Author Archives: Joyce

Organizing Your Important Papers – Part 1

Posted on 03/29/2013 by Joyce

Have you gotten your important papers organized? Do you have them stored in a fireproof, flood proof safe? I recommend this.   Recently I was helping a couple organize their important papers and thought it was a good topic to … Continue reading →

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Organizing Your Life – Part 4

Posted on 03/22/2013 by Joyce

Continuing from last week’s post  … Identifying the “big rocks” (important activities) in life is an especially beneficial activity if things have recently changed for you. Transition can be challenging and disorienting, it’s also a great opportunity to reassess your big … Continue reading →

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Organizing Your Life – Part 3

Posted on 03/15/2013 by Joyce

Continuing from last week’s post… Do you remember the Harry Chapin song “Cat’s in the Cradle” from the 1970’s? It was about a man who was always busy working and never had time for his son. The son watched and … Continue reading →

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Organizing Your Life – Part 2

Posted on 03/08/2013 by Joyce

Continuing from last week’s post… After the instructor told the students to put the various sizes stones, sand, and water into the mason jars and they set about the task. In not much time at all, there was a lot … Continue reading →

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Organizing Your Life – Part 1

Posted on 03/01/2013 by Joyce

Most of us are very busy. There are a lot of pressures around juggling work, school, managing projects, attending events, and assisting family members and friends. We care for our health, our community, and our world. Some folks are not … Continue reading →

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Organizing: More About Letting Go

Posted on 02/22/2013 by Joyce

There are lots of reasons folks hang onto “stuff.” Last week I wrote some reasons, here are more: You’re afraid you’ll need it someday. Sometimes you don’t want to let go of items because you think you will need them someday. … Continue reading →

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