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Overview

Is there never enough time in the day?

So many of us run around day after day in a whirlwind—rushed, behind schedule, overworked, stressed-out and short on patience. Every day is jam-packed with things to do—and not enough time to do them! If you struggle with fitting it all in, if every day feels like an uphill battle to get it all done, 1000 Best Quick and Easy Time-Saving Strategies is the book is for you.

Professional organizer Jamie Novak will show you how to:
—Say "no" to new commitments without feeling guilty
—Get the important things done—including taking care of YOU
—Make handling paperwork a breeze and paying bills a snap!
—Put an end to distractions that eat up your time
—Get the most mileage out of your trips to the store and other errands and so much more!

With these 1,000 flexible time-management tips and down-to-earth ideas that actually work in the real world, you'll soon be on your way to conquering your schedule once and for all!

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781402209192
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Incorporated
Publication date: 4/1/2007
Pages: 496
Sales rank: 890,166
Product dimensions: 4.50 (w) x 8.00 (h) x 1.05 (d)

Meet the Author

Jamie Novak

Jamie Novak has over 20 years experience as a Professional Organizer and Clutter Coach. A featured organizer on HGTV's Mission Organization, she is also ivillage's Resident Organizer (3 million community members), and frequently appears on QVC. Novak also writes for Organize magazine, and is a spokesperson for companies such as Proctor and Gamble.

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Part One:
Setting Up for Success

Most of us can manage a new routine for a few days or even a few weeks. But soon that new routine is forgotten, and all too quickly we are back to our old ways. This usually happens for one of two reasons. One, you are not convinced of the payoff, so you lose interest. Or two, the new way is not easy, and since we are so busy, we desperately need easy. The good news is that all my solutions are easy, so that's not going to be an issue. But I also want you to be wildly excited about the payoff. By that I mean that I want you to be clear about why you want to make changes in how you manage time. Once you know why, it gets much easier to stick with new routines.
The first thing we'll do is figure out what's not working for you, learn what is working for you, and determine why you want to make changes. Then we'll move on to the ten golden rules. All that will jump-start your success, and I want you to be successful! So let's get started together.

Introduction

Part One: Setting Up for Success Chapter 1: The Basics of the Ten Golden Rules Chapter 2: "No" Is the Hardest Word to Say Chapter 3: Your Plan and Getting Started

Part Two: Fitting It All In Chapter 4: Calendar/Planner Chapter 5: Managing Your To-Do List and Planning Ahead Chapter 6: Stop Putting Yourself on Hold and Take Back Your Weekend

Part Three: What Exactly Do You Do All Day?
Chapter 7: Chores Chapter 8: Laundry Chapter 9: Working and Working from Home

Part Four: Meals and More Chapter 10: Meal Planning and Pantry Chapter 11: Grocery Shopping Chapter 12: Cooking

Part Five: Getting It Done Chapter 13: Errands Chapter 14: Appointments Chapter 15: Shopping

Part Six: Speed Cleaning Chapter 16: Zone Clean Chapter 17: Simple Kitchen Cleanup Chapter 18: Cleaning Made Easy

Part Seven: A Parent's Life Chapter 19: Children Chapter 20: Special Needs Children
• Chapter 21: New Baby

Part Eight: When It's Out of Your Control Chapter 22: Spouse, Family, and Friends Chapter 23: When You Have to Say Yes Chapter 24: Chronic Lateness and Adult AD/HD

Part Nine: Just Do It!
Chapter 25: Procrastination and Procrastination Personalities Chapter 26: Common Myths and Frequent Objections Chapter 27: Interruptions, Distractions, and a Clear Head

Part Ten: Pets and Hobbies Chapter 28: Gardening and Pets Chapter 29: Crafting/Sewing Chapter 30: You Might Already Be Exercising

Part Eleven: I Was Promised a Paperless Society Chapter 31: Mail and Often-Referenced Pending Paper Chapter 32: But What If I Want to Save It?
Chapter 33: Bill-Paying, Filing, and Record-Keeping 101

Part Twelve: Screen Suckers and Surfing (And I Don't Mean in the Ocean)
Chapter 34: Email Chapter 35: Internet Chapter 36: Computer/Blackberry/PDA

Part Thirteen: When Unplugging Is Not an Option Chapter 37: Phones Chapter 38: Television Chapter 39: Photos and Cameras

Part Fourteen: Are You Costing Yourself a Raise and a Promotion?
Chapter 40: The Floor Is Not an Option Chapter 41: Meetings Chapter 42: Automate Processes

Part Fifteen: I Just Saw It a Minute Ago Chapter 43: Clutter Control Step One: Like with Like Chapter 44: Clutter Control Step Two: Put Away Just What You Use and Love Chapter 45: Clutter Control Step Three: Maintain the New System

Part Sixteen: Getting and Keeping It Together Chapter 46 : Everyday Organizing Solutions Chapter 47: Organizing Solutions for Living Space Chapter 48: Organizing Solutions for Storage Space

Part Seventeen: Special Times and Stressful Ones Chapter 49: Holidays and Birthdays Chapter 50: Moving, Travel, and Vacation Chapter 51: Household Repairs, Remodeling, and DIY

Part Eighteen: Enjoy Your Newfound Time Chapter 52: Remember That the Little Stuff Makes a Big Difference Chapter 53: Start and Finish Your Days on the Right Note Chapter 54: Maintaining Your New Habits and Enjoying Your Newfound Time

Note from the Author Stain Chart Homemade Household Cleanser Recipes Support Groups Index About the Author

Jamie Novak, author of 1000 Best Quick and Easy Organizing Secrets, is an expert Professional Organizer and Clutter Coach. She is a featured organizer on HGTV's Mission Organization and she has a product line debuting on QVC. Jamie's workshops and presentations have been given nationwide and she continues to be a highly sought after speaker and presenter. She lives in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.

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