As the Channel Editor of the Business Channel here at b5media, I immediately went into “fix it” mode.  I sent out my emails, started to post an announcement to look for a new writer, pulled up my new iGTD (thanks, Shai) and thought, “let’s get organized!”  And then it hit me:  I am.

Let me clarify.  I am not Martha Stewart.  I have neither her money, her flair for style nor her prison record.

I do not own doilies.  I do not have all of my business receipts laminated and filed in decoupaged photo bins.  I do not own a paper calendar with stickers earmarking the wonderful moments in my business life.  So, if you’re looking for a power organizer replete with pearls, move along.

That said, let me tell you what I am, and why I think who I am is a good fit for you.  I own my own law business (with my hubby, but that’s another post for another time).  I’m a mother of three small children who demand lots and lots of my time.  I am involved in lots of volunteer organizations.  And yeah, I like to garden and travel and do fun stuff for me, too.  I can’t not be organized (yes, double negatives, get used to it) or I’d lose my mind.

I have learned that the key to being organized is finding your niche and making it work for you.  Nothing works the same for everyone.  My husband and I are prime examples of this – he has a Blackberry, I don’t.  He has a Franklin, I don’t.  I like Post-it notes and yellow pads.  I color code my iCal.  And yet, it works for both of us.

So, I’m going to hang out for awhile and give you my perspective on organizing your business life – and making a little time for yourself, too.  My goal is to create a fun, energetic, spirited blog about business and organization.  That’s right, I said fun.  Don’t believe it?  Watch me.

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