Organizing Resources
 

Lighten the Load

 Your monthly resource for inspiration, organizing tips and life management skills
published by Judith Ann Kirk, Professional Organizer and Simplification Specialist

February 2010
     N = Nemesis: What is holding you back?
     Clean Out Your Files
     Why Shred?
     Simple Ways to a Healthy Heart
     February is “Have a Heart Month”

January 2010
     Get Organized Month sponsored by NAPO
     Changes in the Air for Organizing Resources
     M = Motivational Triggers: Pleasure or pain?
     Missed Opportunities: Challenges that may change your life
     One in/One Out Rule: Diminish and eliminate clutter

December 2009
     Living Better: Being a conscientious consumer
     L = Living in the Moment: A challenge for the frenzy days ahead
     Life is a Gift by Mother Theresa
     Personal Pockets by Meggin McIntosh, Ph.D

November 2009
     Celebrate Uniqueness – To what drum beat are you marching?
     K is for Keepers – Learn the difference between a keeper and space      robber.
     Peaceful Haven: Message Center
     Do You Need to Slow Down?

October 2009
     I Choose Color – The wonder of nature
     J = Jump Start - Initiate a portion of a project in advance
     Lazy Clutter – Superficial things that create clutter
     Peaceful Haven – Organize your daily schedule
     Dayplanners Say “NO” – Discretionary time committed

September 2009
     What Shall I Wear Syndrome
     I = Irritants
     Murphy’s Law: The Domino Effect
     Peaceful Haven: Clothes Closet Order
     Productive or Busyness?

August 2009
     Frittering Life Away: Excessive Details and Plentiful Choices
     H = Home Office: Running a Household
     Label, Label, Label: A Professional Organizer’s Secret
     Peaceful Haven: Paper Management
     Tickler File System: Something to Tickle Memory

July 2009
     Rainy Days: Things to accomplish on inclement days
     G = Garage Attack: Create a “Welcome Home Mat”
     Summer Time—Photo Time: Organize photos, print or digital
     Peaceful Haven—Pruning Time: Strengthening your plants and
 
    household goals

June 2009
     Hurry Sickness
     F is for Frugality
     Order in the Laundry Room
     June is Adopt a Cat Month

May 2009
     Simply Green ~ It’s a chosen lifestyle
     E is for Electronic Savings Tips
     The Beauty of Spring ~ Celebrate
     Peaceful Haven ~ Bathroom

April 2009
     Trappings of Life
     D=Disorganized Desk
     Hot Water Energy Saver
     Peaceful Haven-Linen Closet

March 2009
     The Necessities of Life
     C is for Clutter Control
     Energy Saving Lighting
     Peaceful Haven: Living room
     S.P.A.C.E.

§ Bonus Photo Gallery

December 2006 - A Year of Photos
 

Travel Adventures  

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"Your recent newsletter arrived at the perfect time – Sunday night, my time for ‘sorting and dealing’ for the coming week. I had just organized a fat pile of client papers for an upcoming event and wondered where on earth all the papers had come from. I recognized that without regular deep breathing, a cup of peach tea and basic organizing skills I learned from you, I could give in to the stress! Thank you for being right in tune with my thoughts and feelings."

Diane Lewis, Glastonbury, CT  

 


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