January is Get Organized Month

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By Terry Orr

The National Association of Professional Organizer (NAPO) “The Organizing Authority” is encouraging us to get our collective acts together!  That is a worthwhile endeavor for sure and most of us could use some professional help in that regard.

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Two quick searches on Google and Amazon yielded – over 58 million and ~ 29 thousand returns respectively - interesting numbers.  Sort of makes one think – is it possible that we are this unorganized as a species?  How does that reflect upon our up bring and our ability to set good examples for our children? 

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I have found that improving upon my current ways of being organized has helped me significantly over the years – as change, like life, is a necessity. I continue my efforts of eliminating as much paper as possible – keeping most records in digital form.  Instead of having folders/files for things – I maintain a yearly receipt folder – easy to manage and only one folder to look for. 98% of my payments are done online – I continue to keep the paper statement from the bank. Around the house – I am frequently looking for better ways to store things, date checking, and purging.  In my home office where I spend most of my time – clutter at times becomes an issue – then I stop everything for an hour or so – to get rid of it. 

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Keeping it Simple – and within your own personal comfort level – really makes good sense to me.  If you are having problems finding that happy zone – seek help in finding it.

In my research this week, there are several good sites online to provide many ways to tackle your organization problems and have listed them below.  As mentioned about, there are many books available as well to help.

If you have found unique and or good ideas for organization in your life – please share them with us.  Thank you!!

References and Links:

http://www.napo.net/who/involvement/go_month.aspx

http://www.getorganizednow.com/cl-month.html

http://main.smbcompanies.com/tackle-business-organization-during-get-organized-month/

http://simplemom.net/6-tips-for-getting-organized-this-year/

http://www.womansday.com/home/organizing/your-a-to-z-guide-to-getting-organized-101423

http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/start-here/?gclid=CNqI2e6m6bQCFUbf4AodgDEAdw

http://zenhabits.net/27-great-tips-to-keep-your-life-organized/

http://www.parentsconnect.com/parents/your-home/get-organized/get-organized-boot-camp-julie-morgenstern.html

http://moneysavingmom.com/2012/02/how-to-get-organized.html

http://www.containerstore.com/tip/roomLiving/top12tips

http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/814863/10-get-organized-tips-for-busy-moms-1

http://www.emptyhousefullmind.com/time-saving-tips-for-getting-organized-in-2013/

http://ezinearticles.com/?Golden-Rules-For-Getting-Organized-&id=367978

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Evaluate Your Life Day 2012

Am I satisfied?
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By Terry Orr

Celebrating this day should be something we do far more frequently – looking at our past, where we are currently and where we are heading.  I find it helpful to reflect daily on how yesterday went – am I satisfied with me interactions with others in particular and if I had a do-over – would I chance it? 

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Madison Sonnier offers “10 Things to Remind Yourself on a Daily Basis” that provide good self-grounding thoughts to consider:

1. Do not lose sight of what truly matters;
2. It is okay to be alone or pull back from the world;
3. You are not always in control;
4. What other people think is irrelevant;
5. Don’t give up;
6. You don’t have to know all the answers;
7. You are enough;
8. Stay present;
9. Your feelings will not kill you; and
10. You are human!

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Maggie Leyes of Communications Consultant, LIFE Foundation wrote:

• Is your work/home life in balance?
• Is your exercise routine on track?
• Do you have your financial priorities in order?
• Simplify? … Simplify!

I totally agree with Maggie regarding balance, exercise and keeping your life simple.

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So take a couple minutes and think about where you are today and what changes, if any, you need to make.

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References and Links:

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-3986/10-Things-to-Remind-Yourself-on-a-Daily-Basis.html

http://blog.kevineikenberry.com/setting-goals/success/is-it-time-to-evaluate-your-life/

http://www.lifehappens.org/evaluate-your-life-day-yep-and-heres-an-easy-start/

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