Time Management Tips to Get Organized

What can you do in the time it takes popcorn to pop? In short: a lot. Learn how to reclaim the time you spend waiting, whether at home or on-the-go.

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Waiting in line at the post office or grocery store
3 minutes on your feet


  • Write a to-do list for the next day.

  • Make a quick phone call to make an appointment you've been putting off.

  • "Look at the supermarket magazines and see if you can find any organizing tips," says organizing expert Maria Gracia.

  • Organize your purse — put stray coupons in the side pocket, check hand lotion bottles to see if they're empty, throw out candy wrappers and old store receipts.