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Discussion Overview
This thread centers around participants sharing their experiences and setups of their home offices as Pampered Chef consultants. Many express a mix of pride and chaos in their workspaces, with some seeking inspiration for organization and decoration.
Discussion Character
- Anecdotal
- Opinion-based
- Exploratory
Main Points Raised
- One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares their experience of moving back home to create a dedicated workspace for their Pampered Chef business.
- Another participant mentions their home office is disorganized but they know where everything is, highlighting a sense of personal comfort in chaos.
- Several users express that their Pampered Chef materials are scattered throughout their homes, indicating a common struggle with space management.
- One participant discusses their idea of creating a "dream board" to visualize their goals and aspirations for their business and personal life.
- Another participant appreciates the idea of displaying their first apron and conference badges as a conversation piece in their office.
- One participant describes their organized office setup, contrasting with others who feel overwhelmed by clutter.
- Several users express a desire to improve their office organization and share tips, such as using a hanging shoe bag for postcards.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Views differ significantly regarding the state of home offices, with some participants embracing the chaos while others strive for organization. No clear consensus emerges on the ideal workspace setup.
Contextual Notes
Participants share personal experiences related to their home office environments, reflecting a range of organizational styles and emotional connections to their workspaces.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be of interest to Pampered Chef consultants looking for relatable experiences and ideas for organizing their home office spaces.
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10 Minute Organizing Tricks
by Maria Gracia
Whoever thought you'd be able to get organized in just 10 minutes? Here are a few simple ideas:
1. 10 MINUTE CHORE BOX: Rather than spending hours organizing, and doing it all yourself, create a 10 Minute Chore Box for yourself--and one for each family member, if applicable.
Each person's box would contain specific chores or tasks that need to be completed. The chores are written on slips of paper, and take a maximum of 10 minutes each to accomplish.
You can gear the tasks toward the person's abilities (e.g. while older kids can help out with vacuuming, a three-year-old may instead be responsible for putting away his/her toys.)
Each day, as a chore is completed, that slip of paper is placed in a holding envelope until the Chore Box is empty. Then, when empty, the boxes are refilled, and the system starts over again. This also works well at the office!
2. 10 MINUTE PICK-UP: Control the chaos. Schedule a consistent, "10 Minute Pick-up" each night. Set a timer to sound an alarm in 10 minutes.
While the clock is ticking, all family members are responsible for clearing out and putting away their belongings from the main family area.
When the timer sounds, you're all done. Give yourselves a warm round of applause for all you've accomplished.
3. 10 MINUTE "WHEN I HAVE TIME" GOALS: One of the oldest phrases in the book is, "I'll do that, when I have the time." Problem is, that time never seems to come.
If you really want to do something, the time can generally be found pretty easily. For example, if you just won an all-expenses paid trip to the land of your dreams, you'd probably find time to fit it into your busy schedule without much of a problem.
So, it's time to begin fitting in those things you want to do, and 10-minute goals can help. Schedule 10 minutes a day to catch up on your reading, or to begin learning that foreign language, or to simply spend having fun with your children. Then, work on those goals when the scheduled date and time rolls around.
4. 10 MINUTE LUXURIES: Don't forget to schedule a few 10 Minutes Luxuries per day to do something nice for yourself.
Sometimes the day is so rushed and chaotic, that it's easy to forget the really important things like family, health, spirituality, personal time and so on.
Take that 10 minute vacation every day. You deserve it!
By Maria Gracia, Get Organized Now! Want to get organized? Get your FREE Get Organized Now! Idea-Pak, filled with tips and ideas to help you organize your home, your office and your life, at the Get Organized Now! web site:
http://www.getorganizednow.com
by Maria Gracia
Whoever thought you'd be able to get organized in just 10 minutes? Here are a few simple ideas:
1. 10 MINUTE CHORE BOX: Rather than spending hours organizing, and doing it all yourself, create a 10 Minute Chore Box for yourself--and one for each family member, if applicable.
Each person's box would contain specific chores or tasks that need to be completed. The chores are written on slips of paper, and take a maximum of 10 minutes each to accomplish.
You can gear the tasks toward the person's abilities (e.g. while older kids can help out with vacuuming, a three-year-old may instead be responsible for putting away his/her toys.)
Each day, as a chore is completed, that slip of paper is placed in a holding envelope until the Chore Box is empty. Then, when empty, the boxes are refilled, and the system starts over again. This also works well at the office!
2. 10 MINUTE PICK-UP: Control the chaos. Schedule a consistent, "10 Minute Pick-up" each night. Set a timer to sound an alarm in 10 minutes.
While the clock is ticking, all family members are responsible for clearing out and putting away their belongings from the main family area.
When the timer sounds, you're all done. Give yourselves a warm round of applause for all you've accomplished.
3. 10 MINUTE "WHEN I HAVE TIME" GOALS: One of the oldest phrases in the book is, "I'll do that, when I have the time." Problem is, that time never seems to come.
If you really want to do something, the time can generally be found pretty easily. For example, if you just won an all-expenses paid trip to the land of your dreams, you'd probably find time to fit it into your busy schedule without much of a problem.
So, it's time to begin fitting in those things you want to do, and 10-minute goals can help. Schedule 10 minutes a day to catch up on your reading, or to begin learning that foreign language, or to simply spend having fun with your children. Then, work on those goals when the scheduled date and time rolls around.
4. 10 MINUTE LUXURIES: Don't forget to schedule a few 10 Minutes Luxuries per day to do something nice for yourself.
Sometimes the day is so rushed and chaotic, that it's easy to forget the really important things like family, health, spirituality, personal time and so on.
Take that 10 minute vacation every day. You deserve it!
By Maria Gracia, Get Organized Now! Want to get organized? Get your FREE Get Organized Now! Idea-Pak, filled with tips and ideas to help you organize your home, your office and your life, at the Get Organized Now! web site:
http://www.getorganizednow.com
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The Perils of a "Pilamaniac"
by Jeffrey J. Mayer
You've probably seen offices that look as if they'd gone through the spin cycle of a washing machine or as if a dump truck had backed up and dropped its load.
There are piles of papers everywhere: on the desk, on the credenza, on the floor and couch. There are newspapers, magazines, books and pink phone slips; yellow, blue and green Post-it notes; pads and pads of paper; new files, used files and colored files. Then there are papers -- big pieces, little pieces, new pieces and old pieces.
How can a person get any work done with such clutter? Most of those papers probably aren't even needed. The person who sits behind that desk may look busy, but is the job really getting done? Think of the time wasted just trying to find something in all that mess.
There's a reason for cluttered desktops and piles of files:
Out of sight is out of mind. We're afraid to put anything away, because we know we'll never find it again or we'll forget about it. By leaving everything out, we can see all our unfinished work. It's right there in front of us, spread out all over the desktop. Unfortunately, everybody else can see it too.
There are lots of different ways to make a pile. Some of us like spare piles, wtih all the corners nice and neat. Others prefer big mounds of papers. Sometimes there are numerous little piles that grow like anthills all over the desk. Or there is just the pile, an enormous growth of things coming out of the center of the desk.
One of my favorites is that pile that's laid out like a deck of cards in a game of solitaire. Obviously, making a pile like this takes a lot of practice and patience. The top of each piece of paper is exposed so the name or title can be seen. When everything has all been laid out, the pile can grow to several feet in length and contain dozens of papers. It looks great on the desk -- nice, neat and efficient, but the work never gets done.
Are You a "Pilamaniac"?
Take a look at your desk. What do you see? Better yet, what don't you see? If only little patches of the top of your desk are visible, you are suffering from pilamania.
You're not using your desk as it was meant to be used. You're not working as efficiently and productively as you could be. You're wasting valuable time. Eliminate that clutter and you'll save at least thirty minutes a day, simply because you'll be able to find all the unfinished work that has been lying around in piles, untouched, on your desk.
At least 60 percent of the papers piled on your desk no longer have any value or meaning. They've piled up because you were lazy. Instead of deciding what should be done with them, you've just put them in a pile.
An example would be an invitation to attend a seminar or luncheon. Rather than make a decision right then and there, you put it aside, and it is quickly forgotten. The event will have probably taken place already by the time the invitation comes to the surface again.
When junk mail arrives, instead of tossing it immediately, you put it on the "I'll get to it later" pile, for when you have more time. Unfortunately, later never comes and the pile gets bigger and bigger. You probably knew it was so unimportant that you didn't even bother opening it.
You may think you know where everything is, but it takes a lot of time to find it -- wasted time. The real danger comes when something of value or importance ends up buried in one of those piles.
As the piles grow, it becomes more difficult to separate the important from the unimportant. It's almost impossible to decide what to do first.
When you have piles of papers all over your desk, you don't know where to begin. There are so many choices and all of them appear to be important. You become paralyzed. It becomes impossible to make a decision and you start feeling guilty. You know what you should be doing, but can't motivate yourself to get started.
You probably begin with the easy stuff, thinking you'll get in the mood, and after you get going you'll be ready for the important things. Unfortunately, it doesn't happen. You waste your valuable time and energy on trivia, and when you're finished, the meaningful and important work is still buried in a pile.
Stop cold, drop everything and get organized. The issue isn't whether a desk is clean or messy. That's a smoke screen. The real issue is time and money: the quality of your work and the length of time needed to complete it.
With an organized, efficient desk, you can save both time and money. Fewer things will slip through the cracks. You can stay on top of all your unfinished work, locate your files and papers within seconds and become more productive. You'll look forward to starting your work in the morning and you'll be finished earlier at night.
You'll feel better about your business, and you'll feel better about yourself!
Reprinted with permission from Jeffrey Mayer's Succeeding in Business Newsletter. To subscribe, visit http://www.SucceedinginBusiness.com
by Jeffrey J. Mayer
You've probably seen offices that look as if they'd gone through the spin cycle of a washing machine or as if a dump truck had backed up and dropped its load.
There are piles of papers everywhere: on the desk, on the credenza, on the floor and couch. There are newspapers, magazines, books and pink phone slips; yellow, blue and green Post-it notes; pads and pads of paper; new files, used files and colored files. Then there are papers -- big pieces, little pieces, new pieces and old pieces.
How can a person get any work done with such clutter? Most of those papers probably aren't even needed. The person who sits behind that desk may look busy, but is the job really getting done? Think of the time wasted just trying to find something in all that mess.
There's a reason for cluttered desktops and piles of files:
Out of sight is out of mind. We're afraid to put anything away, because we know we'll never find it again or we'll forget about it. By leaving everything out, we can see all our unfinished work. It's right there in front of us, spread out all over the desktop. Unfortunately, everybody else can see it too.
There are lots of different ways to make a pile. Some of us like spare piles, wtih all the corners nice and neat. Others prefer big mounds of papers. Sometimes there are numerous little piles that grow like anthills all over the desk. Or there is just the pile, an enormous growth of things coming out of the center of the desk.
One of my favorites is that pile that's laid out like a deck of cards in a game of solitaire. Obviously, making a pile like this takes a lot of practice and patience. The top of each piece of paper is exposed so the name or title can be seen. When everything has all been laid out, the pile can grow to several feet in length and contain dozens of papers. It looks great on the desk -- nice, neat and efficient, but the work never gets done.
Are You a "Pilamaniac"?
Take a look at your desk. What do you see? Better yet, what don't you see? If only little patches of the top of your desk are visible, you are suffering from pilamania.
You're not using your desk as it was meant to be used. You're not working as efficiently and productively as you could be. You're wasting valuable time. Eliminate that clutter and you'll save at least thirty minutes a day, simply because you'll be able to find all the unfinished work that has been lying around in piles, untouched, on your desk.
At least 60 percent of the papers piled on your desk no longer have any value or meaning. They've piled up because you were lazy. Instead of deciding what should be done with them, you've just put them in a pile.
An example would be an invitation to attend a seminar or luncheon. Rather than make a decision right then and there, you put it aside, and it is quickly forgotten. The event will have probably taken place already by the time the invitation comes to the surface again.
When junk mail arrives, instead of tossing it immediately, you put it on the "I'll get to it later" pile, for when you have more time. Unfortunately, later never comes and the pile gets bigger and bigger. You probably knew it was so unimportant that you didn't even bother opening it.
You may think you know where everything is, but it takes a lot of time to find it -- wasted time. The real danger comes when something of value or importance ends up buried in one of those piles.
As the piles grow, it becomes more difficult to separate the important from the unimportant. It's almost impossible to decide what to do first.
When you have piles of papers all over your desk, you don't know where to begin. There are so many choices and all of them appear to be important. You become paralyzed. It becomes impossible to make a decision and you start feeling guilty. You know what you should be doing, but can't motivate yourself to get started.
You probably begin with the easy stuff, thinking you'll get in the mood, and after you get going you'll be ready for the important things. Unfortunately, it doesn't happen. You waste your valuable time and energy on trivia, and when you're finished, the meaningful and important work is still buried in a pile.
Stop cold, drop everything and get organized. The issue isn't whether a desk is clean or messy. That's a smoke screen. The real issue is time and money: the quality of your work and the length of time needed to complete it.
With an organized, efficient desk, you can save both time and money. Fewer things will slip through the cracks. You can stay on top of all your unfinished work, locate your files and papers within seconds and become more productive. You'll look forward to starting your work in the morning and you'll be finished earlier at night.
You'll feel better about your business, and you'll feel better about yourself!
Reprinted with permission from Jeffrey Mayer's Succeeding in Business Newsletter. To subscribe, visit http://www.SucceedinginBusiness.com
Stampaholic1961
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For those who don't like File Cabinets, check out www.pilecabinet.com
It's a system that makes it easy to find stuff in piles!! I have it & loved it when I actually used it. Right now, I don't use any "system" except for "Stash & Dash". That means stashing everything into boxes or baskets & throwing them into the computer/craft/office room & dashing out the door. For those who mentioned chaos...in Flylady talk that stands for Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome. If you are organizationally challenged like me, she is awesome. www.flylady.com
It's a system that makes it easy to find stuff in piles!! I have it & loved it when I actually used it. Right now, I don't use any "system" except for "Stash & Dash". That means stashing everything into boxes or baskets & throwing them into the computer/craft/office room & dashing out the door. For those who mentioned chaos...in Flylady talk that stands for Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome. If you are organizationally challenged like me, she is awesome. www.flylady.com
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Bev,Stampaholic1961 said:
I have seen the pile cabinet but wasn't quite sure it would be that great. Could you give us a little hint on how it works?
I like the flylady too, but I noticed that I kept printing out all of these great ideas and next thing you know...I had ANOTHER pile!!!
And yes, the Stash and Dash system is my system also and I do have chaos!!!! One hint of why...I work full time M-F, had a party Friday night, Sat. & Sun. Doesn't leave too much time to do anything other that dishes, laundry, cook and then drop into bed!!Thanks in advance!
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Basically the way the pile system works is that you put a code on the edge of the paper you are filing. The code is the date & time in military version. i.e. 2-11-2007 22:04:27. Then you have a file on your computer that lists the code & a description of the document that will help you remember. For example, if I was filing something like an insurance bill I might title it "Health Insurance bill from 2/2/2007." You just need to make sure your title is something that will be able to be remembered. Then when you need to find something, go to your computer & do a search for the title of your document.
You can also sort by the different columns. I'll have to go look at it to find more details. It's been awhile since I tried to organize!
You can also sort by the different columns. I'll have to go look at it to find more details. It's been awhile since I tried to organize!
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speedychef said:
I'm here - I am here - I just havent had a chance to take pictures...I swear if I don't do it this week I'll do it next week. My son's birthday party is this week and I have a show Thursday night and my family is flying in from out of state in waves over the next 2 weeks...5 arrive, 2 more arrive, five leave, then three more arrive...OY VEY
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I do my office work where ever I sit down with my laptop. All of my tools of the trade are kept in their boxes on shelves in my closet. My crate is on the floor of my closet and I bought a nice two drawer plastic filing cabinet at Walmart that all of my papers are in that is under my hanging clothes at the back of my closet. We have an office, but there's no room for anything else. We need someone from HGTV to come organize our home.
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I am really excited. I went to a silent auction a few nights ago and won a free decor/organization consultation. Of course I am choosing the office. I am very organized but I don't feel that I am utilizing my space to the best of my ability. My husband and I live in a 2 bedroom/2 bathroom apt. and we use the spare bedroom as the office. This office is not just for PC it is also a hobby room for scrapbooking. I am hoping to get some good ideas.
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saleenkitchen
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I love this thread it is so neat to see everyones home office's it helps me to dream of the day that I have a bigger home so that my office can be in a room all by itself! I have a computer armoire where my desk is! I have one LB basket that is the paper clip basket but when I have a big office I only hope to have it filled with LB baskets! I have tried to post pictures sorry I can't get it to work oh well you all have some great looking offices!
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I am not the most organized of people - but now I am working mornings for the two most unorganized people in the world and it is a health hazard just to get in the door, over laundry & boxes to my desk. This has been quite motivating. Unfortunately, my 'office' also doubles as the laundry room and the top of the washer is part of my work space. <g> As it has gone on the blink and my hubby has its guts all over the floor, I'm just a bit flustered.
I tell you all this to say that getting ready for shows has become MUCH less stressful for me since I created my show binder. I have a 2 inch binder with colored plastic dividers which have pockets front and back. In the binder I keep all those things which I put in a host packet. It is all together and I can grab it in a hurry... and I see what I need more of immediately instead of being surprised. This has helped me SO much. I got the idea from the business binder my director shared with us last year.
I tell you all this to say that getting ready for shows has become MUCH less stressful for me since I created my show binder. I have a 2 inch binder with colored plastic dividers which have pockets front and back. In the binder I keep all those things which I put in a host packet. It is all together and I can grab it in a hurry... and I see what I need more of immediately instead of being surprised. This has helped me SO much. I got the idea from the business binder my director shared with us last year.
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Similar to your show binder, I have a portable file holder I picked up at the big bullseye store. I have everything for my host kits in folders. I even have separate hanging files for live demos, catalog shows, and bridal showers. I keep a hanging file for my catalog labels, too.
I do my best to sit down periodically and put kits together. I put in everything but the catalogs, then place the "completed" kits in the back of my file holder.
I've been doing this for about 6 months, and I no longer find myself frantically trying to put together a kit at the last moment.
I do my best to sit down periodically and put kits together. I put in everything but the catalogs, then place the "completed" kits in the back of my file holder.
I've been doing this for about 6 months, and I no longer find myself frantically trying to put together a kit at the last moment.
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chesse said:My family and I worked really hard this weekend to move our basement around so that all of my Pampered Chef things are in the same room. I even have room now for my scrapbooking things. I'm so happy with my new space.
That is great for you!! You will have to take some pics when you get a chance
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Carolyn, are you asking for pictures? Where are yours?! I'm working diligently on my room. I'm trying to make things so that I use up some of the crap in there while I'm cleaning! I have enough flannel to make pants for my whole durn cluster! Anyone else sew? You know what I'm talking about...that fabric obsession...I went to Project Linus Blanket Day this weekend and was inspired to use up my scraps for a good cause! Every time I start a project, though, it gets hairy in there....
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DanielleQ said:
::::hanging head in shame::::::
I've been dodging the picture questions because I have kinda let things go...my desk is certainly much better than it originally was but is starting to look kinda crappy again.
::::::so ashamed::::::
I will straighten it up again this week and send pictures...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pampered Chef Home Office?
The Pampered Chef Home Office is the central hub for all consultants, providing resources, training, and support to help them succeed in their direct sales business. It includes tools for managing orders, accessing marketing materials, and connecting with other consultants.
How can I access the Pampered Chef Home Office?
You can access the Pampered Chef Home Office by logging into your consultant account on the Pampered Chef website. Once logged in, you will find a variety of resources, including training modules, product information, and sales tracking tools.
What resources are available in the Pampered Chef Home Office?
The Pampered Chef Home Office offers a wide range of resources, including training videos, marketing materials, product catalogs, recipe ideas, and business management tools. These resources are designed to help consultants grow their business and enhance their selling skills.
Is there support available if I have questions about the Home Office?
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