Pack lightly…that is! I mean take one carry-on bag. This is surprising, coming from a gal that used to pack a different outfit for everyday and occasion. Many friends and family members, my mother especially, cannot believe I can pack lightly. So why do it? The benefits to traveling lightly for a trip are: less to carry (it is called […]
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Are you overwhelmed and exhausted AND have too much to do? Are you wondering how you are going to do everything? The thought of it all makes you more tired? I came up with this strategy when I found myself overwhelmed. The result of SWATS is my “new and improved to-do list.” SWATS Stop Stop when you can stop. […]
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So…you want to organize your basement and you don’t know where to start? Here are some guidelines to get you started. First, make two lists: Things you want to do in the basement (how you want to use the space) Things you want to live in the basement (what you store in the space) Based on those lists, divide the basement […]
READ MORESo I cleaned out those 14 file drawers, exported my contacts, expressed my gratitude to co-workers, collected my personal belongings, and closed a chapter. It is official: it is “day two” of being a full-time organizer. As I transition into a new chapter I am reminded that in order to be successful I will have to take care of myself. […]
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Day 2 of Sorting Project: Three days left at Towards Employment and seven drawers left to sort today. I am reminded of something I often said to participants, as a trainer, which was… “I will not ask you do to anything that I haven’t already done.” (referring to an activity, exercise, worksheet, or task). So, here I am with 14 […]
READ MOREStraightening up can bring immediate satisfaction. It is Sunday morning and there are lots of things I would like to get done, but clutter is what I see…remnants from the weekend’s activities. So what to do? Here’s an idea: Set a timer (10 minutes to start). Start wherever you want. I will start in the bedroom…put clothes away, jewelry away, […]
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