Dirty Little Secret #3 of 10 – Convenience is Key
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Problem: MIA purse / wallet / sunglasses / earpiece / security card / PDA.
Professional Organizers know to choose a home for such “mobile” necessities. This is something people understand right away. So, they choose a “safe” place, like their top dresser drawer, or the overburdened kitchen counter. But items still go missing. Humph.
“Assigning a home hasn’t helped”, they bemoan. “I must be hopelessly disorganized”.
Not so, not so. Assigning a home is only half the equation. The other essential half is that the home be convenient. “Convenient” means on the flight path to your usual first stop once you enter the house. In most … Continue Reading
Birds of a feather should flock together. In the supply closet as in your desk drawer, dedicate a home for each type of item: writing, paper, electronics, office supplies, etc. By keeping like items together, you’ll find what you need, every time. Not only that, but you’ll never waste money again purchasing supplies you already have.. but can’t find! 
