by Marcia Francois
I bought a pair of sandals some time ago. They looked very cute but the straps on the top of the foot were very uncomfortable.
I decided to return them and within a minute or two, had retrieved the receipt from FOUR months ago.
I could find the receipt easily because I do 5 specific things to keep my receipts organised and in order.
by Carrie Greene, CarrieThru, LLC, Coach & Professional Organizer
Last week was the week of job interview horror stories. One client was on his way to an interview when he got distracted and ran into a guard rail. Nobody was hurt, but his car was damaged and could no longer be driven. Another client got into her car for her interview with plenty of time and everything she needed, except her wallet and cell phone. This would have been bad enough but then her car broke down. She finally got the car started again, but was late to her interview and had no way to call.
by Marcia Francois
As we approach the end of the year, it seems to get more and more hectic. I thought I’d share some strategies with you that I start off using with my time management coaching clients.
In fact, recently one of them told me, “I can’t believe it; I actually have a life again”. This was after we started incorporating some of the principles I’m sharing with you below.
By Shannon McGinnis
Yes, spring is here, the flowers are blooming, the weather is warmer and its time to open the windows and clear out the house. Spring cleaning and clearing clutter is about being conscious of what is in your home, so be intentional about what you choose to keep and donate or recycle as much as possible. By implementing these tidy tips, you will enjoy a renewed sense of beauty and appreciation in your home.
Here are 5 quick tips for maximizing your time and effort.
by Carrie Greene, CarrieThru, LLC, Coach & Professional Organizer
Thirteen and a half inches! Every day for one week I measured the amount of mail I got. All totaled, over a foot of paper came through my front door. Only half an inch of it was even remotely important.
How you handle the mail coming into your home is one of the keys to reducing your piles of paper.
by Janet Barclay, MVA
One of the greatest challenges many people face in business and in their personal lives is that there never seems to be enough time to accomplish everything they need to do, let alone finding time for things they want to do! They look with envy at those who are able to successfully fit work, family, personal, and other activities into their lives. The reality is that we all have the same 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 52 weeks per year – it’s how we choose to spend that time that makes all the difference.
by Marcia Francois
One of the most common goals my clients tell me about is that they want more time.
If you can relate, I have good news for you – if you put just one of these tips into practice, you will save hours every week:
1. Learn to say no
Saying no helps you set strong boundaries.
What do you have to say no to so that you can say yes to your goals this year?
2. Play to your strengths
With everything in life, I believe you should play to your strengths.
If you’re terrible at cleaning your house, hire a cleaning lady. If you’re not great at organising, hire a professional organiser.
by Carrie Greene, CarrieThru, LLC, Coach & Professional Organizer
How many times have you told yourself that you really should get organized? You may have promised yourself that you’ll do it and you’ve even set aside whole weekends to finally get the job done. Somehow, the weekends come and go, and it still isn’t done.
You know it is going to take a lot of time and effort, so the question is: “Why bother?”
Getting organized is a very personal thing. Just like there is no one system that will work for everyone there is no universal reason to be organized. However, it is necessary to figure out why it is important to YOU. Figuring this out can serve as the push you need to start you going and keep you motivated.
by Jan Hayner
Did you ever wonder why they don’t make a really good container for hair ribbons and barrettes?
There is really nothing that you can use to hang a scrunches’ on and make it look nice and be able to get it off without stretching it all out of shape.
by Bruce Elkin
“Out of clutter, find Simplicity.
From discord, find Harmony.
In the middle of difficulty lies Opportunity.”
– Albert Einstein
Many who come to me for help feel their lives (or some parts of them) are difficult, cluttered, and discordant. Worse, they feel guilty because they can’t “balance” all the parts of their lives.
Don’t feel bad. You can balance a clock, car wheels, and sometimes a seesaw, but it’s hard to balance a life. And if you could, would you really want to?