Some exciting changes lie ahead for Get Organized Wizard. A new-look site, brand new products – but first, a new logo! And I’d love your opinion… I’ve been through lots of options and pared them down to the top two. Here they are Option 1: Option 2: Which One Do You […]
Earlier this week I shared an image and quote on Facebook about not letting others’ (nonconstructive) negative comments hurt you. It obviously struck a nerve, generating many hundreds of likes, shares and comments. So when I saw this video, I couldn’t wait to share it too. Because this girl embodies the attitude of that post […]
When you’re about to leave this mortal coil, you want to have a sense of peace. To feel you’ve lived a good life, whatever you believe that to be. To look back and have no regrets. Presumably we all feel this way, yet many people seem to harbor the same concerns as they approach their […]
“The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself.” ~ Anna Quindlen I love this quote because it reminds me of the real cost of trying to perfect – missing out on being yourself. If you struggle with perfectionism, these posts have […]
For many years I worked in financial services. (Don’t worry, I’ve recovered. 🙂 ) One investment strategy forever burned into my brain is to diversify your assets. You know: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. It makes sense – baskets get dropped, markets rise and fall. If you’ve put everything into one area, […]
Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity. ~ Einstein I love the idea that within these unavoidable realities of life – clutter, discord and difficulty – we can find something better. And what beautiful things to search for! Today I’m going to let Einstein inspire me, […]
For many of us, getting rid of clutter is challenging. It can be even harder to let go of things we don’t need or love if they’ve been given to us as gifts. If you have a closet full of gifts you don’t need or like, what do you do with them all? Here are […]
If you’re time-poor and challenge-rich (and who isn’t these days?), then you probably struggle with all the things you have to do, remember, take somewhere, return, pick up, and so on. It’s oh-so-easy to forget things, mutter obscenities under your breath and feel overwhelmed. Here’s a neat little strategy that can help you remember the […]
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May
May
This quote from artist and textile designer William Morris is a pithy prescription for avoiding clutter in your home. Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful. To earn its place in your house, office, closet or life, according to Morris, each thing must: Serve […]
You may know I’ve been running a 30-Day Weight Loss-athon over at 52 Weight Loss Missions. Each day we completed a 10-minute task relating to diet, exercise or mindset. As with all my programs, the focus was on taking action and being accountable. With more than 2,500 people signed up for the daily emails, a […]
At the moment I’m re-reading The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. It’s a wonderful book on overcoming resistance and doing meaningful stuff. Early in the book Pressfield says There’s a secret that real writers know that wannabe writers don’t, and the secret is this: It’s not the writing part that’s hard. What’s hard is […]
Every year I run an action-based program in April. This year my program is for people who have a few extra pounds they’d like to shed, and are looking for a burst of motivation, inspiration and community support to help them take action. It’s called the 30-Day Weight Loss-athon and I’ll be running it on […]
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Mar
Mar
Spring has just begun in the US. What a lovely time of year! Whether you live in the US or on the other side of the world (Australia) like I do, you may be feeling inspired to spring clean – or at least to declutter, or to do a little home organization. To help you, […]
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Mar
Mar
I’m super-excited to introduce Kylie Browne, our fabulous new community manager. Kylie will be your go-to gal in both Design Your Life and 52 Weight Loss Missions. Her friendly, helpful personality, plus her passion for being happy and organized – while being a great mother to two young boys – make her just perfect for […]
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Mar
Mar
After my post on The Best iPhone Apps For Getting Organized And Being More Productive a bunch of you asked for a post for Android users. So I asked the cool people on my Facebook page, Facebook profile, Twitter and Linked In to nominate their favorite Android app for personal organization and/or productivity. Here are […]
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Mar
Mar
Timeline for Facebook pages rolls out for everyone on March 30, but you can publish your business page to Timeline now. When you do, here are 5 cool things you’ll be able to do. 1. Upload a Cover Image Facebook says that: ‘Cover images must be at least 399 pixels wide and may not contain: […]
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Feb
Feb
I’ve recently discovered Clear for iPhone as a super-simple task manager, and I love it. There are neither bells to ring nor whistles to blow, but for an over-complicating over-thinker like me – it’s perfect! Which got me wondering what other people are using on their phones to help them get stuff done and […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]