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| The Organized Times
I recently returned from the National Association of Professional Organizer's convention in Denver, CO. It was wonderful!! A great chance for me to visit with other professional organizers, attend workshops to learn new ways to help you better, and see new products at the trade show.
I met the editor of Balance magainze, Yanique Redwood Jones, at conference and she is phenomenal! Just like her magazine! If you haven't subscribed to Balance magazine yet - now is the time. Go to www.findbalance.com and learn more about this exciting magazine to help you keep balance in your life.
I also previewed some exciting new ways to use technology to help us get organized and I will be telling you about those in my next newsletter. One of these is a software that guarantees to save you at least $300 on your taxes by itemizing your donations. You will love it!
If you haven't filled out your profile or would like to update it - please go to the 'update profile' link at the end of the newsletter. The information will help me to better serve you. Thanks!
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I think having a to do list is very important and it should be prioritized by what needs to be done vs. what would be nice to get done. But we also need to have fun and perhaps we should put those things in our to do list, too!
1. Take a sheet, turn it sideways and mark 4 columns.
2. Label the columns: To Do For Myself, To Do with Spouse, To Do with Children/Family, To Do with Friends.
3. Now start brainstorming and only write down things that make you smile.
4. Put your regular To Do list next to the Fun To Do List to help decide what needs to get done each day.
5. Mark off time in you calendar to do at least one activity each week on the Fun To Do List.
6. This will help keep your life balanced.
Need help remembering the important things to get done each day. Purchase the Tickler File and never forget anything again. Click on the picture (or link) for more information.
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If your group can benefit from learning easy and practical organizing skills in a creative setting, please contact me today. I'll customize one of my presentations just for you so that your members will have more time, less stress, and a better quality of life. Call me at 605.357.8767 or email
Conquer the Chaos of Clutter
• What is clutter costing you in your life and work? How does your household/office function? Get tips and hints on how to organize each area of your home and/or office.
• Discover the F.A.T. principle to control the paper pileups at work and home.
• Hate to file? Learn the questions to ask yourself to know which papers you should keep and how to file them so you can find them again.
• Set up a Household/Office Command Center to keep track of everyone’s schedules, phone calls, messages, etc.
• Leave the session with an action plan personally designed for you to get organized and stay organized.
Pursuing Your Priorities, Purpose and Path
• What do you want to achieve in your lifetime? Learn how to set goals for each role in your life.
• Is the way you spend your day helping you reach your goals? Learn time management skills.
• Come home from this session with action steps that you will take to achieve your goals and have the life you’ve dreamed about.
Take Control of Your Time, Tasks, and To-Do’s
• What is clutter costing you at work? Get tips on organizing your office.
• Discover the F.A.T. principle to control the paper pile-up. Learn the questions to ask so you can toss as much paper as possible.
• Set up an Office Command Center to stay on top of all you need to remember to do.
• Learn how to use a Master List and prioritize your tasks.
Mastering Your Time, Tasks, and To-Do’s with Technology
• Set up Outlook so you can see at a glance what’s important that day and what can get done when you have time. Learn how to use the calendar, tasks and notes sections.
• Utilize your PDA (personal digital assistant) to work with Outlook. Discover little known tips and hints.
• Learn how to control paper pile-up and be able to actually see your desk! Be able to set up an Office Command Center to keep track of all your action papers.
Discover the Power of the Palm
• Would you like to REALLY use your Palm?!!
• Learn how to input appointments, contacts, to-do’s, and memos.
• Discover important commands, shortcuts, and preference settings.
• Find out how much fun it is to ‘beam’ and more!
What Others Say:
• “You reach out to others with information and advice to make our lives easier and more fulfilling. You are a very confident, knowledgeable, and interesting speaker with a message to benefit everyone.” Wendy, Sioux Falls
• “Elizabeth, you are a real motivator. Thank you for explaining and showing how I can better organize my time and my home.” Eloise, Sioux Falls
Partial Client List:
• Junior League of Sioux Falls
• EROS Data Center
• Sioux Falls’ Business & Professional Women – Women at Work seminar
• Sioux Valley Foundation
• South Dakota Chiropractic Auxiliary Spring Convention
• VA Medical Center
• USF Center for Women
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Want to Get Organized But Don't Know Where to Start?
It takes time and energy to get organized - but so much more time and energy is spent being unorganized! Usually the place to start is in the area that bothers you the most. For a lot of people that is the 'paper pile-up' area! For others it may be a closet or cupboard. Take everything out and go through it all getting rid of as much as possible. Then organize what's lieft in bins, baskets, drawer dividers, file folders, etc.
I help client set up systems that get them organized and keep them organized.
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Let me help you feel great about your home and/or office. You can get organized and spend your time on what is important in your life.
To reduce stress, frustration and anxiety in your home or office call me at 605.357.8767 for confidential, nonjudmental expert help.
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