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February 2014
It's the middle of winter and those of us in the Northeast are already wishing for warmer weather.  Have a snow day?  Why not have an organizing project handy?  Aim for something small that will only take an hour (a couple of drawers, a closet or some bookshelves.)

Sincerely,
Sharon F. Danzger 

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Tip of the Month:

"You may delay, but time will not."  

 
 - Ben Franklin
Want more great organizing tips?

Kids:  Calendar Skills 

Planning and using a calendar are lifelong skills.  

 

From middle school on, most students are provided with a planner that shows a week at a time.  This is the perfect opportunity to teach your child some basic planning skills.  

1.  Activities - Have your child input all after school and weekend activities.  This will help your child to develop a better sense of his or her free time.

 

2.  Study Time - Have your child plan blocks of study time as if they are scheduled activities.  This will reduce their stress once they see that they will have enough time to get everything done.

 

3.  Plan Ahead - Encourage your child to aim to complete projects and studying a day or two early.  This allows for unexpected events and provides a cushion since tasks often take longer than expected.

 

Helping your children develop solid planning skills will enable them to better manage their time for the rest of their lives.

Time:  Avoiding Sales

Extra loyalty points! An additional 50% off already-reduced prices! Buy one get one free!

 

Post holiday promotions can be extremely tempting.  After all, the retailers seem to be practically giving merchandise away!

 

But playing into this shopping craze can be costly (we spend more than intended) and create clutter (we never needed the items in the first place.)

 

When faced with these tempting sales, stop for a minute to ask yourself:

 

1.  Do I need to be spending any money at all on this?

2.  Would I have bought it if it wasn't on sale?

3.  Does anyone in my family really need it?

 

If the answer to any of these questions is "no," walk away from the purchase.  The more you do this, the easier it gets!

Home & Office: Options

From Ralph Marston's "The Daily Motivator" - August 8, 2009

 

Sometimes, the best approach is the willingness to make another approach. Give yourself some options.

Don't become so focused on the process that you fail to 
reach the goal. If what you're doing is not working, have 
the honesty and confidence to re-evaluate and adjust your approach.

A ship sailing across the sea is constantly getting pushed 
off course by the winds and the currents. To successfully 
reach the desired destination, the captain must continually adjust the ship's direction.

You cannot know in advance all the circumstances you'll 
encounter. Plan carefully, and then be ready to adjust your tactics as you move forward.

Remind yourself often exactly where you've decided to go. Commit to doing whatever it takes, and to adjust your 
efforts so they continue to align with your goal.

Be effectively persistent by being flexible and always 
mindful of what you've chosen to achieve. Though the path is not straight, you'll surely find a way to get there.