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Taking Action

Mindful Walking

by Michaeline on May 16, 2009

Many of us take the benefits of walking for granted. Each day we limit the steps we take by driving or sitting for long periods of time. But walking even a short distance each day has unlimited benefits…not only for our health, but our spirit as well. [click to continue…]

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If it is not working….change it!

by Michaeline on May 12, 2009

You know there is that saying if you keep doing the same thing you will keep getting the same results. If you feel that something in your life is not working…make a mindful change.

Here is some insight from the website Daily Om. Read what they have to say on this topic by clicking the link: http://www.dailyom.com/articles/2009/18360.html

Accept the freedom to change what is not longer working in your life. It is possible.

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Steps for Getting Things Done

April 28, 2009

A few more insights into why things don’t get done: • Clouded vision. • The task is overwhelming. • You fear the end result. • You lack confidence. • You have distractions. • Indecision. Here are some suggestions for getting things done: • Visualize success. • Set realistic goals. • Use lists. • Maintain a [...]

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Stop Procrastination

April 25, 2009

In my previous post I talked about understanding why you may have the habit of procrastination. Identifying the pay offs and reasons why you procrastinate are the first steps to changing this habit. Here are some tactics you can use to stop procrastination in its tracks: • Do the worst first. It may not be [...]

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Insights Into Procrastination

April 21, 2009

Do you wonder why you are sometimes stuck doing the same thing or why you have settled for mediocrity? Why do those piles keep reappearing or why can’t you get some of your goals accomplished? We all procrastinate to a point but there are those that are consistently late, miss deadlines or put things off. [...]

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Creating Your Filing System

April 14, 2009

Why filing systems don’t work: • You are trying to adapt someone else’s system. • You have set up a very complex system (maybe color coded and too many small categories). • Your file cabinet is not in a convenient location. • You are trying to keep too much to start with (records versus references). [...]

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Records Versus References

April 11, 2009

I am sure you have heard the statistic that 80% of what is filed is never looked at again. Do you know the difference between papers that are references and those that are records? Learning the difference can save a lot of work and maybe a few trees in the process. Records are papers that [...]

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The Home Office of Your Dreams

April 7, 2009

I recently posted about handling your papers as they come into your home as a way to conquer paper clutter. In thinking about what information I wanted to provide next I went through a long laundry list of potential topics. And the winner is setting up a home office. Once you have a handle on [...]

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Tax Preparation = Easter Egg Hunt?

April 4, 2009

Does the date April 15 stress you out? Does locating the paperwork needed to prepare your taxes seem like you’ve gone on an Easter Egg Hunt? Do you put off preparing your taxes because you just don’t want to deal with all the papers? Which person are you? 1. I have a system set up [...]

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More Paper Clutter Control Techniques

March 31, 2009

I could spend days writing about conquering paper pile ups. And I will continue to share bits and pieces in future posts. I did want to share a few more techniques now that you have your incoming mail under control. In order to stay on top of paper and prevent it from piling up: When [...]

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