Christel Ferguson
Professional Organizer
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Co-authored Articles (9)
The Best Strategies for Being Organized and Productive
It took so long to organize your room and each closet, but it only takes a few days for you to return to your old bad habits. Rushing out the door, you toss something into the drawer, vowing to put it in its proper place...
How to
Pack for a Two Week Trip
Packing for a two-week long trip can be daunting. It's important to remember essentials without wasting space in your luggage for items that aren't necessities. This article will help you learn methods of packing clothin...
How to
Organize Your Desk
As the saying goes, “a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind.” Keeping your workspace clean and organized can have a huge effect on your productivity, concentration, and ability to find everything you need. Yo...
9 Simple Habits to Keep Your Room Clean (& How to Do a Deep Clean)
An easy guide to cleaning and maintaining your bedroomYour bedroom is the place where you can relax and unwind from a long day. A dirty room can mess with that peace and quiet, while a clean room can improve your mood an...
How to
Organize Your Jewelry Box
Wearing jewelry is a fun way to accessorize an outfit, but if you just throw it all into a jewelry box, you’ll eventually end up with a jumbled mess. Large items get tangled together, smaller pieces get hidden at the b...
How to
Arrange a Paper Filing System
If you’re in business or school that requires you to work with multiple clients or projects, a proper filing system is critical. There are several methods for filing papers, but ultimately your system should reflect yo...
How to
Organize Socks
Organizing your socks is a quick and easy task that will save you lots of time in the future when picking out your outfit. Sort through your socks and get rid of any that don't have matches, are worn out, or that you jus...
How to
Organize a Wallet
Organizing a wallet can be a daunting task given the number of cards, receipts, and other items that can accumulate over time. Start by emptying out your wallet completely, separating things, and replacing all the necess...
How to
Organize Your School Desk
If you have a desk with built-in storage for your books and supplies, you have probably gathered a bunch of other stuff too. If your desk gets too cluttered, it can be hard to get to what you need. You can clean out your...