Cause To Pause. . .
If you don't recall seeing the February issue of The Organizing Corner, you'd be right. . . there wasn't one. I celebrated a milestone birthday last month and decided to take a "time-out" to step back and reflect.
Surprisingly, it wasn't the number of candles on the cake that affected me, but rather how quickly I'd reached the age they represented. Yes, those candles were all mine. The questions I asked myself were 1) what did they represent and 2) where do I want and need to go next?
Reflecting upon where you've been and where you're going can be extremely helpful personally and professionally. But it takes action to ultimately turn your aspirations into reality. Unless you do something, those dreams simply remain a to-do list. Being organized and having systems in place give you a means to monitor the progress you've made toward attaining those goals, identify what still remains to be done, and determine how and when it makes the most sense to take those actions.
It may not be your birthday, but consider
1) taking some time to reflect
and then
2) organizing your schedule, time, thoughts, and activities to support what you determined to be important enough to achieve. And if you made New Year's resolutions that have fallen by the wayside, take time to revisit them and get organized to get back on track. Imagine yourself on December 31st (or your next birthday) saying, "This is the year I finally did it!" - whatever "it" is.
"A year from now you may wish you had started today."
~ Karen Lamb
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What's Happenin'? . . .
One of the many benefits of being organized is having more time to get out and experience all our region has to offer. Click on the links below for more info on these "happenings". . .
Wear a sweater in honor of Mr. Roger's birthday to the National Aviary on Friday, March 19th and get FREE admission from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
If you're sorting through your children's closets and need to replace outgrown clothing, you'll find great deals on quality items here from March 13th-20th!
Participate in this event on Saturday, March 20th and help raise funds and awareness for the Reflections of Grace Foundation.
Help the kids and communities supported by the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region by forming a team and having fun on Sunday, March 21st or Sunday, April 11th.
For the adults out there who want to learn more about Rhone-style Reds, check out this wine tasting event on Wednesday, March 24th.
Enjoy this fun musical performed by Stage Right in Greensburg, March 26-28th.
March for Parks
Register your team of friends, family, and coworkers (and even your dog!), lace up your sneakers, and head to Twin Lakes on Saturday, March 27th for a morning of fun and activities.
This improv troupe comprised of Pittsburgh comedians and actors will entertain and delight audience members of all ages - don't miss their next show on Saturday, April 10th!
From the Strip District to Mt. Washington, you can explore the history of various Pittsburgh neighborhoods through their food on these walking and eating tours!
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What Do I Do About. . . ?
In Its Place answers your questions about organizing the garage.
Q: Well, everything in my garage is pretty much the same as it was at the beginning of winter. How do I organize my garage so I can actually walk in it this spring?
A: 1) You can apply the same "sort and purge" process used in other areas of your home to get started. Grab a box for donations, a box for recycling, and your garbage can for trash (if you have an inordinate amount of "stuff" that's truly trash, these might come in handy). Hopefully it's not raining so you'll be able to use the driveway as the "keep" area. . .
2) For each item, decide which category listed above that it goes in. When putting the "keep" items in the driveway, try to place similar items together so that they're already sorted by type (e.g. kids' toys, garden equipment, cleaners, etc.)
3) Once everything is sorted, take care of the trash, donation, and recycling items. Now it's time to put the "keep" items back in a way that supports how you use them. It typically makes the most sense to store small, odd-shaped, or round items in drawers or containers, while other items do best on shelves or hanging from hooks. The key is to use the available space as efficiently as possible and to have the items you need to access most frequently within easy reach.
P.S. Don't forget to clean and service your lawnmower for use this season AND your snowblower so that it is ready to go next winter.
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| Do You Know These People In Your Neighborhood?
The folks at these companies offer products and services that can come in handy as you're getting organized.
If you still have that "needs to be hemmed" pile of clothing, take it to Marcy Walter who offers expert, no-surprise-pricing alteration services. (BONUS: you can also check out her wide array of prom and wedding dresses and accessories.)
This is a great alternative not only for family fun and birthday parties, but also for business team building, corporate gatherings, and after-work parties.
Not just for farms, this family-owned company specializes in sales, service, parts, and accessories for lawn and garden equipment, like your lawnmower and snowblower that could use a little TLC.
If organizing an event or fundraiser is on your "to do" list, this firm can help you get it "done", and done right, from start to finish.
AccountingTechs, Inc.
Tax time is just around the corner, so if your small or mid-sized business needs help getting its financial information in order, they've got your solution.
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In Its Place, Out and About
Hear Jody speak at these events...
Friday, March 26, 2010
Sponsored by RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) on the WCCC campus in Youngwood.
Organizing workshop hosted by Earth Lotus Yoga Studio in Ligonier.
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