This month my word of the month is discipline. Not the scary, willpower-y kind of discipline. I’ve never been good at that. Anything enforced immediately brings out the rebellious child in me. I can’t diet because as soon as there’s something I can’t have it’s the thing I want most in the world. Even if I had zero interest […]
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May
May
Feeling confident helps us to do more, be more, and give more to others. The following 7 simple strategies can help you to feel better about yourself – and that can help make you more productive, motivated, and effective. So why not pick at least one strategy that you can use today… 1. Dress Your Best Sure your appearance can affect how others perceive you, but what […]
More than 1200 people are signed up and completing the 21-Day Simplify Your Life Challenge. It’s exciting to read the comments and see the pictures as people make small changes that can have a big impact on their lives. Here are some of the discoveries so far that people have found surprising: Knowing where to […]
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May
May
Hello to my wonderful Premium Subscribers! I wanted to update you on a few things… 21-Day Simplify Your Life Challenge The 21-Day Simplify Your Life Challenge is off to a fabulous start! So far we’ve been decluttering, organizing chores, sorting priorities, and dealing with perfectionism. I’m especially loving people’s photos. Not bad for just a few days! As a […]
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May
May
UPDATE: The $2 offer has now closed. If you: Feel overwhelmed Have too much stuff in your life Have too little time Don’t have your priorities in order Are drowning in chaos Find it hard to think straight because there’s too much on your mind… Then the 21-Day Simplify Your Life Challenge is for you! Each day I’ll give you a challenge – perhaps a decision to make or a task to […]
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May
May
If you’re surrounded by clutter then it’s likely you’ve fallen for some sneaky little myths. Banish them! Here’s a healthy dose of reality to help with your myth-busting. Myth #1: I Need Storage Systems So I Can Declutter Reality Storage systems and containers can be a trap. Because they’re related to organizing, they trick you into feeling virtuous while actually adding […]
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May
May
UPDATE: Start any time! Join now… Do you wish your life were simpler? This May I’ll be running a 21-Day Simplify Your Life Challenge. Each day I’ll give you a challenge – perhaps a decision to make or a task to complete – designed to help you simplify your life. Day by day these challenges will help you to untangle complications, […]
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Apr
Apr
Sometimes life’s little tantrums make it hard to keep your cool. You get sick, you face one problem after another, your goals stall, your relationships struggle… You can start to feel disorganized, frustrated, in a rut… So what can you do to keep yourself afloat? I suggest a daily checklist that will help you feel as though you’re hanging in there and doing okay. Keep the checklist simple and achievable. It shouldn’t add to […]
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Apr
Apr
I’ve been slow getting geared up for this quarter, which is now somehow nearly one-third over. Hey, how did that happen? But I’ve finally put together my list of things I want to get done by the end of June. That still gives me two solid months. My theme for this quarter is back to […]
The way you feel about yourself is a tricky thing. No one wants to be egotistical or overconfident. But most us are more likely to err in the opposite direction – to be unsure, self-doubting, lacking in self-esteem. A library of self-help books and/or years of therapy can maybe help. But for a simpler approach, you […]
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Apr
Apr
Earlier this month a took a week off. I went away for my previous vacation and didn’t particularly enjoy it, so this time I decided to make it a staycation. And I’m glad I did! I spent most of my week catching up with friends, watching DVDs, reading, and generally lounging around. It was wonderfully […]
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Apr
Apr
Here are some common frustrations I hear from people who are trying to declutter their lives and organize their homes: My husband is a hoarder – he still has college notes from the 80s. My wife’s hobbies have taken over the entire house. My kids have too much stuff and won’t get rid of anything. If you relate, […]
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Mar
Mar
It’s the end of the first quarter of 2013, plus I’ve just run 7 Days To An Organized Home Office. Which makes it an excellent time to take a week off! I’ve recently learned that going away is not necessarily the best way to unwind, at least not for me. So I’ll be taking a staycation […]
You know that lovely feeling you get when you’ve just organized your shoes, decluttered the filing cabinet, or streamlined your vintage doily collection? *insert plaintive voice* Why does it never last? Why does the chaos always return? Why can’t I stay ahead of clutter and disorganization? The answers, respectively, are that it can, it doesn’t have to, and there […]
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Mar
Mar
With a change of season upon us, now’s a great time for a spot of spring cleaning. But instead of focussing on the external environment, let’s start with ourselves. By tidying up mental habits and self-talk on the inside, we can make life a lot more happy and ordered on the outside too. Here are 7 simple but powerful ways to spring clean your mind. […]
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Mar
Mar
Are you doing 7 Days To An Organized Home Office with me? Whether or not you’re doing the program, I think you’ll like these inspiring home offices… This is one of several rather high-tech home office spaces. Here you’ll find some colorful home offices such as this one. For a range of modern designs check […]
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Mar
Mar
The Um, Joy of Happiness Did you know that happiness is associated with all kinds of cool benefits? They include: Physical & mental health Coping skills Resilience Work satisfaction Good relationships – with colleagues, friends, and loved ones Long life Immune system strength Liking yourself Altruism Liking others Effective conflict management. That means happiness isn’t […]
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Mar
Mar
What’s your biggest home office challenge? When I asked this question on Facebook I didn’t expect 200 replies from people frustrated with towering paper piles, ineffective filing systems, and unsatisfactory habits for dealing with all the clutter spoiling their home office spaces. So I’m super-excited to announce my brand-spanking-new program: 7 Days To An Organized Home […]
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Mar
Mar
This is a 5-minute organizing task from the Organize-In-5 Diary. How To Make Up Memory Boxes For Your Family’s Mementos And Keepsakes – In Just 5 Minutes! Find or buy some attractive boxes – one for each family member. Kids might like to cover theirs in re-cycled wrapping paper. Label them with the person’s name. […]
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Feb
Feb
The secret of getting ahead is getting started. ~ Mark Twain Sometimes we put off things that we want – decluttering our house, or clearing out our closet, or starting our diet and exercise program, or beginning our novel. We can’t imagine how we could ever deal with so much clutter. We look at our wardrobes […]