In this episode, professional organizer Nicole Gabai shares her holistic approach to organization and her unique “halfway book” system for managing information overload. She discusses her journey from a career in TV production to becoming a certified virtual organizing pro and the pivotal moments that led her to pursue organizing as a passion. Nicole emphasizes the power of combining digital and physical methods for efficient organization tailored to your life.
Key Takeaways:
• Adopt a holistic view of the organization that accounts for your physical space, time management, and information flow
• Use Nicole’s “halfway book” system with tabbed categories to capture and easily retrieve information as it comes in
• Customize your categories to reflect the different areas of your life and work
• Maintain a hybrid approach, utilizing both digital (phone notes app) and physical (notebook) for flexibility
• Take 15 minutes at the end of each day to review and prepare for the next day
• Give yourself permission for the organizational system to evolve and change as your needs shift
• Find inspiration in art, nature, and surrounding yourself with beauty in everyday life
• Stay consistent, but make your organizational methods work for your unique lifestyle and priorities
Mentioned in This Episode:
Clairefontaine Wirebound Notebook – https://a.co/d/d2JKPvf
The Art of Organizing Book – https://a.co/d/5cbqnJX
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