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So where are you with your New Year's Resolution?

January 31, 2008

Should old acquaintance be forgot… no – and neither should your New Year’s resolution to get organized. Resolutions are so easy to make as you sip champagne and kiss your loved one, but then the harsh reality of a fast-paced life hits you. But don’t give up on those resolutions so fast. Try to remember the reason for making it in the first place and then use some of these ideas to strengthen your resolve:

First and foremost let your spouse, significant other, family or roommate know that you are going to begin to take the necessary steps to getting and staying organized. Ask for their support and cooperation as you point out the many benefits to being organized (saving money, saving time and less stress). But remember even if you don’t get their buy-in immediately you should press forward and lead by example.

So where to begin…pick the area of your house that stresses you the most. Maybe it is your kitchen, where your family expects you to make a decent meal every night while surrounded by back-packs, school paraphernalia, mail and the like. Or maybe it is the closet that you swear is haunted because every time you open the door something comes flying out at you.

Every great project started with a plan. So come back next week to learn how to devise a plan that is right for you.

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