52 Organizing Missions

Wow – we’ve reached Organizing Mission #52! Can you believe it?
If you’ve been following along with the missions week by week, you’ll have made enormous changes to your home, productivity and life. You’ll have simplified, decluttered and organized many, many areas. Awesome!
In this mission, we’re going to set some resolutions to help maintain the gains we’ve achieved, using my 3-Cubed Formula.
If you want to hold on to your simplified, decluttered [...]

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Congratulations to our 52 Organizing Missions winner for this month!
Marti: “Organized my presentation. I managed to clear out clothes that don’t fit, are too old, as well as shoes, jewelry. I pared things down to the point that what I have left fits well, looks good and I love to wear. This has been a most successful site for me. Thank you.”

Marti wins a $79 Get Organized Wizard [...]

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If your week invariably feels chaotic and at odds with your natural energy, personal preferences, and practical considerations, then you’ll love this mission.
Over the next 30 minutes we’re going to create an ideal weekly schedule template – a baseline planner you can use for your weekly timetable.
Remember: you only need 30 minutes for the basic mission. Extended Options are below. If you’re new, you might like to [...]

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For many people, reducing debt is the first step toward a sound financial future.
And one of the best ways to reduce debt is to get organized and create a debt-repayment plan – which is exactly what we’ll do in the next 30 minutes.
Remember: you only need 30 minutes for the basic mission. Extended Options are below. If you’re new, you might like to start here -> 52 [...]

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In this mission we’re going to do some power career planning or business planning – depending on your goals.
If you want to change career or start a business then this mission is a great place to begin. By the end of these 30 minutes, you’ll have gained useful insights into finding your passion, and have created a mini career plan or business plan for realizing your career or business goals.
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If your kids and their bedrooms need an organization intervention, then read on.
In this mission we’ll declutter, tidy, and teach the kids some fabulous new habits.
Remember: you only need 30 minutes for the basic mission. Extended Options are below. If you’re new, you might like to start here -> 52 Organizing Missions.
Get Organized Mission #48: Organize Your Kids & Their Bedrooms
Before we start, decide [...]

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If you procrastinate constantly, sabotage yourself, get immobilized by perfectionism, or just feel miserable, then you might be the victim of your own ineffective thinking habits.
In this mission we look at 10 negative thinking habits and use them to spring-clean your thoughts.
Remember: you only need 30 minutes for the basic mission. Extended Options are below. If you’re new, you might like to start here -> 52 Organizing [...]

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Congratulations to our two 52 Organizing Missions winners for this month!
Sarah: “I loved how filling a huge trash bag with crap made me feel better about myself. The satisfaction I felt when I threw that bag into the trash was awesome.”
Miriam: “Mission #1 Completed!!!! So much fun I kept on for another hour. Procrastinated on this for so long and it was SO EASY!”
They each win a copy of [...]

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Have you been feeling less than your best lately? Wondering what happened to your old glow/spark/spring in your step?
A mini makeover is a great way to regain confidence and restore a little sparkle to your life. So that’s what we’re doing in this week’s organizing mission.
Remember: you only need 30 minutes for the basic mission. Extended Options are below. If you’re new, you might like to start [...]

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Your garden can be a source of beauty and joy. Don’t let disorganization spoil the pleasure – spend just 30 minutes today and make your garden into a happier place.
Remember: you only need 30 minutes for the basic mission. Extended Options are below. If you’re new, you might like to start here -> 52 Organizing Missions.
Get Organized Mission #45: Organize Your Garden
Step 1: Choose [...]

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If you can’t get organized because you have more stuff than space, then this mission is tailor-made for you.
Remember: you only need 30 minutes for the basic mission. Extended Options are below. If you’re new, you might like to start here -> 52 Organizing Missions.
Get Organized Mission #44: Live Within Your Home’s Boundaries
Step 1: Make Peace With Your Boundaries (10 minutes)
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An unrealistic to-do list undermines your effectiveness in two ways:

Having too many tasks distracts, overwhelms and confuses you – taking focus away from items that matter
Inability to complete items de-motivates you and reduces your self confidence.

Give your productivity and motivation an instant boost in this mission – by decluttering your to-do list.
Remember: you only need 30 minutes for the basic mission. Extended Options are below. If [...]

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If your life is overstretched and you feel out of control, then use this organizing mission to cull your commitments.
Remember: you only need 30 minutes for the basic mission. Extended Options are below. If you’re new, you might like to start here -> 52 Organizing Missions.
Get Organized Mission #42: Simplify Your Life – Time
Step 1: Identify Your Time Ninjas (15 minutes)
To make the [...]

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If you feel overwhelmed by the quantity of stuff in your life, then this mission is sure to bring relief.
Remember: you only need 30 minutes for the basic mission. Extended Options are below. If you’re new, you might like to start here -> 52 Organizing Missions.
Get Organized Mission #41: Simplify Your Life – Possessions
Step 1: What Are Your Ready To Release? (15 minutes)
Given our [...]

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If the idea of clearing out your attic, basement, garage, cellar, spare room or storage unit terrifies you, then take a deep breath.
In this organizing mission we’ll face the fear, and make a good start on conquering your storage demons.
Remember: you only need 30 minutes for the basic mission. Extended Options are below. If you’re new, you might like to start here -> 52 Organizing Missions.
Get [...]

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