Having trouble starting your organizing projects? Maybe what you really need is to set some goals in place and create an action plan.

Time Monsters. We all have them. They are those annoying little things that seem to steal away minutes, even hours, from our days and weeks.

A busy, hectic life may be the cause of your disorganization, but don’t let it be the excuse. Take some time to reflect on the things you can change in your life to make you more productive and less stressed. They don’t have to be monumental changes to make a difference.

The benefits of organization go way beyond having a neater house. Organization is an investment in your family. And, if done right, it can end up saving you money in the long run, too.

Getting organized can be both exciting and overwhelming. Keeping yourself motivated is crucial if you want to see your project through to completion.

How long is your to-do list? Three-, five-, ten-items long? If you’re like most women, it’s never-ending. No sooner do you cross off one item and three more things get added. Why do we take on so much? Why does it never end? One reason I’ve come across, both in my own life and in the lives of many of my clients, is perfectionism.

When it comes to their beloved books, nothing causes a bibliophile more distress then the thought of clearing out their cluttered shelves.

Today I am taking a detour from discussing all things organized.  October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and as a 4-year survivor myself, spreading awareness is near and dear to my heart.
I was diagnosed with what would eventually be stage 2 breast cancer at the “young” age of 35.  I did not have a strong family history of breast cancer and I did all the right things: didn’t smoke, breastfeed both of my kids, and was even a vegetarian. But none of that frightened cancer away.
Nevertheless, I was lucky. I …

I’m honored today to be the first stop on Dave Crenshaw’s Blog Book Tour to promote his new book, The Myth of Multitasking:  How "Doing It All" Gets Nothing Done. Dave is a productivity and business coach and the founder of two innovative coaching programs, Time Gym and Fresh Juice Strategy.
Dave’s book, which is available in stores beginning today, August 18th, is a wealth of information for busy, overwhelmed, time-strapped people told in an easy-to-digest story form. I read this book cover-to-cover in one afternoon at the pool, and …

Got a lot to do today? I know, when DON’T we have a lot to do.  Try the following tips and get MORE done today. Then use some of that free time you end up with to enjoy something fun and relaxing . . . you deserve it!
1. Delegate!
Contrary to popular belief (mostly our own), we do not have to do EVERYTHING ourselves. It’s not “passing the buck” or being lazy to delegate items on your to-do list. Pass some of your chores onto other family members today.  Kids need …