Organizing is a process. You’re going to have to change things as life changes, but sometimes the old habits can be molded for good, rather than for evil.

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.

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.

Some days there just isn’t enough time to think about getting, or even just staying, organized.

In an effort to simplify my to-do list during this very busy holiday season, I have invited Jennifer Tankersley of ListPlanIt.com and 100 Days of Christmas to Virtually Organized to share her list of ideas for simplifying your holiday to-do lists. Welcome, Jennifer!
Ideally, I believe we should float through December on a bubble of holiday spirit.  We would laugh all day long.  We would sit around our tree listening to carols every evening.  We would invite all of our loved ones to share with us in a big holiday dinner, in which all …

A little planning and preparation can go a long when it comes to simplifying and de-stressing your holidays.  It may take some up front time now, but in the end planning will save you enormous amounts of stress and countless wasted hours rushing around last minute.
To make the holiday celebration fun and meaningful, be sure to focus on the activities and events that are truly important to your family, and avoid getting bogged down with too many obligatory to-dos. One way to help accomplish this is by using a family holiday calendar.
First, create a blank …

I love to write lists. It’s how I de-clutter my head and focus my thoughts. A brain dump, if you will.

The October Procrastination Challenge is off to a great start.  Many people have linked up and started working on projects they’ve been putting off.  For some, they’re conquering projects that have been on their list for years.
And while the quest to abolish procrastination is a worthy cause, I’d be doing you all a disservice if I didn’t discuss the BENEFITS of procrastination.  That’s right, the benefits.
Take a look at your most recent to-do list.  If it’s not already prioritized, go ahead and number each item in order of importance (not …

Yes, there really is a difference.  And if you are trying to get a better grip on your time management issues, you need to read this.
1.  “ Urgent” is defined by dictionary.com as something that requires immediate action or attention while “Important” is considered a much greater significance or consequence.  For example, responding to a friend’s email may be urgent, but scheduling your annual doctor’s visit is more important.
2.  The fact that something is “urgent” does not necessarily mean it is “important.”  You may be hosting a party tomorrow …