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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Focus on Organizing Your Photos

Happy New Year! I hope the coming year is your best yet. If you’ve been enjoying the past month of holiday celebrations as much as I have, you probably have lots of photographs capturing the good times. The question now is what to do with all those photos. If your pictures are in digital format, you may choose to store them electronically on your computer or one of the many photo storage websites that are available (eg., Picasa, Flickr, etc.). But what about the photos you choose to print, as well as the mountains of old photographs you have stashed away in boxes and drawers?

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Organizing and Stress Reduction

I learned about Emotional Intelligence at a conference I recently attended. As part of the session, my emotional intelligence was evaluated. One of the most surprising things I discovered about myself as a result of this process is that I have low stress tolerance. This was surprising to me because I seldom feel as though I have a lot of stress in of my life, which made me think I actually do a good job of tolerating it. After all, since it’s nearly impossible not to have stress in one’s life, yet I don’t feel burdened by it, I must be able to tolerate it well, right?

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Choose the Planner That's Right for You

You may have seen the television commercial in which a group of people are assembling in a conference room for a meeting. They make fun of the fact that one of their co-workers uses a paper and pen rather than an electronic tablet for taking notes. The shamed employee tells his colleagues to ease up on their attack because he’s just gone online and purchased a tablet so he can be just like them.r

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

1,148 views

By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Quick Cures for 7 Common Challenges

Happy autumn! It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to an end. As the leaves change color, you might want to consider which habits you can change to help you be more productive and efficient, both at home and at work. To help inspire you, I’ve noted some common challenges that you may be facing, and some ways to overcome them: Receiving too much paperr Call 1-888-567-8688 or go to https://www.optoutprescreen.com to opt out of unsolicited credit card offers. Sign up free at http://www.catalogchoice.org/ to decline paper catalogs you no longer wish to receive.r

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

When Does Enough Become Too Much?

A few years ago I entered the produce section of my newly remodeled grocery store to purchase some tomatoes, only to discover that it was going to take quite an effort to fulfill my mission. The new and “improved” produce department was at least double the size of the old one, and it took me 5 minutes of intense searching to discover where the tomatoes were located. There were dozens of tables displaying bin after bin of all types of fruits and vegetables, and I became increasingly annoyed at each bin that didn’t reveal the object of my quest.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Don’t Forget to Plan for Travel Time

Do you feel like you’re always running late to appointments and events no matter how hard you try to be on time? Do you frequently lose patience when caught in traffic because you’re rushing to get somewhere? Many of my clients, especially those with ADHD, experience the same frustration. One common cause of their recurring tardiness is not building travel time into their schedule. There are sometimes other issues as well, such as being anxious about arriving early and having nothing to do, but ignoring how long it takes to get somewhere is almost always part of the mix.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Get Things Done to be Ready for Anything

My crusade to make this the year to “get things done when they need to be done” paid off in many ways recently. Several events, both personal and business, came up at the last minute, and I was able to attend them without missing a beat because I was caught up on everything I’d needed to get done. A year ago at this time, I might have felt stressed and overwhelmed at the prospect of taking time away from my well-planned, yet poorly executed, to-do list.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

1,114 views

By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Time Management for Performing Artists

Time management can often be quite tricky for visual and performing artists. Achieving success and the stability that comes with it is difficult, and unlike other occupations, that success can be fleeting. More often than not, artists are juggling the job they love with one or more other careers that make it possible for them to eat and keep a roof over their heads. The ability to focus on several simultaneous jobs must be developed quickly, or it is quite easy to feel overwhelmed.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Change and Organizing

January is almost over, and so, too, may be your memories of making a New Year’s resolution to get organized. Rather than viewing your organizing aspirations as hopeless, you might consider whether you’re ready to change. If not, you’ll need to address your lack of readiness before you’ll be successful at getting and staying organized.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Spring Clean Your Way to Organization

For those of us who have slogged through an especially challenging winter, Spring can’t come any too soon. It’s time for nature to renew itself and bring forth new life. You, too, can experience this sense of rebirth by renewing your commitment to getting organized. Imagine how freeing it will be to be able to sit down at the kitchen table without moving a mountain of stuff, get your kids out the door without (too much) stress, or find important papers when you need them! If you’ve made previous attempts to get organized, yet failed, use this time of new beginnings to make a fresh start.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

1,067 views

By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

6 tips to overcome procrastination: Stop putting off 'til tomorrow what you don't want to do today!

We all put some things off until tomorrow (or next week), but sometimes that behavior can cause problems. Bills don’t get paid on time. Tax forms are submitted late. Projects are postponed for a last-minute scramble. This behavior can cause us to feel guilty, burdened, and exhausted. Plus, it ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

1,056 views

By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Own Less and Gain More

A recent Oprah episode included an interview with multimillionaire director Tom Shadyac, who decided to simplify his life by letting go of his mansion and many of his belongings. His former home had 17 bedrooms (although he wasn’t quite sure how many!) and 13 bathrooms. He downsized to a mobile home with three bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and has never been happier. It was fascinating to hear him describe how freeing it was to let go of so many material things as he felt the weight of his former lifestyle lift off his shoulders.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

1,055 views

By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

The Joy of Doing Nothing

I spent this past Saturday essentially doing nothing, which is very unlike me. Well it wasn’t exactly nothing, but as far as the analytical part of my brain was conce ed, it was a day of rest and relaxation. My husband and I drove 2 ½ hours each way to visit our son at college and attend his (indoor) track meet. For those of you unfamiliar with track meets, there’s a lot – I’m talking hours and hours – of sitting around. Our son participated in only two of the dozens of events, so we spent lots of time watching people we didn’t know compete.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

A Master To-Do List Can Free Up Your Brain

Have you ever said to yourself, “I have to remember to do such and such” but then forget to do such and such? If you’re like me, the older you get, the harder it is to remember things. I recently read the book Getting Organized in the Google Era which states that our brains can only hold five to nine items in short-term memory at one time. As soon as we try to add a tenth item, something will fall out of short term memory.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

1,028 views

By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Organize and Clear the Clutter - 6 Simple Tips to Clear Your Clutter

After a major windstorm last week, I faced the significant task of "de-cluttering" my front yard. As I surveyed my yard covered with large branches, I felt overwhelmed and unsure how to start. Then I took a deep breath, chose a place to start, steadily sawed the boughs, and deposited them into waste bags for the garbage collector. These tips will help you discover how to tackle the overwhelming task of de-cluttering your space ... whether it's your office, kitchen, or garage.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Paying Bills - 9 Simple Steps for Stress-Free Success

1. Designate a specific place to keep unpaid bills and credit card receipts. Use a file folder or basket and put it somewhere that's convenient. If it's hard to ignore, you won't just drop things "here for now." 2. Develop a regular schedule to pay bills. Handle your bill payments ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

926 views

By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Time Changes How Meaningful Things Are

I was recently reminded of how, over time, the significance of our possessions can change as I was helping a client clean out her basement. She had lived in her house for 45 year, raised her family there, nursed her husband through a terminal illness there, and celebrated countless birthdays and holidays there.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

911 views

By Sue BeckerRecently published1 topic

Get Organized for a Successful School Year

Now that school is back in session, most parents I know are relieved to have the routine of school back in their lives. However, along with the routine come loads of activities that can make most already-busy parents feel overwhelmed and overburdened. If you find yourself constantly on the go and struggling to stay on top of things, the following tips can help you regain control of the hectic school year:

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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