Smart Spaces Organizing will be posting a series of blogs on designing and organizing an office. The design principles remain very similar whether it is a corporate office or a home office or a home management centre.
The new year has started and you are back to work. Whether you work in a corporate office, small office, cubicle or home office, there are similar problems and concerns.
In honour of January - Get organized month, Smart Spaces is holding a messiest desk contest. Submit a photo and a brief explanation as to why/how your desk got so messy and what you would envision your new organized desk should look like and you will have the opportunity to win a free desk organization make over.
Send photos and information to organizer@smartspacesdesign.com
Contest closes January 31, 2010
Monday, January 4, 2010
The 7 killer B's of Decluttering
The Seven Killer B’s of Decluttering
1. But… I am going to fix it someday.
2. But… I need it just in case.
3. But… I will sell it at a garage sale or online.
4. But… It will be worth something someday.
5. But… Someone else may be able to use it.
6. But… I paid perfectly good money for it.
7. But… (Insert name ) gave it to me.
www.smartspacesdesign.com Inspired by Hellen Buttigieg
1. But… I am going to fix it someday.
2. But… I need it just in case.
3. But… I will sell it at a garage sale or online.
4. But… It will be worth something someday.
5. But… Someone else may be able to use it.
6. But… I paid perfectly good money for it.
7. But… (Insert name ) gave it to me.
www.smartspacesdesign.com Inspired by Hellen Buttigieg
Thursday, December 17, 2009
No more New Year's Resolutions
Rather than making New Year's Resolutions, try looking at a specific goal that you wish to achieve in the New Year. Use the S.M.A.R.T goal planner to help you with your goal.
SMART SPACES -- S.M.A.R.T. GOAL PLANNER
WHAT IS MY GOAL?
IS MY GOAL S.M.A.R.T.?
Specific: What specifically will I achieve? What one specific thing to you wish to achieve?
Measurable: How will I measure it?
Achievable Is it achievable by me now?
Relevent: Is it relevent to my larger goals?
Time-framed: By what dates will I achieve it?
To accomplish your S.M.A.R.T goal what do you need to do?
What resources do I need to organize? Do you need help?
What do I need to schedule in my planner or calendar?
What milestones do I want to recognize?
What rewards will I give myself? Every accomplishment deserves a reward - even maybe some chocolate!
© 2001-2009 Smart Spaces organizer@smartspacesdesign.com
SMART SPACES -- S.M.A.R.T. GOAL PLANNER
WHAT IS MY GOAL?
IS MY GOAL S.M.A.R.T.?
Specific: What specifically will I achieve? What one specific thing to you wish to achieve?
Measurable: How will I measure it?
Achievable Is it achievable by me now?
Relevent: Is it relevent to my larger goals?
Time-framed: By what dates will I achieve it?
To accomplish your S.M.A.R.T goal what do you need to do?
What resources do I need to organize? Do you need help?
What do I need to schedule in my planner or calendar?
What milestones do I want to recognize?
What rewards will I give myself? Every accomplishment deserves a reward - even maybe some chocolate!
© 2001-2009 Smart Spaces organizer@smartspacesdesign.com
Friday, December 4, 2009
Moose Milk
Thought you might like a copy of this crazy Moose Milk recipe. It is always very popular at any large gatherings. We hope you enjoy it.
Mix together:
Milk- 3 gallons
Softened Vanilla Ice Cream- 2 gallons
Cream- 8 cups
Add:
Dark Rum- 1 40 oz bottle
Kahlua- 1 40 oz bottle
Vodka- 20 oz or to taste
Pure Vanilla- 1/4 cup
Fresh Grated Nutmeg- 1 oz or half a 2 oz spice bottle from the store
Cinnamon- 1/2 cup
Sugar- 1/2 cup
This recipe has been successfully made in large coolers and dispensed from the drain spout for the office party or put in a large punch bowl for a house party.
Mix together:
Milk- 3 gallons
Softened Vanilla Ice Cream- 2 gallons
Cream- 8 cups
Add:
Dark Rum- 1 40 oz bottle
Kahlua- 1 40 oz bottle
Vodka- 20 oz or to taste
Pure Vanilla- 1/4 cup
Fresh Grated Nutmeg- 1 oz or half a 2 oz spice bottle from the store
Cinnamon- 1/2 cup
Sugar- 1/2 cup
This recipe has been successfully made in large coolers and dispensed from the drain spout for the office party or put in a large punch bowl for a house party.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Holiday Quiz
Holiday Quiz
Zero in on your goals for the holiday season as you answer these questions:
1. What went well for you and your family last year? Did you make innovations that made your holiday more organized, more calm, more centred?
2. What stresses did your family face? Were there too many activities on your calendar?
3. Did gift buying and decorating overtake your time?
4. Did the hectic pace of the season take precedence over family, values, family closeness?
5. What would you have done differently from last year?
Ask yourself these questions and put your answers on next year's calendar so you remember what really is important to you and your family.
Have a happy and safe holiday season.
Zero in on your goals for the holiday season as you answer these questions:
1. What went well for you and your family last year? Did you make innovations that made your holiday more organized, more calm, more centred?
2. What stresses did your family face? Were there too many activities on your calendar?
3. Did gift buying and decorating overtake your time?
4. Did the hectic pace of the season take precedence over family, values, family closeness?
5. What would you have done differently from last year?
Ask yourself these questions and put your answers on next year's calendar so you remember what really is important to you and your family.
Have a happy and safe holiday season.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
United Way Campaign Launch
United Way Campaign Launch
The Smart Spaces Team will be attending the United Way Ottawa’s Campaign Launch on Wednesday, September 23rd. More information here http://tinyurl.com/lecajf
We hope to see you there!
The Smart Spaces Team will be attending the United Way Ottawa’s Campaign Launch on Wednesday, September 23rd. More information here http://tinyurl.com/lecajf
We hope to see you there!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Courses and Workshops October 2009
Heather will be offering the following courses and workshops in September at Brookfield High School in Ottawa:
Holidays without Hassles.
Monday, October 26th @7pm to 10pm
Look at how to plan your year with all holidays, birthdays and other celebrations so that there are no surprises. The key is planning so that we have time to enjoy the events.
Time Management for the Creative Person
2 week course. Tuesday, October 27 and Tuesday, November 3rd. @7pm
Discover strategies to stop procrastinating. Get control of the clock and calendar. Learn how to free up your time.
Managing Multiple Projects
Monday, October 5th @7pm
This course can help you gain control of your life, your work day and your volunteer commitments.
Declutter Your Space
2 weeks, Tuesday, October 13th and Tuesday, October 20th @7pm
Learn the basic principles of organizing, applicable to any areas of your life.
Getting to What's Important - Time and Space Management
Monday, October 19th @7pm
Look at the underlying structure for all time and space management systems and customize the system for you.
Managing Your Time and Balancing Your Life (33424)
Tuesday September 29 @7 and Monday October 5
How do some people manage to use time for effectively? You too can make time work for you, become more productive and still have a person life!
To Register for the above courses, please telephone 613.239.2751
Posted by Smart Spaces Organizing at 12:31 PM
Labels: course, procrastination, September, student, time management
Holidays without Hassles.
Monday, October 26th @7pm to 10pm
Look at how to plan your year with all holidays, birthdays and other celebrations so that there are no surprises. The key is planning so that we have time to enjoy the events.
Time Management for the Creative Person
2 week course. Tuesday, October 27 and Tuesday, November 3rd. @7pm
Discover strategies to stop procrastinating. Get control of the clock and calendar. Learn how to free up your time.
Managing Multiple Projects
Monday, October 5th @7pm
This course can help you gain control of your life, your work day and your volunteer commitments.
Declutter Your Space
2 weeks, Tuesday, October 13th and Tuesday, October 20th @7pm
Learn the basic principles of organizing, applicable to any areas of your life.
Getting to What's Important - Time and Space Management
Monday, October 19th @7pm
Look at the underlying structure for all time and space management systems and customize the system for you.
Managing Your Time and Balancing Your Life (33424)
Tuesday September 29 @7 and Monday October 5
How do some people manage to use time for effectively? You too can make time work for you, become more productive and still have a person life!
To Register for the above courses, please telephone 613.239.2751
Posted by Smart Spaces Organizing at 12:31 PM
Labels: course, procrastination, September, student, time management
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)
