Category Archives: Life Management

15 Relationship Lessons From 15 Years Of Marriage

Wednesday is my wedding anniversary – 15 years. I find that hard to grasp, maybe because most days I feel about 12. But also, it’s a long time, right? A long time to be in this intimate, intense situation with the same person. So I thought I’d write about some of the things I’ve learned. […]

Would You Answer The Door In That?

What do you wear when you’re at home? Whether you’re working, doing chores, or chilling out, the clothes you wear can affect your mood, motivation and even feelings of self-respect. If you find yourself struggling with procrastination, low productivity or lack of motivation, your at-home wardrobe could be to blame. Do you pull on any […]

Get Organized, Get Happy This Year!

Ready to make the new year happy, organized and clutter-free? Here are some strategies to start the year off well. 3 Powerful Strategies For A Fabulous New Year Although the start of a new year is a fairly arbitrary thing, it offers a priceless psychological gift – motivation! Don’t waste this gift! Take advantage of […]

52 Weight Loss Missions: FREE Sample, Plus Kindle e-Book & iPad App Now Available

52 Weight Loss Missions: Get Two Sample Missions Absolutely FREE! If you’ve been wondering about the NEW 52 Weight Loss Missions program, then you can now download two FREE missions – no sign-up needed. Download your sample here. 52 Weight Loss Missions Kindle e-Book and iPad App Now Available The 52 Weight Loss Missions Action […]

This Time It’s Different: 3 Keys To Reaching An Elusive Goal

Note: This post originally appeared as a Featured Article in the Get Organized newsletter. We all have goals that seem out of reach. Things we’ve wanted for a long time. Plans that never seem to come to fruition. Desires that we can’t fulfill, no matter how hard we try. Some of the things people chase, […]

So Long 43, And Thanks For All The Suckiness

Last September I turned 44. I was deeply relieved, as my year of being 43 was my. worst. ever. But for all the rich suckiness that those 12 months contained, there was lots to be thankful for. Thanksgiving seems like an apt occasion for reflecting on the good that comes out of the bad. So […]

Stop Procrastinating

Power Procrastination Busters (Part 1)

Procrastination is one of those perennial problems. It seems everyone suffers from it at least some of the time, and there’s no one solution that always works. But there are a few solutions that are pretty reliable at breaking you out of the procrastination rut. In fact, I think these are about the best procrastination […]

3 Great Reasons To Start Today

Our grand business is not to see what lies dimly at a distance, but to do what lies clearly at hand.  ~ Thomas Carlyle Have you been putting something off? At home? At work? In your personal life? It might be tempting to wait until some mythical perfect time. Perhaps when: You have more time […]

Personal Presentation Clinic

Personal Style Clinic: 7 Dos & Don’ts For Upgrading Your Look

Looking your best is a great way to boost your confidence. You may argue that it shouldn’t, but the reality is that your grooming and dress style can make a big difference to the way people respond to you. Perhaps more importantly, it can change the way you feel about yourself – adding a little […]

Is Clutter Stopping You From Achieving Your Goals?

Clearing Clutter Can Increase Success Jack Canfield points out that a cluttered physical environment can undermine success in several ways: Clutter drains energy Clutter hides problems Clutter blinds us to opportunities and ideas. If you feel held back in your personal goals or career goals, could clutter be part of the cause? Get Rid Of […]

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How To Organize Your Friends on The New Facebook

  Please note: This post is an updated version of How To Organize Your Facebook Friends. See also How To Organize Your Friends on The New Facebook – Part 2: How to Post Only to the Friends in a List. I love being able to filter my Facebook news feed – for instance, so I […]

Valentine’s Day Edition: Relationships Round-Up

Happy Valentine’s Day to all my lovely readers! To me Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance, it’s a great reminder to focus on all the relationships in our lives. So I thought I’d put together some posts from the archives that touch on organizing our relationships better. I hope you find something here to add […]

How To Get What You Want: 3 Dos & Don’ts

Well, yes – it’s likely you’ll get exactly what you want most of the time if you’re as adorable as this little charmer. But even if you score a little lower on the cuteness scale, there are things you can do to radically increase your chances of getting what you want. If you find yourself […]

Get Organized For 2011

Get Organized Resolutions: 6 Dos And Don’ts For A Calm & Ordered Year

In an issue of the Get Organized newsletter I wrote about the January 1 Effect – how you can get a gift of energy and motivation from the start of the new year. Why not take advantage of this once-a-year psychological boost, and start the year well! Here are 6 dos and don’ts for getting your […]

20 Things To Check Off For A Fresh Start

Whether you’re approaching a new year, season, birthday, anniversary, or any other milestone, it’s a great time to make a fresh start, and to think about what you want to leave behind. I’ve put together 20 ideas for things to do before starting afresh. Some of these will take an instant, some a little longer. Choose the […]

Gratitude

Giving Thanks: 5 Little Notes Of Gratitude

Happy Thanksgiving to my US friends! In the spirit of this day, I thought I’d share 5 things I’m feeling especially grateful for. Remember, feeling grateful makes you happier – so think about what you’re thankful for, too. (BTW – Have you downloaded your free Gratitude List?) 5 Thank-You Notes Dear Mean, Mega-Ambitious Person At […]

Get Organized For Thanksgiving

Get Organized For A Happy Thanksgiving (With 2 Thank-You Gifts For You)

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so it’s a great time for me to say a heartfelt thank you to my customers and readers. I really cherish you guys. And your intelligence and striking good looks are without parallel. Anyway, here are 2 little Thanksgiving-y resources from me, to help you to be: More organized […]

Are You An Over-Saver?

I used to be someone who saved things up. A new pair of boots, a box of premium tea, a gift of my favorite perfume – new things got put aside until the ideal occasion. There was a certain pleasure in knowing I had something special waiting for me, for one day. But often I’d […]