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Atlanta INTown: Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick

Brain Trust — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:01:29 +0000

By Claire Kurtz, The Well-Organized Woman

Do you remember your 2009 New Year’s resolutions? Did you stick to them? If you answered yes, you are in the minority. If you answered no, don’t be discouraged. Most resolutions fall by the wayside because we are not adequately prepared to fulfill them. We set ourselves up for failure by thinking that simply resolving to achieve some life-changing goal is enough.

The successful pursuit of any goal or resolution depends on organization. While organization cannot itself fulfill a goal, it provides the necessary framework that you can fall back on again and again when willpower and desire wane. So many of us burst out of the gate in January only to fall short of our goals by March, perhaps it is time for everyone to collectively try some “baby-stepping” to pursue our goals.

Chicago Tribune:Faking organization

Brain Trust — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:49:00 +0000

Check out The Chicago Tribune’s The Faker column where The Well-Organized Woman shares her top 6 tips for creating the illusion of organization. Get organized in spite of yourself by starting with these steps!

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11 Alive News: Organizing an Empty Nest

Brain Trust — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:47:00 +0000

The Well-Organized Woman recently appeared on WXIA’s Saturday morning show to help parents with organizing an empty nest. Click here to view!

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Maintenance: The Most Important Factor of Getting Organized

Brain Trust — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:42:00 +0000

One of the most important factors in getting organized comes After the decluttering and organizing process: maintenance. To successfully stay organized you have to maintain the changes that you’ve made and live by a few standards that you set for yourself upon completion of your organizing project. Check out the Getting Organized blog at Pink Magazine to find out more!

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The Little Things Left Undone Breed Life-Altering Clutter

Brain Trust — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:57:00 +0000

When we leave multiple repairs unfinished and annoying little errands incomplete they can nag at us and upset the calm we want to cultivate during our time at home. If left for months or even years on end, these small items can become the breeding ground for serious life-altering clutter. Check out the Getting Organized blog at Pink Magazine for a kick-start to attacking the little things in your life.

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Vacation Prepping Your Home

Brain Trust — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:52:00 +0000

We are in the thick of summer vacation time and preparing your home for your vacation is as important as preparing yourself! Visit the Getting Organized blog at Pink magazine for tips that will help you to get your home in great shape for your departure, leaving a calm and well-stocked environment to return to!

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Getting Organized on a Budget

Brain Trust — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:00:00 +0000

When you want to get organized but need to carefully watch your budget you have to declutter first, take stock of what needs to be organized and then use the money you have to shop for key organizational items. Check out the Getting Organized blog for Pink Magazine for tips to make the process easy.

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Making Moving Day Manageable

Brain Trust — Sun, 31 May 2009 22:50:00 +0000

If you find yourself faced with an upcoming move, using a simple system and starting early will help you go from dreaded chaos to a smooth and manageable event! Check out “Moving Day” at the Getting Organized Blog for Pink Magazine for tips to simplify any move, large or small.

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The “One In, One Out” Rule

Brain Trust — Mon, 25 May 2009 01:23:00 +0000

A great way to control clutter in your home is to be vigilant about what comes in and mindful about what goes out! Check out the Getting Organized blog for Pink Magazine to find out how to utilize the “One In, One Out” rule.

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Tackling Paper Clutter

Brain Trust — Sat, 16 May 2009 20:29:00 +0000

Paper clutter is an item in our homes that cannot be eliminated permanently with a one time marathon of organizing. Paper needs a maintenance plan! Check out four simple steps to keep paper clutter under control in this week’s Getting Organized blog for Pink Magazine.

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