For me, technology is a “love/hate relationship”….

I was so excited to (virtually) come to your house/office yesterday via a new video. This morning we discovered that the link in the email broadcast was blocked (or something like that). Anyway, bottom line is some people couldn’t watch the video. (sob, sob)

But so as not to disappoint anyone, I have pasted the bit.ly url here so you can see what office DIS-EASE I am talking about. I’m willing to bet you can identify with it! I can’t wait to “prescribe” a “cure” for this ailment that plaques creative types. Are you one?

Here’s the link. You won’t have time for popcorn, it’s a super short video….
http://bit.ly/crGbLc

Simply Yours,
Debbye Cannon

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Women are notorious for not taking credit for their achievements, but when it comes to organizing your life it’s high time to stand up and cheer for your success.

A word of caution here. Beware of rewards that bring more “stuff” (aka clutter) into your home and office.

Remember that everything you bring into your life from a pet to a pair of shoes will require your time, space, energy AND money to use and maintain it.

Be selective and think of giving yourself some time off to DO something you enjoy. It could be as simple as a bubble bath, a manicure or even enjoying a library book.

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Organizing what I call “support” is essential for the BusinessMom. Just face it, life is full of surprises. Whether it is a plan gone into emergency status or an unexpected opportunity, my advice is to create back up plans, systems and support teams, that will carry you over life’s bumps.

As the scouts would say, “Be Prepared!” Look for people around you who could take some of the tasks off your list. These may be right under your nose….a family member, a neighbor, a kid from down the block or a stay at home mom looking for some very part time income.

Finding ways to delegate and outsource doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. You could get started brain storming this with a simple piece of paper. Draw a line down the middle.

On one side list everything YOU must do personally. On the other list the zillion other things that need doing- but don’t absolutely have to be done by you. Those are the ones to delegate or outsource. Remember, there doesn’t have to be just ONE person to do all these things. It can be an assortment of helpers.

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The good news is that simple systems will function best. Great organization isn’t about having high tech, complex systems. In fact, the more basic the better.

Creative people are often very tactile. Although the electronic tools are helpful, don’t overlook good ole pencil and paper. You may feel more comfortable with a paper planner/calendar than a PDA. That’s fine.

It’s all about how your brain functions and accesses information. Be cautious about getting things too fancy or complex. Simple will get more done and done beats perfection every time!

Try creating some spread sheets to track or check progress. This is especially useful if you have work that follows a repeatable path. Example: Adding a new client or customer to your business, training a new team member, scheduling a guest speaker or interview.

Anything that can be 1,2,3 is an opportunity to simplify with a tracking sheet. Oh, and don’t overlook the simple checklist. This is especially useful for family members’ chores, school backpacks and sports equipment.

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Environmentalists want us to “recycle and re-use”, but why not use this concept for YOUR energy? So much of our daily routine is repetitive, watch for ways to repeat things you have already done.

You’ll love having more time every day. Look for things you do repeatedly such as paying bills, writing articles or newsletters, information that needs to go out often to new clients, associates or team members.

Make a form or template to cut down on the time and energy you spend week after week doing the same old things! This applies to your home AND to your office procedures.

Gather the supplies you need for a specific activity to avoid the “getting it together” phase of the job. Set up a cleaning caddy, or a manicure/body care basket, a bill paying box…you get the gist!

Can you re-purpose work you’ve done? Maybe the article you wrote for your blog could be submitted to article sites or turned into a free offer or bonus gift. Record (audio or video) the presentations you do. Have them transcribed for future use and/or archived on your website.

It’s all about working smart, not hard!

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