Organize Yourself 1st Edition by Ronni Eisenberg ISBN 9781118040188 111804018X
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ISBN 10: 111804018X
ISBN 13: 9781118040188
Author: Ronni Eisenberg
This is the highly anticipated new edition of a very successful organizing book that has sold over half a million copies to date, now updated with the latest on e-mail, PDAs, and other contemporary organizing topics and tools. Organize Yourself! provides readers with essential rules for better time, money, space, and paper management. It also addresses major events, from preparing for a move to planning a party or vacation. It reveals a professional organizer’s proven techniques for streamlining daily life and provides fast, effective relief for common clutter and help with overcoming procrastination and every other organizational ailment.
Organize Yourself 1st Edition Table of contents:
PART I – Getting Control of Your Time
Chapter 1 – Procrastination
Identifying Your Reasons for Procrastinating
Twenty-eight Ways to Stop Procrastinating
How to Help Procrastinators
Chapter 2 – Managing Interruptions
Planning
Managing Interruptions
Don’t Be Your Own Interrupter
Chapter 3 – The Telephone
Establishing a Telephone Center
Before You Place a Call
Ending Conversations
If You Don’t Know Where the Time Goes . . .
Telephone Features That Make Sense
Special Telephone Features That Save Time
Answering Machines and Voice-Mail Systems: Maximizing Their Use
Additional Ways to Control Your Calls
The Cell Phone
Other Telephone Tips
Chapter 4 – Getting Out of the House On Time
Do Ahead of Time
Set the Morning Routine
Especially for Parents
For the Chronically Late
Chapter 5 – Preserving Personal Time
Finding the Time
Chapter 6 – Twenty-two Time Wasters to Avoid
Chapter 7 – How to Use a Kitchen Timer to Manage Time
PART II – Paperwork
Chapter 8 – Books
To Establish a System
Other Tips
Chapter 9 – Calendars
The Family Wall Calendar
Computer Calendars
Electronic Organizers or Personal Digital Assistants
Chapter 10 – The Family Computer
Buying a Family Computer
Becoming Computer Literate
Backing Up Is Vital
Now for the Fun
Address Books on Computer
The Internet Made Easy
If You Are Considering a Laptop
Computer Housekeeping
Chapter 11 – Desk Organization
General Planning
Buying a Desk
Building New Desk Space
Organizing Your Desk Area
Additional Storage
Establishing Better Desk Work Habits
What to Do When Your Desk Is a Disaster
Chapter 12 – Filing Systems
Common Filing Mistakes
Establishing a System
Alphabetical or Color Coded?
Step One: Getting Started
Step Two: The Process
Step Three: Develop Good Filing Habits
Step Four: Maintain Your Filing System
Establishing Tickler Files
Don’t Bother to File
Chapter 13 – Health Records
Establishing a System
Chapter 14 – Mail, E-Mail, and Faxes
Mail Quiz
The Mail
To Start
To Toss
To Ask About
To File
To Call
To Do
To Read
Sample Mail Call and Solutions
Faxes at Home and at the Office
Chapter 15 – Resource File
Establishing a Resource File
Contact Resource Cards
Home Service Resource Cards
PART III – Financial Records
Chapter 16 – Banking
Establishing a System
Personal Banking
Taking Advantage of Bank Services
Online Banking
Chapter 17 – Bill Paying
Setting Up a Household Affairs Folder
Sorting Bills, Receipts, and Solicitations
Establishing a System
The Process
Electronic Bill Paying
What to Do at the End of the Year
Chapter 18 – Budgeting
Setting Goals
Establishing a System
Identifying Trouble Spots
Charting Monthly Expenses
Keeping It Up
Chapter 19 – Financial Master List
Gathering Important Numbers
Preparing Additional Information for Your Executor
Maintaining the List
Chapter 20 – Medical Payments and Insurance Reimbursements
Establish a System for Reimbursement
Chapter 21 – Personal Property Inventory
Taking Inventory
Updating the Inventory
Chapter 22 – Safe-Deposit Box and Strongbox
Selecting What Goes in Your Safe-Deposit Box
Box Maintenance
The Need for a Strongbox
Chapter 23 – Income Taxes
Keeping Up-to-Date (Day to Day)
In December (Year-End Planning)
In January
Organize
If You Are Doing the Taxes Yourself
Wrapping It Up
PART IV – Household Matters
Chapter 24 – In Case of Emergency
To Post
Additional Telephone Numbers
Have on Hand
Courses Everyone Should Take
For Children
Teach Your Children
Chapter 25 – General Household
Establishing a Notebook
General Cleaning
Reducing Clutter
Chapter 26 – Closets
Getting Started
Reorganizing
Keep Items Visible and Accessible
The Linen Closet
The Front Hall Closet
Redesigning
General
Chapter 27 – The Kitchen
Working with Your Plan
General Rules
Cabinet Storage
Drawers
Counter Space
Creating Extra Work Space
On-the-Wall Storage
More Ways to Organize Your Kitchen
Chapter 28 – The Refrigerator
Starting Over
Storage Tips
Chapter 29 – Supermarket Shopping and Inventory Control
Establishing a System
Shopping
At Home
Other Tips
Inventory Control
Recipes
Chapter 30 – The Laundry
Before You Wash
Simplify
Organizing for the Larger Family
Chapter 31 – The Medicine Chest
Taking Stock
Organizing Your Medicines and Supplies
Safety Tips
First-Aid Supplies to Have on Hand
Basic Over-the-Counter Medicines to Have on Hand
Chapter 32 – Hiring Household Help
Defining the Job
Starting the Search
Prescreening
The Interview
Checking References
Working Together
Additional Tips for Working with a Child-Care Provider
PART V – Main Events
Chapter 33 – Yard Sales
Clean Out Your Home
Planning the Sale
Spreading the Word
Signs
Fliers
Pricing Your Merchandise
Final Preparations
The Big Day
If Everything Does Not Sell
Chapter 34 – Moving
Sharing the News with Your Family
Things to Do as Far in Advance as Possible
If You Are Moving to a New Community
Things to Do Four Weeks in Advance
Things to Do Four Weeks in Advance of a Move to Another City
Four Weeks in Advance: Packing Tips
Things to Do Two to Three Weeks in Advance
Things to Do One Week in Advance
Two Days Before
Day Before (Packing Day)
Moving Day
Delivery Day
After Arrival: Getting Settled in the New Community
Chapter 35 – Party Planning
General Planning: Six to Eight Weeks in Advance
To Do: Three to Four Weeks in Advance
To Shop For: Three to Four Weeks in Advance
To Do: One Week in Advance
Food Preparation: One Week in Advance
To Do: One to Two Days in Advance
Food Preparation: One to Two Days in Advance
To Do: The Day of the Event
Food Preparation: The Day of the Event
For the Future
Chapter 36 – Travel Planning
Advance Planning
For the Children
Before You Walk Out the Door
The Trip
At the Hotel
Your Return
Chapter 37 – Travel Packing
Planning
The “Ever-Ready” Toiletry Kit
Your Carry-On Bag
Packing
PART VI – Personal Agenda
Chapter 38 – Beauty Routine
Simplifying Your Morning Routine
Organizing Your Makeup
Establishing Your Routine
Chapter 39 – Dates to Remember
The Birthday Book
Calendar Reminders
Tickler Files
Use a Service
Following Through
Chapter 40 – Errands
Establishing a System
Consolidating Your Errands
Carryall Convenience
On the Go
The Homecoming
Tips to Save Wear and Tear
What to Do When You Dread Doing an Errand
Chapter 41 – Gift Shopping
Establishing a System
Getting It Done
Chapter 42 – Handbag
Take Along for the Unexpected
Chapter 43 – Briefcase
Shopping for a Briefcase
What to Carry
Other Tips
Chapter 44 – How to Stop Losing Things
Don’t Scatter—Categorize
Establish a Permanent Home for Frequently Used One-and-Only Items
Storage Tips
Chapter 45 – Organizing Your Spouse
Establishing a System
Hoping for Modest Reform
Chapter 46 – Wardrobe Shopping for Women
Planning Your New Wardrobe
Planning the Shopping Trip
Getting Ready
When Shopping
Other Tips
Chapter 47 – Wardrobe Shopping for Men
Planning Your Wardrobe Shopping
Simplifying the Shopping Trip
What to Wear
What to Buy
Closet Tips
Clothing Care
PART VII – Children
Chapter 48 – Postpregnancy: Organization after the Baby Is Born
If You Have Not Done So Already
After the Birth
The Early Days at Home
Starting the Day
Organizing Food-Related Supplies
Laundry and Bath-Time Tips
Getting Out of the House
How to Get Non-Baby Work Done
Additional Suggestions
Chapter 49 – Children’s Rooms
General Planning
Storage Tips
Weeding Out
Chapter 50 – Teaching Children about Organization
Cleaning Up, Toddler-Style
As They Grow—Taking Responsibility for Their Own Rooms
Taking On Other Responsibilities
Teaching Self-Reliance
Schoolwork and Organization
Chapter 51 – Traveling with Children
General Planning
Planning for a Plane Trip
Travel and Food
On Board
At the Hotel
Traveling with Older Children
Chapter 52 – When Travel Means Leaving the Kids Behind
Making Special Preparations
Household Organization
If Your Child Stays Elsewhere While You Are Away
While You Are Away
Preparing for Your Return
An Occasional Alternative: Taking the Kids Along
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
INDEX
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