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Thanks for the reminder.
Lately I’ve been feeling a bit anxious about things that feel out of my control. Now I know that...
Whew!
Well, I successfully (mostly) made it through January making a blog post every day. I missed one...
Ask for what you want, even in this job market
One of my favorite shows on the radio on Saturday mornings in Marketplace Money. They cover money from a lot of different angles. Yesterday I heard a story about looking for a job in today’s job market. Believe it or not, the advice from a recruiter and a professional...
It’s Easier to Work with an Existing Habit…
...Than to Change It. It's common to believe that once we clear a cluttered area in our home, we have to completely change our habits in order to prevent new clutter from showing back up. That's one option, but have you ever tried to change a habit? It's...
As the Old Saying Goes…
...Use it or lose it. I'm sure you've heard that phrase before. Traditionally it means: if you don't continue to practice or use an ability, you might lose that ability. (collingsdictionary.com) Today I'd like to examine it from a slightly...
“Focus on Where You Want to Go…”
"Not on What You Fear." -Anthony Robbins Whether you're ready or not, the holidays are here! It can be so easy to get overwhelmed by it all. One of the most troublesome aspects is the getting together with family. For some, this is a...
“One Small Step for Man…”
"...One Giant Leap for Mankind" -Neil Armstrong As this year comes to a close, some of us will be making New Year's resolutions, but, even if we don't make specific resolutions, we'll be thinking about what we'd like to do or change in 2018. ...
Start Where You Are. Use What You Have.
Do What You Can. -Arthur Ashe One of the most common emotions people have about their clutter is shame. They feel ashamed of the condition of their environment and that they are living in a way that they never imagined they would be. I...
Setting Goals is the First Step…
Do What You Can -Arthur Ashe I have worked with clients on many types of organizing issues. Sometimes this even includes helping people with their personal budget and getting out of debt. It was an interesting phenomenon that paying off debt almost became...