Organize IT

July was a very busy month. I got married, finished my first ebook and started the personal productivity Twitter list. I won’t be resting in August though as it will be Organize IT’s second birthday with a site redesign to accompany it, too. If you haven’t read my book or joined the Twitter list yet then please do! Now onto the best posts from July (an especially good month thanks to some great guest posts).

A while ago Problogger asked readers to submit their social media profiles. The result was a list of over 500 Twitter users. This resulted in a big bump in my number of followers, so I thought why not do something similar for productivity, GTD and lifestyle design fans? It should prove to be a great opportunity to connect and communicate with like minded people.

One of the most successful habits I have been able to implement in my life has been to consistently stay on top of clutter and keep my home organized and streamlined. Most satisfactorily I can now keep on top of it all with minimal effort and time. I’ve covered my thoughts and tips on how to de-clutter in the past with my Clutter 101 series, which has proved to be the most popular on the blog.

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This is a guest post by Chrissy Scivicque of OfficeArrow.

Ok. I’m freaking out. I’m moving from one side of the United States to the other in less than thirty days. Is it possible? Of course! The real question is: can I make the big move and be organized about it? Or will I end up carrying garbage bags of clothes with me on the plane, wondering if I left my most valuable possessions in a closet I forgot to empty. To help me handle this move, I’m writing this article for my good friend James (who happens to be on his honeymoon while I’m stuck in this purgatory). Hopefully, by outlining the steps that need to be taken, others can benefit as well.

This is a guest post by Tage Aaker.

Many times, when people think of listening they don’t equate it with an arduous task. I would say that most people simplify the process down too much, and miss many of the important facets of tuning into your counterpart. In fact, to become a good listener, it takes a lot of hard work, patience and attentiveness. Below are my nine tips to achieve that. These aren’t the answers to becoming the best listener, but practicing these ideas will help you communicate with others on a day to day basis. Feel free to add to the list, or bring up counter points. I’m open to anything.