#organization

Declutter your home using the KonMari method. Steps: 1. Commit to tidying up. 2. Imagine your ideal lifestyle. 3. Finish discarding first, then organize. 4. Tidy by category, not location (clothes, books, papers, komono, sentimental). 5. For each item, ask 'Does this spark joy?'. 6. Thank items before discarding. 7. Assign a home for everything kept. Folding technique: vertical storage. Start with clothes (easiest). Save sentimental items for last. One-time intensive process, not daily maintenance. Results in lasting organization and mindful consumption. Created by Marie Kondo.

Organize a classroom library to maximize student use. Organization: 1. Leveling: Use a system like Fountas & Pinnell or Lexile levels, but keep it simple for students (e.g., color-coded stickers). 2. Bins & Baskets: Sort books into bins labeled by genre (fantasy, mystery, biography), author (e.g., a Roald Dahl bin), topic (animals, sports), and series (Harry Potter). 3. Display: Feature new or high-interest books face-out on shelves. Create a 'teacher recommendations' section. 4. Check-out System: Use a simple system like a sign-out binder or a digital tool (e.g., Booksource Classroom). 5. Student Involvement: Assign 'librarian' as a classroom job to help manage the library. Regularly survey students on what books they want to see added.

Organize digital files for easy retrieval. Structure: 1. Create master folders (Work, Personal, Finance, Creative, Archive). 2. Use consistent naming (YYYY-MM-DD_Project_Version). 3. Limit folder depth to 3 levels. 4. Archive old files annually. 5. Use cloud sync (Google Drive, Dropbox). 6. Tag files for cross-category search. 7. Weekly cleanup ritual. Tools: Everything (Windows search), Alfred (Mac), Hazel (automation). Avoid 'Misc' or 'Other' folders. One source of truth. Backup 3-2-1 rule (3 copies, 2 media, 1 offsite). Saves hours of searching.

Achieve and maintain inbox zero. System: 1. Process emails in batches (2-3x daily, not constantly). 2. For each email: Delete (not relevant), Delegate (forward), Respond (if <2 min), Defer (add to task list), Archive. 3. Use folders/labels sparingly (search is powerful). 4. Unsubscribe aggressively. 5. Use filters/rules for automation. 6. Templates for common responses. 7. Turn off notifications. Goal: inbox as to-do list, not storage. Archive everything processed. Use 'Two-Minute Rule'. Tools: Gmail filters, Superhuman, SaneBox. Reduces stress and decision fatigue.

Pack efficiently for any trip with minimalist approach. Strategy: 1. Choose versatile clothing (neutral colors, mix-and-match). 2. Roll clothes to save space and reduce wrinkles. 3. Use packing cubes for organization. 4. Wear bulkiest items on plane. 5. Limit shoes to 2-3 pairs. 6. Travel-size toiletries (3-1-1 rule for carry-on). 7. Digital copies of documents. One-bag travel: carry-on only. Capsule wardrobe: 5 tops, 2 bottoms, 1 jacket, 2 shoes. Do laundry if trip >5 days. Reduces baggage fees, speeds up airport. Pack list apps: PackPoint.

Build accessible sales enablement repository. Content types: 1. Pitch decks (elevator, 10-min, 30-min versions). 2. One-pagers (product overview, vs competitors, feature sheets). 3. Case studies (by industry, company size, use case). 4. Demo scripts and recordings. 5. Email templates (prospecting, follow-up, closing). 6. Objection handling docs. 7. ROI calculators. 8. Security/compliance docs (GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA). Organization: folder structure by sales stage (prospecting > discovery > demo > proposal > negotiation). Naming convention: [asset-type]_[topic]_[date].pdf. Platform: Highspot, Seismic, Sharepoint, or Notion. Onboarding path: curate 'new hire essentials' folder. Maintenance: monthly audit (update stats, remove old), contributor model (marketing creates, sales provides feedback). Track usage: what gets used most? What's missing?