This document discusses the importance of organization and provides examples of how to organize different aspects of one's life. It recommends having designated places for everything from clothes and travel items to important documents like calendars and task lists. Specific organizational tips include alphabetizing a file cabinet, having only one inbox, and reviewing task and future project lists on a regular basis. The overall message is that taking time to design and maintain systems for organization can help free up time and mental space.

1. Organization I haz it

2. Organization vs. Creativity

4. Organization will set you free!

5. Tempus Fugit

7. Key Ideas Design your life! For what? A place for everything and everything in its place. Examples: What goes in each pocket? Where do you park? Nightstand Car Backpack Destination folder Bookshelves What clothes? Travel Checklist

13. Tidy drawers. Why wouldn’t you?

17. Have a shopping list!

19. Key ideas File cabinet Calendar Inbox Task List Maybe / Someday List Tickle File Weekly Review

20. File Cabinet – Alphabetize it!

21. Calendar – have one!

22. Inbox – have one and only one!

24. The inbox has many tributaries

28. Task List – have one!

29. Maybe / Someday list – review it monthly

30. Tickle file! 52 Folders!

34. The Catch – You MUST review the task list weekly!

35. Design your time, too!

36. It’s over! Email: jschell@andrew.cmu.eduTwitter: @jesseschell