I'm going to reiterate what Chris said - one calendar only. I've taken to writing/typing everything 4 times at work and not only is it too much work, it means I have 4 incomplete points of reference. I have to pick a medium, but I'm not sure yet which.

Whatever you do, make sure to berate yourself into keeping it going, every single day. Get on it, dinglecheese!

There is also a theory that if you can do something consistantly for three weeks you can turn it into a new habit. So yeah press on with what you choose and see if it sticks.

I HAVE to be organized withmy work. I got files, keys, appointments,meetings, deadlines, emails and contacts all to keep handy and well organized. My Entourage/MS Office calendar is my primary calendar and I sync it with a Dell Axim daily. I also duplicate my work emails on my Axim so I always have them as a reference.

As for files and keys, they all go into a portable file folder that I got a Target. It is BRIGHTLY colored, so I rarely loose it in other mess. I have one for clients and one for marketing. I always have them handy and they also include a pen, blank paper and the forms I need for clients. I rarely miss a beat, even when I am swamped, so it seems to work.

I also keep a running to do list that I update each morning so I know what I need to get done each day. This includes non-calendar things like grocery shopping oil changes, dry cleaners, etc. I then order these things into a "route" so Im not running all over town. Just the act or writing a small list helps me keep organized each day.

Dinglecheese is my new favorite word.

Everyone on the road with me as I drive is either a "dinglecheese" or a "fvckstick". :D The latter, btw, was used in "The Departed". It's good to know that I'm not the only one who uses that word.


I went through my basement last night to sort through some books and CDs. I decided to only take one box of books with me and no CDs. I will download the ones I love.

I also decided that I have too much stuff. Bleh.

I'm going to look for a good calendar during lunch today.

As for a good pen, I love my Pilot G2 O7 Gel pens. I don't have any fancy ones... I'm no Euromeinke. :)

I also acquired a messenger bag/computer case for my laptop. I'll find a man purse for my stuff soon.

That's a great start!

Getting rid of clutter is good, it' helps you find things faster.

As already mentioned, the key to getting organized is making new habits for what you need done. If finding a bill or piece of paper seems to be your problem, always do the same thing with it when it comes in. File it, place it in a stackable to be filed, or some other system. Pick a day to always do your filing, place it on your calander. BTW, I don't have an electronic calender (I would forget to look at it), but I do have two that I maintain pretty well. One at work facing me on the wall at my desk, and one in a central lokation by the main counter at home where everything comes in at (mail, everything I bring home and place there until I do something else with it, ect.)

I don't set things down in odd places. My keys, glasses, and wallet are always on my person, or on my dresser. Never anywhere else. This means I have never lost them (with the exception of resently when I leaned into a large box that I was putting one of my gift baskets into and my glasses fell out of my shirt pocket. I mailed them to Florida! But I realized it and emailed him. He found them and mailed them back!)

I also have to right things down. I use sticky notes placed in my wallet. I don't often carry a pen on me, but I have them all around at work, home, in my car, or someone with me usually has one.

I also carry a really small black book in my wallet that has loads of info besides addresses and phone numbers.

Good luck!

I have to say, this is GC's thread but I am picking up on things.

Hanging my head in shame but still picking up things.

I have been totally trying to do just that with my mail, RStar. It would work if I could stick to it.

I can't believe you sound so calm about your glasses situation! I would freak! But, yes, misplacing glasses is the worst! You can't see them to find them! And, if, ahem, your home is a bit cluttery, you will have a worse time.

GC, great idea about cd's. :snap: That is a new way of thinking for me but it is what I did on our recent road trip. I haven't uploaded all of my cd's {which the Hubster doesn't understand why and I may take some off but....} but I did get nice surprises from cd's I'd forgotten about.

Ugh. A system for paying bills on time? I try and it usually works...any tips?

Set up scheduled E-pay from your bank.

That may be what I do. Hadn't even considered it previously because our old computer was so messed up but this one has a pretty good security program so maybe.

Thanks, NA. And by the way :snap: :snap: to your organizational skills!! But I think we all knew that from how you coordinate meets, etc. You shine. :cool:

It's funny, but I'm VERY organized with work - or with any project that involves "outside" responsabilities. When it comes to my house, closet, car, etc., I'm a mess. I like things organized but I absolutely abhor cleaning and usually have to have a "responsability" to get be to do it (usually having guests).