Get organized

How I did it: Since this goal is so vague, i defined it as to be cleaning out my emails.i had several gmail accounts and 1 yahoo account. the trick to cleaning out your email is to look for patterns, and use labels/folders. before i started cleaning my inboxes, i had around 10k emails to go through that were jamming up my inbox so badly that i was scared to log in to my emailsi noticed i had thousands of emails because of services/subscriptions that sp… Read how I did it…

How I did it: My living area consists of my bedroom and bathroom, so I didn't have as much space to organize.  Still I would apply everything I did in my bedroom and bathroom to the rest of my house if I were responsible or had the authority to make organizational decisions.Ever since Oprah's network premiered I started watching Enough Already! with Peter Walsh.  He taught me to envision what I want in my space and whatever else isn't part of… Read how I did it…

How I did it: Buy 'Getting Things Done' by David Allen and follow his instructions.  Its basically a simple list keeping system with the ability to take all the things in your head battling for your attention and keeping them in a trusted place.Its by far one of the most transformative books I have read and has changed (for the better) my work and social commitments. Read how I did it…

How I did it: For grad school, I use a spreadsheet that lists my classes across the top and then each day of the semester down the side. This gives me a grid where I can write in what is due on a particular day for a particular class. It really helps because then I can see everything in advance and see when due dates are coming up so I don't fall behind.At work, I use the Getting Things Done model put forth by David Allen in his book of the same name. … Read how I did it…

How I did it: I moved to a bigger house, and magically, all my things had a place to go.  There was no trick apart from having enough space to put everything - sorry. Read how I did it…