Joshua Zerkel

Travel Smart: 3 Tips for Organized Gadget Travel

I travel quite a bit for both business and for fun, and I can't think of the last time I went somewhere without some tech in tow, whether a digital camera, my mobile phone, iPad, laptop or netbook, or some other gizmo. These devices are so much a part of ... Read >

4 Ways to Spend Less Time Processing Paper

Being a Certified Professional Organizer, I actually enjoy working with paper - I know, I'm strange! Even so, I don't want to spend too much time on it; like you, I have many other tasks on my to-do list. One of my big goals for 2012 is to reduce the amou... Read >

Time Management for Interruption-Based Professions

Let's face it - we're all busy, and that can make it difficult for us to manage our time, no matter how diligent we are about organizing, scheduling, and re-scheduling our tasks. Having a routine schedule can make it easier to streamline and group our tas... Read >

3 Top Tips for Dealing with Noise Pollution in Your Home Office

"If I do my invoicing, I'll be able to reach my monthly cash flow goals, but I can't concentrate with all the traffic noise!" "I'd love to work on that proposal, but my neighbor's dog just won't stop barking!" "Is that baby STILL screaming? I need t... Read >

The Social Media Time Suck and How to Avoid It

Facebook. Twitter. LinkedIn. Google+. And the list goes on... At first, it was just web browsing that ate your productivity, then it was email, and now with social media it's mushroomed into an all-consuming black hole. Or at least, that's how it can s... Read >

The Task List Master - Lady Gaga's Productivity Secrets

Between 2008 and 2011, global pop phenomenon Lady Gaga has created an impressive empire - three bestselling albums, nearly a dozen hit singles, and two of the highest-grossing tours of the past couple of years. On top of that, she's created a line of head... Read >

4 Tips For Eco-Friendly Organizing!

Simplify your life while being environmentally responsible! Getting organized can be a fantastic way to simplify and streamline your busy life. The process of getting organized can involve weeding through (and discarding) some of the belongings that have ... Read >

What Is A Professional Organizer, Anyway?

With the incredible explosion of organizing TV shows, books, and magazine articles, many people are taking active steps to combat clutter in their homes, offices, and lives. Often, the easiest and most efficient way to get organized is to work with a Prof... Read >

Controlling Your Closet

San Francisco living is great - many of us are fortunate to live in beautiful, historic buildings that are just bursting with character. Another thing that's bursting is our closets. With more clothing and belongings than ever before, it can be a constant... Read >

3 Top Tips for Protecting Your Data

One of the things I frequently work with clients on is making sure that their data will be safe in the event of an emergency. Just imagine what would happen in your business or your life if you lost all your data and your key documents. Unless you're conf... Read >

Organizing Your Personal Finances:4 Steps to Getting Control of Your Receipts, Statements, and Bills

One of my top requests as a Professional Organizer is to help clients organize their personal finances. For many of us, the myriad bills, receipts, and statements that enter our homes are quickly overwhelming us. It's hard to keep track of all that inform... Read >

Strategies for Success! Reach Your Organizing Goals With These Easy Tips!

The prospect of getting organized at home or at work can seem pretty daunting. Working towards your organizing goals can be energized with anticipation and effort, or can be derailed by frustration and confusion. It's critical to understand that getting o... Read >

Simplifying and Streamlining Social Media

The world of social media can be completely overwhelming. In addition to knowing and understanding the various networks and social media sites, you need to spend time managing your presence on each one. For most of us, managing social media is somethi... Read >

Top Organizing Tips for Creative Professionals

Chaos and creation need not go hand in hand! As someone whose previous career was in the design industry, I know how much of a challenge it can be for busy, creative people to get and stay organized. When you're faced with meeting client deadlines a... Read >

Organize Your Marketing with an Editorial Calendar

If you're an entrepreneur or small business owner, it's easy to get overwhelmed - juggling multiple projects, keeping track of clients, and staying on top of your marketing can leave anyone spent! As with all things, it's helpful to have systems for manag... Read >