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January 2011

The Responsiblity of Change

“Action springs forth not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility.”  Dietrich Bonhoffer Are you really ready for the responsibility of true action, true change, in your lfe and the lives of your loved ones?  If so, get ready … Continue reading

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What do “Organizing” and “Nourishing” have in common?

The title of my most recent presentation is “Nourishing Home, Peaceful Life,” and I’m sure there are a few people out there wondering whether I’ve gone on a health food kick or something. The answer is No. My favorite foods … Continue reading

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Making Life Easier

What ONE little thing can (will) you do that would help make your life just a tiny bit easier? What’s one trouble spot?  Is it facing a table of breakfast dishes when you come home in the afternoon? What would … Continue reading

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Whistle While You Work

What motivates you?  Determine how you work best.  Do you need quiet, do you like some background music or do you prefer to be in a busy environment?  Accommodating your needs and preferences will largely aid you in getting your work … Continue reading

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Time Maps: Visualizing How You Spend Your Time

Do you feel like you’re overcommitted?  Do you feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day for you to get everything done? Maybe there aren’t. In her book Time Management from the Inside Out, Julie Morgenstern explains that time is as … Continue reading

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Clutter and Guilt

Sometimes the most pervasive clutter originates from incomplete tasks and projects. Often times we leave items or papers out as reminders, place holders for later. However, piles as reminders clog up your environment. They also can create a sense of … Continue reading

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Direction vs. Speed

I was talking to a friend the other day, lamenting the fact that life can, indeed, be rough at times (and let’s be honest, those times can seem endless).  But this particular friend has started making real headway in “getting … Continue reading

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Task Management- Planning AND Spontaneity

Have you ever had one of those days when the world aligned and you managed to find time and energy for tasks you had never planned to do that day? That has been my day today. It started out as … Continue reading

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Think Like A Blonde

The blonde I have in mind is Goldilocks.  She understood the true meaning of fit – not too big, not too small – just right. This is a great principle to keep in mind when organizing your paper files (among … Continue reading

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