Congratulations to our 52 Organizing Missions winner for this month! Marti: “Organized my presentation. I managed to clear out clothes that don’t fit, are too old, as well as shoes, jewelry. I pared things down to the point that what I have left fits well, looks good and I love to wear. This has been […]
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Welcome to Mission #51 of our 52 Get Organized Missions! If your week invariably feels chaotic and at odds with your natural energy, personal preferences, and practical considerations, then you’ll love this mission. Over the next 30 minutes we’re going to create an ideal weekly schedule template – a baseline planner you can use for […]
Here’s a round-up of some good articles and ideas I’ve found recently.
Creativity
A bunch of stuff from Lifehacker on getting organized to get more creative:
Embrace Organization to Foster Creativity
Tough times
Good tips for avoiding chaos when dealing with tough times from Lifehack:
How To Stay Organized When Life Throws You a Curveball
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It’s July 1, a time of year I often feel motivated to think about mid-year resolutions and habits I want to change. So I thought I’d share with you my personal resolutions for this half-year, plus my 3-Cubed Formula for achieving them – and invite you to join me in making habit changes of your […]
Welcome to Mission #50 of our 52 Get Organized Missions. For many people, reducing debt is the first step toward a sound financial future. And one of the best ways to reduce debt is to get organized and create a debt-repayment plan – which is exactly what we’ll do in the next 30 minutes. Remember: […]
Although I’m rugged up in a faux-fur hoodie and ugg boots on this cold and rainy winter’s day in Sydney, my northern hemisphere friends are enjoying the start of summer. So I thought I’d pull together some of my posts on getting organized, having fun, and making the most of the holidays for you lucky, […]
Welcome to Mission #49 of our 52 Get Organized Missions. In this mission we’re going to do some power career planning or business planning – depending on your goals. If you want to change career or start a business then this mission is a great place to begin. By the end of these 30 minutes, […]
UPDATE: Oops! Forget to mention that all Ultimate Pack, Design Your Life, and Workbook Set customers receive all the workbooks – including Workbook 4 FREE when it’s released in July. More Motivating Missions 52 Organizing Missions – Workbook 3 is now available! The 116-page interactive PDF includes these 30-minute organizing, simplifying and decluttering missions: Time […]
Here’s something you can do to get better organized – and it’ll take you just 5 minutes! Flick Negative Feelings Take a look around your home and notice anything that has negative memories or unpleasant associations – such as photos, gifts, particular CDs or books, etc. Decide to release these things, and the negative […]
Welcome to Mission #48 of our 52 Get Organized Missions. If your kids and their bedrooms need an organization intervention, then read on. In this mission we’ll declutter, tidy, and teach the kids some fabulous new habits. If you gained inspiration from the previous mission Get Organized Mission #47: Declutter Your Thinking Habits, then here’s […]
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Lately I’ve been thinking about change. I’ve observed friends, and felt for myself, the difficulty of navigating through changes that we don’t want, but have no control over – whether it’s a job redundancy, end of a relationship, or some other kind of loss. I can often identify something like the five stages of […]
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Welcome to Mission #47 of our 52 Get Organized Missions. If you procrastinate constantly, sabotage yourself, get immobilized by perfectionism, or just feel miserable, then you might be the victim of your own ineffective thinking habits. In this mission we look at 10 negative thinking habits and use them to spring-clean your thoughts. Remember: you […]
Congratulations to our two 52 Organizing Missions winners for this month! Sarah: “I loved how filling a huge trash bag with crap made me feel better about myself. The satisfaction I felt when I threw that bag into the trash was awesome.” Miriam: “Mission #1 Completed!!!! So much fun I kept on for another hour. […]
Welcome to Mission#46 of our 52 Get Organized Missions. Have you been feeling less than your best lately? Wondering what happened to your old glow/spark/spring in your step? A mini makeover is a great way to regain confidence and restore a little sparkle to your life. Remember: you only need 30 minutes for the basic […]
Do people tell you you’re no fun? Do you wish you could relax and enjoy yourself more? After working in large financial institutions for over a decade, I became very serious and forgot how to have fun. It was a career choice so diametrically opposed to my personality that an organizational psych once asked, ‘How […]
Welcome to Mission #45 of our 52 Get Organized Missions. Your garden can be a source of beauty and joy. Don’t let disorganization spoil the pleasure – spend just 30 minutes today and make your garden into a happier place. If you’ve completed the previous mission Get Organized Mission #44: Live Within Your Home’s Boundaries, […]
We’ve been getting feedback that people would like to join the Design Your Life e-Program with a single payment – versus monthly subscription payments. And they’d like a substantial price reduction for doing so, thank you very much! So we’re pleased to introduce the brand new Design Your Life ‘Lifetime Membership’. Join Up In Whichever […]
Here’s something you can do to get better organized – and it’ll take you just 5 minutes! Fashion a First Aid Kit Make a list of items you need for a first aid kit – including bandages, medicines, antiseptics and other emergency supplies appropriate for your family’s needs. Check your bathroom cabinet and identify […]
Welcome to Mission #44 of our 52 Get Organized Missions. If you can’t get organized because you have more stuff than space, then this mission is tailor-made for you. Having found success with the last mission Get Organized Mission #43: How To Declutter Your To Do List it’s time to tackle another area of your life. […]
Congratulations to Lori O – this month’s lucky winner! Read Lori O’s comment. We’ll be contacting Lori by email in the next few days to award her prize – a complete 12-month Design Your Life Program. April Prize: Design Your Life Membership Design Your Life is a comprehensive, step-by-step e-program for achieving your goals, organizing […]