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READ THIS: Jenne Reed Laytham presents “The GET List” Phase One
BASEHOR, Kan – No, the following are not necessarily books you need to “get” aka “buy.” Rather, they are books to help you “get this” or “get that”. Confused? I agree. That was confusing. Please keep reading and all will be revealed…
GET ORGANIZED – Your Office, Your Home, Your Life
1. Getting Organized in the Google Era: How to Get Stuff out of Your Head, Find It When You Need It, and Get It Done Right by Douglas Merrill, James A. Martin (2010): We have so many devices that we store information on that it’s really over-whelming! This book will give us a plan to tackle our info overload problems – just in time for some of us who are about to go under.
“Douglas Merrill has worked a near-miracle: In short, simple steps, he shows how to become powerful and confident in a world of too much info and too little time. This isn’t just the book I wished I’d written, it’s the book I need to give to people I care about.” – Quentin Hardy, Forbes Magazine.
2. Unclutter Your Life in One Week by Erin R. Doland (2009): Who doesn’t have one week to unclutter their whole life? I am skeptical, to be sure, but I’m more than willing to give this one a try. Here’s one glowing testament from another author you should check out: “One of the biggest questions people have about organizing is where do I start? Erin’s wonderful book provides that answer-telling you exactly where to start, and what to do next, and next, and next. Very practical and accessible!” – Julie Morgenstern, author of SHED Your Stuff, Change Your Life
3. Getting Organized by Stephanie Winston (2006): Stephanie Winston is one of the best organizers out there. At the beginning of this book is a quiz called “How organized are you?” and I am sad to say that I flunked. I’m sure I have plenty of company though – go ahead and see if you can do better. Getting Organized is very reader friendly – all of the sections are clearly marked allowing you to pick and choose what areas you want to tackle. No need to read this one cover to cover before you get started..
That should be enough to get you started all of you organized wannabe’s. But, stay tuned for more…next time it’s the “GET LIST” PART 2: GET A JOB.
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Jenne Reed Laytham is a local librarian who is living deliberately and positively with the help of books, laughter and music. She invites your comments at jlaytham@basehorlibrary.org
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April 12th, 2010 at 8:56 am
this article is interesting for a number of reasons…i just had a baby and my life needs a little organization. i am a single mother so organization becomes more important. do you know of any good books about managing time with an infant child?
April 12th, 2010 at 11:50 am
Once again great suggestions Jenne! I really enjoy your blog.
April 12th, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Stephanie – here’s a few titles you might want to try:
-The Complete Guide to Getting and Staying Organized: *Manage Your Time *Eliminate Clutter and Experience Order *Keep Your Family First by Karen Ehman
-Secrets to Getting More Done in Less Time by Donna Otto
-The Single Mother’s Survival Guide by Patrice Karst
-The Single Moms Little Book of Wisdom: 42 Tidbits of Wisdom To Help You Survive, Succeed and Stay Strong by Cassandra Mack
I hope that helps you and I wish you all the best.
April 13th, 2010 at 9:33 am
thanks jenne! i will look into your suggestions. theres plenty of good ones to choose from.
April 14th, 2010 at 6:54 am
i bookmarked your site because my life is one big clutter right now. LOL. Im trying to get my career started and everything is kinda scattered right now.
April 16th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Barnes & Noble is offering a great price on Erin Doland’s book ‘Unclutter Your Life in One Week.’ The hard back is $15 and the e-book is $10. You can order by visiting this website http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Unclutter-Your-Life-in-One-Week/Erin-R-Doland/e/9781439150467
April 26th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
I received your link from a friend. I enjoy reading. Must say I really like your articles.
February 16th, 2011 at 8:41 am
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