By Carmen Coker Click here to download and print off your motivational poster. What do ketchup, hairspray, and cleaning wipes have in common? They are just three of many everyday household items that tend to exist in half-empty states, often with their “twin” nearby. So…instead of one full ketchup bottle, you have two partially-filled ones. Instead …
Since tax season is coming to an end, you have all of your documents together in one place. Take advantage of this and being to organize and file away all of your paperwork for next year. As you file everything away, take the time to organize your file storage. Purge old documents, including your tax …
“The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.” -Ronald Reagan
Spring is finally here and it is time to get organized and ready for summer. It is tax time, so make sure you use this time to get and stay organized for next year. Doing this will allow you to get your taxes done quicker next year, and you won’t feel as stressed. This is …
Spring-cleaning doesn’t have to be a giant chore. Cleaning or organizing one small thing each day or each week can minimize the amount of cleaning you do. And if you make it a habit all year long, you can eliminate spring-cleaning altogether. After all, who wants to be inside when the best weather of the …
“It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something. ” -Franklin D. Roosevelt
By Carmen Coker Click here to download and print off your motivational poster. In the words of Dave Barry, “It’s income tax time again…time to gather up those receipts, get out those tax forms, sharpen up that pencil, and stab yourself in the aorta.” Filing taxes = huge pain. We all know it. We all go …
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If you’re reading this blog, you’re probably a fairly organized person. You probably keep your home neat, your car tidy, and your desk clear. But with only so many hours in the day, there are bound to be small areas of your life that could use some spring cleaning. Consider the following: Make Your Pantry …
As I watched the competitions in Sochi, Russia, I was struck with an interesting thought: How you start your race determines where you finish. Events such as the luge, bobsled, and skeleton are won in the first push—the first few seconds of sprinting or clawing their way onto the track. The downhill skiers who won …
Your planner is an excellent system for planning your life, but with the right forms, it can take your success even further. From blank notes pages for recording important information to menu and fitness trackers to help you with your health, you can change many aspects of your life with these helpful tools.
“Be fearless. Have the courage to take risks. Go where there are no guarantees. Get out of your comfort zone even if it means being uncomfortable. The road less traveled is sometimes fraught with barricades bumps and uncharted terrain. But it is on that road where your character is truly tested and have the courage …
By Monica Friel Paper is the number one culprit of clutter in most any home or office. Staying on top of the constant flow of mail and miscellaneous papers that accumulate is a big job that never really ends. Here are a few tips to help keep the paper pile-up under control: Process Mail Promptly: …
Strengthen your planner with a personal touch. Adding forms and tabs specific to your needs such as the Financial Plans Supplement, or the year at a glance Fold-Out Calendar can make your planner a more robust tool. You may also choose to keep extra business cards, photos, and extra pages for notes all neatly contained …
“We are told that talent creates its own opportunities. But it sometimes seems that intense desire creates not only its own opportunities but its own talents.” -Eric Hoffer
By Monica Friel What is the state of the files on your computer? Is everything filed where you can reference and retrieve it quickly? Rather than wasting time in a state of chaos, invest time in organizing a system for digital files on your computer. Here are some tips to get you digitally disciplined: Categorize: …
Your planner is a great tool for organizing your time, but you can make it even better. When people take the time to personalize their possessions, they tend to use them more. If you can make your planner represent the important aspects of your life and personality, you’ll find that they not only work to …
How long has it been since your last physical? When did you last change the furnace filter? Did you remember to change the batteries in your smoke detectors? Writing these tasks in your planner gives you a concrete reminder when you need to provide this information – but only if you store your old planner …
“The greatest personal limitation is to be found not in the things you want to do and can’t, but in the things you’ve never considered doing.” -Richard Bandler
By Patty Gardner It’s that time of year when homeowner’s everywhere start thinking about spring cleaning. But not me! I’ve never been a fan of spring cleaning and I don’t plan to start now. I have a different strategy – a strategy that works better for my energy level and my schedule. I pace myself. …
Each year, identity theft becomes a larger problem for individuals nation-wide. Protect your information: keep an organized space for all your documents, and you can make sure that documents with sensitive information end up in the shredder, and not in the hands of an enterprising dumpster diver. For more information on identity theft, visit http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0014-identity-theft …
