We were thrilled to attend our daughter, Abby's, graduation from Baylor University a few weeks ago. What a wonderful accomplishment and we are so proud of her. The graduation was over Mother's Day weekend and I couldn't have asked for a better gift than to have our entire family together.

To be honest I wasn't sure just what to expect at my ribbon cutting to announce my book "Organize with Confidence" on May 22 but it was SO much fun! There was a great turnout and I found out how supportive our Chamber of Commerce is. In the picture my husband and son are to my left and my parents are on the end holding the ribbon. Are you enjoying the start of summer? Have you noticed that everyone is in a better mood in the beautiful weather and bright sun shine? I know that I am!

You can guess that I would say this but something else that really puts a smile on your face is to take back control of your home and office. Yes, get organized! I just love getting e-mails from attendees from my workshops. They share how motivated they were and all that they accomplished once they got back to their home or office. The joy just jumps out at me in the e-mail!

"I've really put your manual to use. I'm using the Daily Checklist, the Grocery/Meal planner, and I've even organized my home office. It's so nice and easy to use now. No piles of papers everywhere. I've even put together my family binder and I use the tickler everyday! Your advice has really made a difference. I'm less stressed and feel more at ease daily. Thank you so much!"
Jessica Nixon, Chamberlain, SD

Why don't you make June the month to start getting organized and start smiling!!

We get joy not only from our relationships but also from those activities that we love to do. What do you love to do? I mean – really love to do? Have you noticed when you are doing that activity or work that life is good? That you are happy with yourself? That you are kinder to others?

Often there is something getting in the way of doing what you love to do. Perhaps you are focusing on an event from the past. Staying focused on the past can keep you paralyzed.

There is a story in the Bible about Lot and his wife and God told them they had to leave the sinful towns of Sodom and Gomorrah and to not look back. Lot was able to walk away but as his wife left the cities she turned back and was turned into a pillar of salt. This is what happens to us when we spend too much time looking back. We are frozen.

Of course we need to learn from the past and to remember these lessons but let's stop focusing on what's behind and start living in the present. Living in the present is where actions are taken and progress is achieved.

Is it time for you to start looking forward and start really enjoying your life? I hope so! Start today to deal with anything that has happened, make any changes you need to make, and start looking positively forward to the wonderful life you have!

Would you like more encouragement to have a great life? I have all the tools and strategies for you. You can read past issues of my newsletters and free articles at www.elizabethhagen.com/free_resources.html.

Or treat yourself to my brand new book and manual "Organize with Confidence" and find out how to get the book for free!

Purchase a PTouch Brother labeler!! I'm not kidding. This has to be one of the best investments and tools that I have. After you get it take it out of the box and use it!! Start labeling every bin, basket, etc. that you can find and this will make putting items away so much easier. When I purchased my first one 15 years ago I used it so much my children were afraid I was going to label their name on their forehead! (Actually, not a bad idea when you have 5 children!)

You need to do exactly the opposite of something that I did! I was on my Wells Fargo online banking site the other night and noticed that a large sum of money had been withdrawn from my checking account. I quickly called online banking and found out that I was a victim of online banking fraud!

It turns out that I had received a VERY official looking e-mail that I thought was from Wells Fargo telling me that my e-mail address had changed. So I went and changed my e-mail address back. It turns out that the e-mail was not from Wells Fargo and someone was able to access my account. Now, I know that one should never click on a link in an e-mail but I was SO sure that this was legitimate.

My advice to you (and to save you the headaches that I've been going through this past week) is to NEVER click on a link in an e-mail. Stay safe!!!

Drum Roll PLEASE!!

I'm thrilled to announce my brand new workshop that is tailored for small business owners and entrepreneurs. This workshop is also perfect if you are in a direct marketing business such as BeautiControl, Arbonne, Longaberger Baskets, etc.

It's called "Build Your Confidence - Grow Your Business" and I teach you the 7 strategies to take your business to the next level and beyond!

Active Responsibility
Realize that "If it is to be, it is up to me." Take responsibility for where your business is at today and watch it grow tomorrow!

Commit To Take Action
Implement your own personalized GPS (Goal Planning System) to achieve all that you desire with your business.

Take Back Control
Start planning each day with purposeful action steps so you never have to wonder "Just what exactly did I do today!"

Increase Productivity
Stop procrastination, perfectionism, and multitasking in their tracks and watch your productivity explode!

Organize Your Office
Implement Elizabeth's signature S.T.A.R.T.™ Method to conquer the clutter and paper pile-up. You will love working in your office and feel like a new person!

Notice and Get Noticed
Start positioning yourself for more prospects and clients that you will love working with and discover the greatest marketing strategy in the world (and the easiest!).

Start Today!
Stop waiting until everything is perfect and the sun is aligned with the moon! Start today to create peace, increase productivity, and build self-confidence.

Call today to have me speak to your people to motivate them to take action, get organized, and be more productive!
 

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Are you free on Tuesday, July 18, 2006? I'd love to have you attend my next "Organize with Confidence" workshop and this night is just for women! We have a lot of fun!

I want all women to experience the joy and fulfillment of living in confidence and having an organized life so you can come as my guest. "Organize with Confidence" will be from 6:30pm – 8:30pm in the Carlton room at the Holiday Inn Express, 2501 S. Shirley Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD (by the Century Theatres).

You will learn:

How to be confident in every area of your life

Conquer procrastination and perfectionism

The S.T.A.R.T.™ Method to organize any area in your home

7 Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed

The 3 simple decisions to tame the paper tiger once and for all

Save time the grocery store

To totally organize your closet in 6 easy steps

How to use the Life Balance Wheel to set goals

Organizing systems that work!

It's going to be a lot of fun – please join me! This workshop is free but you must register to attend. Visit my website to register.

See my upcoming speaking engagements at www.elizabethhagen.com/speaking_training.html

I'm in the process now of booking fall/winter speaking engagements. If your business or organization would like to start off this fall being more focused, organized, and productive please visit the Speaking page on my website.

It's time to make your life easier!