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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Labeling to Get Organized

Have you ever had to dig through a ton of boxes to find a file, just because you didn’t know what box it was it? Have you ever unplugged two or three things before finding the right cord? How many hours have you spend sniffing the spices, just because you couldn’t tell by looking which one was nutmeg? Wouldn’t it be nice if everything just had a label on it? Well, why can’t it? There are a number of labelers available today – from desk top to handheld. In other circumstances, blank labels and a black marker will do.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Physical and Mental Clutter Causes Workplace Stress

Stress management is now being accepted as an integral part of any workplace wellness program. Those who report a consistent level of stress in their lives are twice as likely to become depressed. Programs seek to reduce stress on employees by evaluating and changing corporate structure, policies, leadership style and culture, as well as, working one-on-one with employees dealing with organizing their office, time management skills and work/home balance. “Lack of control over daily tasks” was listed as one of the top ten factors of workplace stress.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Identity Crisis: How To Avoid Identity Theft

Identity theft is increasingly common with the less face-to-face financial transactions and our increased general ease with online and telephone purchases. Most people don’t think twice when tossing out a bank statement, credit card offer, or hand written notes. All it takes is one ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Creating an Environment for Educational Success

As students prepare to return to school, there are several things that parents can do to help their children succeed in the classroom and in life. When discussing studying success, learning styles and learning differences need to be taken into consideration. Sixty-Five percent of people are visual learners, while 30% are auditory and 5% are tactile or kinesthetic. Try to identify your child’s learning style, as well as, other individual conditions they might have, to help create a study environment that works with their strengths.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Book Organizing

To a lot people, books are like treasures. Old books hold a sense of nostalgia and quaintness for so many. But, the reality is, the knowledge they contain is the treasure. Due to technology, the information held in books becomes out of date more quickly than ever. When working with our Senior clients downsizing, it is not uncommon for us to put entire encyclopedias into the recycle bin, along with several bags of books. Too many books can cause problems for health and also pose an organizing challenge. Scrapbook paper is acid-free so that it does not break down and yellow.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Picture-Perfect Advice for Sorting and Storing your Photos

Photographs are a great way to remember special occasions, but it’s not always easy to keep them sorted. Here are a few tips you can follow when printing or picking up your snapshots that will help you organize and protect your precious moments: Go through your photos and discard the blurry or ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Routines Rock!

Having a routine doesn’t mean your life will be boring or predictable. Routines are an awesome way to get more out of each day and to allow us to do more of the things we really want to do. Complete everyday activities in the most efficient way so that you have more free time to be ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

The Sticking Point

This story comes to us from one of our readers. She wanted to share her “sticking point” – the moment she realized that her attempts at organizing were actually hurting her more than helping. “Everyone has one, you just may not know it yet. I discovered my sticking point the other day while organizing my filing system. I had finally sat down to tackle the sea of papers that had overtaken my desk and had started sorting papers into piles and labeling folders and recycling lots of unnecessary papers that I still had ( I did not realize that most of them were still around!).

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Small Changes, Big Rewards - After the New Year's Resolutions to Lose Weight

Did you make a resolution to lose weight this year? This is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions, and the one that is most often unfulfilled. After all, it’s not easy changing long-time eating and exercise habits. So how can you follow through and stick to this resolution? The best way ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

How to Organize Video Game Systems and Accessories

Depending on the console you own and the entertainment unit or TV stand you have, there are different ways you could store the console. You could use an under-shelf wire basket which attaches by just slipping on to the shelf above it to create more space in a cabinet. If you currently have ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Room To Spare

What do you do with that extra room in the house? The one that has no real purpose except to collect things? Or you may have an empty room or two when the last of the kids have moved out or gone away to school. We end up with lots of remnants of their lives, but no kids. This room becomes ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

2011 Organize Anything Top 10 Best Organizing Products

The 2011 Organize Anything Top 10 Organizing Product List is a comprehensive collection of products that allow you to save time and live your life. We’ve spent the year looking at products recommended to us by clients, suppliers and that we’ve run across that just make life simpler. Here are our Organize Anything Top 10. 1. Pendalflex Desk Free Hanging Organizer with Caser

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

The Rules of Disengagement: Ending Conversations Gracefully and Tactfully

Do you ever have trouble ending a telephone conversation? Do you need to speak to someone but worry because it always turns into a long drawn out conversation on topics you would rather not speak about? Do people come in your office and you can't get them to leave? Do your meetings run too long and get off track? Some conversations don't just end naturally they need to be closed or disengaged. The following are ways to take back control of your time and disengage from those conversations that are not going where you would like them to go. Politely disengage: 1.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Tip, Tip, Tip: Know When and Where to Leave a Tip

Do you ever wonder if you are over-tipping or under-tipping, or be tipping at all? You are not alone. Lots of people are unsure how much to tip the bell hop or the tour guide. They usually end up tipping way too much or not enough. Organize Anything has put together a handy chart of industry standards of tipping. We’ve also come up with a few ideas and suggestions on how to gracefully handle leaving a tip.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

How to Maximize Space in Small Closets

The first step in organizing a small closet is to go through and purge any items you no longer wear or use. Then, looking at what remains, decide what items you use regularly (undergarments, work clothes, jeans, workout clothes), those you use occasionally (formal wear, bathing suits), and what ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Small Steps, Big Changes

Small Steps, Big Changesr We all deal with clutter, believe it or not. Yes, even that friend with the spotless home. She doesn’t appear to have clutter because she deals with clutter before it takes over her office, home — and life. But what about the rest of us, with overflowing closets, ready-to-topple piles of magazines or bottles or spices spread over three cupboards? The key is to tackle your decluttering step-by-step. A woman I know swears by the Wood Theory. It goes like this:r

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Don't Play Tetris with Your Gaming Systems

When the sun starts to come out, the kids head outside – often leaving their game room in disarray. We’ve thought up a few strategies to help you avoid playing Tetris with your gaming systems. 1. Creative storage. Depending on the console you own and the entertainment unit or TV stand you have, there are different ways you could store the console. You could use an under-shelf wire basket which attaches by just slipping on to the shelf above it to create more space in a cabinet.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Never Lose Your Cell Phone Again!

Always running around looking for your phone? Do you have to search madly for you cell phone when it rings? Here are some tips to help you never lose your cell phone again. When you are out, always store your cell phone in the same pocket of your coat, purse or briefcase so that way it will ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Think Inside the Box

Moving is a stressful job, but when you’ve been living in the same home for many years it can seem almost overwhelming. With so much to pack, even getting started can be daunting. Organize Anything has compiled some simple tips to help you make packing an easier task.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Bringing Your Basement to Life

People don’t always spend a generous amount of time in their basement and therefore, it often doesn’t get the attention it deserves. This often carries through when the home is for sale. Research shows us that kitchens, bathrooms and living rooms are main areas of interest to buyers, so when we ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Don't Get Stuck in a Groundhog Day of Bad Habits

Working from home, or ready to join the thousands of Canadians who already do? Home-based businesses offer considerable advantages, but many challenges. Here are seven strategies that will make your home office experience more productive and rewarding. 1) Select a dedicated workspace. If possible, select a room with a door to block out distractions. Also, choose your space based on how you will use it. For example, locate it near the main entrance to your home if clients and suppliers will be visiting frequently.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Think Green to Sell Your Home

With today’s growing awareness of environmental issues, green is the new black. Today everyone is thinking green. Consumers can’t get enough of green: whether it’s a sage green throw, leafy green salads, or a beautiful green tree or shrub in the back yard.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

The Law of Subtraction

We live in a world where bigger is better and more is all the rage. When we are trying to get the life we want, it often involves adding something new: a new routine to lose weight, exercising more, taking a class or starting a new activity. Also, we are always looking for more time–most of us want to spend more time with our friends and family. Lately, we have heard many promises that if you just put out the intent, then it will all happen for you. In our business we have found that this simply is not true for most of our clients.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

It's About Time -Changing Behavior to Improve Student Study Habits

Students live in a world of endless opportunities to learn, socialize, volunteer, work, and travel among a long list of things. Good study skills and time management are key to learning how to balance priorities and opportunities in your life as a student. With all these options and new found ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Avoid a Chemical Catastrophe

As warmer weather approaches, our minds turn to tackling major projects – from a full home de-clutter to finishing the back deck. Take the time now to make sure that none of your chemicals are expired and replace any that are. Organize Anything has come up with some great tips to ensure that your household cleaners last as long as possible, what to do with expired materials and how to avoid a meltdown.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

The Law of Subtraction

We live in a world where bigger is better and more is all the rage. When we are trying to get the life we want, it often involves adding something new: a new routine to lose weight, exercising more, taking a class or starting a new activity. Also, we are always looking for more time–most of us want to spend more time with our friends and family. Lately, we have heard many promises that if you just put out the intent, then it will all happen for you. In our business we have found that this simply is not true for most of our clients.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Sticky Do’s And Sticky Don’ts

We sure have a love affair with adhesive notes. Expanding from the original yellow square note pad, they now come in many colors, sizes, shapes, and specialty varieties (super sticky, page tags, divider tags.) Sticky notes can be a great tool to trigger your brain or to keep frequently used ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Creating a Residential Commercial – Part of Your Marketing Strategy

Preparing to sell your home this year? The most common mistake many sellers make when staging their homes that you can avoid is preparing your home based on your personal tastes. When selling, you are creating a ‘residential advertisement’ for your home, so it must appeal to the audience you ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Put Some Focus on Your Focal Points

A focal point is the element in the room which the eye is drawn to as soon as you enter the room. Every room must have a focal point because it makes the room complete and creates purpose. If a room does not have a built in focal point, for instance a picture window, you can create one yourself. ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Working With Your Home's Positive Features

Highlight and draw attention to elements in the home, such as a great view, architectural details, even repairs, renovations or equipment upgrades. Your kitchen and bathroom are prime selling opportunities, so pay special attention to these areas. For example, keep your kitchen counters clear of ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

How to Purge the Urge to Procrastinate

Do you procrastinate? You’re not alone. It’s easy to say, ”I’ll do it tomorrow,” when faced with a project. But if you keep putting it off, you run the risk of racing the clock to complete it at the last minute. And if you do complete it, you may be unhappy with the results. So when you feel the ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Aim High and Low

Look up, look way up! Organizing solutions can be as simple as looking up and looking under. When you think there’s no where left to go—it’s time to get creative with your storage. Look Upn-Shelves are a great way to display collectables as well as store items for everyday use. Consider ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Preparedness

With everything going on in the world today it makes us wonder how prepared we really are. Even if an emergency isn’t constantly at our doorstep, our lives will run a lot smoother and we will feel a little more in control with some proper planning. Office Here are some things to keep ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Mudroom Madness

Is your mudroom, hallway, foyer or entry way making you mad? Do you constantly trip over everything on the floor? Is there no space to put anything? Or has your clutter been like this so long that you just pass by and not really see what your guests see? You may just spend minutes coming ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Be Organized – Be Safe

Knick-knacks, magazines, electronics, pictures, keepsakes, rugs, and tables. These common household items seem harmless enough, but the more we have in our homes, the more difficult it can be to move! Sometimes we have so much stuff it can block doorways or paths to exit the house—dangerous in ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Staging for the Senses

People buy from emotion. Our senses are how we define the world around us and have a strong link to memory and emotion. What better way to create an emotional appeal for our home than through our senses. When you decide to put your home on the market it makes good sense to consider your home ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

How to Recover your Bedroom from Clutter

We spend roughly one-third of our day in our bedrooms, most of it sleeping. Little wonder it can be difficult to keep a bedroom tidy and clutter-free. Following these easy-to-remember steps will help you keep things in order—maybe even get a good night’s sleep. Make your bed first thing in ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

'No' Hesitation - Say Yes To Saying No

How often have you found yourself unable to say ‘no’ to someone? It isn’t easy turning down an invite or request. There are many reasons why we might find ourselves unable to say no to requests- anxiety, a sense of obligation, wanting to be liked, wanting to be useful or to ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Use what you have – the cure for your post-Christmas financial blues

It’s a new year - time for new resolutions and goals. Here’s one that will help you get organized while warding off the post-Christmas financial blues – use what you have. You’d be surprised at how many items you have lying around that you’ve never used. Items that, by using them, will create ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Never Worry About Losing Your Keys Again

It seems like the items we spend most of our time searching for are the ones we need and use daily. The best example is our keys. How many of us spend 20 extra minutes every morning before leaving the house searching for our keys, or five minutes waiting outside the front door before we can ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Tools for Time Management

Ready to get organized to better manage your time? Here are some helpful tools to get you started. Day Planner. Use one place to record all your appointments and special dates. Be sure to record telephone numbers along with appointment details so you can call if you are running late or need to cancel the appointment. Instead of writing To Do lists on scraps of paper that easily get lost, record them in the notes section of your day planner. Make a habit of carrying it with you everywhere and don’t leave anything to memory.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Alte ative Gift Wrapping Ideas

Sometimes wrapping gifts can be equally as stressful as buying — and sometimes equally as expensive. Here are some quick and cost-effective ways to nix the wrapping this year. 1) Baskets: They come in all sizes and shapes and can make even simple gifts look attractive. Packing your gifts in baskets doubles the pleasure as most will reuse as holders for bread, towels or fruit, or simply as an accessory. Wrap your goody-filled basket in cellophane and tie with a ribbon.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Back-to-the-Basics with Back-to-School Organization

Although most of us are enjoying a relaxing summer break, the new school year is just around the corner. August is the time to get ready for back to school by preparing ourselves with the proper supplies and organizational techniques. Follow these suggestions to create a less stressful year and ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Use What You Have – The Cure For Your Post-Christmas Financial Blues

It’s a new year - time for new resolutions and goals. Here’s one that will help you get organized while warding off the post-Christmas financial blues – use what you have. You’d be surprised at how many items you have lying around that you’ve never used. Items that, by using them, will create ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Get Ready To Recycle

Most people really want to recycle but often find it difficult to make it happen. The first step to organizing your recyclables is to get all the materials you need in one place. Here are some items you should have on hand: String or twine Bins, trash cans Grocery bags Washing supplies Paper ...

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Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Seniors Moves Mean Planning Ahead

Your senior years should focus on carefree living. For many older adults this means downsizing to an apartment or assisted living accommodations. A larger home may no longer suit your needs; requiring more maintenance and house cleaning than a smaller home. Staying in your current home may ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

The Roadmap for a Healthy Business Trip

A good business trip takes careful planning. So does maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a healthy weight. If you travel frequently in your line of work, or for your business, you know how difficult it can be to keep up good habits and how easy it is to slip into bad ones. The good news is that, ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

Keep Your White Christmas Green

It’s simple. Christmas can be a wasteful time of year. More waste can mean more damage to the environment. Try these simple tips to keep your white Christmas green: 1) When choosing a real tree, ask where it can be returned so it can be turned into mulch: If you have the space, buy a potted tree that you can either re-pot for another year’s use or replant outside.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

The Law of Subtraction

We live in a world where bigger is better and more is all the rage. When we are trying to get the life we want, it often involves adding something new: a new routine to lose weight, exercising more, taking a class or starting a new activity. Also, we are always looking for more time–most of us ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Colette RobicheauRecently published1 topic

VIP: Very Inventive Procrastinator

Many of us think we have conquered procrastination and have become efficient workers. This may be true for some of us, but when it comes to procrastination we may have just become a little more creative. You may just be a V.I.P. – Very Inventive Procrastinator. Read the statements below to ...

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Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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