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- Create Your Own Kitchen Makeover - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Mary DykstraI have worked with a number of people over the years who have called saying they feel overwhelmed when they walk into their kitchens and are inundated by counter clutter, cupboard chaos, and fridge fright. Ever feel like your home life is out of control and you are overwhelmed by the state of ...
Views: 1457 - Shared Life, Shared Space, Shared Schedules - Tips for couples getting organized - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Mary DykstraDo you share space with a loved one and find it challenging at times because you have very different organizing or time management styles? I have a number of women and men who call asking for organizing help frustrated with their spouse/significant other's habits. When I enter the situation, ...
Views: 2018 - Do You Run Your Business or Does Your Business Run You? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Mary Dykstra• Do you feel overwhelmed, inundated by your office, out of control, overscheduled and full of mental and physical stress? • Are you running faster, multi tasking more and feeling that you can't get ahead? • Do you accumulate piles of all the things you need to "decide" on? e.g. "I might ...
Views: 1398(3 votes) - Tips on Organizing & Filing April Taxes - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Mary DykstraGather those receipts & tax forms…. According to the IRS, there are 2 groups of filers - those who get their returns in as soon as they have their W-2's & 1099's and those who file at the 'last minute'. Interestingly many of the 'last minute' filers have money coming back but do not have ...
Views: 1233(1 vote) - Organize Your Desk & Office Space for 2010 & Beyond - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Mary DykstraIt’s ‘GO’ Month (Get Organized)! Moreover, it’s a new year and a new decade. This is the perfect time to set the tone for a new phase. Remember, small changes over time lead to a huge cumulative positive change. Let’s talk about your office & desk area, whether it’s a home office or a ...
Views: 2154(5 votes) - Tips & Helpful Lists for Holiday, Year End Prep and New Year Goals - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Mary DykstraIt's been a challenging year. How are you heading into 2010? Are You Ready For Your Life Now? Many of us are overwhelmed by our stuff, schedules & having to deal with change. I help clients set decision making criteria in 3 areas: What to let in? Where will it go (space & schedule)? How do ...
Views: 1329(1 vote) - Learning How to Organize is a Lot Like Learning How to Shoot - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Mary DykstraA friend named Tom, teased me about being a “pacifist” even though I have (he says) a tendency to say “shoot it”. He tweaked me to be more conscious of my use of language and thought process and offered to take me target practicing so I would have a greater appreciation/respect of firing a gun ...
Views: 1256(2 votes) - Organizing is a 3 Step Process – Forget the Pretty Bins - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Mary DykstraOrganizing is about having a strategy - its not about having the latest and greatest containers. Many of my clients and audiences fall victim to all the great “Organizing” & “ Organized” pictures of beautiful closet systems, kitchen & organizing bin systems which are only 30% filled with color ...
Views: 1712(4 votes) - Simplify, Reduce Debt and Start Enjoying Life More Fully - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Mary DykstraSimplifying does not mean going without. It means consciously choosing what things, people and events you surround yourself with. I spent 10 years in Marketing learning what colors, words, shapes and offers would make YOU stop in the store, pick up my product and put it in your shopping basket. ...
Views: 1260(4 votes) - The Top 5 Reasons to Simplify and De-clutter - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Mary DykstraLike many Americans you probably have to reinvent your self in this current economy. It means learning new coping skills and making business and lifestyle changes. It means maximizing the use of things you already own and sharpening your skill set to get a new job or retain your current job. ...
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