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Why Organization is Liberating

I am no Martha Stewart and I confess that I keep far more information in my head than I probably should—mostly because I do not want to take the time to write it down or get it into some sort of document format. Overall, however, I have learned that when it comes to my home business (and other areas of my life) the more organized I can get things, the more truly liberated I feel. My years of work in nonprofit organizations and all of the work I have done planning meetings, conferences and events I have learned the value … Continue reading →

Breast Cancer Fundraising

On October 30th my friend Nicole is going to be participating in the Making Strides: Breast Cancer Walk to Never Lose Hope. The team she is on is being led by her daughter. One thing I have seen is that they are having some trouble raising their funds to meet their goal. Now this is rather surprising to me I wonder if this is because of all the different cancer organizations are starting their own fundraising walks or if the financial crisis in America is keeping the money in peoples wallets instead of supporting great causes like this. I had … Continue reading →

So, You Think You Have a Plan?

I tend to cling to my planning and organizational skills. I imagine my role as a single parent has only served to increase my need to have a plan and a system for everything. Even while I understand this about myself, I have also lived long enough to realize that a big part of living life is learning how to adjust when the best laid plans go awry… I have not yet learned how to live entirely without a plan, but I have learned that family life and planning are only partially-compatible. There are unending surprises and adjustments that need … Continue reading →

Review What You’ve Done at the End of the Day

I often find that the best way for me to make plans for my next work day is to look back over what I have accomplished during the current day. This means that if I’m keeping track of what I am doing during the day, I should be able to do a quick review, see what has been accomplished and what is being left unfinished, and decide what needs to be scheduled for the next work day. I know someone who does not keep an hourly log for the work she does, but at the end of every day, while … Continue reading →