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“Mark your storage bowls and their covers with the same number using a marking pen. Then you won't always be looking for the bowl when you're putting away leftovers. All you have to do is match the numbers.”

-Emilie Barnes

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“80% of the clutter in most homes is a result of disorganization, not lack of space.”

-Ottawa Citizen
January 2003

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The Productive Environment ScorecardTM for Individuals

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Read the statements on the left and right side of the columns. Decide where you rate on the scale from 1 (You rate yourself low) to 10 (You rate yourself high). Select the appropriate number.

I waste much time looking for papers I need.

I waste no time looking for papers I need.
I waste much time looking for information I know is on my computer.

I can find information in my computer in seconds.
I would be terrified if I were notified of an impending audit.

I would be totally calm if I were notified of an impending audit.
I do not have enough space in my office.

I have plenty of space in my office.
I do not have a good system for managing reading material.

I have a great system for managing reading material.
I do not have a systematic method for purging outdated papers.

I do have a systematic method for purging outdated papers.
It is very difficult for me to manage interruptions and prioritize my workload.

It is very easy for me to manage interruptions and prioritize my workload.
I do not use my time planner (calendar, Palm, etc.) effectively.

I do use my time planner (calendar, Palm, etc.) effectively.
I do not have a system for managing projects and work in progress.

I do have a system for managing projects and work in progress.
I am frequently overwhelmed by what I need or want to do.

I am never overwhelmed by what I need or want to do.
I waste time looking for phone numbers and other contact info.

I can find contact info I need in seconds.
I feel unproductive working in my office.

I feel highly productive working in my office.
I am not confident others can find what they need if I am not here.

I am confident others can find what they need if I am not here.
My office does not reflect the quality of my work.

My office totally reflects the quality of my work.
My daily life does not reflect the quality of life I want.

My daily life totally reflects the quality of life I want.