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If you are like most teachers, you may have some clutter lurking in your classroom – and let’s start with your desk. Look at that big drawer in the lower right- or left-hand side of your desk – the one where files are supposed to go.  To use that drawer for its intended purpose, you will [...]

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Human beings love to achieve…to set goals and to reach those goals. It’s motivating. Use that to your advantage when you are cleaning, clearing, decluttering – and of course, destressing. Make a VOW to rid yourself of a certain amount, number, or percentage of your ‘stuff,’ whether your stuff is books, papers, files, cans, emails, [...]

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It is not just the big things that need to be eliminated in order to reduce stress. You may need to get rid of those extra Cool Whip tubs that fall out of your cabinet every time you open the drawer. You will be surprised by what is on this list. How about starting to [...]

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If you work in a plant that somehow generates hazardous waste, then you know all about the proper way to deal with hazardous materials. But, for most folks who work in government agencies, schools, colleges, universities, home-based businesses, and the like…you probably can’t even imagine that you have items that are in your office that [...]

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Unless you are ever-vigilant (and have been for the past 5 - 10 years) when it’s time for de-cluttering, you will need a trash container.  If you are only cleaning out one wayward drawer, then a teeny trash basket may be enough.  On the other hand, if you are de-cluttering your entire classroom, office, garage, or wherever else [...]

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  I have written articles about dealing with physical clutter and electronic clutter, both of which can cause you and your businsss significant problems. But in this article, I want to give you 5 tips for dealing with your money clutter. Do not discount the wisdom in these brief, but brilliant suggestions. Determine exactly how [...]

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Money clutter. Have you ever thought about that concept? I’m sure you’ve thought about – and maybe dealt with – your physical clutter because you know that it can take a tremendous toll on your productivity. But what about money clutter? Any possibility that you need to deal with this, too? Let’s explore a few [...]

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  If you feel overwhelmed and overloaded – and you aren’t happily making progress through your most important projects, tasks, and commitments, it’s time to make changes. Big ones. Here’s what I recommend: Eliminate at least 20% of what is currently noted in your planner, including both the calendared events (appointments and so forth) and [...]

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I would like to take a moment to share this wonderful post I received in my email this weekend.  It comes to us from Judith Ann Kirk, Clearing-Clutter Consultant and 16-year veteran of the organizing industry. You can see more of her wonderful information at her website http://OrganizingResources.com and on her Blog: http://Clearing-Clutter.com. The Change [...]

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If you want to do something today that will help you feel better (and thereby more productive) then apply these six tips to all the various lotions and other personal sundries you have in your bathroom and other locations in your home and office. Note: If you are like most women, you will be stunned [...]

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