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25 Apr 2013

Organized Discipline: OCD Experience

An organized home doesn’t just magically happen over night. It actually doesn’t just magically happen at all. You have to be the one to take responsibility in making your home an organized one, and all this takes is a pinch of motivation and some small dreaming. Once you’ve started envisioning how you can make your living space more efficient, you can launch a routine that will be easy to stay committed to because (hello!) you created it.

Maybe when you start your day your top priorities aren’t to make your bed, take out the trash, pick the dirty laundry up off of the floor or do the dishes from last night. But in a disciplined world, they should be. In fact all of these things should be done the night before so you can start your day off fresh. Realize that these chores are not miscellaneous, but necessary for good living quality. Let them be only minor components of a routine that will help you achieve your major goal of keeping your home up to standard.

That stress you feel as you walk in the door after seeing nothing has been done comes from having done nothing. Organization it’s not just about keeping everything clean and nice for people to look at, but how you feel about the space you live in. If you respect your space enough, accept the responsibility to straighten up after yourself. You will inevitably feel unstoppable in an organized space, as it will encourage movement and creativity.

To be able to say, “I should put the cereal back in the pantry before I leave for work”, is a big step on the organizational stairs, which, mind you, have no loose mail, books or lame Christmas gifts on them.

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14 Mar 2013

5 Awesome Apps to Declutter Your Life

Nowadays, getting organized and STAYING organized can be as simple as a tap of a button. Here are my 5 favorite, O.C.D. approved apps that will get your life digital and decluttered in a fun way!

1. ArtKive

Does your fridge have space for another one of Timmy’s drawings? With Artkive it will. This app stores your children’s treasured artwork on your smartphone or tablet. Take a picture, file it, share it, create a one-of-a-kind mug or ‘publish’ a coffee table book with all his masterpieces.

2. Keeper

Never forget a password again. Keeper is my go-to vault for anything related to passwords, credit cards, private notes and VIP account numbers. This app stores all personal information right at your fingertips with secure password protection and encryption. Just remember to DISCIPLINE yourself. Always update your records when changing a password!

3. CardMunch

Thank you LinkedIn! Brought to us by our favorite networking site, CardMunch allows you to snap a photo of a business card and store it as a contact. With one more tap, this app professionally connects you via LinkedIn. Free yourself from the piles of business cards. Move your Rolodex from your desk to your phone.

4. Pulse

Get rid of all those bookmarks and just use Pulse. This app curates the news sites, magazines and blogs you visit daily in one place. This is a great first step to digital organization.

5. Baby Connect

Tired of keeping track of your baby’s sleeping schedules, moods and feedings? I know you are! For sleep-deprived, busy moms, Baby Connect will track vital information about your baby so you can rest easy. Add nannies or daycare centers to your account and everyone can be on the same page.

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26 Feb 2013

Dirty Filthy Love Story: an O.C.D. Experience

I recently had the pleasure of heading to some Los Angeles theatre to see one of my best friends, Burl Moseley, tear it up on stage as he always does, however this time without any warning I was sitting in a space where both professional organization and theatre combined. I was not prepared, at all, for the show I was about to see.

As the show began I wondered why it didn’t cross Burl’s mind to tell me that his show, that he was working on for months, had to do with a secret hoarder (Jennifer Pollono) who was battling with some serious issues. Not only was she a closet case, but her situation was affecting my dear friend Burl’s character selling of his house. Burl hires (Joshua Bitton) to come in and “clean up” like an organizer would do, but unlike most organizational consultants employed by the O.C.D. Experience Joshua’s character is more of the homeless type who has the IQ of a hamster on a wheel. Needless to say I was torn…do I sit back and enjoy a piece of theatre as intended or put on my Organize & Create Discipline hat and get to work . I took a breath, and decided to watch it all play out and let Joshua do all the heavy lifting. As much as I wanted to help, clean up and talk this out with everyone, I was an audience member watching a show.

I was blown away…besides the well written, extremely well acted and beautifully designed set by David Mauer and Hazel Kuang’s the show represented much more than a hoarder on the edge of losing her life, finding love, searching for the lost, but a wake up call for everyone watching in the audience of how easy life can just fall apart.

We all take for granted the simplicity of life and how easy it really can be if we surround ourselves with things that aid us in becoming our best selves. The simplicity also makes us vulnerable to life when shit happens! We all at one point in our lives come face to face with a version of the devil. How you choose to battle the devil is up to you, but if you give up and surround yourself with an assortment of things to distract you from that battle, the devil wins and eventually you forget WHY you are surrounded by meaningless stuff!

I encourage anyone who is in the Los Angeles area who has in interest in organization, hoarders, relationships, or just loves GREAT THEATRE to get yourself to this show before closes again. It was extended because it was that good so don’t miss a chance to see organizational chaos at it’s best, relationships at their worst and life as true as it gets.

In the meantime, start picking up the pieces of your own life and get to the truth. What you find at the bottom of the pile will either be a floor that needs cleaning or that one thing you lost that you were dying to find.

DIRTY FILTHY LOVE STORY

NOW PLAYING AT THE SKYLIGHT THEATRE IN LOS FELIZ!!!

LA TIMES Critic’s Choice :: OVATION Recommended

Nominated for 3 LA WEEKLY Awards including: PRODUCTION OF THE YEAR!

Upcoming Shows: SATURDAYS @ 5 PM, SUNDAYS @ 7 PM until MARCH 24TH

TICKETS: $25 at roguemachinetheatre.com

Full Schedule:

Saturday, March 2, 5:00 PM

Sunday, March 3, 7:00 PM

Saturday, March 9, 5:00 PM

Sunday, March 10, 7:00 PM

Saturday, March 16, 5:00 PM

Sunday, March 17, 7:00 PM

Saturday, March 23, 5:00 PM

Sunday, March 24, 7:00 PM

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14 Jan 2013

Is Your Home Office Ergonomic? Six Solutions to Ensure Your Comfort

In a home office, you’re free to choose your own equipment, but for most home-based businesses there’s no calling in sick. You may even have useless organization you don’t even know about. Here are six ways to be O.C.D about your office space to avoid the repetitive stress injuries that result from poor office lay-outs.

1. Sweet Swivel Chair

Before everyone became his own administrative assistant, swivel chairs were called “secretary’s chairs.” Secretary or not, every office worker needs a well-designed chair that supports the back.

Adjustable lumbar support is a crucial feature. It should fit the small of the back. The seat width should fully accommodate the hips. A swivel chair will keep you from twisting your spine every time you retrieve a document from a side drawer. Swivel chairs also ease access to and from the work station.

When shopping for swivel chairs, make sure the chair fits you comfortably. When you sit down, with your butt all the way back on the chair, the seat’s edge should be two fingers’ width from the back of your knees. The seat should be deep enough to support your thighs, but not so deep to cut off circulation where the knee bends.

The height of swivel chairs should be adjustable. The goal is a 90-degree knee angle, when your feet are on the floor. This ensures even weight distribution.

2. Break It Up

No matter how important or fascinating your work may be, break away from it regularly. UCLA Ergonomics recommends a one-minute time-out every 20-30 minutes. Stretch your arms, back, legs. Swivel your head. Focus on distant objects. And every few hours, get up and move around. You’ll prevent stiff muscles, ensure proper blood flow, minimize eye fatigue — and clear your head for your next fascinating work idea. If you need something to get your mind focused on something else, watch some funny videos to help your day go by faster and be more enjoyable.

3. Adjust Your View

Once you have the right chair, at the right height, can you see the computer monitor comfortably? To achieve position neutral, the screen should be directly ahead of you. The top should be level with your (seated) line of sight, to avoid an upward or downward neck tilt. This may mean elevating the screen, especially if you’re using a laptop.

Your ergonomic chair will do you little good if you’re hunching forward to make out the letters on the screen. Adjust font and contrast settings so you can read comfortably, while sitting all the way back on the chair, with your spine fully supported.

4. The Key to an Ergonomic Keyboard

If you’re working off a laptop, hook it up to a full-sized keyboard. The narrow configuration of most laptop keyboards strains the wrists.

As you type, aim for a 90 degree angle between forearm and upper arm. Adjust the height of the keyboard accordingly. To avoid carpal tunnel syndrome, keep your wrists straight and floating above the keyboard. If you need a wrist-rest, use it only when pausing in your typing.

5. Dock Your Documents

You have the spine-supporting swivel chair, the monitor at eye level and the keyboard at elbow height. And then you ruin it all by twisting neck and shoulders to eyeball the document over there on the left. If you’re constantly referring to printed reference material find a way to keep it in view without adjusting your posture or purchase a digital document holder. Scan all of your documents and file them accordingly. Use an online server to keep all of your documents safe from the inevitable coffee spill, accidental trash can or any other possible disaster that can happen from keeping paper documents. This also keeps your desk paper free.

6. Phone Etiquette

Whether you have a desk phone or rely on a cell phone for voice communications be sure to use a headset for long conversations. A neck crick is guaranteed if you cradle the phone between ear and shoulder. Mind your office manners by keeping your phone on vibrate so it doesn’t disrupt everything going on around you with every email and text you receive.
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12 Dec 2012

Klosky’s O.C.D. Gift Guide 2012

The holidays can be a joyous but stressful time for everyone.

Let Justin Klosky help with your holiday shopping to take some of the weight off. Here are Justin’s picks for holiday gifts this year.

Gentleman’s Deck of Cards, Baker’s Edge Brownie Pan, OCD Cutting Board , Spongester, Nest Learning Thermostat, Wemo Light Switch, Clothing Shaver, Powerbeats by Dre
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