Archive for January, 2010

New York Public Library Clutter Support Group

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

Do you feel overwhelmed by the possessions, paper and piles that have taken over your life and space? Don’t know how or where to start to make changes? You’re not alone.

The New York Public Library (NYPL) is pleased to announce the formation of a free, educational support group for individuals who are struggling with clutter and disorganization. The NYPL Clutter Support Group will be a member-based group facilitated by organizing expert A. J. Miller. It will meet on an ongoing basis to address clutter and disorganization related issues and offer support, information, tips and techniques to combat clutter and become better organized.

The NYPL Clutter Support Group is open to people of all ages with any degree of disorganization. Whether you’ve had a life long struggle with being organized or your problem is more recent; whether you’re just a little overloaded, a hoarder, have ADHD or are living with someone who is one of these, please join us.

We look forward to seeing you at our introductory meeting on February 4, 2009 from 6:00 – 6:45PM at The New York Public Library, Grand Central Branch, 135 E. 46th Street between Lexington and Third Avenues.

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If You’re A Women Undergoing Treatment For Cancer, Take Advantage Of A Great, Free Service To Help You Stay Organized.

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

If you – or any woman you know – is currently undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, the Cleaning for a Reason Foundation (C4R) provides FREE housecleaning and maid services one time a month for four months while you’re in treatment. C4R believes that “fighting cancer is difficult enough, but living with it is even tougher.” Because they want to make sure that you have “one less thing to worry about”, they’ve partnered with professional, residential cleaning companies who are successful enough to be in a position to offer their services for free to those in need their communities.

C4R partners carry insurance, bonding and do criminal background checks. All you have to do is go to the C4R website, sign up and have your doctor fax them a note confirming your treatment. C4R will have a participating maid service in your zip code area arrange for the service.

Click here to see what Oprah has to say about C4R.

To help support or make an “In Memory of” Donation to C4R, please click here.

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Recycle Your Old Greeting Cards

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Personally, I’m a big fan of sending environmentally friendly e-cards, but lots of people prefer to give and receive paper greeting cards. If you’re one of them and would like a way to recycle yours, then consider donating them to the St. Jude’s Ranch for Children Recycled Card Program. St. Jude’s Ranch serves “abused, abandoned and neglected children and families, creating new chances, new choices and new hope in a safe, homelike environment.”

The children living at St. Jude’s help adult volunteers make beautiful, new, “green”, holiday and all-occasion greeting cards cards by removing the front and attaching a new back. The children receive payment for their work and learn the benefits and importance of “going green”. Proceeds from the sale of all cards benefit St. Jude’s.

Send your used holiday, Valentine’s Day, Birthday, Thank You cards now through February 28, 2010 to:

St. Jude’s Ranch for Children
Recycled Card Program
100 St. Jude’s Street
Boulder City, NV 89005

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January Is National Get Organized Month!

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

Did you know that every year getting organized is one of the top five New Year’s resolutions? January is well underway but, unfortunately, if you’re like most people, you’ve probably already broken some or all of your resolutions. If that’s true, the good news is that even though we’re already half way through the month, there’s still plenty of time for you to fulfill the promise of National GO – Get Organized – month and accomplish your goal of getting organized this year.

Changing even just a single habit or routine can be very difficult. If it wasn’t, there would be no need for New Year’s resolutions because we’d all be able to make a change as soon as we recognized the need for it. The important thing is to get started and chose just one, simple goal, something that you know you can accomplish before the month comes to a close. Break your goal down into small steps and reward yourself when you accomplish it. By focusing on just one goal, you can devote all the necessary attention and effort to it, greatly improving your chances of success.

Begin with a small, manageable project. For example, organize your sock drawer. If you’re like most people, being able find a pair of matching socks every morning will inspire you to tackle organizing additional drawers, your closet and other spaces. Experiencing the benefits of organization – more time to spend with the people you love; more energy for the things you want to do; more money in your pocket and less anxiety in your life – breeds the motivation to do more. Accomplishing your organizing goal this month will make it easier to accomplish another organizing goal next month and the month after that and the month after that and so on.

Regardless of whether the past year was good or bad for you, focus now on what the new year may bring and what you can do to conquer your organizing challenges. Happy New Year. I hope that 2010 will be one of your best years ever!

So, what are you waiting for? G.O.!

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