Description
America's #1 organizer shows you how to get organized and stay organized. Hundreds of thousands of people have broken through the clutter and streamlined their lives with Julie Morgenstern's proven techniques. There's no magic, no mystery, Getting organized is a skill that anyone can learn.
The beauty of Julie's system, honed during her many years as a professional organizer, is that it enables you to design a unique organizing plan based on your individual goals, natural habits, and psychological needs-a plan that will work with your personality rather than against it. Let Julie Morgenstern set you free to live the life you dream about.
Level: Basic
ISBN: 0805075895
ISBN-13: 9780805075892
Format: Paperback, 336pp
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company, Incorporated
Edition Number: 2
Pub date: 2003
Content
Introduction: The Most Important Organizing Book You’ll Ever Read
Part One. Laying the Foundation
Chapter 1. A New way of Looking at Organizing
Chapter 2. What’s Holding You Back?
Chapter 3. Living or Working with a Disorganized Person
Part Two. Secrets of a Professional Organizer
Chapter 4. Analyze
Chapter 5. Strategize: Creating a Plan of Action
Chapter 6. Attack: Getting the Job Done
Part Three. Applying What You’ve Learned Where to Start Guide
Chapter 7. Briefcases and Handbags
Chapter 8. Suitcases
Chapter 9. Traditional Offices and Filing Systems
Chapter 10. Home-Based Businesses
Chapter 11. Cubicle Workstations
Chapter 12. Mobile Offices
Chapter 13. Household Information Centers
Chapter 14. Attics, Basements, and Garages
Chapter 15. Bathrooms
Chapter 16. Bedrooms
Chapter 17. Closets
Chapter 18. Kids’ Rooms
Chapter 19. Kitchens
Chapter 20. Living Rooms
Chapter 21. Photographs
Part Four. Tackling Time and Technology
Chapter 22. Conquering the Clock
Chapter 23. Taming Technology
Appendix A: Organizing Project Worksheet
Appendix B: Resources for Organizing Products
Appendix C: Suggested Further Reading
Acknowledgments
Index
Book author
Julie Morgenstern is the founder of Task Masters, a professional organizing company that provides consulting services to individualsand companies. Her corporate clients have included American Express, Sony Music, and Microsoft., among many others. In addition to her regular appearances on MSNBC's The Home Page, Julie is a frequent guest on many national television programs and a popular speaker around the country. She lives in New York City with her daughter.
Reviews
"This is a wonderfully helpful course that enables you to organize your time and your ife in a quick, simple, practical series of logical steps. It really works!" - Brian Tracy, author of Maximum Achievement "I like it! It's useful, intelligent, and fun!" - Barbara Sher, author of Wishcraft and Live the Life You Love
"Julie Morgenstern shows us how to look inside at our own habits and styles to create a foolproof plan that works and have fun doing it!" - Felice Willat, founder, Dayrunner
Dietetic professionals
CPE Level: 2
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1000 Professional skills
1010 Career planning, job search, goal setting
1070 Leadership, critical and strategic thinking
1120 Time and stress management, life balance
6030 Education theories and techniques for adults
7000 Business and management
7070 Entrepreneurship, private practice
7080 Financial management