Strive For 5 A Day!

Part of what makes getting organized challenging is not our intentions but the time committment involved. Sometimes we need to break the large jobs into smaller more manageable tasks. My advice is to "Strive For 5 A Day". Basically, start with just 5 minutes a day and conquer small tasks. For example, start with a small drawer or shelf. Five minutes is perfect for tackling the sock drawer or kitchen utensil drawer.

"Strive For 5 A Day" can also mean getting rid of five items no longer needed. These could be as simple as leftovers in the fridge, old catalogs, or outdated makeup. Once you've formed a habit, gradually increase the number of items daily.

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"Award Winning" Organization Tip

Spring is here finally! Not only does this season bring warmer weather but a multitude of dance and music recitals, sporting events, graduations and award ceremonies. As a professional organizer, I often see clients challenged by how to organize all those paper certificates.

My suggestion is to purchase a 3 ring loose leaf binder for each child. Place each certificate in a clear hole punched plastic sleeve (readily available at any office supply store). You can then put these in the binder. Use tabbed index dividers to separate certificates into like categories. Not only does this make it easier to store them but looking through them is a snap!

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