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Recently I heard Lorin Beller Blake, of Big Fish Nation http://www.bigfishnation.com say that unfinished bold actions are like the oil leak in the Gulf:  energy sucking and energy wasting.  On the other hand, completing a big, bold action is a huge energy boost.  What makes us mentally imitate that notorious oil leak?
 

A bold action is something we need to do or should do, but because of procrastination or fear we hesitate to take the next step.  To learn more about bold action

How true this little short poem is! A plan can make you a better "time pilot". 

“Bad news – time flies
Good news – you are the pilot!”
- Michael Altschuh

Make a plan to save time and get more done! Try standing to plan.  You will be more focused and work faster. Take control of your schedule by listing what you have to do and then put beside each item an estimated time frame. When I do that it brings me into reality of what is really do-able for that day.

Update: This was orginally written in January and I have still not had to buy anything for my hair or any makeup. Boy does it feel good to see the empty space on my shelves and to realize all the money I have saved. Every time I think I will need to go shopping I find one more items to use up.

Have you tried this in your home or office? Let me know your progress. Mary

This combination really works! I decided that instead of buying new make-up, I had to first look in my stash. You know - the one we all have, but put in a bottom drawer.

Here is an easy and fun project that is quick, inexpensive. People tell me this is so fun and that it motivates them to do other projects.

1. Dump the contents of your junk drawer onto a cleared space covered with
newspaper.
2. Assemble all the different size zippy bags you have - snack, sandwich, quart, etc.
3. Pick out all the items from the drawer that need to be returned to other areas of the house.  Then return them.
4. Sort items you want to stay in the junk drawer and put them in the appropriate size clear zippy bag.
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What does a "Clutter-free and Organized" closet have to do with you getting away for the weekend?  The answer is “Plenty!”   A weekend trip doesn’t have to take a week of packing if your closet has the right stuff in the right places.

• Like to hike?  Keep all of your hiking clothes, shoes, and gear in one spot in your closet.  The same goes for skiing, skating, and so on.  Plan for one-stop packing.
• Keep your favorite suitcase or bag packed with your favorite toiletries and make-up.  Use samples to save space.  Th