Introducing "Isn't That Clever" -- weekly tips for using the stuff you have to organize your life

ISN'T THAT CLEVER
weekly tips for using the stuff you already have to organize the life you want
If you've ever bought a craft or office supply to help you get organized, but never used it, then this feature is for you.  You're not alone, either--at some point, most of my clients sheepishly hold up an empty color-coded accordion file with categories that seem to be useful printed on the tabs, and explain "You see?  I had good intentions..."

You may have already encountered the advice that says you should sort your stuff first, then go shopping.  But its hard to resist the brightly colored do dads beckoning from the shelves with promises of beauty, order, and a room worthy of a Martha Stewart Living photo shoot.  Meanwhile, your place looks more the "before" pictures on Hoarders.  If only organization could actually be purchased off the shelves of Wal-Mart.

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