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Bonnie Weston | Avid Organiser of all things admin | Business declutterer & organiser | Townsville | #theavidorganiser

Organisational Tip: Delete things you don’t need

Organisational Tip: Delete things you don’t need or don’t use. Household organisers or tidying consultants often give advice to get rid of things that you haven’t used in the last 12 months. The same is true of your digital items.
I’m talking things like files, programs, apps and downloads. These unused digital items take up your storage and add clutter making it harder to find what you’re looking for. What have can you delete to free up some space and reduce your clutter? #theavidorganiser #organisationaltips #hardtodelete #decluttering #decisiondecision #townsville #townsvillebusiness #townsvilleorganiser #functionalorganisation #organisemyoffice #organisemylife #townsvilleadminhelp #smallbusinessowner #womeninbusiness #ladyboss #organisemybusiness #organisation

Here's a #hottip for you - nothing is impossible w

Here's a #hottip for you - nothing is impossible where organisation is concerned. If you're contemplating an overhaul of your filing system - whether it's physical paperwork, emails or electronic documents - it can be overwhelming. But...if you've made the decision, don't back out here!
I read this good advice recently from Arthur Ashe: "Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." You don't have to have all the answers and solutions or get it all done in one day. Organisation is most definitely a journey. You don't need to have all the pro versions of the latest software, apps or subscriptions. There are so many freebies available that will set you on your way. If you don't have the budget, you don't need to pay the professionals. The internet is loaded with Youtube videos and how to articles on just about everything. Remember, Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. #theavidorganiser #foodforthought #townsville #townsvillebusiness #townsvilleorganiser #functionalorganisation #organisemyoffice #organisemylife #townsvilleadminhelp #smallbusinessowner #defencepartnerbusiness #womeninbusiness #ladyboss #organisemybusiness #organisation #startwhereyouare

Having true friends is an amazing privilege. Havin

Having true friends is an amazing privilege. Having true business friends is also an amazing privilege. I've been so blessed in this past few years to have made some wonderful business friends. For me, the #businessatbreakfast community in Canberra was the start of learning about networking and growing my business. One of the best side effects of networking (apart from new business haha) was meeting like-minded people. I've been in Townsville six months now, and it's been exciting to start getting to know the Townsville business community. What a welcoming bunch of business owners! #theavidorganiser #supportsquad #biggestfans #networking #canberranetworking #townsvillenetworking #townsvillebusinesscommunity #makingfriends #businesspeers #townsvillebusiness #canberrabusiness #townsvillesmallbusiness #smallbusinesssupport #townsville #canberra

Thankful that I am a work in progress! #thankful

Thankful that I am a work in progress! #thankful #gratitude #theavidorganiser #progress #workinprogress

This weekend is #mothersday! I'm always thankful f

This weekend is #mothersday! I'm always thankful for my mother, but since starting my business I am extra thankful for her support. As far back as I remember, my mother (and my father too) has believed in me, encouraged me and told me that I'm capable of doing amazing things. I don't think she ever made me believe I'm entitled to success, just that if I put in lots of effort and believed in myself, many things would be possible. In the last few years she has put countless hours into listening to my frustrations, disappointments, celebrations, plans and strategies. She has reviewed about 100 drafts of my website, helped me write awards submissions, read my blogs, reviewed documents and generally just been my biggest supporter. To say I'm grateful is the understatement of the century. I know I'm incredibly privileged to have such a wonderful mother. #theavidorganiser #supportsquad #biggestfans #mothersday #motheroftheyear #lovemymum #mymumismyfriend

Its truly amazing what hard times reveal about not

Its truly amazing what hard times reveal about not only ourselves, but also about the people around us. In business, the ups and the downs can feel more like a crazy rollercoaster than bumps in the road. When you feel like you're practically in a free fall or hanging upside down by a rollercoaster harness, having a friend/colleague/peer to tell you to hang in there is so welcome. But when you're going through really tough times, friends can tend to jump ship because they may not have the capacity to support you or understand you. I'm so thankful for true friends. Who's in your fan club? #theavidorganiser #supportsquad #biggestfans #truefriends #businessrollercoaster #townsvillebusiness #canberrabusiness #townsvillesmallbusiness #smallbusinesssupport #townsville #canberra

What's on for your week? #theavidorganiser #outso

What's on for your week? #theavidorganiser #outsourcing #keepmeorganised #organisemylife #organisemyoffice #goodhelp #adminhelp #organisation #neverendingadmin #townsvillebusiness #canberrabusiness #canberrabusinesswomen #townsvillebusinesswomen #canberrasmallbusiness #townsvillesmallbusiness #businessowners #smallbusiness

You are unique and I'm pretty sure your business i

You are unique and I'm pretty sure your business is unique too. So that means that you need a unique system to keep you organised. Last year I starting working with a client who had previously engaged a decluttering specialist to help her sort out her office. It was a bit of a disappointing experience for my client because she was told she needed to quit using paper and just keep everything electronically. By spending time with my client, I was able to see how she works with a combination of paper and her computer. And in my mind, there is no wrong answer here. Some people prefer to be totally digital, others like paper, and some want both. I say, YOU DO YOU! If you need help to implement YOUR ideal filing system or organisation of your office, call me 0475 444 159, email me bonnie@theavidorganiser.com.au, send me a DM, or contact me via www.theavidorganiser.com.au #theavidorganiser #foodforthought #townsville #townsvillebusiness #townsvilleorganiser #functionalorganisation #organisemyoffice #organisemylife #townsvilleadminhelp #smallbusinessowner #defencepartnerbusiness #womeninbusiness #ladyboss #organisemybusiness #organisation

Today's #hottip is to spend less time wishing and

Today's #hottip is to spend less time wishing and more time planning.
Eleanor Roosevelt famously said, "It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.” What wise words! Sometimes the word 'planning' calls to mind images that are pretty dull and arduous. It sounds so serious and grown up. But....here are some of the dictionary definitions of the word plan: Noun:
a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something an intention or decision about what one is going to do
Verb:
decide on and make arrangements for in advance Now, that doesn't seem so intimidating right?
Planning doesn't have to be a week-long mission, it can be as simple as making some decisions about the things you're going to do in the next day or the next week. It could be done whilst sitting on the couch with a cuppa, on your phone when you're on the train or bus, or with pen and paper when you're munching on breaky. I say use whatever medium works for you - lists, dot points, mind maps, whiteboards, notebooks, scrap paper, digital. I encourage you to start making plans rather than wishes. I'd love to see how you go about your planning. "#showmeyourplans #theavidorganiser #ladyboss #planning #getmeplanned #wishes #decisionmaking #businessplanning
#smallbusiness #organiseme #organisemyoffice #keepmeorganised #canberrabusiness #townsvillebusiness #adminhelp #officehelp #lesschaosplease #townsvillesmalbusiness"

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