Things can get very stressful during the holidays, especially at Christmas. Emotions run high and tempers are flying. It can sometimes feel like things are spiraling out of control. Why do things go south during this time of the year? There are several reasons why things can get crazy during the holidays. There are lots […]
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There’s plenty of guilt associated with Christmas. Guilt for the comment about cousin Bob’s festive sweater. Guilt for snapping at the super slow sales assistant. Guilt for saying the gingerbread men were homemade.
Anyway, the last thing we need is more guilt about a little extra indulgence.
Here’s how to survive Christmas and avoid the guilt.
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Christmas is just around the corner and people are scrambling like bats in the middle of the night! Many of us are still confused or unsure about what perfect gift to get that special someone, not to mention all the family members! Whenever we pick a gift, we want to have the gift that they […]
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Tick tock, we’re on the Christmas countdown and it’s the best time to give a little thought to a few small things in preparation for the coming holidays. Everyone wants to make the holidays special and we can try to alleviate the stress by planning for the holidays. It’s a lot to think about with; financial strains […]
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We all buy things we don’t really need! Any die-hard Kmart shopper knows that you walk in with one thing in mind, and walk out hundreds of dollars later! This is how we build our clutter collection without even trying! That momentary joy is later shadowed by chaos and clutter in the home – which […]
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Clutter is a collection of things lying about in an untidy mess – and it’s also a delayed decision. Are you blind to clutter? If you often find things piling up over a period of time and you’re always too busy to put them away or throw them out, you might be blind to clutter. […]
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There are a million things to be thankful for, but below we list 100 things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving!
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When you think about how you want to live your life, what comes to mind? Do you see yourself: having your own home securing a well paid job traveling the world having your own business, or writing your own book? It’s important to identify what’s important and valuable to you. This is not always easy […]
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There are so many things that we should not take for granted to lead a happy and healthy life, and sleep is one of them. Your parents always told you to take a nap when you were young, but you would resist because you always wanted to play. It’s the same in your teen years, […]
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21 free, downloadable, interactive, printable Christmas planning worksheets and to-do lists to help you get organized this holiday season.
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This week we announced the Get Organized Wizard changes, including upgrading to a brand new site: Get Organized Gal. There’s a long, detailed blog post with all the details here. Existing Customer Upgrade Steps If you’re an existing customer, here’s how to upgrade for free: Step 1: Log into your existing account on Get Organized […]
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There used to be days where I felt like I was on a hamster wheel. I was rushing. I was stressed. I was tired. And I wasn’t having fun. The death of a family member knocked the wind out of my sails. It was unexpected. And it really made me stop and think about what […]
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We’re making big changes to the Get Organized Wizard site, and moving all our programs to a brand new platform. Existing customers will all get free upgrades. Here’s the details.
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One of the great things about being your own boss is that you can determine your own pace and schedule. But individuals who are working from home for the first time often find themselves facing obstacles that they wouldn’t encounter when working at someone else’s company. In particular, as a home-based businessperson, you may feel […]
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Studies have shown that home office workers can improve their productivity up to 13.5 percent over in-office workers. But it can certainly feel as though you can’t get anything done when you work from home. Working from home is often filled with distractions and this can ultimately lead to a loss of efficiency. Working at Home Doesn’t […]
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This is a guest post by Modern Garden Rooms Minimalism and decluttering are quite literally best friends, soul mates and lifelong partners. It’s all about the mindset of eliminating the unnecessary things, being conscious of the things we consume but most importantly how it influences the way we decorate our living and working space. According […]
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Color code your way to an organized space with this great infographic from our friends at Quill.com! Color code your way to an organized workspace with office productsInfographic by Quill
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Anyone running a home-based business knows that setting your own hours and eliminating commute times are two benefits that make it all worthwhile. In addition, in order to make home-based business run effectively, you must be: Self-disciplined Well-organized Eager to learn. Productive workers are always on the lookout for ways to streamline their workload and make […]
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One of my mottoes is: Have what you love; use what you have. Anything that doesn’t serve you, doesn’t earn a place in your life. But an obstacle to decluttering that many people face is deciding what to do with the stuff they get rid of. Unfortunately, this dilemma can be so confusing that some people get completely […]
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Making a little change in your morning routine will help bring big changes in your life. Imagine how great you’ll feel being more organized. Or how successful you’ll feel when your work and home life balances. We’re going to help you get started in establishing your own routine. We’ve taken advice from all over the […]