EZINE
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Professional
Organizer
Donna D. McMillan
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http://www.organizer4me.com/ezine.htm
SEE
THE SIGNS, HEAR THE SOUNDS
The first week In August is Simplify Your Life Week. Think about the
homes and offices you
visited recently, or maybe even your own. How often do you see the "Signs of
Chaos" ? ...
- oceans of
paperwork and piles of files, magazines and newspapers.
- mountains of
supplies on the floor, counter, desk and file cabinets
- an eruption
of overcrowded file folders and bursting cabinets
- a hodgpodge
of sticky notes, business cards and unopened mail
... or hear the
"Sounds of Disorganization" ? ...
- sighs ...
- screams ...
- groans ...
- negative
chatter ... "I'm so stupid, how could I lose my keys?"
- cries for
help
Remember ...
"If you can't find something in 30 seconds, it's in the wrong
place!" Everything deserves a home. And, you deserve an organized office, home and lifestyle.
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SOLVING THE
PUZZLE
It's a
perfect time for
a fresh start. Vacation time is over and you lock those precious
memories away for safekeeping. Once again, you're dashing back to work
and demanding schedules. The kids head off to school with anticipation, new clothes, tote bags and countless
activities. Oh boy, your head is already spinning. Hang on ... don't
get overwhelmed.
Today you can start anew, simplify-simplify-simplify, and "let go" of any
inefficient habits from the past. If you have to be in control
of your family's busy
lives, you know it's impossible to remember what's happening,
when and where for everyone. Now, don't push the Panic Button. Simply mount a large calendar on the refrigerator or next to the main
phone. Attach to the calendar, with long strings, several different colored pens.
This makes the notes easier to see and is more fun for everyone.
Each color indicates a family member's activities. Example:
in blue
are dad's golf dates and business trips, in green are mom's weekly
meetings,
in red are daughter's piano and dance
lessons, and
purple
shows son's practice games. Everyone can add to their own schedules.
First, write
in all routine appointments, then add others as they develop,
such as birthday parties, dentist and doctor appointments, etc. Don't
forget ... you must copy all this information into your own portable
organizer each day. This habit helps you say "no" if there's
a time conflict.
IMPORTANT ... be sure to schedule time for family, friends and fun!
After creating personalized systems,
maintaining those systems and following procedures will help you
stay organized. "Organizing is a 'process' ... it's not
a one-day project." We'll teach you how.
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QUOTES
FOR THE MONTH
A bad habit never disappears miraculously; it's an undo-it-yourself
project.
-- Abigail Van Buren, (Dear Abby) Universal Press Syndicate
When patterns are broken, new worlds can emerge.
-- Tuli Kupferberg
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OTHER
ORGANIZING HOLIDAYS THIS MONTH
Get
Organized for Back to School
Reduce the Clutter Week
For more ... click
here
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FOOTNOTES
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"Aloha" is more than
a word of greeting or farewell or a salutation.
"Aloha" means mutual regard and affection and
extends warmth in caring with no obligation in return.
"Aloha" is the essence of relationships in which
each person is important to every other person for collective
existence. "Aloha" means to hear what is not said,
to see what cannot be seen and to know the unknowable.
(http://www.hawaiischoolreports.com/culture/aloha_spirit.htm) |
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We help you solve the puzzles! McMillan
& Company Professional Organizing provides customized solutions
and systems for your specific needs. We
are non-judgmental, and confidentiality and sensitivity are
guaranteed.
Your comments and questions
are always welcome. You may share this ezine with friends as long as the following copyright info is
included. Hope you also enjoy our Past Issues of
"Organizing For Balance."
Until next time, Happy Organizing!! Donna
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