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.
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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