Author: jborganize

Recently I spoke with Janet Bernstein, a Certified Professional Organizer and founder of Janet Bernstein Organizers, about the importance of keeping middle and high school students organized. Here are some of her thoughts on how parents can help their children stay organized to stay successful in school. How do you recognize if your child’s organizational…

If your company has granted you permission to work virtually, congrats. You can get a surprising amount done without the distractions of the office. But now you’ve got your work cut out for you: you’ve got to first create an environment that will help you be productive and focused while you work. First, find a…

Q. You have been working from home and find that it’s hard to stay focused and productive. Could it be that you simply don’t work well outside a corporate office? A. Not necessarily. We often assume that people are more productive when they work in an office rather than at home, but that’s not always…

Whether your office is in the corner of your basement or takes up three floors in a downtown high-rise, maintaining an organized space to conduct business is just as important to your bottom line as that marketing plan. Think about it: if you can’t find that marketing plan under a pile of folders on your…

Get organized and maintain a realistic work-life balance while attending night school. If you have ever found yourself face down on an open book, then you know just how tough it can be to keep your eyes open after a long day at work. But for students who are enrolled in night school, the only…

NEW YORK (MainStreet) — Closet space is usually tight, whether you’re living in a house or a studio apartment. If most of your clothes and belongings are jam-packed into a small closet, chances are you closet is in need of a makeover. Even after spending the weekend cleaning out your closets, within a few weeks,…

  Bernstein’s a slim, springy Brit who is not just a master at making the best use of your “vertical” space, but also a damn good declutterer, thanks to one magic question she’ll ask you over and over: “Is this something you love, need and use?” (In other words, it’s time to ditch the Beanie…