Category Archives: Inspiration

What Are Your Obstacles?

Often when people try to organize themselves, they come up against obstacles that stop them in their tracks. They get discouraged and then give up. Identifying some of these obstacles beforehand can help you avoid this situation. Do you have clear … Continue reading

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Plans for the Holiday?

We all want to have a great holiday weekend and that takes some planning. Are you having a cookout? Shopping the holiday sales? Opening the pool? You don’t have to have big, monumental plans, but if it is something out … Continue reading

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A Lesson I Learned

This week we had technical issues in our house. One minute everything was fine and the next minute our wired (and wireless) life came to a stand still. I am not tech savvy, so always rely on  the other members of the household when … Continue reading

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Free “Downsizing in Place” Booklet

Downsizing isn’t just for seniors. It’s a trend to live with less. Not to deprive yourself, but to feel in control of your life. Living simply means living with more – more time, more money and more space. Today’s give-away … Continue reading

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Get Organized in 2012 – Week 21

We are going to change it up this week and concentrate on one space and one task through the whole week. Sometimes you just need to trudge through it to get it done. Don’t get overwhelmed. Focus on a small area of … Continue reading

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What I am Up To

Short and sweet today. I am leaving early to drive to Baltimore for the CHADD Regional Conference. What is CHADD? From their website: CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is the nation’s leading non-profit organization serving individuals with ADHD … Continue reading

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Are You a 95%er?

Are you someone who seems to always  leave a trail of stuff following behind you? You have no problem starting and even finishing a project, but you always have clutter from the “left-overs” in your project area. You are what … Continue reading

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What To Do About Choice

I recently read The Paradox of Choice – Why More Is Less by Barry Schwartz. As Schwartz says “we are living at the pinnacle of human possibility, awash in material abundance. As a society, we have achieved what our ancestors could … Continue reading

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Don’t Be Perfect – Make Mistakes

When your creativity is flowing and you are in the zone, don’t stop. Make mistakes. Try to be imperfect. Perfectionism can be the enemy of creativity. Don’t stop to edit. Making your brain switch from the left to right side … Continue reading

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Using Music to Focus on Your Work

When you need to concentrate, distractions can be bad – challenging at the least – the phone, the kids, the TV. But studies have shown that music can help you focus. For me, it creates a mood, a little cocoon in which … Continue reading

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