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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Organize Your Keepsakes: How I Turned My Muddled Mess into Meaningful Memories

I knew the time had come to pare down my burgeoning collection of mementos when I tried to stuff just one more greeting card into one of my four keepsake boxes and a cascade of papers came tumbling down - with no lid to hold back the avalanche, I received a very tangible wake-up call that I can't save everything. Are you hanging on to physical reminders of people and events thinking it will be a great way to reminisce or even to honor the people those things represent? I certainly understand the emotions that greeting cards, ticket stubs, old toys, and even clothing can bring.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Organize Your Computer

Are your computer files as jumbled and disorganized as your paper files? Are there files on your computer that you don't even recognize? Do you rely on the search function to allow you to find your electronic documents? Are there days that you love your computer and some that you want to send it into orbit? While technical malfunctions are often out of our control, there are things you can do to make your computer more user-friendly.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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Digging Out from an Avalanche of Mail

Although not as intimidating as the ten days’ worth of email l valiantly plowed through, the size of the pile of ten days’ worth of snail mail I recently faced upon return from a trip was rather impressive. Even though I’ve done my best to get off mailing lists (I’ve subscribed to www.CatalogChoice.org to eliminate unwanted catalogs and have opted out of credit card and insurance offers through www.OptOutPrescreen.com) there still seems to be an unwelcome quantity of mail that comes into my home through my mailbox. Here’s how I dug my way out from under the backlog:

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

A Master To-Do List Can Free Up Your Brain

Have you ever said to yourself, “I have to remember to do such and such” but then forget to do such and such? If you’re like me, the older you get, the harder it is to remember things. I recently read the book Getting Organized in the Google Era which states that our brains can only hold five to nine items in short-term memory at one time. As soon as we try to add a tenth item, something will fall out of short term memory.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

AD/HD and (Dis) Organization

September 13-17, 2010 was AD/HD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) Awareness Week. AD/HD is characterized by inattentiveness, impulsivity and sometimes, hyperactivity (the official name is AD/HD regardless of whether or not someone has the hyperactivity component). Although someone may have some or all of these traits, personal history, collaborative reports and testing are required to provide an official diagnosis. Whether you have AD/HD or live or work with someone who does, these tips offer information to help you understand how AD/HD affects people's organization skills.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

When Just a To-Do List Isn’t Enough

I’ve written previously about the benefits of keeping a to-do list. The process of writing down everything you have to do (either on paper or electronically), prioritizing the list, and scheduling when to do each task can be an efficient and powerful way to get things done. That is, of course, if you honor your commitments and do things when you’ve scheduled them.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

How to Hold an Ineffective Meeting

Whether you work for pay, do volunteer work, or manage a household, meetings are a fact of life; unfortunately, they’re often an extremely ineffective fact of life. There are meetings for the business, social and volunteer organizations to which you belong; meetings at work; meetings with household service providers such as architects, lawyers or accountants; civic meetings; and meetings at your child’s school.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Slow Down and Enjoy Life

A recent article in Real Simple Magazine about the toll that impatience can take on our enjoyment of life got me thinking about my own hurriedness. It’s a rare day that I’m not bouncing from one thing to another without taking a break. Most of my time (probably 90% of my waking hours) is spent working: client appointments, making and returning phone calls, networking, developing the content for presentations, writing my blog or newsletter, processing email, etc.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Organize Your Life, Up and Away! 5 Liberating Lessons for a Lighter Life

I recently saw the Disney-Pixar movie Up, and discovered it was entertaining and instructional. The movie imparted some of the same messages I teach my clients. I actually retrieved a pen and small notebook from my purse during the movie and took notes. (Yes, I am an organizer at heart!) In case you haven't see Up, here's a plot summary: Carl, the grumpy main character, uses thousands of helium-filled balloons to carry his entire home through the sky to move to Paradise Falls, South America, to fulfill his late wife's childhood dream.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Get Ready for an Organized New Year

It seems that everywhere you look there are signs that the holidays will soon be upon us. And while we enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of this special time, we know that seemingly all too soon, another year is coming to an end. Here are some ideas to help you end the year in an organized way, and get the New Year off to a great start.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

How Much Time Does Email Steal from Your Day?

Did you ever pay attention to how much time you spend processing email each day? I couldn’t find a decisive analysis of the subject, but various studies conclude that Americans spend anywhere from 15 minutes to two hours on average. That’s a significant amount of time, especially considering that most people I know would like to have more time for themselves in a typical day.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

The Joy of Doing Nothing

I spent this past Saturday essentially doing nothing, which is very unlike me. Well it wasn’t exactly nothing, but as far as the analytical part of my brain was conce ed, it was a day of rest and relaxation. My husband and I drove 2 ½ hours each way to visit our son at college and attend his (indoor) track meet. For those of you unfamiliar with track meets, there’s a lot – I’m talking hours and hours – of sitting around. Our son participated in only two of the dozens of events, so we spent lots of time watching people we didn’t know compete.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Finish What You Start

What do piles of opened mail, bags of stuff in the trunk of your car waiting to be returned to the store, and opened but unprocessed e-mails in your inbox all have in common? They are all things that have been started but not completed. Uncompleted tasks can weigh us down – rather than being able to cross something off our physical or mental to-do list, unfinished tasks nag at us and constantly reminds us there’s more work to do. They can also reduce our self-confidence by reminding us that once again we’ve failed to finish what we’ve started.r

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

The Surprising Costs of Disorganization: 3 Steps to Take Action and Get in Control

One day, as I helped a client organize his home office, we came across an envelope with $3500 in cash! He had completely forgotten about this money, which could have been thrown away and lost forever. n You may not have envelopes bulging with cash lying around, but being disorganized does have ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Spring Clean Your Way to Organization

For those of us who have slogged through an especially challenging winter, Spring can’t come any too soon. It’s time for nature to renew itself and bring forth new life. You, too, can experience this sense of rebirth by renewing your commitment to getting organized. Imagine how freeing it will be to be able to sit down at the kitchen table without moving a mountain of stuff, get your kids out the door without (too much) stress, or find important papers when you need them! If you’ve made previous attempts to get organized, yet failed, use this time of new beginnings to make a fresh start.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Take a Break and Get More Done

When life gets busy (and when doesn’t it?) we often feel that we have to put our head down and plow full steam ahead to get as much done as possible. While it may seem counterintuitive, taking a break can actually help you accomplish more, and make life more enjoyable at the same time. Giving your mind (and body) a chance to rest can help refocus your attention and boost your energy as well as help relieve stress and sharpen your cognitive ability.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Focus on Organizing Your Photos

Happy New Year! I hope the coming year is your best yet. If you’ve been enjoying the past month of holiday celebrations as much as I have, you probably have lots of photographs capturing the good times. The question now is what to do with all those photos. If your pictures are in digital format, you may choose to store them electronically on your computer or one of the many photo storage websites that are available (eg., Picasa, Flickr, etc.). But what about the photos you choose to print, as well as the mountains of old photographs you have stashed away in boxes and drawers?

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Change and Organizing

January is almost over, and so, too, may be your memories of making a New Year’s resolution to get organized. Rather than viewing your organizing aspirations as hopeless, you might consider whether you’re ready to change. If not, you’ll need to address your lack of readiness before you’ll be successful at getting and staying organized.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

The Right Tools Make Getting Organized Easier

When an associate mentioned that she was feeling inspired to wash the windows of her home, I realized that the reason for her inspiration could also help people feel inspired to tackle an organizing project. She had recently purchased a squeegee and bucket and discovered that having the right tools provided her with motivation to do the job. In addition, those tools made the window cleaning easier and faster and provided great results. Before the squeegee/bucket approach, she rarely washed her windows and viewed it as a tedious, weekend-long task.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Get Organized for a Successful School Year

Now that school is back in session, most parents I know are relieved to have the routine of school back in their lives. However, along with the routine come loads of activities that can make most already-busy parents feel overwhelmed and overburdened. If you find yourself constantly on the go and struggling to stay on top of things, the following tips can help you regain control of the hectic school year:

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Paying Bills - 9 Simple Steps for Stress-Free Success

1. Designate a specific place to keep unpaid bills and credit card receipts. Use a file folder or basket and put it somewhere that's convenient. If it's hard to ignore, you won't just drop things "here for now." 2. Develop a regular schedule to pay bills. Handle your bill payments ...

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Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Get Organized, Small Steps Can Lead to Big Results

Does the thought of getting organized leave you overwhelmed and uncertain how to get started? The concept of kaizen can take you from that feeling of overwhelm to one of being in control and on the path towards accomplishment. Kaizen is a term that was coined in Japan as it began to rebuild itself after World War II – it’s the concept of small steps and continuous improvement. Kaizen is based on the premise that we can overcome initial resistance to change by patiently trusting that small steps will lead us to success.

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Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Organizing and Stress Reduction

I learned about Emotional Intelligence at a conference I recently attended. As part of the session, my emotional intelligence was evaluated. One of the most surprising things I discovered about myself as a result of this process is that I have low stress tolerance. This was surprising to me because I seldom feel as though I have a lot of stress in of my life, which made me think I actually do a good job of tolerating it. After all, since it’s nearly impossible not to have stress in one’s life, yet I don’t feel burdened by it, I must be able to tolerate it well, right?

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Back to School Made Simple

As the carefree days of summer wind down, it’s time to start thinking about sending the kids back to school (or if you’re a frazzled parent or caregiver, maybe you’ve been thinking about it for a while now!). As much as you may welcome the arrival of the school year, it can be a hectic and stressful time. Whether your kids are in preschool or headed off to college, advanced planning and preparation can reduce everyone’s anxiety level and make school days run more smoothly. This month’s newsletter offers some ideas to help with the transition.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Reduce Your Stress During the Holidays

Shopping, baking, more shopping, wrapping gifts, hosting guests - this busy time of year is often more stressful than joyful. Expectations are high, crowds are plentiful, time is limited, and funds may be as well. As you may have promised yourself so many times, how about actually making this holiday season the most wonderful time of the year? These tips offer some ideas to help you consider converting your to-do list to a "to-don't" list.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Planning for the Inevitable

It's not a pleasant subject, which partly explains why so many people put off creating an estate plan. On top of that, estate planning requires the skill of advanced planning, something many of my clients aren't particularly good at (at least not until after they work with me!). If you don't already have a will and other relevant documents that will be helpful if you're incapacitated, or after your eventual death, I strongly encourage you to get those things taken care of. You'll make things a lot easier for your loved ones and you'll make sure you assets are distributed as you'd like.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Five Simple Steps for Getting Organized

I don’t know how it always seems to happen so quickly, but here we are welcoming in yet another new year. I often ponder how life must really zip by quickly for people who are disorganized, since they are often running late, in a frenzy looking for misplaced things, or in a panic because they forgot to pay a bill or do some other important task. My wish for you this year is that you experience the peacefulness and joy that comes from being organized and in control. Here are five simple tips that will help you in this endeavor.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Lots of Choices Don’t Always Make Us Happier

We’ve all heard the phrase “less is more” (in fact I’ve written about this concept previously), but how many of us actually practice that philosophy? It sure seems as though the world (or at least the United States) is going in the opposite direction – we’ve got supersized grocery stores with dozens of choices for each food category; enormous home-improvement stores with aisle after aisle of products; hundreds of television stations from which to choose; the list goes on and on. But do all these choices improve our quality of life?

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

When Does a Gift Become a Burden?

I celebrated my birthday last week and received some wonderful gifts from my friends and family. But the best gifts I received were their time, attention and companionship. This focus on gifts got me thinking about another source of gifts in my life – hostess gifts. I’d like your help understanding why people feel they can’t show up at my (or anyone’s) home unless they’re toting a gift.

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Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Organizing Lessons from Toy Story 3

As I did around this time last year, I just saw a Disney-Pixar film that offers some great organizing lessons. This year it was Toy Story 3 that lured me from the comfort of my couch. The premise of the story is that Andy, who we met as a young boy in the first movie of the series, is getting ready to go to college and must decide what to do with his toys. This story tugged at my heart not only because I have son named Andy who's in college, but also because I see many of my clients face the same struggles as Andy while they move towards creating a new, better life for themselves.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Get Organized for the Right Reasons

“To be able to open a cabinet, drawer or closet and find what I’m looking for;” “To start my family’s day on time and on a positive note;” “To experience the joy of leisure time.” These are all reasons clients have told me they want to get organized. Although each reason supports a different goal, the one thing each of them has in common is that the end goal is about more than being organized – organization is a means to something bigger and more meaningful.

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Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Eliminate Linen Closet Chaos

Jumbled sheets, mountains of pillows, and towels tumbling out when you open the door - does this sound like your linen closet? Your linen closet has great potential to be a highly functional storage area. However, it's easy for things to disappear in it if you don't keep it organized. You can tame your disorganized chaos with these easy steps.

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Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Organizing Tips for Eldercare Providers

While many seniors enjoy good health and are able to live on their own, some require the assistance of family members or outside caregivers, or have to move to an assisted living facility. No matter what your role is in helping a senior, even if it's to be a friend to someone caring for a senior, here are some organizing tips to help make the job a bit easier.

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Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Organizing An Easy Checklist to Be Prepared When an Emergency Strikes

Whether caused by Mother Nature or a person, an emergency can throw our lives into chaos. But being prepared in case an emergency strikes can help. How prepared are you? This a great time to evaluate your emergency readiness. The following checklist will help you be prepared for any emergency. Like an insurance policy, I hope you never need to make use of your preparation 1. Set up an emergency plan with your family. Sit down with your family members and plan where you'll meet and how you'll contact each other in an emergency.

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Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Find More Free Time

A survey by Real Simple Magazine and the Families and Work Institute revealed that almost half of American women say they don't have enough free time. The survey defined "free time" as "time that you spend on yourself, where you can choose to do things that you enjoy." I was surprised that the percentage was only 49%, but I'm glad to know there are women out there who don't fit into the mold of an overworked, overstressed female.

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Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Keep Your Paperwork Under Control

How did your tax season go this year? Was preparing your taxes a breeze because you'd carefully organized everything throughout the year to avoid the frantic searches you'd experienced in past years? Or did you file an extension because you're hopeful that by October you'll be able to find all the documentation you need? Your tax records might not be the only papers that are in disarray - here are some tips to stay on top of it all. And whether it's this fall or next spring, here's to making your next tax season stress-free.

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Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Organize and Clear the Clutter - 6 Simple Tips to Clear Your Clutter

After a major windstorm last week, I faced the significant task of "de-cluttering" my front yard. As I surveyed my yard covered with large branches, I felt overwhelmed and unsure how to start. Then I took a deep breath, chose a place to start, steadily sawed the boughs, and deposited them into waste bags for the garbage collector. These tips will help you discover how to tackle the overwhelming task of de-cluttering your space ... whether it's your office, kitchen, or garage.

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Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Pare Down That Reading Pile

From health updates to decorating ideas to news items, magazines and newspapers can contain a wealth of information. However, that information is meaningless if you don't take the time to read it. I have a hard time making time for reading because I always feel there's something "more important" that I should be doing. So I use car trips (when my husband is driving) to do most of my reading. How well are you doing keeping up with your reading pile? These tips offer ideas to keep that reading pile under control.

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Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Manage Mealtime Mayhem

Several years ago I saw a sign that said “I have a kitchen because it came with the house” in a client’s home. It’s a relief to know there’s at least one other person besides me who doesn’t like to cook. After all, with the huge number of cooking shows on TV, cooking magazines staring at me in the grocery store, and specialty spice shops and olive oil stores popping up all over, I can’t help but think that everyone except me loves to cook (and is good at it as well). I do love to eat, however, so I’ve done all I can to make meal planning as painless as possible.

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Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

An Organized Vacation is a Relaxing Vacation

Summer is here - the most popular time of year to go on vacation. While you may be looking forward to your vacation destination, you may be dreading the last-minute scrambling that typically accompanies your pursuit of relaxation. These tips will help make sure your trip is actually as relaxing and enjoyable as you've imagined it will be by helping you get organized before you leave.

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Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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Turn Those Laundry Piles Into Smiles

Does your summer fun in the sun turn to loathing in the laundry room when you look at the mountains of dirty clothes? Does your dog think those piles are his personal bed? Warm weather typically brings on sand, sweat, and stains that may make you feel like you can never get out from under the piles of laundry. Here are some tips to help you quickly turn those clothes piles into smiles so you can enjoy more summertime fun.

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Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

7 Simple Steps to Tame the Job Hunting Jungle

During these times of economic volatility, it's a good idea to be prepared in case your employment situation changes. Whether you're currently employed and looking for a new opportunity or unemployed and searching for work, you'll want to get the most out of your job-hunting time and effort. To overcome feeling overwhelmed, I recommend creating a plan and getting organized - this will help you focus your efforts, stay motivated, and accelerate your success. Check out my "7 Simple Steps" article below for helpful tips.

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Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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Partnering Can Help You Overcome Your Organizing Challenges

It’s finally happened – the last traces of holiday candy, cookies, chocolate covered pretzels, kettle corn and other assorted holiday treats that have filled my home for the last month and a half have been consumed. At last I can continue my quest to eat more healthfully. Sure, I could have embraced healthy eating all along, but until all temptation disappeared from my sight, the lure of sugar always seemed to overtake my limited willpower. And it wouldn't have been fair to the rest of my household to just throw out those tempting morsels.r

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Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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6 tips to overcome procrastination: Stop putting off 'til tomorrow what you don't want to do today!

We all put some things off until tomorrow (or next week), but sometimes that behavior can cause problems. Bills don’t get paid on time. Tax forms are submitted late. Projects are postponed for a last-minute scramble. This behavior can cause us to feel guilty, burdened, and exhausted. Plus, it ...

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Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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Organize Your Bedroom for a Good Night's Sleep

Is your bedroom calm and serene, a place where you can relax and get a restful night's sleep? Or is it a chaotic place filled with clutter, clothes, papers and the like? If your bedroom is anything but restful, consider spending some time de-cluttering and organizing it so it becomes a sanctuary to replenish your mind and soul. In addition, organizing your bedroom will make getting dressed each day a simple endeavor rather than a frantic hunt for matching shoes!r

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Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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7 Tips to Control Your Time - Buying You More Time for Fun!

Some people cringe at the thought of "time management," thinking it limits their creativity. In reality, it's the opposite! Whether you're a stay-at-home parent or work in an office, when you add structure to your day and control your time, you'll get the important things done on time. The following tips will help you "buy" time to enjoy your family, hobbies, sports, and other fun things in your life. 1. Set goals and priorities - Understanding your goals and priorities helps you identify the most important tasks and manage your time accordingly.

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Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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Choose the Planner That's Right for You

You may have seen the television commercial in which a group of people are assembling in a conference room for a meeting. They make fun of the fact that one of their co-workers uses a paper and pen rather than an electronic tablet for taking notes. The shamed employee tells his colleagues to ease up on their attack because he’s just gone online and purchased a tablet so he can be just like them.r

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Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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Now is a Great Time to Organize Your Paperwork

Ready or not, here it comes – tax season will be upon us sooner than we may like. Do you remember how things went last year as you gathered your financial paperwork? Will this year be more organized? Did you have to forego some deductions you deserved last year because you couldn’t find the supporting paperwork? Did you have to pay your tax preparer an additional amount to sort out the jumble of information you dumped in his or her office at the last minute? Did you waste hours searching for misplaced financial statements and receipts?r

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Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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Organize Your Digital Photos

Are you drowning under piles of photographs and wondering how to dig yourself out? My January 2011 newsletter described how to organize photos – the physical prints that may occupy any number of bags and boxes in your home. But maybe it’s your computer rather than you that’s drowning – you may take digital photographs and have a hard drive bursting with them. This month I’ve called upon my husband, John, who is the technical guru of our home, to describe the best ways to organize digital photos (yes, there is a better way than just dumping them into random folders on your computer).

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Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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Top 10 Time Taming Tips

November is definitely a month in which we pay attention to time: we enjoy less sunshine each day, and the end of Daylight Saving Time makes the diminished sunshine even more obvious. As we do our best to cope with seemingly shorter days, it’s a good time to work on making the most of our time. What’s your favorite way to tame time? Here are some of mine:r

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