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Archive for May 2008

May 11th, 2008

Rest Your Eyes - Sunday, May 11, 2008

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - Original images by talented artists are featured here every Sunday to encourage rest, contemplation, and delight.
This image is provided by Erin Rosen and used with permission. See more from Erin here.

Have a restful Sunday.
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May 9th, 2008

Friday Feature: Winning the paper clutter war 1/4

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - Paper clutter… It’s both friend and foe. It seems like a good idea to save things until later, but then they have to be dealt with eventually.
May’s Friday Features will be addressing the challenges of paper clutter. Today’s feature comes from Pam Hix as featured on HGTV with some office clutter-reducing ideas.
I especially […]

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May 8th, 2008

Kids in the office - pro or con?

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - I don’t have kids of my own (but you can read about my adorable neices on my website). Since they’re not afoot, I hardly ever think about the challenges of working at home with kids around.
Mother’s Day is this Sunday.
So, this got me wondering about what it’s like to have kids at home. […]

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May 7th, 2008

Long-term project “group think”

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - Are you among the many people who have great ideas that get started and never completed? Before you get harsh with yourself about what a slacker you are, just know that this is a super normal thing. Go easy on yourself.
I bring up this topic because long term projects are a part of […]

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May 6th, 2008

Know thyself: The key to getting ahead of your stuff

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - Have you ever had to dig to find a piece of paper? (Who hasn’t?)
Generally speaking, the stuff on your desk is made up of projects in progress, things “to do” that aren’t urgent, and miscellaneous stuff you don’t have a home for. Beyond that, there are file cabinets and bookshelves and closets that […]

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May 4th, 2008

Today is Shut Down Day

I just learned that today is International Shut Down Day.
What’s this, you might ask? Read more about it from Leif Hansen at Spark NW. Then consider turning off your computer and other digital devices and do something fun for a change.
You’ll feel good - I’m just sure of it.
Happy Sunday.
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May 3rd, 2008

Tip of the Week: Where to put the desk!

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - Have you been thinking about a new office space somewhere in your home? It can be a perplexing dilemma if you don’t have an eye for finding a perfect nook.
I just read a great article from The Montreal Gazette that has some super solutions so the perfect work space doesn’t have to be […]

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May 1st, 2008

The miracle of the hour lunch break

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - I felt figety and lost. Hungry, yes, but not exactly sure what to do with myself.
I was given an hour lunch break.
Little did I know that when I took a one-day-a-week job at my local SBDC, they would adhere to the federally mandated break policy. Duh! As a self-employed business owner, this […]

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