Released on: February 18, 2008, 12:24 pm

Press Release Author: National Assoc. Of Professional Organizers

Industry: Non Profit

Press Release Summary: During the month of February, National Time Management Month,
NAPO is emphasizing the importance of being organized to improve time management

Press Release Body: MT. LAUREL, NJ.-If you want to have more time to spend with
loved ones, not feel rushed all day long, or accomplish your business and personal
goals this year, the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) can
help!
Organization plays an integral role in time management, whether at home or in the
office, according to NAPO.

"Research indicates that people waste an hour or more each day searching for lost
items or working in ways that are not productive," said NAPO President Standolyn
Roberston. "This could translate into the loss of money and valuable time that could
be used for other important projects. If individuals examined where their time was
going on a daily basis, they could determine better ways to utilize it and reduce
wasted time."

Here are some tips to help you better manage your time at home or in the office:

General Time Management Tips
· Use a planner to track appointments and tasks. It can be a paper-based notebook, a
computer software program, or an electronic handheld device.
· Create at least one hour of uninterrupted time per day to tackle projects and
action items.
· Allocate twice as much time for a task as you think it will take. This
accommodates for interruptions and stopping to get more information.
· Break large projects down into small, sequential steps. Schedule these steps into
your day with your planner.
· Group errands together so that you save time (and money) on travel, and the hassle
of having to run out again because you didn't plan your trip initially.
· Delegate tasks that you can afford to outsource. Tasks that you do not like or
know how to do would likely be easier and more enjoyable for someone else with a
different type of expertise.
· Work while you wait. Have "busy work" on hand to do while you wait at the doctor's
office, are on hold with the cable company, or are stuck waiting for a late lunch
date.
Other organizing tips are available at www.napo.net/public/tips.html. Please credit
NAPO if you reprint any tips.

Don't Do It Alone: Consider Hiring A Professional Organizer
If getting organized is something you are serious about, you might want to consider
hiring an expert. A professional organizer enhances the lives of clients by
designing systems and processes using organizing principles and through transferring
organizing skills. Professional organizers help individuals and businesses take
control of their surroundings, their time, their paper, and their systems for life.

To locate one of NAPO's professional organizers in your area, you can use NAPO's
free online automated referral network, searchable by ZIP code and organizing
specialty at: www.association-office.com/napo/referral/index.cfm.

About NAPO
The premier national association dedicated to the field of organizing, the National
Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) is The Organizing Authority®. Formed
in 1985 as a not-for-profit professional association, NAPO is dedicated to serving
its members through education, networking, industry resources, and promoting the
profession to the public. NAPO's mission is to develop, lead, and promote
professional organizers and the organizing industry. The association is affiliated
with the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD) and Professional
Organizers in Canada (POC). For more information, visit www.napo.net.

Editor's Note: To interview a spokesperson from NAPO, contact Alison Dickman at
(215) 884-6499.




Web Site: http://www.napo.net

Contact Details: Alison Dickman
15000 Commerce Parkway
Suite C
Mount Laurel, NJ. 08054
846-439-0500
alison@comsloutionsgroup.com