All posts tagged: organization tips

12 Clever Ways To Store Books Without A Single Bookshelf | Diane Quintana

12 Clever Ways To Store Books Without A Single Bookshelf | Diane Quintana

If you want to learn how to organize and store books without a bookshelf, it starts with a little creativity. I’ve been in love with books ever since I could sit still long enough to listen to a story. I’ve collected a wide variety of books and truly enjoy sharing my collection with family and friends. Over the years, I’ve reduced my book collection so that they fit on the few bookshelves in my home. But no matter how many books you have, you typically want a place to display them. The mere presence of books in your home has real benefits. A two-decade-long study discovered that having books visible around the house increases vocabulary development, attention, and even job success later in life. The most logical place is a bookshelf. What do you do if you love books and have a large collection of them, but don’t have a bookshelf? There’s no need to go shopping. You just have to get a little creative with your organizing strategy and repurpose empty, unused spaces in …

People Who Never Seem Frazzled Usually Do These 5 Things Before 10 A.M. | Diane Quintana

People Who Never Seem Frazzled Usually Do These 5 Things Before 10 A.M. | Diane Quintana

Are you feeling out of sorts? You know, sort of blah? Well, you’ve probably already realized that you are not alone. Many of us are feeling that way right now. One day sort of blends into the next. There is not a whole lot to distinguish one day from another. Some people seem to glide through their days with calm, Monk-like energy, while the rest of us are scrambling to catch up. The difference often comes down to what happens in those first few hours of the morning. These five simple habits take less than 10 minutes each, but they set up the entire day for success. People who never seem frazzled do these 5 things before 10 am: 1. They make their bed Set your alarm, get up, and get moving. Recently, I read a fabulous little book called Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven. He asserts that when you start your day by making your bed, you have accomplished one task. Even if this is the only task you accomplish in the …