Quick Tips for Everyday Organization

You've made a list of organizational goals... and promptly lost it. Enlist a spouse, relative, friend or coworker to help you remember — and remind you about — your goals. Sometimes all you need is a friendly reminder to keep your organizational efforts on track.

If you're the type of person who balks at such "motivation," make a copy of your list and keep it in two prominent places in your home where you'll look at it every day. Or, go digital and sign up for free with the simple Todoist (www.todoist.com) or more complex Backpack (www.backpackit.com). Both let you can replicate your to-do list, but Backpack allows you to schedule reminders to be sent to your e-mail or phone.