Erin Rooney Doland

I found some helpful ideas. And it was nice that I already do some of the things she suggested. Her hints are not only about getting rid of stuff, but also about how to be more productive at work; e.g., doing things when you have the right amount of energy for them, dealing with other people, how to say no. There are some good checklists and websites. The idea that we all were a uniform---in my case, a top and slacks or a skirt with a scarf or necklace---was interesting. I think I can live with more clutter than she can; although she does admit that it's not clutter if you use it.… (mais)

So, I grabbed this book at the recommendation of somebody, but I don't remember who or why. It's a fairly typical step-by-step guide to organizing your life.
I didn't find anything in there to be completely new and unique ideas. The "one week" claim in the title, is mostly because the book is broken into chapters, one for each day of the week and focuses on certain areas each day to slowly make your way through your house. It'll take more then a week unless you have a significant amount of free time to devote to it (which I think would be the best way to go through this book honestly).
I just found it worthwhile to read and think about ways that I should be more organized where I'm not. These sorts of books are always good for that extra boost of motivation to take some action in your life that you haven't already.… (mais)

"One week" is a bit of a stretch - unless you have little else to do - but this book is full of good advice all the same. As I read, I recognize a lot of things I already do, but there's no magic solution to the clutter that remains. The book is a quick read, though, and the "unclutterer motto" - a place for everything, and everything in its place - is a useful one to remember.

"You can come up with reasons for why you can't do something until you're blue in the face. Instead of wasting the energy coming up with those reasons, use that same energy to find ways to make it happen." (p. 223)

Emergency preparedness advice (p. 216):
-Have a Last Will and Testament
-Back up photos online (including photos of your home and possessions, for inventory purposes)

Resources:
campfirenow.com (for communication with coworkers)
stilltasty.com (for checking food expiration dates/safety)
http://www.containerstore.com/elfa/index.htm (for closet organization)… (mais)