I am always involved in new learning. I thoroughly enjoy a recommended reading book suggested by someone I value. I have learned much as I read. It has allowed me to fine tune my thoughts and ideas. Some of my favorite books on understanding why we struggle with disorganization and how to begin the organizing process are listed below. The book titles I recommend are shown in orange print.

ORGANIZING YOUR TIME

Time Management from the Inside Out by Julie Morgenstern Julie is one of my favorite organizing experts. This book is based on her basic organizing SPACE formula. She focuses on scheduling and prioritizing.

Leave the Office Earlier by Laura Stack Laura, known as “the productivity pro” has a clear handle on the importance of prioritizing what’s truly important.

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ORGANIZING IN SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life by Judith Kolberg and Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D. Kolberg is an icon and Nadeau is famed ADD researcher and expert. Bar none, this is the best book available for understanding what it means to be “chronically disorganized”. Chronic Disorganization is entirely different from the everyday situational disorganization most people face.

Driven to Distraction: Recognizing & Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood through Adulthood by Edward Hallowell and John J. Ratey This book is a classic – a study of attention deficit disorder written by two doctors who actually have ADD themselves. A great place to start understanding the “Why” so you can start working on the “How”.

Organizing Solutions for People with Attention Deficit Disorder by Susan C. Pensky This book was written by a professional organizer who believes you need to give up beauty for function when organizing spaces for those diagnosed with ADD / ADHD. I agree with her. Lots of great room photos.

You Mean I’m Not Crazy, Stupid, or Lazy? by Kate Kelly and Peggy Rumando What do you do if you have ADD / ADHD and aren’t a child anymore? This indispensable reference — the first of its kind written for adults with ADD / ADHD by adults with ADD — focuses on the experiences of adults, offering updated information, practical how-tos and moral support to help readers deal with ADD. It also explains the diagnostic process that distinguishes ADD symptoms from normal lapses in memory, lack of concentration or impulsive behavior. Really a great book.

Making a Good Brain Great by Daniel G. Amen Dr. Amen expresses the importance of brain awareness. Throughout the book, he cites many studies which back his information. Organizing for the Creative Person: Right-Brain Styles for Conquering Clutter, Mastering Time, and Reaching Your Goals by Dorothy Lehmkuhl & Delores Cotter Lamping Almost everyone wants to live an organized life, yet that dream is often elusive for those who are creative minded. This book does a good job of helping these people understand the why’s and the how to’s.

CLUTTER CONTROL vs GUILT

Get Organized the Clear & Simple Way by Marla Dee Marla is a dear friend of mine and walks us through clutter control and freedom from guilt.

ORGANIZING YOUR HOME

Organizing from the Inside Out by Julie Morgenstern One of the first organizing books I purchased. It contains practical and timeless advice. 30 Days to a Simpler Life by Connie Cox and Cris Evatt The authors suggest you invest 15 minutes a day to bring about a better life.

ORGANIZING YOUR BUSINESS OFFICE

Never check Email in the Morning by Julie Morgenstern Julie offers up the tried-and-true secrets for eliminating the interruptions. She focuses on the tasks that yield productivity including systems and delegation.

Getting Organized: Improving Focus, Organization and Productivity by Chris Crouch One of my personal favorites. Chris suggests that if you want to stay highly organized, you think in terms of habit-based solutions as opposed to gadget-based ones.

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