Beth Dargis
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Simplicity Educator Expert
Beth Dargis Quick Facts
I help the overwhelmed create saner, simpler lives. I deliver...
Untamed possibility. Breathe easier simplicity. Hope.
On the wings of understanding and encouragement.
Step by step breaking down from “no way! “ to “why not?”
I’ve helped people declutter & organize, lose weight, learn to manage time, gain self-confidence, learn to focus, practice self care and simplify their lives so they can do what’s most important to them and their family. I love giving hope to people that come to me thinking it can’t be done. I was not born organized, I’ve had to learn the skills. Things like overcoming perfectionism and procrastination. And knowing what is for dinner before 5pm.
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Get Things Done Procrastination eCourse
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Feeling Trapped
Part of the reason people don’t get the simpler lives they want, is that they feel trapped in their current life. Stifled by obligations, responsibilities and other people’s expectations. It seems that the way life is right now, is the way it always is. Too often it only feels like you are trapped. Options seem clouded. But, you have more control then you think.
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Decluttering a Loved One's Possessions
First of all, no one, not decluttering gurus, best friends or anyone else can tell you what to get rid of and what is important to keep. Only you know the stories behind your possessions and how they affect you. There is no "should." You don’t have to get rid of anything. But, if you feel you need more space for your current life, you’ll feel better if you can let go of things. Here are some guidelines you can use:
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Debt Wake Up Calls
This week in the Money Class we have been talking about Debt Reduction. It’s easy to slip into too much debt. But, there are some signs you are too far in debt and need to fix things fast before you get into the debt hole you can climb out of. * Using Cash Advances on your credit card. Very expensive form of getting money. * Moving to a different card because it has a lower rate more than once a year. Card hopping looks bad on the credit report and may mean you have too much on your cards. * Using one credit card to pay off another card.
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Out with the Old, In with the New
I love the clean slate feeling of a new year. A whole 365 days to design a life worth living. For a fresh start, here are some ways to complete 2003 and make room for 2004. 1. Start Your Calendar Don't just pick any old calendar. A huge selection is out there, so choose one that makes you ...
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Tackling Books
Some people collect knick-knacks. Some people buy an abundance of clothes or shoes. My vice is books. As a kid I would ride my bike for miles to get to the library. I always asked for books for holidays. When I finally made an income my first purchases were horse novels. Being a coach and writer has made buying many books even more acceptable. After all I have to keep learning, right? We tackled my son’s cramped bookshelf of sci-fi, spy novels and science non-fiction this past week. And it reminded me I needed to go through my books.
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How to Get Things Done When You Are An Emotional Wreck
Even though I am still reeling from my son’s death, things still must get done – taxes, money stuff, work, prosecution stuff… Here’s what’s been working for me: 1. Have grief sessions every morning and/or evening. Just a time to let whatever you are feeling out – through music, jou aling, art. Letting it out every day, makes it easier the rest of the day. 2. Only choose 3 things that have to be done. On some days, just 1.
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Have You Unplugged Yet?
A lot has been written lately about unplugging. Taking a day a week or a month at unplug from technology so you can re-connect with yourself and with the ones you love. But are you doing it? Since we don’t see it as a necessity, we can find all sorts of excuses – my family will get mad at me if I turn of their technology, I just need to make one more phone call, but a show I like is coming on… How can you make unplugging work for you?
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No Time
Many clients of mine have busy lives. They think they don’t have time for what matters. But, it is rarely the lack of time, but how time is used. Especially if you are feeling overwhelmed, it’s easy to zone out - too much tv, talking on the phone, surfing the net. Instead of ...
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20 Tips to Keep From Spending Money
Recently I have had people ask how they can keep from spending. It’s hard to say no to yourself when the urge to spend strikes. Here are 20 tips to stop spending: 1. Don’t shop for fun. I don’t go on big outlet mall trips and when I am low on cash I stay away from Barnes and Noble. Make a list of fun things you can do for free or low cost and post it. Keep away from places you tend to spend money. 2. Play with getting your needs met. Get enough rest, fun, and quiet time so you don’t need shopping to satisfy you.
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Setting Yourself Up To Win
A new client of mine is beginning a big project. So the first thing we did was set her up to make the project easier. Do you have a project or goal you are doing or about to do? What would it mean to set yourself up to win? Some ideas: * Get enough sleep * Get a relative or babysitter to watch the kids * Visualize the outcome before starting to go from, "this is too hard" to "this is what I want to see." * Clear off your desk * Create a project file * Clean up a location * Get a coach, buddy or support person for accountabilityr
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Self-Directed
Many times when I talk to people they tell me they are busy and they don’t know how to stop. They have to take the kids here and here and here. Or work is keeping them overtime. Or they have to attend so many meetings. The biggest difference I’ve noticed between the "too busy" and the "not too busy" is that for the too busy it’s always someone or something else causing the problem.
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Frugal Fatigue
On the news the other day, I heard them talk about consumer spending not being up because the economy is getting better, but because of "frugal fatigue." People were just tired of scrimping. Saving is going back down, credit card debt is going back up. So how can you counter frugal fatigue before you get into financial trouble? Get your endorphins a different way Exercise. Play some great music. Call a friend. When a shopping craving hits, ask yourself, "What do I really need and want?" Most likely it’s something that can’t be purchased. Splurge. A little.
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