The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Organized Fast-Track

by Cynthia Ewer

Almost every home has the kitchen drawer cluttered with miscellaneous items; the filing cabinet stuffed to overflowing with important papers; the closet door that barely closes. Finding the one thing you need can take hours. In fact, a survey by IKEA reported that only 11 percent of Americans know where their Social Security cards are.

For people who don’t know where to begin, The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Getting Organized, Fast-Track helps readers take the first steps toward a more organized and efficient life. In this book readers get:

--The principles behind effective organizing that can be applied to any situation in the home or office

--A plan for clearing paper clutter and putting important documents where they can be found

--Commonsense thoughts on prioritizing and letting go of objects that are no longer useful

--A system for categorizing possessions that does not require people to buy more stuff to organize the stuff they already have

--Tips for tackling disorganization hot spots, including home offices or dens, kitchens, closets, master bedrooms, garages, attics, and basement areas

--Advice for staying ahead of messy family members or coworkers who can undo a person’s hard work in an instant

The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Getting Organized, Fast-Track has a quick and practical approach to assist people who need succinct help now.

Genres: Nonfiction

160 pages, Paperback

First published November 6, 2012

About the author

Cynthia Ewer (Richland, Wash.) is publisher of OrganizedHome.com, an information resource for home organization and management. She is author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Organized, Fast-Track, and of Houseworks: How to Live Clean, Green and Organized at Home.

Cynthia's Web site has received numerous awards and media mentions since its debut in 1998, including the coveted USA Today HotSite and USA Weekend "Best of the Web" awards. OrganizedHome.com has been featured in numerous magazines, including Woman's Day, Women's World, All You, First for Women, Walking, Cooking Light, AARP, and Real Simple, and countless newspaper and Web site mentions.

As editor, author, and online coach, Cynthia is known for her witty, inspirational style and sense of humor. Her media exposure includes national television appearances on ABC's The View.

Reviews

[Cynthia Ewer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm the author, and I'm really excited about this book. Instead of "27 ways to store canned goods", this book focuses on the core habits you need to bring better organization into your life.

It's a bit of a new direction for me, so I'll be interested to see how this book is received.

[Lesley Looper · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing really new, but as always, I need reminders of the basics! ;) This was a quick read; time will tell if any of it sinks in!

[Lauretta · Rating 4 out of 5]

quite helpful

[Arnetta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Had a lot of helpful advice on how to organize your belongings, your time, your house, your money, everything!