Jan 9 - Organizing Ideas from GON Readers - GON in 5 Minutes Newsletter

Published: Thu, 01/09/25

Updated: Mon, 01/13/25

Get Organized Now!

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by Maria Gracia

January 9, 2025

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Peruse the apps on your phone and delete any you haven’t used in the past six months—fewer apps mean less digital clutter and a more organized home screen.

Organizing Ideas from GON Readers

I recently wrote a newsletter highlighting National App Day on December 11th, and it sparked an outpouring of responses from readers. Here are just a few of the thoughtful letters I received...

GON Reader Letter #1

I just did the phone cleanup yesterday while waiting for a new car key to be programmed at the car dealership. All those apps were annoying. I was stuck for an unexpected hour.

Hard to name a favorite. I think one would be Reminders. I use them as quick memory joggers. When I think of something I need to do at a certain place or future time or day, I set a reminder.

Close behind are Google Maps (to check traffic and best route), List!Lite, Notes, podcasts, Libby, Health, iBooks (I store frequently used manuals and current project patterns), and lately Focus/Do Not Disturb setting as well as Magnifier.

I remember years ago asking for a plain cellular phone without all the extras because I had a PDA already. My, how times have changed. This has become a helpful tool.

Thank you for visiting my inbox daily. Your daily ezine is a favorite. So thought provoking. I love seeing other readers ideas too.

-- Shelly, Woodstock, GA

GON Reader Letter #2

Maria,

I love my Audible app, but I love my cloudLibrary more. You get whatever app your local library offers, and all those books are free. And you go to the library one time to get the app set up, and then the app does all the work for you, including returning the books on time and letting you place holds.

I have rationalized that while I am working in the yard, decluttering, or doing chores around the house that I don’t enjoy, or even walking in the neighborhood, I can increase my willingness to do those things by listening to a really good book.

-- Sandi from LA

GON Reader Letter #3

My latest new app is Yuka. It scans food items with bar codes and determines healthy values, and provides suggestions for other food items that are more healthy.

Sandy R, Spokane, WA

GON Reader Letter #4

My favorite App is Libby...a library in my phone!
-- Joyce Benschoter

P.S. I've curated a list of Wellness Essentials for January. Enjoy!

How many thoughts have you had today?

The average person has about 6,000 thoughts per day—that’s a lot of mental chatter. With so much going on in our minds, it’s easy to get overwhelmed or distracted.

Practicing mindfulness, like focusing on your breath or taking a moment to pause, can help you tune in to the present and sort through those thoughts more clearly. It’s a simple way to bring balance to your busy brain.

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GON Reader Web Poll: When it is snowing outside, what is your favorite thing to do? Cast your vote in the poll on my home page and let me know. Results will be published in this newsletter next month.

Results of last month's poll: Last month I polled GON Readers and asked, "How do you tackle post holiday cleanup and organizing?" Here are the results, along with a whole bunch of personal reader comments

"Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."

-- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

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Maria Gracia
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Thank you for helping to spread the gift of organizing far and wide!

-- Maria

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