I love sharing my knowledge with others and I'm always excited to use my experiences to help people. Ray Loewe of Changing the Rules invited me to speak about how I rolled with the punches through the challenges I faced as a result of my serious bicycle accident last summer. Planning is key to a great life! Listen to the podcast for inspiration to turn your own challenges into a better future. … [Read more...]
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Progress, Not Perfection
Perfectionism is an enemy of saving time. Insisting on perfection can stop us from getting anything accomplished. Sometimes we just need to get it done. Perfectionism has nothing to do with getting it right. Perfectionism is a refusal to let yourself move ahead. Remember the motto: progress, not perfection. I love this quote from Emily Ley of Simplified: "I will hold myself to a standard of grace, … [Read more...]
Avoid Zig-Zag Organizing
No matter your organizing project, avoid zig-zag organizing. Instead of jumping from mess to mess, stick to one task from start to finish. Keep each organizing session simple. Don't veer from that path. Your goal is to achieve a specific accomplishment. Stay the course for the time-frame you set. Once you meet your goal for the day, celebrate your success! … [Read more...]
Schedule Time for Organizing
Having trouble getting started on your organizing projects? Schedule a block of time in your calendar. Put it in your datebook as a nonnegotiable appointment with yourself. You don’t own a block of time until you schedule it. Schedule it smartly and intentionally. If you schedule it, it will get done! If you want to back out, remind yourself of your commitment and envision your goal again. It will … [Read more...]
Not “To-Do” List
January probably sees more "To-Do" lists than any other month but according to this great article on Lifehack.org we should be creating "NOT To-Do" lists that remind us of all the things we do that are the enemy of productivity. Here are three to stop doing immediately: 1. Trying to do everything; 2.) Being a perfectionist; 3. Trying to please everyone. Check out the article for the full list. … [Read more...]
Make a Family Commitment
Envisioning the goal you want for yourself and your family will help you make it happen. First, make a family commitment. Keep it clear cut and keep it light so no one feels overwhelmed; be specific about problem areas that need organizing. Write down your mission statement. Post it in a place where it is visible on a daily basis. For photos, make sure the whole family has digital photo backup to … [Read more...]
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