Product Description

Get it together with this bestseller—revised and updated …

In our fast-paced society, one of the best ways to increase productivity and stay sane is to get organized. In her fourth edition of the highly successful Complete Idiot’s Guide volume, Lockwood helps readers do just that. Readers will find new information on "clutter disorders," getting ahead through organization, how to distinguish a serious problem from simply needing a new system, how to get help, how to manage "electronic" clutter at work, keeping finances orderly, and much more.

-Includes new creative solutions and professional resources

-One of our bestselling Complete Idiot’s Guide titles

-New strategies and tips, as well as information on previously unavailable organizational techniques made possible by better technology

-With Oprah and Dr. Phil’s increased focus on getting organized, organization is a hot topic

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #227444 in Books
• Published on: 2005-10-04
• Format: Bargain Price
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 416 pages

About the Author
Georgene Lockwood, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Simple Living and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Beading Illustrated, conducts workshops and lectures about organizing and writing.

Customer Reviews

Simply Fantastic!
I bought this book about a year ago, and it really has changed my way of thinking. Being a very sentimental person, I have a tendency to keep everything. The problem is, there is only so much space and my drawers & cupboards were starting to look a little (read very) crampy. After reading this wonderful book, my attitude to stuff changed and with it came a whole new life! I have read other organising books but must say that they were less than inspirational. Georgene Lockwood has a lovely personal style that shines through her writing. I also recommend reading "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Managing Your Time" in conjunction with 'Organising Your Life'. It holds many of the same premises yet focuses on different angles of your life.

Better for people who aren't Chronically Disorganized
I was really excited to get this book, hoping it would get me more organized, especially as far as keeping my house tidy and organized. However, aside from a few exercises that helped me prioritize my needs, I was quickly disappointed as there is really nothing in this book I didn't already know.

For instance, as for keeping house, who doesn't know that dishes need to be done after every meal? Or that vacuuming should be done twice a week? I needed and hoped for a book that would help me find a way out of my rut that gets me past KNOWING what I need to do into DOING it. For that, I highly recommend either *Sink Reflections* by Marla Cilley, or *Conquering Chronic Disorganization*, by Judith Kolberg.

One big problem with this book is that it only offers one way to battle disorganization. If you are Chronically Disorganized like me, you've already tried that way and it's a bad fit. That's why it doesn't work in the first place.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Organizing Your Life is too basic and assumes that once you know what you're supposed to do, everything will magically fall into place. That may be true for some, but for chronically disorganized people, I feel this book is truly lacking.

Great Basic Strategy for the Getting It Together
Of the three organizing guides I own - this is my favorite. I am very organized but I found this book inspirational. It touches on the basics for getting organized and would really be helpful for those who need to pick up basic skills. The thing I enjoyed most about this book was that it didn't dwell on complex systems (if you're trying to get organized, the last thing you need). I also like the reference section. If you buy one organizing book then get this one - a good valuable tool for the money. Read and get organized! Lockwood should promote on Oprah - this is the best book - beats "Organizing from the Inside Out" and far surpasses the Beverly Hills organizing book.