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13 Posts in Honor of the Beginning of 2013

As the years go by and I keep blogging, they add up (I have about 170 posts so far) so here’s a recap to ring in the New Year. Happy 2013 and here’s to being organized in it.

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Consider Setting Resolutions – or Not

The New Year is upon us once again – are you setting New Year’s resolutions? Here’s a reminder of the guidelines for that, but more so, a reminder that what’s more important than setting goals at this time of year is to consider whether you are ready to make changes.

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Thanksgiving Thoughts

Holidays bring to my mind the importance of setting limits, of deciding on our priorities – there’s a time for action and a time for pausing the action.

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Goals, Already?

If you are one of those people who focus on setting goals at the beginning of the year (and even if you’re not), here are some things to keep in mind as you decide on things you want to change.

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Have a Happy Thanksgiving! :)

Just some quotes for the holiday, not a time to worry about organizing or time management.

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Gifts – Giving and Receiving

Don’t get stuck in a rut – consider what gifts you give those you love – whether for Christmas or other holidays. My favorite alternative – giving experiences, though there’s many options showing your love.

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Schedule Your Resolutions

As the traditional time for setting resolutions for the New Year, make sure to keep your list short and most importantly, put concrete, specific steps into your schedule. Ideally, you’ll want to review your progress periodically throughout the year and make any adjustments that you need to reach your goals.

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Seasons of Decorations

Halloween is the beginning of three months of heavy decoration time with Thanksgiving and then Christmas following and decorations can become a burden. Find out how to eliminate that stress with 4 steps to control your decorations and help you celebrate the holidays in the ways you envision.

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Change Your Resolution for the New Year

Tomorrow night we will celebrate by ringing in the New Year. It is typically a time for us to look back at the past year, evaluating the events and choices, and then set some goals for the coming year. What I find interesting is that we often are inspired to do those same things at [...]

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Appreciate Your Gifts This Christmas… But Don’t Let Them Become Clutter

My husband was teasing me the other day, come Christmas morning I am very methodical. I open a gift, look at it briefly, and am moving on to the next gift. I tend to do this regardless of how much I like it; oohs and aahs rarely come out of me. A friend we were [...]

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