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Posts Tagged: “new year’s resolutions”

Seven Easy Ways to Get Organized for the New Year

One of the biggest mistakes I see people make when setting their New Year's Resolutions is "biting off more than they can chew." If you take on several big changes at once, you may set yourself up for disappointment. I have seven "tiny bites" you can take that will make a huge difference; click here… Read more »

I Screwed Up.

Yesterday I made a mistake. I missed a family event. It was "on my radar" the night before, it was on my calendar, and all my systems were set up correctly to remind me, but I just BLANKED. I am sure this has happened to every one of you reading this. (If not, please say… Read more »

What NOT To Say in the New Year

I talk to myself all the time. Admit it, you do too! Even if you don't do it out loud, you do it in your head. Sometimes that voice in your head is a much meaner voice than the audible one. I want everyone to start the new year by thinking about how important language… Read more »

TRYING to Wish You a Happy New Year…

If I am TRYING to wish you a Happy New Year, it's not a very strong wish, is it?  That doesn't make you feel very solid and sure about my intentions. I bet you've invited someone to a party or event before who said, "I'll try to make it." And you knew right then they… Read more »

8 Questions to Ask Yourself for the New Year

My husband told me years ago that sometimes at his work they step back and ask themselves the Stop-Start-Continue questions: What should we STOP doing? What should we START doing?  and, What should we CONTINUE doing? These are great questions to ask ourselves as we head into a new year. I am a big believer… Read more »

Why Did I Throw Away My Shoes?

[UPDATE 1/22/10: Many have written or tweeted to tell me I should have recycled my shoes here instead with Nike's ReUse a Shoe program! Point well taken! http://budurl.com/nikereuseashoe] I walk on my treadmill a LOT– some of you might remember my posts on "workwalking." I also read my Kindle on my treadmill, and it's very… Read more »

Undeck the Halls: 7 Tips to Undecorate from the Holidaze

Are you kidding me? Did the holidays just flash by? I can't believe it's all over. It's time to "undecorate." Here are some guidelines: Set a deadline. My husband is from Puerto Rico, where they celebrate Three Kings Day on January 6th– it's kind of a big deal. Each year we use this date as… Read more »

Designing the Best 10 Years of Your Life

If you are a regular reader, you know that I am constantly talking about how getting organized is not just about your belongings– it's about the life you want to create. At this time of year most of us are thinking about how we want to change, what we want to do differently… and I… Read more »

You Can Do This! 5 Ways to Make Resolutions That Stick

Happy New Year! It's a beautiful day of hope, renewal, and self-reflection. Many people contact us and join our program to get organized during this time. It's a smart and rewarding endeavor! However, many people make the mistake of setting themselves up for disappointment by not being realistic with their resolutions for change.   Here are five… Read more »

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