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January 2015
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Tips and Tricks to Make Life Easier
It's easier to start fresh when you're organized.
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Here are 4 quick monthly tips from me, Molly Boren
of Simplicity Works Organizing Services. I hope they
make your life a little easier.
Remember: if it takes 2 minutes or less, do it now.
That is, read this now & then file or delete it. How ironic if it were to become e-clutter! |
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DO |
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Do Clear the Decks
Now that decking the halls is behind us, I'm excited to clear the decks. Empty that garage, take back those returns, deliver those hand-me-downs. I put this off; there are more important things to do! But the ripple effect is brutal - so for 1 day, ignore those other important things. The rush of ACTION is intoxicating.
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DON'T
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Don't Load Up Your List
Ask, "if this task were the only thing I accomplished today, would I be satisfied?" Find a "yes," put your head down, & do it. Avoid the temptation to reflect on more to-dos. I first read this in Timothy Ferriss' The 4-Hour Work Week -- full of great productivity tips even if you like your 40-hour work week just fine.
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GET
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Get a Big Calendar & Use It
A big wall calendar with plenty of writing space is great for those who need to see the month on a scale larger than a screen, & especially for families who can't go digital for their shared calendar. Whatever calendar you use, sit down regularly with your "teammates" & preview the next few weeks: Is everything there? What prep & reminders are needed? My family couldn't function without these talks. |
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Give Cards Guiltlessly
Sometimes it's hard to recycle greeting cards that friends & family have put the time into sending, but once you've received the message - "We wish you well!" - most can go. Sending them to St. Jude's Recycled Card Program , which helps abused & at-risk kids, lessens lingering guilt.
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Molly Celebrates 10 Years Organizing
That's me on the left as a pipsqueak organizer, lo these 10 years ago! I first heard that organizing was a real career from my great friend (& continuing client) Karen way back in January 2005 & I've never looked back; you can hear my "origin story" here. More than 300 clients down the road, I still love it & am grateful for all of you who trust me to do this important work with you.
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Get Organized in Jan & Feb
I'm currently scheduling on-site organizing sessions in the Detroit & Chicago areas -- as well as phone/Skype sessions anywhere in the world -- for January & February. Call or email to find your best time. (My Michigan & virtual schedules are the most flexible. For on-site sessions in Chicago, you can check this link for availability.)
We'll identify your trouble spots, break them down into manageable steps, work through them, & keep in touch to help you maintain your progress.
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Simplicity Works Home + Office Organizing Services helps busy people get & stay organized throughout the Midwest. With tips, tools, and hands-on projects, we make everyday routines & spaces more efficient & less cluttered. Time, money, & energy are then free for the things that matter most.
Click here for real-life stories of organizational transformation.
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