About Georgina Forrest

With over 25 years experience as a Professional Organizer, Georgina Forrest specializes in Photo Organizing, Virtual Office Organizing, Productivity & Time Management Coaching, and offers workshops on a variety of topics. Smartworks Organizing and Productivity Solutions is based in central Alberta, Canada; however, most service options are not bound by geography or borders due the wonderful world of the internet!

posted on March 17, 2026 by

Are You A Desk Potato?

A Desk Potato is someone who spends a significant amount of time sitting at a desk, often for work or study. Long commutes, lengthy desk sessions and nightly TV marathons … all this sitting is now called the new smoking and it’s really bad for us health-wise. Yup, I’m pretty guilty of doing marathon sessions […]

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posted on March 16, 2026 by

Are You Suffering from Digital Photo Overload?

Digital Photo Overload … the overwhelming accumulation of too many digital images and videos across devices, leading to anxiety, disorganization, and difficulty in managing or enjoying them. It’s estimated there are 1.81 trillion photos taken every year – that is an astounding number and it just keeps climbing! And no wonder it’s that high. With a […]

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posted on February 17, 2026 by

Beware of the Chemical Sandwich

Sandwich? What on earth has that got to do with photos? Do you have magnetic photo albums storing your old memories? They’re not as safe as you think they may be. Old magnetic or “sticky” albums contain unsafe components that act as a chemical sandwich for your photos. Here’s what is actually taking place while […]

Filed Under: Photo Scanning, Photography Tagged With: ,
posted on February 11, 2026 by

Are You Cheating Yourself Out Of Your Weekends?

The weekend is here! Hooray!! Finally, some relax time is on the horizon. Time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday work life. Time to unwind … laze around … hang loose … put your feet up. You know … take a break – a real break – from work. But wait. What is […]

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posted on January 7, 2026 by

How to Curate Your Photos

What exactly do I mean when I say “curate” your photos? Essentially, it’s the process of selecting, organizing and maintaining your photo collection that best tells the story of the people, places and events in your life. It’s about intentionally choosing the best photos, discarding the rest and then arranging the keepers in a way […]

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posted on January 7, 2026 by

The Best Productivity App Out There

Are you on the hunt for the latest and greatest productivity app? Been searching Google and reading articles with eye-catching headlines like … 44 Apps That Turn Your Smartphone Into a Productivity Powerhouse! Really?  44?? Do you sometimes get sucked into a vortex of endless options searching for that one special app that will keep […]

Filed Under: Productivity, Time Management
posted on December 8, 2025 by

Photos Are How Your Kids Will Remember You

Are you the designated family photographer? The one that’s always behind the lens taking on the responsibility to capture the memories and special events? It’s an honourable role to take on and I applaud any of you out there that are doing this. I have a question for you … Are you making sure that […]

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posted on December 8, 2025 by

Practice Imperfection

Quit attempting to be perfect and begin to practice imperfection. Some tasks do not require your best effort. Learn to distinguish between tasks that deserve to be done with excellence, and tasks that just need to get done. Perfectionism impairs judgment and it seriously kills productivity. If you have perfectionist tendencies, learn to tolerate “good […]

Filed Under: Balance, Productivity
posted on March 28, 2025 by

Are You Ready for World Backup Day?

It’s coming March 31st … are you prepared? What would happen if your computer crashed, or your phone was damaged or lost? Do you have a plan in place to mitigate a disaster that may cause you to lose important files, data, precious photos, and memories? World Backup Day is a gentle reminder to nudge […]

Filed Under: Digital Organizing, iPhone, Stress relief
posted on March 8, 2024 by

iCloud Storage Almost Full?

If you’re getting messages that your iCloud storage is almost full, you can save a ton of space by removing duplicate photos from your photo library. And the best thing about this is it’s easy to do. Here are the steps. Make sure you’ve upgraded your IOS to a minimum of 16. Open your photo […]

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