If your schedule is overwhelming; if finances stress you; if you have difficulty staying on top of your paperwork and information; if you dislike hearing the question “What’s for dinner?”; and if you’re tired of the clutter in your home … Orderly Living is for you!
Orderly Living is a complete, balanced, and personalized program for organizing your time, money, papers & info, meals, and housework.
I began giving seminars on getting organized when I was in my mid-20s. The seminars evolved through the years. I wrote this book (Orderly Living) in 2007, and revised it in 2014. You can now access all of my material – the entire book – for FREE. Just click on the links below.
TIME
Introduction: System One – The Time of Your Life
Before You Begin … First Things First
Time Assessment
Your Personal Calendar
Maintenance – System One
Optional System Enhancement
MONEY
Introduction: System Two – Budget Simplicity
Before You Begin … Money – A Biblical Perspective
Financial Goals
Income
Giving
Savings
Bills
Living Expenses
Practical Tips for Making Your Budget Work
Maintenance – System Two
Optional System Enhancement
PAPERS & INFORMATION
Introduction: System Three – Paper and Information Management
Filing Papers
Processing Paperwork
Filing Electronic Documents
Organizing Important Information
Maintenance – System Three
Optional System Enhancements
MEALS
Introduction: System Four – Dinner is Served
The Staples
Meal Planning
Grocery Shopping List
Maintenance – System Four
Optional System Enhancements
HOUSEWORK
Introduction: System Five – Home Clean Home
Conquering Clutter
Cleaning
The Home Team (Working Together)
Scheduling Housework
Maintenance – System Five
Optional System Enhancements – System Five
Appendix
A Life of Faith
Taming Time Wasters
Reducing Commitments
Self Care
Family Time
Preserving Precious Memories
Video Interviews
Budget Example
Major Ways to Reduce Expenses
A Penny Saved
How to Increase Your Income
Savings and Investment Record
Filing Suggestions
Seasonal Produce Guide