Here Kevin shares the ins-and-outs of his own organizational system.
ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEM: You just completed a full-scale apartment renovation, obviously that was a a huge undertaking and called for some serious project management skills.
Do you use an organizational system or do you 'freestyle'?
Freestyle
MOBILE ORGANIZATIONAL TOOLS: Do you use a tool, device or app to stay organized--the item you never leave home without?
Blackberry
DESK ORGANIZATION: What three (or more) items are always on or in your desk?
- Le Pens
- Flowers
- Personalized Post-Its
- A giant pile of tear sheets
- Antique silver bowls filled with pencils and tacs
Organizing Tip: Display functional-yet-boring items like pencils, tacs and rubber bands in decorative containers like Kevin's silver bowls. This way you retain functionality while keeping your desk unique.
DAILY ORGANIZING HABITS: Do you have daily rituals or habits that help you to feel more organized?
- Hang up my clothes at night;
- Check my blackberry before I go to bed at night; and,
- Check my blackberry again when I wake up in the morning.
CLUTTER CONTROL: How do you organize papers like magazine clippings, bills, mail, files to archive, invitations, info on upcoming events?
File Folders and clear plastic top=loading sleeves
TASK MANAGEMENT: Do you do a draft a daily task list? If so, how do you organize your To Do list?
Yes, I just make a list and try to go in order of priority.
Take the quiz yourself: How Do You Stay Organized?