of something to take out of the house. So every item you bring in, you take an item out! And you'll never run out of room!

Bringing More Than Your Lunch To Work.

We bring ALL kinds of things to work. Sometimes its a book to show a co-worker or a CD to play in your computer. Some of us even have that junk drawer at work full of knickknacks, soy sauce packets from Panda Express, the earrings you took off, etc. Take 5 minutes and a tote bag and go through all the things that don't belong there and put them in the bag and take them home or wherever they belong.

Untangled

You can store your hanging necklaces and charm bracelets in the wall of a cabinet. Take small nails and nail along the interior of the wall about half inch to one inch apart from each other. It displays nice. Its doesn't take up any additional space anywhere IN your room  or ON a table or dresser.  Its easy access and you can see what you have.

A Sticker That Resonates

The following was handed to me at the LA Art Walk. I really like it!

Regifting IS okay!!!

If you have an unopened item that is just collecting dust in your home, then why not get rid of it! One way of doing that is Regifting. If its someones birthday or anniversary, and you know the gift would be perfect for them, then wrap it up and give it to them. The point is to not have unused stuff taking up space AND who cares if you didn't go out and buy the gift yourself. Also I don't think its in bad taste and its not anything against the person who gave you the gift originally. I think its offensive to accept the gift from that person and then put it away and let it collect dust. Look at this as paying it forward.

But I Came Just For Q-Tips?!

I know this next tip can be hard sometimes. Certain stores that I love test me and my spending habits!Yes I have gotten to the checkout line in Target and the cashier says , "That will be $101.78."  "But I came just for Q-Tips?!" I reply semi-incredulous. But i try to follow this next mantra: Only go shopping when you need specific things! Make a list and try to stick to it!! 

Make Your Bed

I like coming home to a made bed! Its makes me feel good! Having a made bed in my room even helps the room look neater, even if parts of the room aren't. I make my bed in the morning before I leave for my day. If you don't already, try it! It usually takes only a minute to do.

Here To Help!!!

Remember that nothing worth doing is easy! And to some extent that applies to organizing! If you need help getting started or assistance with a project, contact The Super Organizer! I'd be happy to help!!! thesuperorganizer.com

How What Why

https://thesuperorganizeruniverse.wordpress.com/2014/02/12/how-what-why/

One Safe Space

Consider making ONE room in your home at clutter-free zone. That room is free of disorganization and mess. If you bring something in,then it has to leave with you. If you use something in that room , then you have to put it back where you found it.

Rome Wasn't Built In A Day

You can't unclutter or fully organize overnight!! So what CAN you do? Be truthful and honest about it! Maybe you need to start small. A counter top? A corner on the floor? 
The sink? 







See related Super Tip Tuesday blog at thesuperorganizeruniverse.com.

Dumb Starbucks

Coffee giant ponders 'Dumb Starbucks' response as lawyers say PR is at stake http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/10/dumb-starbucks-parody-coffee-store

This Space is Full

Do You need more storage space? Do the places you have designated for storage all full? Maybe its time to eliminate some stuff or reorganize it. Sometimes we don't use space properly and it just takes another eye and brain to reconfigure. If you need assistance or suggestions, contact The Super Organizer!

thesuperorganizer.com   or jlottjr@aol.com

Turn Off The TV/Keep The TV On!

Need more time to organize?! Tip ONE- Leave the TV off for at least 30 minutes to an hour!
Tip TWO- Leave the TV on! Its a good time to organize/clean out those drawers. Bring a drawer out to where you watch TV and work on it WHILE you watch Scandal or The Big Bang Theory!

With A Little Help From My....

Trying to find a way to motivate a family member or roommate to get more organized? Change the way you are asking. Try to negotiate not demand. Create a partnership in this and be willing to compromise.

Trashy!

Trashcans/Wastebaskets should be near the sink. We throw away a lot of waste in the bathroom such as razors, q-tips, tissues and we should make it easy to reach. There are many kinds of trash bins to choose from. Some say plastic is the best in bathroom and trash bags are recommended to help protect the cans from such bathroom related items as nail polish remover stained cotton balls.

see related article Bag It! on thesuperorganizeruniverse.com 

Lint Lint Lint

Remove dryer lint each time to help your machine's efficiency! It helps the clothes dry faster and prevents a potential fire!

See related story at thesuperorganizeruniverse.com

Target Peter Pilotto Commercial

Love that its uses Sylvesters 70s Disco classic You Make Me Feel Mighty Real!!!

Life Coaching Services

https://thesuperorganizeruniverse.wordpress.com/2014/02/05/super-organizing-your-mind/

Save The Drugs!

The heat/humidity from running the shower or bath can spoil or lessen the potency of drugs and dietary aids.Make sure they are stored securely in a dry cool place.

Many meds are meant to be taken with food. Keep those in the kitchen! Unless you eat while on the toilet...

see related story Higher Ground

https://thesuperorganizeruniverse.wordpress.com/2014/02/04/super-tip-tuesday-easy-does-it/

Higher Ground

Take a look at your medicine cabinet in your bathroom. Are your pills, aspirins, and other heavy medicines easy for children or others to reach and hurt themselves? Its better to have them on the higher shelves. Or sometimes its good to store them in the kitchen, on the highest shelves.  And of course the 3rd option is storing them in locked cabinets. You can get actual locks or any baby proofing materials for cabinets!

Also see thesuperorganizeruniverse.com

What Time Is It?!

Are you having a hard time with time in the morning? Do you have a hard time staying on time in the morning? A suggestion: Set clocks 5-7 minutes fast. The clocks you would look at in the morning like the ones in the bedroom and/or bathroom while you are getting ready. YES, you are in on it but sometimes the psychology works!! Try it!

The Spinoff!

Hello All! Welcome! AS some of you know, I have a blog at thesuperorganizeruniverse.com. This blog, The Super Organizer Universe : Just The Tips, is a spin off of that blog. Its a compliment, a companion, and another place to come for easy and helpful practices that I use myself and recommend to my clients! I hope you enjoy and find what i feature useful in your own life!

If you have additional questions or need assistance, feel free to go to thesuperorganizer.com or contact me at jharrisonlott@gmail.com