“Leadership is the ability to establish standards and manage a creative climate where people are self-motivated toward the mastery of long term constructive goals, in a participatory environment of mutual respect, compatible with personal values.” – Mike Vance
Scheduling Tips
August 25, 2013When you have a full schedule, the last thing you want to do is spend extra time trying to access your schedule. Putting appointments on your cell phone can be a complicated process, from navigating to the calendar app, to finding the right time slot, and then tapping out any notes in a limited space …
Making More Time in the Day
August 23, 2013
By Joshua Zerkel You’re not a magician, so making time means re-prioritizing. Aside from whipping out the old magic wand, you can’t really create more time in the day. But what you can do is make sure that you’re spending your time effectively. One of the things to do is to start saying NO to things …
Inspiration for your Daily Spaces
August 22, 2013Add some inspiration to your daily spaces. We’ve assembled some of out best GO Quotes and dressed them up. Print them out on paper or magnetic backing, and put them in the places you ponder your future. Make sure to scroll down to see the three different designs we’ve created for you to enjoy!
Great Finds at a Great Deal
August 21, 2013We have gathered some of our great products for you that also happen to have a great prices! With these kinds of deals you wont be able to resist! Matrix Rolling Laptop Case This durable bag has organization built in. It’s perfect for the average business traveler, it’s loaded with pockets for your travel necessities, …
4 More Ways to Use a Planner Page
August 20, 2013By Patty Gardner Planner pages don’t have to be used the way they’re designed. If the way they’re designed works for you, great. But if not, do it your way!!! This is Franklin Planner’s compact 2 pages per day. All I did here was skip the lines and the single column and make two lists in …
Getting Along With Roommates
August 19, 2013College dorm life is great until you’ve lived it for a semester or two. It doesn’t take long to realize that the friends you’re sharing your space with might not have the same habits as you. They won’t clean the toilet or wash the dishes. It’s easy to get annoyed, but remember, chances are good …
GO Quote: April 19, 2013
August 19, 2013“A vow is fixed and unalterable determination to do a thing, when such a determination is related to something noble which can only uplift the man who makes the resolve.” -Mahatma Gandhi
Making an Organized Transition to College
August 16, 2013
By Monica Friel Are you sending a child off to college soon, or do you know someone who’s about to embark on this great adventure? Here are some tips for an organized transition to college dorm living: Weed Out. Eliminate what you can before you even begin packing. Think clearly about what you’ll need to …
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Family Scheduling Success
August 14, 2013
The beginning of the school year is a great time for a family’s schedule. With new time commitments after a relatively unstructured summer, it focuses the family’s attention back on daily patterns and schedules. If you do it right, updating your family scheduling in the fall can become a recurring habit of organizing your life. …
Healthy, Delicious, and Less Expensive
August 12, 2013Lunch can be a big waste of money. Even if you find a way to eat all of your lunches for just $20 a week, you’ll end up blowing $1,000 a year on lunch alone. For a college student, that’s insane. That expense increases if you are also buying breakfast and dinner. The fact is, …
GO Quote: August 12, 2013
August 12, 2013“Let today be the day you stop having conflict between your actions and your goals and finally align your greatest intent with your purposeful actions, creating a universal symphony serenading your success!” – Steve Maraboli
Organizing Tips Fit For The Royal Baby – And Your Children, Too
August 9, 2013
By Carmen Coker William and Kate have made no secret that they want to be hands-on parents to their new royal baby George Alexander Louis. As any parent can attest, children and messes go hand-in-hand – and so, Prince George is sure to disrupt the tidiness of Kensington Palace a time or two! Here are …
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Six Back To School Items Every Student Should Have
August 8, 2013Heading to college? You’ve got a lot to pack. Of course, some things may be more important than others. If it gets too crowded in your tiny compact car, you may need to prioritize. Here are a few things that we think should remain near the top of your list. Backpack or Tote College students …
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10 Reasons I Use a Planner
August 8, 2013By Patty Gardner Planners are extremely effective tools for helping you keep your ducks in a row. I’ve been using a planner for 20 years. Before that I had a calendar and a to-do list. My family knows that if I don’t use my planner, bad things happen. In case you’re skeptical about the benefits …
Five Smart Bags for Back to School
August 6, 2013Choose carefully when selecting a school bag – at minimum, the relationship will last for nine months, for better or for worse. Take a look at these five Smart Bags for back to school: Monaco Messenger by Ogio With the latest advancements in modern technology, big, bulky packs are no longer required. The Monaco has …
Note Taking – Be Familiar
August 5, 2013For many college classes, the lecture moves quickly in a crowded room with hundreds of students. It can be a challenge just to keep up with the rush of facts and ideas, let alone write your notes down to learn from later. Luckily, many teachers assign reading to do before class, letting you familiarize yourself …
GO Quote: August 5, 2013
August 5, 2013“If there is anything that we wish to change in the child, we should first examine it and see whether it is not something that could better be changed in ourselves.” -Carl Jung
The Pitfalls and the Power of Pinterest
August 2, 2013
By Naomi Cook There are a lot of social networking sites out there. There’s Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, but what about Pinterest? Pinterest members can create an unlimited number of themed virtual pinboards of products and ideas that they are interested in. In turn, these virtual boards can be followed by others and “pins” can …
August To-Do Checklist
August 1, 2013It’s time to get ready for school, but there’s still plenty of time to have some summer fun before the first bell rings. Make the most of your month with our downloadable August To-Do List. August To-Do List Classic Size August To-Do List Compact Size August To-Do List Pocket Size
