Archive for August, 2007
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Friday, August 24th, 2007I love this topic because so many of us are burdened with schedules that Superman (or woman) would find exhausting. Kids, work, after school activities, friends, hobbies, meals, chores…. it’s enough to drive anyone mad. There is help though. There are companies that specialize in Time Management assistance by assessing your needs whether they be [...]
Mind Body and Spirit are One
Friday, August 24th, 2007Do you feel like you need to be busy all the time? This is a common problem in our society, we value productivity over meditation and relaxation. Yes, we need to be able to contribute to society and to be productive so we can feed ourselves, house our families and not be a burden to [...]
My Life is Fitness
Thursday, August 23rd, 2007I write the fitness blogs for Life Organizers. I am a trainer and group exercise instructor since 1986 and I love my job. I have the pleasure of waking up each day and putting on shorts, a workout top and a pair of sneakers for work. I never have to do my hair or wear [...]
The Art of Feng Shui
Thursday, August 23rd, 2007Today’s Feng Shui schools teach that it is the ancient Chinese practice of placement and arrangement of space to achieve harmony with the environment. Feng Shui has become a common household word – almost. There is even a Feng Shui for Dummies book, I know because I saw it at Barnes and Noble this weekend. [...]
A Concoction Called Organization
Thursday, August 23rd, 2007Home. Home office. School. Business. Work. Extracurriculars. Pastimes. Canines. In today’s home, obligations abound, creating what could become a convoluted, chaotic mess. It’s the first week of school, and already conflicts are fostering insanity. I’m speaking on small business networking tonight, at the same time that our son has hockey practice and one of our [...]
Travel Decompression…
Sunday, August 19th, 2007As much fun as it is to prepare for a trip – gathering my stuff, buying extra gadgets, organizing my belongings and imagining the perfect office on the road – that’s how loathesome it is to come home. This week, I returned to my home office that was neat – but turned upside-down in very [...]
Two Weeks of Alternative Offices
Thursday, August 16th, 2007We’re finally on the homestretch of our vacation. For my family, it was all fun and games. For me, it was fun, games and some work. But as I was doing my twice-monthly interview on Jim Blasingame’s Small Business Advocate radio show this morning, we discussed that place where work is expected to end and [...]
An Office at Sea
Wednesday, August 15th, 2007I’m sitting in the cafeteria aboard the M/V Twin Capes, a ferry making the 17-mile crossing between Cape May, New Jersey, and Lewes, Delaware. It’s the last leg of our annual trip to the Northeast, and again, I’ve found a unique place to call “The Office.” A productivity hound in search of a place to [...]
Simple Ideas to Organize Your Kitchen
Sunday, August 12th, 2007The kitchen is often known as the heart of the home. It is the place where we gather to eat, cook, entertain, and spend time with friends and family. As a result, the kitchen can become one of the most difficult rooms to organize and keep clean. Try some of these tips and time savers [...]
10 Simple Back-to-School Tips
Sunday, August 12th, 2007Back-to-school is an exciting time for both parents and children, however, it can be a stressful time as well. Here are 10 simple tips that will help families adjust to the upcoming school year. 1. Practice getting the children up early one week prior to the first day of school. 2. Pick out school clothes [...]
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