[PODCAST] 142: Avoiding Common Organizing Mistakes
Certified Professional Organizer Diane Albright discusses the basics of organizing and what mistakes you should avoid.
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2:00 Making a system that’s easy for everyone to use and adapt to
3:10 Keeping the system general and easy to understand
3:48 Diane’s “Work Piles Made Easy” system
5:55 The ideal organizational system
6:40 Don’t label things too specific – covering general categories
10:35 Don’t get caught up in color coding files
14:08 Don’t buy containers before you begin organizing
15:30 Going vertical vs. horizontal
18:16 Make an appointment to get rid of items
19:00 Divide your organizing projects into achievable segments
20:36 Remember that organization requires maintenance
Diane is a Certified Professional Organizer and nationally recognized expert in the field of organization and productivity. She is the creator of Ten Minutes a Day to Organizing Success® and Work Piles Made Easy®. Her website is www.DianeAlbright.com