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Category Archives: Motivation
Less is more
Because I am an organizer many people think I hate stuff, that I despise things and belongings. When working with a client one-on-one I am able to dismiss this assumption pretty fast. I don’t hate stuff and I do not … Continue reading
Posted in Coaching, General Organizing, Helpful Tips, Motivation
Tagged belongings, control, Home Organizing, items, organize, organizing, perception, stuff, Things, thoughts
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Creating a Morning Ritual to Start the Day Off Right
I love my sleep, but I’ve discovered that I really love having time for a little morning quiet time before getting ready for work. When the alarm goes off (a little earlier than it used to), I get up, put … Continue reading
Posted in Coaching, Helpful Tips, Motivation, Simple Ideas, Time Management
Tagged happy light, morning routines, read, schedule
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Quantum Leap Celebrates Success
Quantum Leap is NAPO’s community service program, implemented locally by NAPO chapters. In New England, we work with the Women@Work Plus program at St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children in Dorchester, MA. Women@Work is a 16-week employment readiness and occupational skills … Continue reading
Posted in Books/Resources, Coaching, Money Matters, Motivation, Productivity, Time Management
Tagged information, NAPO-NE, paper, Quantum Leap, skills, time, volunteer, Women@Work
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How a Working Mom (and Dad) Survives Halloween
The first Halloween I re-joined the work force after having my children I had an enlightening experience. I worked in an office where I was the only working Mom. I knew that I would have a slightly different view on … Continue reading
Posted in Helpful Tips, Motivation, Time Management
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The Value of the Seasonal Closet Switch
The Boston Globe had a great graphic last week. It showed “time to put away/time to take out,” as in: time to put away flip flops, time to take out boots; time to put away tank tops, time to take … Continue reading
Posted in Donations, General Organizing, Giveaway, Helpful Tips, Kids, Motivation, Productivity, Solutions, Time Management
Tagged clothing, new, seasons, shopping, wardrobe, Weeding
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A+ Homework Helpers
Try these tips to set up an effective homework spot for your child: Clear the desk clutter. Does your child have a clear space to spread outand work? Remove anything that has piled up on the desk but isn’t related to … Continue reading
Posted in General Organizing, Helpful Tips, Kids, Motivation, Productivity, Simple Ideas, Solutions
Tagged homework, kids, lighting, organizing, paper, productivity, school, supplies, tasks
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Time Management: Start at the TOP of Your To Do List
There are lots of things you start at the top, for example: Ice cream cones Writing letters Washing windows And when the To Do list just looks too daunting, that’s where I start – at the top. It’s tempting to … Continue reading
Procrastination and how to beat it
So what exactly is procrastination and how does it affect us? Procrastination is the postponement of action. As a result we get caught taking action at the last possible moment. This practice leads to tyranny of the urgent instead of … Continue reading
Posted in Coaching, Motivation, Productivity
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Preparing Breakfast Ahead of Time
A Gift from Friends Recently, some friends stayed in our home while we were away for a short holiday. When we returned, they had left a pan of baked oatmeal in our refrigerator as a thank you gift. It was one of … Continue reading
Posted in Helpful Tips, Motivation, Productivity, Simple Ideas, Time Management
Tagged breakfast, food, meal planning, preparing, time management
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Create a Collage While Family is in Surgery
My sister-in-law recently had a major surgery. While the surgery was scheduled as opposed to emergency, the family was stillapprehensive and emotional during the long surgery. To help keep our minds busy, we used the time to create a collage for my … Continue reading
Posted in Gift Ideas, Motivation, Simple Ideas, Time Management
Tagged Collage, Family, insight, thoughtful
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