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Summary
Summary
Get it together with this bestseller--revised and updated &
In our fast-paced society, one of the best ways to increase productivity and stay sane is to get organized. In her fourth edition of the highly successful Complete Idiot's Guide volume, Lockwood helps readers do just that. Readers will find new information on "clutter disorders," getting ahead through organization, how to distinguish a serious problem from simply needing a new system, how to get help, how to manage "electronic" clutter at work, keeping finances orderly, and much more.
-Includes new creative solutions and professional resources
-One of our bestselling Complete Idiot's Guide titles
-New strategies and tips, as well as information on previously unavailable organizational techniques made possible by better technology
-With Oprah and Dr. Phil's increased focus on getting organized, organization is a hot topic
Author Notes
Georgene Lockwood, author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Simple Living and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Beading Illustrated , conducts workshops and lectures about organizing and writing.
Table of Contents
| Part 1 What Do You Mean "Organized"? | p. 1 |
| 1 The Big Picture: Setting Goals | p. 3 |
| 2 It's All About "Stuff" and "Time" | p. 17 |
| 3 Excuses! Excuses! | p. 29 |
| 4 When Stuff Rules Your Life | p. 39 |
| Part 2 Stuff Simplified | p. 53 |
| 5 Utterly Uncluttered Space | p. 55 |
| 6 Mastering the Paper Monster | p. 69 |
| Part 3 Systems for Getting Stuff Done | p. 91 |
| 7 Creating a Command Center | p. 93 |
| 8 People Who Need People: Interpersonal Systems | p. 107 |
| 9 Work Systems: Getting Ahead Without Getting a Headache | p. 123 |
| Part 4 Room by Room | p. 149 |
| 10 Bathroom Organization: Methods for Your Morning Madness | p. 151 |
| 11 The Kitchen: Systems for Getting Your Daily Bread | p. 163 |
| 12 The Bedroom: Making a Haven for Your Spirit and a Home for Your Clothes | p. 185 |
| 13 Rooms for Living | p. 205 |
| 14 Kids' Stuff: Organizing with Little Ones in Mind | p. 223 |
| Part 5 Money and All That Stuff | p. 239 |
| 15 Winning the Money Wars: Guerrilla Budgeting | p. 241 |
| 16 Tax Tactics and Advanced Money Maneuvers | p. 255 |
| Part 6 Getting People Involved | p. 271 |
| 17 Nobody Said This Would Be Easy | p. 273 |
| 18 Calling In the Cavalry: Hiring Others to Help | p. 283 |
| Part 7 Now That You're Organized, Let's Keep It That Way! | p. 295 |
| 19 Minimum Maintenance: Strategies for Staying Organized | p. 297 |
| 20 Organization Styles for Different Lifestyles | p. 311 |
| Part 8 You're Ready for Prime Time | p. 327 |
| 21 Healing Trends: Organizing for Health and Fitness | p. 329 |
| 22 Seasonal Stuff: Ensuring a Year of Happy Holidays | p. 343 |
| Appendixes | |
| A Resource Guide | p. 357 |
| B Bibliography | p. 375 |
| Index | p. 379 |
