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Greetings!
Happy New Year! The National Association of Professional Organizers has declared January national Get Organized month!
If getting organized is on your list this year, you aren't alone. Once again in 2010, according to the Franklin Covey Resolution Survey, "get organized" is one of the top 10 resolutions. What better time to make a fresh start and a plan to simplify, de-clutter and better enjoy life! To help you start the year off right, this edition of The Neat Sheet shares some quick tips. And don't forget to check what's new on the That's Neat! Blog. We've got more tips posted and coming soon, a 12-month process to help integrate and organize healthy habits into your life.
Wishing you health, happiness, and an organized 2010! Elizabeth | |
Neat Tip #1: Update your bill system for the new year
If you file your bills and receipts by year (which is what I recommend), don't forget to move out the old papers and make room for 2010's receipts! Move 2009 papers you need to keep to an archive file, and destroy the rest.
Why file receipts by year? It is recommended that you keep any receipts related to your taxes for the past 7 years, so keeping them together by year makes it easy to see which you need to keep, and which you may be able to shred.
Don't have a system for filing bills, receipts and other important papers? Now is the time to set one up. Use a set of file folders or accordian file, label them with your regular bills and bank accounts, and file away. |
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Neat Tip #2: A simple secret for next year's holiday card
Next year's holiday card? Yes, you read that right. I came up with this idea last year and it worked great, so I had to share it.
If you love to send a photo card but always find it is a mad dash at the end of the year to find the "perfect" picture, try this: create a folder on your computer desktop called "Great Photos of 2010." When you download photos to your computer, take a quick look and copy your favorite photos into this folder. When it comes time to create the card (or other photo gift) at the end of the year, you'll be all set! |
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Neat Tip #3: Don't forget to reset
Last year The Neat Sheet discussed the importance of resetting, taking time to put things back in place or take care of regular tasks. I've found this to be critical in moving through the regular craziness of life. It's so important, I wanted to share the article again. |
E  specially For Parents: Time for a Tune Up
Last weekend my six-year old daughter and I purged her dress up clothes and purses, and her box of art supplies. I let her take the lead as my "client" and decide what she wanted to keep, what could be given away to another child, and what should head to the trash. She didn't get rid of a ton, but we worked together to clear room for some of the new special things. For example, her art table was a mess of old half-done projects and worn out supplies, so if she wanted to use the new sticker maker and stack of coloring books she had to make some space. It was also a good opportunity for me to see what items she really liked and what see didn't. It is easy to forget that our kids' interest in their toys changes over time.
Set a timer for 20 minutes, pick one toy area, and see if a tune up helps you start the year off right! |
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Do Something For Yourself!
Do you have a space in your home that makes you cringe every time you see it? Need help incorporating some more healthy habits into your life? Want to set up a better bill paying process? We can help. Contact That's Neat! Organizing today! | |
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