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There are lots of ideas why people are chronically late (or chronically anything, for that matter). Here's a great article from the New York Times that talks about the reasons why tardiness is such a problem for some of us.

http://tinyurl.com/2pd9wp

-- Joshua Zerkel, Certified Professional Organizer - Office & Home
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Ok, I've been saying that multitasking is a waste of time for awhile. Now the New York Times has a long article on the topic. It's an interesting read!


-- Joshua Zerkel, Certified Professional Organizer - Office & Home
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According to the Wall Street Journal, techniques and strategies used by professional organizers (understanding the needs of clients, getting to the root cause of disorganization, etc.) are being co-opted by major retailers to sell more organizing products. Interesting article!

http://tinyurl.com/2253l3

Remember, organizing products are only tools, and need to be used with sound organizing systems and habits in order to be effective.
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Organizing tips from Custom Living Solutions owner/founder Joshua Zerkel are featured in an article called "Organize Your Home" on The Nest / The Knot. Read more at:

http://tinyurl.com/eo48l

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One way to make it easier for you to get organized is to have less junk enter your mailbox. Stemming the tide of junk mail isn't easy, but here's some advice from ABC news. Check it out at:

http://tinyurl.com/jgthn

-- Josh

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I was recently featured in an article for TangoDiva, an online travel website. Read it online at:

http://tinyurl.com/phqj9

Working on the project described in the article was a lot of fun. The before and after photos are pretty dramatic!

-- Josh

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Digital cameras make it easy and fun to capture your memories. Many digital cameras can store hundreds of photos at a time - many more than the 24 or 36 that film cameras can. Organizing the sheer number of photos that can come from one memory card can be a challenge. Managing your digital photos can be easy - and fun - with a few simple tips:

1. Toss the junk. Unflattering photos, bad camera angles, and just plain awful shots can take up lots of… Continue