In Australia, our school year is coming to an end. Six glorious weeks of school holidays lay ahead. No strict routines. No school lunches. No homework. I’m just as excited as the kids! Our readers in the US & UK are about to head into the Christmas/holiday break, after having a few weeks into the new school […]
Category Archives: Life Management
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Dec
Dec
A lot of us use medication to cure, halt or prevent disease or illness. Some mornings, I think I must sound like a toy rattle when I move! I take a multi-vitamin, an anti-histamine, a pro-biotic… just to name a few! Another indication that I’m getting old as I swallow them down with a cup of tea! I try to be […]
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Dec
Dec
With Thanksgiving officially over for another year now we can start decorating for Christmas! We’re going to give you some tips that will help you keep decorations tidy and organized so that it’s never a headache for you! If you find your decorations are a mess, as you start to unpack them start to think about how […]
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Nov
Nov
Do you hate the thought of preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner every day? For big families, this can be a daily dilemma that causes stress and unrest in the family environment. If you’re not into planning your menu, then you probably spend most of your time scrambling through the pantry or making quick trips to the grocery store. There […]
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Nov
Nov
The Urban Dictionary describes productive procrastination as: n. Doing stuff to keep busy while avoiding what really needs doing. For example: you’ve tidied the kitchen, swept the floor and wiped down the bench tops. But you haven’t cleaned your cupboards out for months, perhaps years. If procrastination affects your organising and decluttering goals, then take a […]
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Nov
Nov
Often the first piece of advice others like to give when you’re procrastinating about starting a declutter project is … Just Start! One you start, everything else will follow. For some, this may be all the encouragement you need to take action. “Just Start” or “Start Small” are the gems of the decluttering world; perfect for people who can […]
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Oct
Oct
Quick Quiz: What Is The State Of Your Closet? Neat, tidy, organized. I feel great when I see my closet. Could use some work, but it’s workable and meets my needs. Untidy & Impractical. Lots of misplaced items. Lots of unwanted clothes taking up valuable space. Bursting with mess, I really need a detox but don’t […]
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Oct
Oct
Excuses, excuses! Do you like to hide behind those? What’s the biggest decluttering hurdle you face? For lots of people it’s the lack of time. Or perceived lack of time! For others, it’s the amount of clutter that needs to be sorted. Mostly though, we can probably all agree, it’s about lack of motivation. Let’s Break Down […]
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Oct
Oct
Decluttering can cause a lot of stress. This stress is magnified when it’s inherited clutter. Pressure can mount when you are faced with the decluttering task of things that are not yours or are left to your care. Why? Because simply, this isn’t your mess! Yet you have to clean it up! It’s an emotional and sometimes […]
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Oct
Oct
Teaching children how to be productive and how to use their time well can be hard when we struggle with it ourselves. We want them to be better at it than us. But this means leading by example, and sometimes that is really difficult! Even if your children are at a young age, you can start helping them […]
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Sep
Sep
It’s been some time since we last spoke about apps that help us with productivity and organization. In 2012, Michele wrote about The Best iPhone Apps For Getting Organized And Being More Productive and followed up with The Best Android Apps For Getting Organized And Being More Productive. Today we are going to look at a […]
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Sep
Sep
The obvious pitfall in working from home is the lack of motivation when you’re the sole person in the ‘office’. It’s important to keep this space organized and tidy, and inspiring to help you keep motivated and focused. Forbes reported that 1 in every 4 Americans work from home while the UK listed 13.9% of their workforce […]
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Aug
Often, when we deny ourselves the chance to let go of clutter, we also deny ourselves the chance to let go of resentment and other emotional burdens. Since clutter blocks so many things in our lives – happiness, serenity and even success, we often cannot see what is beyond the other side of it. Without […]
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Aug
Aug
I recently revamped my office space. I was tired of looking at the messy piles of paper and scattered items that didn’t belong in the room. It made me feel disorganized and unproductive. Having recently moved into a new home, there is no room in my budget to upgrade or purchase any additional furniture. My goal […]
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Aug
Aug
If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders. Abigail Van Buren (Dear Abby) One of our members recently posted for advice to help her five year old daughter get organized. Allison asked: “How do I teach a 5 year old to clean their room not by […]
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Aug
Aug
Are you happy with your life and the choices you make? Notice I said make, and not made? What’s done is done. The past can’t be changed. But where you move from this point onward is up to you. It’s all about personal power. What’s within us, motivating us and propelling us forward. Today we are […]
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Aug
Aug
Knowing yourself and your capabilities is important when you’re planning a job move. Do you think you’re on the path to success? If you’re feeling: stuck in a rut overlooked by the boss or eager to step out of your comfort zone then let’s plan your next move. Organizing your personal goals will help you take action to achieve […]
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Jul
Jul
Paperwork. Ugh! If you don’t keep on top of filing your papers you’ll find yourself having to deal with hours of work. Whether you run your own home business or are responsible for the household filing, we’re going to look at folder organization and folder labelling. Sounds boring, right? Trust me, clearing your workspace and decluttering those annoying paper piles will make […]
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Jul
Jul
Does the thought of moving house fill you with dread or excitement? It’s common to feel overwhelmed, anxious, nervous, or disorganized when facing such a change to the status quo. It’s also a time of change, happiness, fresh start, a chance to get and stay organized. Today we’ll focus on that and set ourselves up for success. […]
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Jul
Jul
10 Minutes Every Day. That’s all is takes to to start a decluttering goal. It’s amazing what you can achieve in 10 minutes. Investing in a small amount of time can lead to huge changes. Let’s think about what can be done that will make you feel better. Attack that drawer that holds everything that doesn’t have […]