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111 New Years Resolutions and Tools to Make Them a Reality (Add Your Links!)

December 30, 2010
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Over the last few days, I’ve been working on this list of resolutions. I’m sure it’s not complete, but it’s pretty close! I’ve included tons of links to resources to help you achieve each of your goals, but there are still a few missing. At the end of this post, you’ll find a linky so [...]

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The Value of Accountability for Achieving Your Goals

December 29, 2010
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My monthly column is up at Simple Mom, and I’m talking about the role that being accountable to others plays in achieving your goals: It’s that time of year, when most of us are reviewing the past year and anticipating what’s to come — full of goals and resolutions and hopes and dreams for the [...]

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The New Year Is the Time for a New You

December 28, 2010
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What one thing do you need to change about yourself? The new year is almost here. It is a time for fresh beginnings. It is as close to a do-over as you are going to get. The new you is just waiting to burst out. What is holding you back? Let it go. It is [...]

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Setting Green Goals for the New Year

December 27, 2010
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In just a few short days we will be ringing in the New Year, and I’m sure that many of us are thinking about our resolutions and goals for 2011. I really want to encourage you to think about setting some green goals for yourself and/or your family this year. Making changes toward greener living [...]

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Tips for Setting 2011 Resolutions That You’ll Actually Keep

December 17, 2010
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I’d never been a big fan of New Year Resolutions. Until this year, that is. In the past, I would make lists of resolutions or goals, really lofty ones, and once I failed to achieve the first two, I would pretty much toss the list into the trash. 2010 has been different. I not only [...]

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31 Days of Organizing for a Better 2010: Wrap-Up

February 2, 2010

Did y’all notice I didn’t post yesterday? After 31 days of posting every day (sometimes more than once!), it was strange and refreshing not to sit down and write a post yesterday morning. However, I really enjoyed the 31 Days of Organizing for a Better 2010, and I’m excited to tell you that I am [...]

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More Than Resolutions: Enjoy Life to the Fullest

January 31, 2010

Join us all month for 31 Days of Organizing for a Better 2010! I tend to be a fairly positive person. Oh, those that know me best know that I can get overwhelmed sometimes and slip into negativity, but I try to consciously find the funny or the good in bad situations rather than complaining [...]

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More Than Resolutions: Drink More Water

January 30, 2010

Join us all month for 31 Days of Organizing for a Better 2010! How much water do you drink each day? How much “other stuff”? In our home, my girls drink water about 99% of the time. They drink when they’re thirsty and refill their cups often. On the other hand, sometimes I struggle with [...]

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More Than Resolutions: Invest in Relationships

January 29, 2010

Join us all month for 31 Days of Organizing for a Better 2010! Rarely in life do we end up regretting the time we spent connecting with family and friends. If you’re a task-oriented person like me, though, it may sometimes get pushed to the side in favor of checking things off your to-do list. [...]

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More Than Resolutions: Daily Routines and Schedules

January 28, 2010

Join us all month for 31 Days of Organizing for a Better 2010! Sometimes routines and schedules get a bad rap, and I suppose if you’re so tied to your schedule that you can’t handle when things don’t go quite right, that’s probably a valid concern. But for me, routines and schedules are the foundation [...]

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More Than Resolutions: Meet a Financial Goal

January 27, 2010

Join us all month for 31 Days of Organizing for a Better 2010! As I mentioned before, financial goals are some of the most popular resolutions that people make every year. We’ve talked about getting out of debt and building your savings, but what about other financial goals, such as saving up to buy a [...]

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More Than Resolutions: Start a New Business

January 26, 2010

Join us all month for 31 Days of Organizing for a Better 2010! The thought of starting your own business — especially if you’re already balancing other commitments — can be overwhelming. Where do you start? How do you find the time? I’m something of a serial entrepreneur. I’m not afraid to fail or decide [...]

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