Everything good in life starts with a plan. But how do you manage your plans? Most people today use their phones or computers to plan out their day digitally – but there are still some die-hard paper planners out there too. Figuring out whether a digital planner or a paper planner works best for you is […]
Category Archives: Life Management
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May
May
Procrastination. We all do it — and we all hate it. What’s worse is that often we can’t even control it. We know we’re procrastinating, but we just can’t get up and do anything. If you want to stop procrastinating, it’s going to take some work. You’re going to have to change the way that you think; you’re […]
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May
May
Why is the laundry not folded? Why are the breakfast dishes still in the sink at dinner time? Why are all of the jars open? Living with a messy partner can be one of the most frustrating things about your spouse. Sometimes it can seem like you just can’t get through to them. But messy and clean “odd […]
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May
May
Do you need some motivation to help you get things done today? Work through those feelings of overwhelm with these quick tips. Quick Tips To Overcome The Feeling Of Overwhelm 1. Determine Tasks vs Projects Tasks are small and doable things. Projects are big tasks that require planning and time management. Equate each thing you need to do […]
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Apr
Apr
There is always some dread in returning to work after a holiday. It’s challenging and most of the time, it affects productivity. Yes, we’ve all been there and procrastination at this time can be a really strong enemy! The procrastination you feel builds up and your stress levels rise. Especially if you’re still thinking of […]
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Apr
Apr
March was a great month for organization tips. Here’s a collection of articles from our fellow organizing friends. Who else finds peace and inspiration from scrolling through organizing websites? To help you stay more organized, we’ve rounded up recent helpful blog posts from our favorite sites. Here’s the latest go-to for tackling all of your organizing dilemmas. This month […]
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Apr
Apr
Happiness is said to be elusive. Us humans often try to equate happiness with reaching goals. Are we looking in the right place for happiness? Are we our own worst enemy when it comes to trying to achieve happiness? You can be truly happy without the external motivations – by changing your perceptions. Things Happy People Do Differently Taking […]
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Apr
Apr
This is a guest post from Tiffany Franklin from Safestore – the UK’s No.1 choice for self storage. Safestore the things you love. The morning routine is a daunting prospect if you’re not an early bird and it can take one small delay – such as ice on your windscreen or a missing shoe – to […]
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Mar
Mar
How do you spend your time before going to bed? Do you: lock up the house and check all doors & windows? check your phone for last minute emails or Facebook posts? turn the TV on to catch the late news? drink a coffee? play a game on your phone? Whether you realize it or […]
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Feb
Feb
Often when we run our online programs we get comments from people who are afraid of falling behind. Especially those people with a chronic illness. It depends how I’m feeling that day as to whether I can complete the task I can’t always complete the task so I’ll have to come back to it […]
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Feb
Feb
Parents left with an empty nest often have to deal with the emotional and psychological ordeal of letting their children go. These mixed emotions can be overwhelming. Parents deal with it through various ways and diversions. It’s not only emotionally taxing, it can also pose dilemmas on finances – either you have a newfound financial freedom or you could suddenly […]
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Jan
Jan
Want a less chaotic life? Let’s start with simple things that can be adjusted straight away. A life that is devoid of clutter, busyness and stress equals a simplified, happy and organized life. There are so many benefits to living an uncluttered life. We hear things like this all time: Unexpected guests are now a pleasure […]
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Jan
Jan
Hoarding issues affect over 400,000 Australians, which is a small number compared to the 19 million Americans labelled as hoarders, but it’s still a significant number of people who need help getting organized. We’re familiar with psychological issues that hoarding habits can have, so today we’re going to talk about how it also affects your finances. How […]
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Dec
Dec
Every new year, the most common resolution is a personal goal to “lose weight”.
In this post, we are going to use SMART objectives to help you plan that ultimate goal for the new year.
SMART goals may be used in business, school and in daily life. It can also be effective in planning for a weight loss goal.
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Dec
Dec
The key to a smooth sailing day-to-day family life is to establish a good routine at home. And if you feel like you already lost track, it’s not too late to reboot, especially for the coming new year. Try our following tips to help you get started. 4 Easy Ways To Establish Family Routines 1. Include Every […]
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Dec
Dec
Holidays can be a special kind of stressful. Stress, depression, inactivity, overwhelm and the inability to make a decision can leave you exhausted. We’re going to take a look at some stress-free tips to help you look fresh and stay positive during the holiday season. 6 Ways to Simplify Your Life During The Holiday Season 1. Limit Activities […]
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Nov
Nov
The year’s busiest season is right upon us with only six weeks until Christmas and holiday time. It’s a season some people love. For others, the anxiety and rush of last minute to-do’s is all too overwhelming. You can envision it all now … the shopping mania, gifts waiting to be wrapped, holiday preparations and chores […]
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Nov
Nov
It’s not easy to deal with personal clutter. The task is even more troublesome when the clutter that needs to be organized is not yours. Today we’re talking about other people’s clutter in the family home. That is, other family member’s clutter than can drive you a little bonkers! Here are some tips to help you cope. […]
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Oct
Oct
Help Me Simplify My Life! We hear this a lot from members who are feeling overwhelmed and stressed with their daily lives. We find the underlying problems are varied, but along the themes of: Having too much clutter and feel closed in Poor time management skills that make you feel like you’ve accomplished little by […]
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Oct
Oct
In a previous blog we talked about the five reasons why it’s great to take on a new hobby. To recap; a new hobby can help you improve: Time management skills Procrastination issues Social skills Self confidence Stress levels. A new hobby or interest not only increases your happiness, but also your productivity. You may find yourself re-evaluating […]