What are your New Year's Resolutions? Are you tired of living in clutter? Are you putting away all your holiday decorations, looking around and want to clean out "excess stuff"? Well you are not alone. Millions of people want to start out the New Year with a clean slate. Give yourself permission to take control and purge items, move things around to give you a new look, clear out the clutter and become less stressed.

It only takes 21 days to form a habit. Make 2011 your year to become organized. January is National Get Organized Month. You need to clean out your files to prepare your taxes, why not clean out other areas of your house that need it.

Overwhelmed and not sure where OR how to get started. Get a piece of paper and write the numbers 1-5 on a separate line down the side of the paper. Now look at the rooms in your house, which room would you like to organize first, write it next to #1. Second room you want to organize write it next to #2., and so on. Many times we don't think we have 5 rooms to organize, but you will find when you get done organizing the first room you have moved items to the other areas of the house and now they too need a touch up.

Now get out your calendar and schedule a couple hours 2 days a week to organize and clean out room #1 on your list. Depending on how cluttered the room, you may need to schedule several hours for this room. Be committed to this appoinment with yourself, as it important to get organized for your mental health. Also make the list of items you need to purchase ahead of time so you are prepared to tackle that room on your scheduled day.

On your scheduled day, make a game plan of how you are going to get started, put on some of your favorite music and get into it. Remember only do room #1 you have on the list, otherwise you will get overwhelmed and will not complete your project.

Ok still not an easy task for you to do. Maybe you need motivated or assistance - I am here to help you. Contact me as I am running specials for the month of January - National Get Organized Month.

Have a Safe and Happy New Year!

It is the second week of January, what is on your "To Do" list for the new year? Are you doing it? Have you decided this is the your to get organized? According to Better Homes & Garden magazine, organizing is the number one priority of their readers.

In the January 2011 Good Housekeeping has lots of great tips on how to get organized. Check them out at www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/organizing

At this time of year most women magainzes have excellent articles on getting organized, after all January is GO Month - National Get Organized Month!

With the busy holidays here it is very important to take care of yourself. You can get so wrapped up in taking care of everything on that "To Do" list and everyone else that you forget about the most important person - You!

Here are a few reminders for this holiday season.

Take Control
You are in control of your life. You make the choices. What needs to be done, what you have time to do, which items can wait. Now is an extremely busy time of year - Take control before things and others control you.

Be Efficient
The holidays can be very stressful. Be sure to start the day by planning your day. Take 15 minutes to map out where you need to go and what must be accomplished. When shopping and running errands, plan your route so you are not driving in circles or back and forth across town, as this is a big waste of time and gas. Be effective and efficient by making the best use of your time.

Clean Up
When you live and/or work in a lot of clutter it can be emotionally draining and overwhelming. Take time to de-stress by reducing the clutter, you will be amazed at how much better you feel. Pick One room, block out 2 hours a minimum of 2 days a week to start cleaning, purging and organizing that One room. Give yourself permission to get rid of items by donating as much as possible to other in need, or tossing items wore out. Clearing clutter and will help you achieve balance in your life again.

Take Care of You
You work, shop, clean, bake, run errands, chauffeur the kids, plan events and the list goes on and on.... you are exhausted. It is time to stop and smell the roses and take time out for you. Plan an afternoon or evening to read a book, go shopping for yourself, go out with a girlfriend or go on a date with your significant other. It is important for you to stay on top of your game, as you are the glue that holds everything together. So to be your best, you must Take Time for You!

Merry Christmas