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Four stick-to-it strategies when you’re feeling frustrated
by Sarah on Thursday, March 14th, 2013 | 4 comments
When you try something new, whether it's a weekly strategy planning session, or just getting yourself into a new routine - of exercising, cooking dinner, or even just keeping your environment organized - the really crucial (and REALLY difficult) part comes just after your initial burst of enthusiasm wears off. Mastering a new skill and/or ... [read more] -
The power of simple habits and routines for organizing kids
by Sarah on Tuesday, August 30th, 2011 | 7 comments
From DVD programs that supposedly expand your brain to speed reading programs, there are a plethora of products on the market that cater to parents looking to give their children a leg up in life. But before you rush out to buy a brain-enhancing product, consider another (free) alternative: instilling a good habit or routine. ... [read more] -
Do too many choices impair your willpower?
by Sarah on Friday, August 19th, 2011 | No Comments
We've all been there before - absolutely committed to being more organized, sticking to our diets our our budgets. But then...the day gets long and your will gets weak. Why is that? Well, according to a fascinating article on willpower written by John Tierney published in the New York Times Magazine yesterday, our willpower apparently ... [read more] -
Wednesday’s Dose of Sunshine: Fighting the Spring Itch.
by Anna on Wednesday, April 7th, 2010 | No Comments
Picture this: It is a beautiful Thursday afternoon. You are sitting in lecture looking out the windows watching other students picnicking and frolicking in the beautiful sunshine. Your heart leaps and suddenly you are in a pickle: to go to your next class, or not to go…... [read more] -
Being Uncomfortable is a GOOD Thing
by Stephanie Dickison on Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 | No Comments
Wriggling in a state of uneasy, prickly, tight roughness is most certainly a good thing. This means that you’re not happy with the way things are and that things are about to change. It is a common phenomenon when the warmer weather starts and the season changes. Somehow this propels us to want to make adjustments, modifications ... [read more] -
5 Things to Do Right Now to Simply Your Life
by Stephanie Dickison on Friday, February 26th, 2010 | 3 comments
Life is busy and difficult enough. Make the regular, recurring events in your life easy with these 5 steps. 1. Get a perpetual calendar I have had one for about a decade and honestly, I don’t know how I managed without it before. Birthdays and anniversaries land on the same day every year, so why have ... [read more] -
5 Simple Ways to Get Organized Right Now!
by Stephanie Dickison on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 | 2 comments
The prospect of “getting organized” can seem overwhelming. After all, there is so much to do now that it’s the new year. But it really only takes a few small steps to starting the process. And it’s much easier than you think. All it takes is putting a few quick systems in place, and boom! You’ll finally ... [read more]
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