What would you do with
two extra hours a day?
By: author Joe Cirillo, nationally recognized
organizational and time management expert
Are you
constantly chasing time? Do you often find
yourself asking; "Where did the time go or
how can I find more time?" Well, guess what?
You can have more time and it’s easier than
you might think. Time is your richest natural
resource. It’s what you choose to do with it
that is important, and if you use your time
wisely, you will be more successful, relaxed,
confident and happy.
The
answer is locked in your home and workplace,
where two hours of productive time are wasted
every day through disorganization and clutter,
causing stress, pressure and tension. Have you
occasionally been guilty of not being able to
find the car keys, sunglasses, reading glasses,
file folders, TV remote, telephone handset, cell
phone? Do you recall trying to find your favorite
blouse, pants, sweater, belt, or jacket? None of
this is a result of short-term memory loss. It's
a result of disorganization and CLUTTER! How do
you overcome this dilemma? First by accepting
that it exists and second by committing to
eliminate clutter and disorganization, thus
taking control of your time.
Time is
free, a gift, given to all of us at birth. It's
yours. You own it. It's priceless. Think of time
as a resource like oil and electricity, it can be
harnessed and stored, ready for distribution when
you need it. And, while we all know you can’t
buy time or add two more hours to your already
busy day, you can get back two hours of wasted
time by getting organized and clearing the
clutter in your home or office. And in today’s
fast paced society, there are numerous ways to
get things done more efficiently – like
ordering organizational supplies online for
instance. Getting organized doesn’t have to
be a daunting task – in fact, it can be a
fun and motivational experience that will gain
you up to two extra hours a day.
The first
thing I tell people who are looking for those
wasted hours is: Believe it or not, your time may
be hiding in your closet or in your overstuffed
cabinets. It’s time to find it and harness
it. Part of the solution can be found in online
catalog companies like Home Decorators Collection.
Firstly, ordering online will save you time! It’s
convenient, and Home Decorators Collection
is a great website with many choices. I often
suggest that people shop with a theme in mind,
like “dual purpose” for instance. The
following items have dual functions. And, believe
me when I say they can change your life over
night. These ideal storage ideas will help you
get your time under control by clearing some
overwhelming clutter.
Dual
Purpose Items:
1. Hall
Tree Storage Bench: perfect for the entryway
or mudroom, use it to store hats, jackets, boots,
umbrellas and more.
2. Multi Purpose End Tables: an attractive
way to store everyday books & magazines.
Options: Santa Fe Trunk End Table, Craftsman
Trunk End Table, Leather Library Book End Table,
Open Hawthorne End Table, Mission End Table,
Simpson Magazine Rack End Table.
Bathroom:
3. All
purpose Space Saver: conveniently fits over
the toilet; stores toilet paper, tissues, towels,
etc.
4. Fairview
Wall Cabinet: stores toilet paper,
facial items, towels, etc.
5. 3
Hook Towel Rack: keep those towels from
piling up in the corner or over the bathroom door.
Closet:
6. 42
Pair Shoe Rack: this can also be used to
store belts and ties.
7. Double
Hamper: save time by separating
your bright and white clothes, that way you can
easily throw your load in the washer without
having to waste time sorting through clothes on
laundry day. One touch – one time.
Living
room:
8. Delmar
Classic Double Window Seat: this item
features a lift lid for storing photo albums,
magazines and keep sakes.
9. Storage
Ottoman: features a lift lid for
storing magazines, coffee table books, knitting
supplies and an extra throw blanket, etc.
Kitchen:
10. TV
Wall Mount: Save counter space and
get that TV or stereo system off the counter. The
less clutter you have on your counters, the more
you will enjoy preparing a quiet meal at home.
Remember,
time is not managed in the abstract; time is
managed through organizing your home and
workplace. When your home and workplace are
organized, your time and life are managed and you
will wake up every day with a smile on your face.
Joe
Cirillo is a nationally recognized organizational
and time management expert. He was interviewed by
O Magazine and has been featured in Essence
Magazine and on Success Radio to name a few. He
lives in Sun Valley, Idaho where he is currently
releasing his second book My Italian Cookbook,
original family recipes brought over from Naples,
Italy. To find out more about Joe Cirillo and his
best selling book, It’s Your
Time, visit his website at www.joecirillo.com.
James
E. Bohne, Jr., REALTOR®
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