I wanted to share this wonderful email I received this week from a long distance client in Maryland.

Hi Debbye,

Thanks very much for all the coaching on the call today. I learned a lot that I can apply & I’ll keep you posted on my progress!

When I ordered “Your Office Simplified” I figured I was going to read & get lots of tips & ideas for getting a grip on the constant flow of paper coming into my little office. And the audio sessions explained even more!

But I hadn’t really understood that there’d be a one-hour “Q & A Party” that goes with it! What a deal — you, and others on the call, get a full hour with Debbye to ask her questions to get her feedback & advice on “real” situations that you’re facing in your own office.

For example, I had a decent filing system going except for one category — “Art Ideas.” I’m an art teacher who teaches children in my home after school. Well, I had way too many art ideas to fit in one folder; and even after sub-dividing the ideas into categories (clay, figures/portraits, collage, women artists, etc.) the file folders were still overflowing! I had been pretty much just plain stuck at this stage for the past year.

However, given that Debbye offered a free “Q & A Party Call” with purchase of Your Office Simplified, I thought I’d take advantage of getting to talk “live” to an expert!

(Debbye’s note: Tina contacted me prior to the call and told me she really didn’t have any questions. LOL. Read on…)

Debbye and her ever-creative brain came up with an idea —Thank you, Debbye, for moving me out of “stuck mode”!

She also gave me ideas for “batching” some time for various repetitive tasks — not just the laundry, vacuuming, etc., but also for things like setting aside time for reading my monthly book club book. She really looks for ways to create “rhythm” to the week or month, and comes up with lots of possible approaches to fit what we creative (and sometimes side-tracked!) types can use. For those of you who buy the Your Office Simplified, please be sure to take advantage of the special phone call with Debbye — a coaching session tailored to your needs, well how can you beat that!

— Tina Slater
Maryland

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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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I want to introduce you to a friend of mine, Kim DeYoung, she’s the Get it Done Girl.

This Thursday she’s going to teach you exactly how she gets so much done. She has a SIMPLE FORMULA to help you choose the RIGHT PROJECT for your business that creates real results, real fast.

Since we’re just starting the New Year it’s the perfect time to share this with you.

Join me at Kim’s F*REE teleclass on January 7th at 1 pm EST (it’s right after my FREE Biz Law call). Kim’s call is “How to Choose the Right Projects for 2010 – To Build Your List, Gain Credibility, Expand Your Platform and Make More Money.”

In a hurry?

Grab a seat for my call with Guest Expert Biz Attorney here: http://tinyurl.com/ylpbqfn

Then grab your seat for Kim’s call here right now using my affiliate link: https://metromom.infusionsoft.com/go/vision/debbye

You’ll discover how to:
” Figure out whether or not your project really meets your objective (and what objectives are most important for you)
” Create a clear vision for your project that meshes with your overall business vision
” Determine if your project is big enough for you (a little extra motivation to just go for it!)
” Help you let go of the bright shiny object syndrome (the things that sound fun, but won’t really benefit your business)
Here’s that link again to reserve your spot in this complimentary teleclass.
https://metromom.infusionsoft.com/go/vision/debbye

This call will give you clarity on what steps to take…whether you want to build your list, gain credibility, expand your platform or make more money!

See you on the call!
Debbye

p.s. As you probably know it’s not always easy figuring out how to choose a project that will get results. Let Kim walk you through a simple formula so you can tackle your projects with confidence! Reserve your seat here with my link – https://metromom.infusionsoft.com/go/vision/debbye

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No email or info should be taken as financial advice or promises of income.

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I am getting my life working with a smooth organizational rhythm, moving gracefully thru the inevitable ups and downs. Could your life use a little “rhythm”? Having a quarterly list and/or reminder in your planner (paper or electronic) can be a great way to eliminate stress and stay caught up on some important “Life Rhythms”.

This all started because I needed to remember when it was time to get a fresh mascara! Now you may not be aware (or even care) that mascara preventives only last 3 months, but I did. I wanted a way to remember when I should get a new one. Finally the idea to change on the quarterly business dates clicked for me.

I made a list of other things that needed to be done on a quarterly basis. Now I am organized with a way to remember to get them tended to with the right frequency. I use 15 June, 15 Sept, 15 Dec and 15 March because they are key dates for my business, but any dates spaced every 3 months will work. Choose the dates that are best for you, but I’m setting up reminders in my Tips.com to keep you on track effortlessly.

SMARTcut(TM) Tip: I use my computer calendar reminders. You could also use a colored “DOT” (highlighter or sticker) in your paper planner as a reminder to check your “TO DO” list.

Here are some items I put on my checklist to complete on a quarterly basis.

1. Buy a new mascara.

2. Change my car’s oil. For the longest time I wished there was an oil change business that sent me a reminder. Now I have just determined that on my quarterly dates I will keep this on my “To Do List”.

3. Get a new toothbrush. My dental hygienist told me I needed to replace my toothbrushes every 3 months. So I added one more little thing to my list. I keep a supply on hand so it is no trouble. It was just hard to keep track of! By the way, you also need to replace it a few days after beginning an antibiotic so you don’t re-infect yourself.

4. Change air filters. Finally I realized that I could also change the air filters on our heating and cooling systems on this same cycle.

5. If you make quarterly IRS payments add that to your list too!You may have other things around your home or office that will also work on this cycle.

I find this little technique very helpful to make it easier for me to keep track of these recurring tasks. Are you looking for more help for keeping up with life?

Invest in some LIFE SIMPLIFICATION NOW! You know you deserve it!

What’s on your list?

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Debbye
Okay – I would love some enlightenment and ideas for simplifying the holidays. We have 4 birthdays, Thanksgiving, a weekend away for just hubby and me, end of semester testing for school, scouting events, a one day convention, special graphics I need to do for the church Christmas celebrations, working on business website, plus Christmas and all those preparations- all in the next 7 weeks. I can’t even imagine making special baked goods, building gingerbread houses and making handmade crafts! How in the world do you simplify? Oops a bit of overwhelm and frustration slipping in there, sorry…
So, if you’re willing to share some ideas, I would truly appreciate words of wisdom before my brain pops.

Suzanne

Dear Suzanne-

I am a real “finding solutions” gal, so here’s the real deal. It sounds like you have allowed too much to come into your calendar. Most of the things you mentioned are choices and how you respond/participate is also a choice. Your expectations of what will “fit” into 7 weeks is unrealistic.

Try putting all the “prep” work that is involved with/ tasks and events on your calendar instead of just the event. This should help you see when your life is getting overly full. For example, block out the time you’ll need to prepare birthday parties (consider one big bash if possible instead of 4). Or do like the Queen of England and spread them out more on the calendar. I understand the Queen’s Birthday is always celebrated in June regardless of the reigning monarch’s actual date of birth. By doing this, everyone could pick more widespread dates and therefore have more personal attention. (Just a suggestion).

Look for other things that might be scheduled into a different time of year and decide if all of these expectation are really worth the stress.

The world will not blow up if you don’t make gingerbread houses or handmade gifts. Those are expectation things you have placed on yourself (or allowed someone to “guilt” you into). Reconsider some of these things.

Bottom line is there is only so much time in the day and com much energy in you. So get real about how much is going to “fit” without making you nuts!

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