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Do You Owe A Debt Of Thanks ? - This is a time of year when many people take stock of all that they are grateful for -- or at least when we should do so. But this should also be a time when we take stock of all those people who contributed to those gifts -- especially the intangible ones. Those gifts such as our self-esteem or confidence, our love of sports or music, and our spine. What person or group do you owe the greatest debt? Was there a special person or group that really helped you become the person you are today? Was there someone who helped you believe in yourself and your ability? Was there someone who taught you to appreciate life in a new way? Was there just someone who was there so you could count on them no matter what? Most of us have been fortunate to have not just one person but a whole team of teachers, coaches, and mentors who helped us grow and reach our potential. We should remember to thank those people again and again as we live the lives they helped us shape. ...

Discovered - Secret to Getting Organized - Have you ever spent countless minutes, hours and even days searching for something you misplaced? Have you even had an argument with someone you live with for misplacing something of his or hers? Have you ever missed an appointment because you forgot? Have you ever been halfway to your destination and remembered you didn’t bring what you needed? Do you have piles of papers, unopened and opened mail that you will get to someday? Do you have that nagging notion constantly telling you to get organized? Have you read books and/or articles on how to get organized? Have you purchased organizational aids to help you and then never used them? If you answered yes to even one of these questions, obviously you are not organized to the point you want to be. There is a very simple solution to this problem.  I am sure you are thinking, “Yeah, right”.  You have tried everything and nothing has worked so far.  I have a tried and proven method t...

Clutter Quickly Grows With Procrastination ...And Even Kills! - The most common problem most people have with getting rid of clutter and getting organized is not knowing how to begin or where to get started. So it gets put off until...later.  Of course, the reasons are usually decent.  For one, there's a lot going on in our lives. We go in so many directions and there never seems to be enough time to get anything done. And it's easier to put organizing off because you think it'll take up too much time right now. The other priorities -- like eating and sleeping (minor things, right?) of course take first on the list. But getting organized doesn't have to take a lot of time every single day.  And if you don't start getting organized, even just a little bit at a time, there are some very real negative affects that, well, could kill you.  A little drastic... I know. But the affect clutter and disorganization has on your health is very, very real. It adds stress to your ...

Clear Clutter for a Cozy Casa - Is your house so messy you can never find what you’re looking for?  Are you often late for work because you can never find your car keys?  These tips will help save time and keep you more organized. Keep things in a place that makes sense.  Drop your keys in a dish by the front door so you won’t waste time looking for them throughout the house.  Put anything you need to take with you by the front door- outgoing mail, your briefcase or the library books that need to be returned.  This will save you time in the morning because you won’t be running around trying to gather what you need for the day. Straighten up as you go. Pick up the newspaper and put in the recycle bin instead of leaving it on the coffee table. Fill the dishwasher after every meal instead of once a day. Put your groceries away rather than leave them on the kitchen table.  How can you possibly know what food you do or don’t have if last week’s haul is still in...

Choosing A Professional Organizer - Professional Organizer's are becoming increasingly popular, for a very good reason. The past decade has seen life become increasingly sophisticated yet far less labor intensive for most of us. If you want to get and stay ahead, make use of professional organizer services, or what I call 'efficiency services'. We outsource more and more tasks in our home to other companies just as if our home life was a business. A few of the efficiency services that you probably use include: Delivery services, car wash, launderette, various home maintenance, etc. Now more of us can afford for those chores to be taken care of by others, what is there left for us to do? How can we use our money to maximize the opportunity of our time? That is where professional organizers come in. Imagine what a professional organizer working for you could do for you personal organization. Everything comes from organization. As a professional organizer I consult with many ...

Balance your life Writing is a solitary task.  Writing needs concentration and quiet.   Writing requires absolute commitment. Are all there scary statements true? What is more, is it possible to balance your writing career and family without turning yourself into a zombie? Everything is feasible; I am the living example of it. There is only one secret:  TIME PLAN. This is step one for the aspiring writer's success.  Without it, nothing can be achieved.  How can you do it? Simply make a rough plan of the time allowed to your writing project every day.  It is highly important for the writer to know exactly WHEN he /she is going to settle down and write, feeling free of all the other responsibilities that he has. I have made a simple schedule.  You can work out yours according to your family needs. Every morning just after breakfast, and as soon as the family have gone, I allow myself to work on my PC for one to two hours, depending on the workload o...

Addiction to Clutter - Clutter is a big problem for many people. At a lecture that I gave, I asked for a show of hands regarding how many people had problems with clutter and disorganization. I was surprised to find that at least half the people raised their hands. One of my clients told me that she was trying to help her sister get back on her feet after her sister had been laid up with an illness and lost her job. Her sister’s house had always been a mess, and had become so filled with clutter that there was no place to walk or sit. My client, Rebecca, offered to buy her sister a car if she would clean up her house. Rebecca even offered to help her sister clean up the house. Rebecca was shocked when her sister refused the offer, even though she desperately needed the car. He sister was unwilling to get rid of the clutter. Why? Why was the “stuff” so important to her? Underneath all addictions lies fear - of emptiness, helplessness, loneliness and aloneness. Addictions are a way to f...