According to Family Circle Magazine there are seven emotions that get in the way of living an Organized Life.
*Anxiety
*Grief
*Perfectionism
*Shame
*Low self-Esteem
*Indecisiveness
*Fear
Can you relate to any of these? Maybe, kind of, I don't want to talk about it, I will later, when I find time or money I will. These emotions stop all of us from clearing out the clutter. Stop beating yourself up and definitely don't feel like you are alone. Little steps can begin the day new!
Friday, October 22, 2010
Just ask Sid
What to keep and what to shred, that is the question. www.aarp.org offers a help-line to help you make educated decisions on what to file, and what is safe to shred. Just ask Sid at asksid@aarp.org. One of his morsels of common sense states that you should toss bank deposit slips and ATM and credit card receipts as soon as the transaction appear on statements. It is hard for some of us to let go of paper after so many years of filing, filing and filing... Always check with your Tax Professional as they are the final say to this dilemma.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
You can thank Verizon for creating a program called http://http://aboutus.vzw.com/communityservice/hopeLine.html which collects old cell phones and redistributes to victims of domestic violence. Just one more reason to clean out that junk drawer.
Do you have rechargeable batteries from Christmas Past? call2recycle.org can help you lessen the guilt of tossing dead batteries into the trash...
How much space is that prom or wedding dress taking up in the back of your closet?http://http://www.operationfairydust.org/index-1.html is the fairy God Mother for young ladies that need formal dresses. Create a Cinderella moment and gain valuable real estate in your closet for clothes you actually will wear again!
Do you have old out of date prescription glasses that are hogging prime drawer space? Since 1932, this non-profit has collected and distributed eyeglasses to the needy in the US and Worldwide http://http://neweyesfortheneedy.org/ Clean out your drawers and give the gift of sight to someone in need.
Are paperback books cluttering your spacious shelves? This web site offers a solution by swapping paperbacks with others as a way to clear your clutter and handpick a few new reads. Now serving 4,623,656 books, so your favorite should be available to swap with those dusty copies from high school! http://http://www.paperbackswap.com/index.php
According to Valuesafes.com July and August are the vacation months that result in the highest % of burglaries during a typical year. This site will answer any questions than you will ever have regarding the type of safe you need. They supply pictures of fires and sledgehammers to illustrate the best way to protect your valuables.
If you are concerned about the environmental impact of flushing or throwing away medications this is a web-site that will direct you to a pharmacy near you that will accept your expired meds. http://http://disposemymeds.org/index.php/pharmacy-locator
This is a link to a product that is a great organizing tool if you need a mobile desk. It is a fold up work station for a very reasonable cost. Perfect for kids and adults alike. https://www.buywonderfile.com/?mid=763713
Monday, April 19, 2010
http://http://www.ecofuture.org/jnkmail.html is the greatest link if you are anxious to cut down on the junk mail you receive daily. Notice the .org address. This is the best source I have found to reduce the paper chase. This is not Junk Mail!
Celebrate Earth day by Recycling your hazardous waste. www.recycleinfo.org or 1-800-cleanup can give you the closest location for free drop off of household waste. Call before you go as times can change. Be sure to ask if they accept what you need to dispose of.
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