Without the luxury of an extra room, I had to get creative. I was able to solve two problems at once! My small walk-in closet was crammed with clothes, and I had a tendency to wear almost everything before I would do laundry, because I hate doing laundry. But that made for a mess, with clothes waiting to be washed, and of course, putting away the clean clothes was a massive headache. I did some serious editing and got rid of about 2/3 of the clothing, much of which I had kept for far too long. Then, I selected 20 pieces to hang up in the small nook of the closet (it's little "L" shape), and the rest went into a bin on the top shelf. That left just enough room to mount a 4 x 2 piece of plywood onto blocks screwed to the wall, making a desk. I can close the door while in my chair, if I want. It's teeny, but it works, and I ended up with an office AND a more manageable wardrobe that I can switch up when I get bored with what is currently hanging. Win-win!
YAAAY VLOGMAS! BUT wait when you said you have circle stickers on your floor to mark your spot where the chair for filming! I nearly fell out my chair!! You are walking your talk for real, for real! Sis you are truly an organized woman. I love it 😀
Lovely Office Space....Great tips my favorite part was the sticker cart....But yes when you have an area prepared with your filming set up it is so easy to just sit down and work on videos. Very nice space. Great Video.
I’m already subscribed to you I love your videos I’m excited to see your workspace I’m absolutely in love with your storage the way that you have the things organized my favorite thing is your golden pineapple so happy that the mom life did those awesome collaboration I’m really sad that it’s coming to an end soon I’m not ready🤍🙏🏼🥺🙌🏼
I want to start a UA-cam channel but my small apartment and one year old son that tears everything down is extremely hard to say the least. Lol. Will continue to try.
This is so awesome. I'm feeling so encumbered at the moment, end of the year and all of that, and this video brought peace and inspiration. As usual. Thanks so much.
Such great info! I am looking forward to having my designated work space in my new home next year. Right now, I do exactly what you were saying about going back and forth and not being productive. I love your consistency tips.
Amen....This is so cool and I am liking this, I prayed and God answered me using these videos, I pray to grow from my Pass traumas and that I can live again especially for my kids who mean everything to me. I am gonna give everything to this for them and God
Enjoyed your discussion on setup. However, I do Homemaking which means cooking, cleaning, laundry…all over the house. I can’t leave my equipment up. However, I will think mote about how I can be more consistent and productive.
Wow this was such an amazing video!! I am so happy to see this as part of the colab. Your workspace is gorgeous. Thanks so much for sharing and I look forward to watching your Vlogmas so that I can get additional inspiration.
Karin Miranda...Alaina,wow I love your set up...this was a very good video of how to organize your space...what i took from this is about the lighting and keeping your set up so you don't have to worry about the next time you make your video everything is in the right place...(I like that one that's cool)....so as you can see I'm taking notes 📃📖✏📒...So thanks again for working with Chrissy...🙋♀️❤❤❤ these Collab's has been very informative for people like me who will start her own channel real soon.👋👋👋
The keeping your equipment setup is a great tip I wouldn’t be able to do that but I can probably setup the equipment in advanced and then use it when I’m filming
New here!! Thank you for sharing!! My favorite tip was that you need a consistent place to do your videos, I’m wanting to start but was just thinking of switching up where I did it each time because of the kids
Keeping the setup simple will help you to be organized and actually get things done. These are practical tips. Thanks Alaina! P.S. love the teacher vibes your outfit is giving 😄
Are you saving paper as a separate topic? Some of my most useful tools are… 1. Trashcan with a grocery bag liner for convenience 2. Depending on what workspace I’m at, either a folder for things to shred or a shredder 3. A folder or a bin for items to repurpose/reuse before tossing 4. A folder or bin for recycling 5. Action folders for the different kinds of mail that I need to process, receipts that need to be photographed or otherwise organized, invitations/upcoming events, current legal stuff, personal letters and cards to answer, estimates for work I want to have done, current projects, bills to reconcile/pay. Active coupons. Problematic returns, anything I’m waiting to have processed like a return or a big purchase or proof that an action was taken within a certain timeframe Anything that I don’t want to have fall off of the radar, have quick access to, But it certainly doesn’t need to be filed more permanently or pile up on a surface. 6. Folders to indicate where certain things need to be filed (I like the freedom filer system that sort of self purges itself): permanent, remove/replace, tax prep items, financial, archive, special interest. 7. A place to stack magazines and catalogs until I have time to do look at them for events, ideas. Some of these I keep in a rotating file if I order from them often, in a remove/replace section.
@@angeladrake4769 Amen! It piles up, but we need to be wise about what to keep, what to toss, and be able to access it quickly. Was just talking to a friend who is so glad she didn't just go paperless - it may have saved her family nearly $195K to prove that they exercised due diligence and the suit against them (unexpected until it happened) resulted in a tiny (by comparison) penalty. I know someone else whose trip was ruined because inability to access some information quickly.
Where did you get the gold sequin boxes on the bottom of your bookshelf? I didn't see them in your Amazon favorites and I know someone who is looking for something similar.
You have like no papers. How do you keep everything so clear? I ALWAYS have papers everywhere. I can’t keep my desk clear. And I’m not sure what to keep and what to toss because I’m not sure if I’ll need it.
I love the Freedom Filer System, it helped me think through WHY I might need to keep things, how long, and how to file them so they get purged instead of building up. I’ve talked to Seth, the creator, more than once on the phone! It’s flexible enough of a system to be simple or very complex, whatever you need it to be. I use the hanging file method, but he also came out with a binder method…really great for customizing even more. You can with buy the labels or create your own labels/system if you intuitively grasp the idea. I did a pastel DIY system as a gift.
Without the luxury of an extra room, I had to get creative. I was able to solve two problems at once!
My small walk-in closet was crammed with clothes, and I had a tendency to wear almost everything before I would do laundry, because I hate doing laundry. But that made for a mess, with clothes waiting to be washed, and of course, putting away the clean clothes was a massive headache.
I did some serious editing and got rid of about 2/3 of the clothing, much of which I had kept for far too long. Then, I selected 20 pieces to hang up in the small nook of the closet (it's little "L" shape), and the rest went into a bin on the top shelf.
That left just enough room to mount a 4 x 2 piece of plywood onto blocks screwed to the wall, making a desk. I can close the door while in my chair, if I want.
It's teeny, but it works, and I ended up with an office AND a more manageable wardrobe that I can switch up when I get bored with what is currently hanging. Win-win!
Having a dedicated space is key. I finally turned my coat closet into my office.
Dedicated space ✔️
Flat surface ✔️
Set up your equipment ✔️ ( need to do )
Such great tips!
I can’t wait to start the academy with you! 🙌❤️
I’m here and ready to watch!!!
You are the epitome of organized! 🤩 Your space is gorgeous!! 💛
Thank you for sharing these tips Alaina. I appreciate it.
I enjoy all of your videos and love hearing all of your organization and productivity tips. Thank you so much for sharing with us!
Awesome! I wondered hiw long to keep my filled planners, 2 years does seem like a good time frame. Thank you.
YAAAY VLOGMAS! BUT wait when you said you have circle stickers on your floor to mark your spot where the chair for filming! I nearly fell out my chair!!
You are walking your talk for real, for real! Sis you are truly an organized woman. I love it 😀
Great info and tips! Thank You!
Lovely Office Space....Great tips my favorite part was the sticker cart....But yes when you have an area prepared with your filming set up it is so easy to just sit down and work on videos. Very nice space. Great Video.
I’m already subscribed to you I love your videos I’m excited to see your workspace I’m absolutely in love with your storage the way that you have the things organized my favorite thing is your golden pineapple so happy that the mom life did those awesome collaboration I’m really sad that it’s coming to an end soon I’m not ready🤍🙏🏼🥺🙌🏼
Love the tips about having backups and marking the floor for chair placement! Thank you for sharing your space!
Leaving the lights set up at all times is Genius and just gave me the best idea to try in my space. Omg. Thank you!!!!!!
Loved this video. Off to go clean off my workspace!
A dedicated space is such a great idea!!!!!!
Your sticker cart is dreamy. 💗
Had to start from the beginning. Figured this would help with the new year! 💜
Yay vlogmas! I’m so excited to get organized
This was great information. But the planner cart was mind blowing! I think I need that more than anything... 😂
I purchased mine from Michaels
Hey hun. I think you may have forgotten to link the dupe for pencil organizer
www.amazon.com/dp/B08CDW9NYH/?ref=idea_lv_dp_vv_d
@@TheOrganizedMoney thanks
Congratulations on your UA-cam Plaque on the Shelf. Aww Alaina, you deserve it. Xoxo
I want to start a UA-cam channel but my small apartment and one year old son that tears everything down is extremely hard to say the least. Lol. Will continue to try.
I so needed this. My office space needs a makeover and overhaul.
This is so awesome. I'm feeling so encumbered at the moment, end of the year and all of that, and this video brought peace and inspiration. As usual. Thanks so much.
Such great info! I am looking forward to having my designated work space in my new home next year. Right now, I do exactly what you were saying about going back and forth and not being productive. I love your consistency tips.
Beautiful backdrop
Amen....This is so cool and I am liking this, I prayed and God answered me using these videos, I pray to grow from my Pass traumas and that I can live again especially for my kids who mean everything to me. I am gonna give everything to this for them and God
Enjoyed your discussion on setup. However, I do Homemaking which means cooking, cleaning, laundry…all over the house. I can’t leave my equipment up. However, I will think mote about how I can be more consistent and productive.
Wow this was such an amazing video!! I am so happy to see this as part of the colab. Your workspace is gorgeous. Thanks so much for sharing and I look forward to watching your Vlogmas so that I can get additional inspiration.
Karin Miranda...Alaina,wow I love your set up...this was a very good video of how to organize your space...what i took from this is about the lighting and keeping your set up so you don't have to worry about the next time you make your video everything is in the right place...(I like that one that's cool)....so as you can see I'm taking notes 📃📖✏📒...So thanks again for working with Chrissy...🙋♀️❤❤❤ these Collab's has been very informative for people like me who will start her own channel real soon.👋👋👋
Nice tips about the video equipment and recording prep setup. 👍🏾👍🏾
The keeping your equipment setup is a great tip I wouldn’t be able to do that but I can probably setup the equipment in advanced and then use it when I’m filming
I adore your channel… 😍
You’re pretty & lovely… 😊
Keep the great work going 💪🏼
Beautiful office.
Love your workspace and how organized you are. Looking forward to vlogmas!❤️
I've learned so much! Thank you so much for sharing!
Great tips ! Need my chair yet using a stool now. Thank you !
Thanks for this info. I'm not finding the pen holder dupe in the description.
www.amazon.com/dp/B08CDW9NYH/?ref=idea_lv_dp_vv_d
Awesome tips and I loved the video have a great day
Such wonderful ideas and tips. You are amazing!
I'm going to be using the tip for staying set up
Love the setup. Keep it simple and use natural light. Thanks for sharing
New here!! Thank you for sharing!! My favorite tip was that you need a consistent place to do your videos, I’m wanting to start but was just thinking of switching up where I did it each time because of the kids
Such great tips!
What a beautiful workspace. Thank you for sharing and for all of your tips. Blessings 🙏🏻
Love, love your office and how neat and organized it is! Yay for Vlogmas!! Can’t wait!
Great video I love to be organized also
Your information is always so helpful - thank you for all you do!
Lovely workspace..I just love watching your videos..you always bring up such amazing content..I feel motivated watching you❤️❤️
This was awesome thank you!❤️
Good tips, thank you:)!
Great video. Really love all the tips. Your space is beautiful.
Thank you so much!
Loving your new content
Keeping the setup simple will help you to be organized and actually get things done. These are practical tips. Thanks Alaina! P.S. love the teacher vibes your outfit is giving 😄
Love this!! Great tips!!
Love your space and love all your videos as well. Can’t wait for vlogmas! Thanks for sharing. Blessings 🙏🏾💜
Great video!!
Great video and very helpful tips!! Thanks for sharing! 💜
I love your videos. Have you ever considered using a lapel microphone so your voice doesn’t echo and sound hollow?
I have my microphone. I should have set it up for this video. Sorry for the sound
So beautiful
Are you saving paper as a separate topic? Some of my most useful tools are…
1. Trashcan with a grocery bag liner for convenience
2. Depending on what workspace I’m at, either a folder for things to shred or a shredder
3. A folder or a bin for items to repurpose/reuse before tossing
4. A folder or bin for recycling
5. Action folders for the different kinds of mail that I need to process, receipts that need to be photographed or otherwise organized, invitations/upcoming events, current legal stuff, personal letters and cards to answer, estimates for work I want to have done, current projects, bills to reconcile/pay. Active coupons. Problematic returns, anything I’m waiting to have processed like a return or a big purchase or proof that an action was taken within a certain timeframe
Anything that I don’t want to have fall off of the radar, have quick access to, But it certainly doesn’t need to be filed more permanently or pile up on a surface.
6. Folders to indicate where certain things need to be filed (I like the freedom filer system that sort of self purges itself): permanent, remove/replace, tax prep items, financial, archive, special interest.
7. A place to stack magazines and catalogs until I have time to do look at them for events, ideas. Some of these I keep in a rotating file if I order from them often, in a remove/replace section.
This is definitely an area I need help with.
@@angeladrake4769 Amen! It piles up, but we need to be wise about what to keep, what to toss, and be able to access it quickly.
Was just talking to a friend who is so glad she didn't just go paperless - it may have saved her family nearly $195K to prove that they exercised due diligence and the suit against them (unexpected until it happened) resulted in a tiny (by comparison) penalty. I know someone else whose trip was ruined because inability to access some information quickly.
💜💜💜💜💜
Great video! Is your academy live or prerecorded videos?
Live videos on Thursdays...
Where did you get the gold sequin boxes on the bottom of your bookshelf? I didn't see them in your Amazon favorites and I know someone who is looking for something similar.
Hey! I purchased them from Hobby Lobby. :)
God sent me an Angel
You have like no papers. How do you keep everything so clear? I ALWAYS have papers everywhere. I can’t keep my desk clear. And I’m not sure what to keep and what to toss because I’m not sure if I’ll need it.
Oh! I forgot to show my file cabinet. I have all my files in my drawer of my desk. It’s where I’ll keep my papers. I don’t keep a lot of paper though…
I love the Freedom Filer System, it helped me think through WHY I might need to keep things, how long, and how to file them so they get purged instead of building up. I’ve talked to Seth, the creator, more than once on the phone! It’s flexible enough of a system to be simple or very complex, whatever you need it to be. I use the hanging file method, but he also came out with a binder method…really great for customizing even more.
You can with buy the labels or create your own labels/system if you intuitively grasp the idea. I did a pastel DIY system as a gift.
@@bitrudder3792 I'm gonna check that out. I do writing and editing work so paper is everywhere. Thanks!
@@jenniferbrooks--planj5459 - blessings on your organization journey!
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You always give a fresh perspective on organizing. This was so helpful. 🤎