http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogList.asp?sort=organizer&schedule=58 Whether it's physical stuff or mental stuff, when we hold onto too much of it, it weighs us down and interferes with our sense of freedom and spaciousness. It's time to breathe, get centered, and lighten up!! Take charge of your "stuff" instead of it being in charge of you. Find peace of mind. Find joy. Find humor in the chaos. Free up your space, free up your mind, free up your life! Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:45:17 EST en-us http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2876 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2876 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST Ralph Marston inspired me again this week and I wanted to share his inspirational message with you. In our hustle bustle world where we are constantly searching for happiness through our stuff, relationships and careers, Ralph's message reminded me of how important it is to enjoy each moment, stay fully present and be grateful for what's right in front of us. In the flow +++++++++++++++++++ Enjoy doing nothing, and you can enjoy doing anything. Enjoy having ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2869 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2869 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST "I'm late, I'm late, I'm late for a very important date!" Do these "time-wise" words from White Rabbit in Alice In Wonderland ever echo in your head? Are you always trying to hurry up, get somewhere, get something done or speed life up totally missing the moment? I have a great lesson to share with you. Recently I had an experience where I didn't want to get out of bed on a workday. Generally I start my day around seven, but this particular day I was laying there watching ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2860 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2860 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST What's the best way to approach your organizing projects, from your head or your heart? Is being more organized just about learning all the tips and techniques or is it something deeper? The urge to get organized probably starts out with your emotions—overwhelm, frustration, discouragement or guilt. These powerful emotions light the fire that eventually moves you into more rational thinking. You might do some research, hire an organizer or take a class and put some useful tips and ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2854 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2854 Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:34:53 EST Probably one of the "hottest" topics in the self growth industry today is the topic of relationships. All of us want to find the perfect relationship, be in love with the right person and have great relationships with our children, friends and family members. But did you realize that there are many other relationships that are an integral part of your life as well? You are actually in relationship to everything! Yes, everything. You are in relationship to the air you're breathing, your ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2846 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2846 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST This weekend I had two opportunities to finally get outside and do some snowshoeing! This is my way of "bonding" with New England winters and the weather here in southern Maine has been less than ideal for bonding this year. Ah, but this weekend was perfect snowshoeing weather— temperatures in the thirties, not a cloud in the sky and no wind. As I powered through fields and woods surrounding the cottage my heart was filled with gratitude for this gift of spaciousness and connection to nature. ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2837 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2837 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST I heard something the other day that I wanted to share with you. It gave me real pause for thought-- "If you are rushing around or in a hurry you are coming from a place of lack." The message you are sending out is, "There isn't enough time." If you want more time you must think in terms of more time. If you are saying, "There's never enough time in the day!" this is what you will receive. Not only that, but it feels like time is managing you. The concept of "time management" has ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2827 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2827 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST The totals have been tallied! Getting organized is number three on the list of most popular New Year's resolutions this year, preceded by quitting smoking #1 and getting in shape #2. Were any of these-or maybe all of these— your resolutions for the New Year? If so, what's your follow through plan? Last week we gave some focus to the importance of having a clear vision around organizing and not losing sight of it. This is a necessary first step for any type of change. The key to ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2819 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2819 Thu, 7 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST What do you want going forward in 2010 around being organized? What are you longing for? Why is it that you don't have it now? Total Spaciousness is about following your heart, holding onto your vision and creating a stronger connection with your Self. As you move forward this year with Total Spaciousness the first thing to do is to get clear. One of the best ways to gain clarity around what you want is to bring some focus to what it is that you don't want. I know, it sounds ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2797 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2797 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST Happy New Year! "The Year of Letting Go" steps aside to welcome in A New View's theme for 2010—"The Year of Total Spaciousness". When this theme came to me I was imagining Julie Andrews during the opening scene of The Sound Of Music twirling around, free and happy, nothing weighing her down and welcoming in all of life. Whenever that scene comes to mind I feel uplifted and hopeful. The story, of course, is all about following your heart, never losing sight of your vision and the ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2785 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2785 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST It's Christmas Eve for many around the world. As you gather with family and friends, it is a time to connect with your true essence—love. The truest test of love comes with those who you find most challenging to be around. It is so easy to feel loving with those you have a happy relationship with, but what of those relationships where opinions differ, beliefs are completely opposite and mannerisms are annoying? Can you shine your love light then? Because love is who you are you but ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2784 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2784 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST For the many years, over a two day period at Christmas, I traveled over four hundred miles hopping from one house to another. Most years it was fun. For the past two years I stayed home and family came to me. That decision lifted a huge weight off me and I didn't stop there. I made a commitment to buy more services for the special people on my list, give gifts that support the world or donate money to charity. I buy gifts that are consumable or have instant homes once they're unwrapped. ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2783 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2783 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST Everywhere I go people are saying "Happy Holiday!" Spreading good cheer to all you meet feels so good, but are you feeling truly happy inside? You probably are when you say it, but does it stay with you throughout the day? "Happy Holidays" become just words unless you are truly feeling happy inside about yourself and your life and, of course, the holidays. Something that can block your happiness at the holidays is stepping into the world of "shoulds". Have you been "shoulding" on yourself ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2777 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2777 Thu, 3 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST This year I am "amping up" my practice of the universal Law of Circulation for the holiday season. The Law of Circulation simple states "As you give so you receive" or "What goes around comes around." It is a beautiful law that is always in operation and as an organizer coach it is one of my favorite and most practiced universal laws. It speaks to equality and balance. It represents a complete and never-ending circle of letting go and allowing. During this season of giving and receiving ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2765 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2765 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST You let go of what! As you look back on this past year what was your biggest letting go surprise? What did you let go that you had absolutely no idea would make it to your letting go list? My biggest letting go surprise was selling my home of seventeen years. Although I had been giving some thought to downsizing for about three years, I resisted it because I kept imagining myself in a small condo or apartment surrounded by other people with no outside space. I love my space! So ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2750 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2750 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST Have you noticed that we can become very attached to our routines, traditions and rituals? Sometimes to the point where we just can't let go of them at all. How do we respond, though, when one day life steps in and everything changes right before our eyes? Our best friend has a wonderful job offer ten hours away and has to move. Our weekly group meeting has to find a new home. Or there is a tragedy that rocks our world. The most natural response is to resist, protest and struggle to find a ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2713 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2713 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST As we wind down 2009, The Year of Letting Go at A New View, let's reflect on how you have shifted over this year. What have been your biggest gains and losses from all that you have let go? Where is it that you need to make a commitment to improve? Let's celebrate the gains and make a renewed commitment to make 2010 even more organized, more spacious and more peaceful. Here's an inspiration from Ralph Marston to get your juices flowing. Committed to make it ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2698 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2698 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST Distractions are receiving some very negative press these days, don't you agree? I was thinking that if we gave as much attention to being focused as we do to being distracted, we would probably find ourselves more focused--just a thought. It's interesting that we have chosen to make distractions the enemy because in doing so we have given them power. However, distractions aren't the problem, we are! On any given day I can be distracted by a dozen different things. Some of ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2688 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2688 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST Do you spend consciously or unconsciously? Staying alert to how you are spending your money, especially given the current economic climate is key to the quality of your life. There are three major spending habits that can wreak havoc on your well-being and your pocketbook. Do you engage in any of them? Habit #1: Bargain store spending. If you love a bargain, but don't know where this bargain is going to live when you get it home or you don't have an immediate use for it, it ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2674 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2674 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST One of my clients, a busy physician, is having some challenges with getting out of the house on time in the morning. I have never met her because all of our work has been remote, but she has put many new habits in place around organizing and she is ready to shift this pattern! Managing ourselves around time is one of the most important organizing tasks. We talked about her morning routine and prioritizing and possibly eliminating some of her tasks. As we talked she was able to realize that ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2661 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2661 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST Doubt is a powerful emotion. It will stop you dead in your tracks from completing important tasks. It's the energy behind procrastination, avoidance, and overwhelm. It's what creates the piles of paper, the overflowing laundry basket, the cluttered attic or garage; doubt blocks your ability to make clear decisions about moving forward. When you wait for the "perfect" time or situation to get something done doubt is present. Zig Ziglar says, "Anything worth doing is worth doing ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2631 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2631 Thu, 8 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST Thought for the week: "If you can do it in under two minutes, do it now." I love "The Two Minute Rule". So many people I speak to don't want to even think about organizing because they imagine hours of their free time spent in a crowded cluttered space toiling away. They're right, who would want that? Clutter usually happens when you're in a rush, don't have a proper, easily accessible home for the item and put the item down where it's convenient. Now we've ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2618 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2618 Thu, 1 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST Fall has arrived here in southern Maine and it is just beautiful! I was out walking on the estuary reserve this weekend and color was everywhere. Nature makes change look absolutely effortless. There are no signs of struggle or resistance. I wasn't hearing the leaves say, "No, I can't turn red, now, I'm not ready!" I watched as they fell effortlessly to the ground, too. We could certainly take some lessons from nature around letting go. The difference between us and nature is ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2617 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2617 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:35:00 EST Taking care of the paper that comes into our lives can become our greatest nemesis. One thin sheet of paper swiftly gathers forces and literally takes over our space before our very eyes leaving us scratching our heads wondering how it happened so fast. This week I want to take a look at the lighter side of paper management and share with you a contribution from one of the members of the A New View community. Here's Claire's "Top Ten Signs That It's Been WAY Too Long Since ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2602 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2602 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:27:03 EST September 18 th Day 21 The final day of our challenge! Where are you? Have you noticed any shifts? Even the most subtle of shifts are important to mark for yourself. When you notice these shifts you have now stepped into being conscious, aware of how you are being as you live from day to day. When you are aware you now have the power of choice. You can choose to shift your reality at any time. Remember, prosperity is not about things or money or status. Prosperity is about choosing ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2582 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2582 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST September 11 th Day 15 Today I had to be up early to travel north of Augusta for business—a two and a half hour trip. One of my favorite organizing tips is to prepare the night before for the next day. This worked like a charm for me this morning, everything thing I needed was out and ready! The best part of preparing ahead is that it's an instant mood enhancer. I don't wake up quickly and only rely on Mother Nature, not caffeine, to pump me with energy. When everything ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2599 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2599 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:46:41 EST September 17 th Day 20 Another important prosperity concept to apply to organizing is to have a vision. Know exactly what you want and what you don't want. Keep your focus consistent—review daily. You can write it down, cut out pictures or draw pictures of your vision. It sounds counter intuitive, but the first step in this process is to write out what you don't want. This helps to get the negative energy out of the way and allows you to clear the path to move forward. Here ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2595 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2595 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:21:01 EST September 15 th Day 19 Another important concept when it comes to staying organized from a prosperity mindset is to find time to be still, stop the doing and just be. Meditation can cause some people to feel uncomfortable as they think about sitting in one position for a long period of time. Meditation is not so much about a position, although thousands of people create rituals around meditation and they're perfectly content, but meditation is more about going within to connect ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2594 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2594 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:56:34 EST September 14 th Day 18 As we wind down our challenge I want to bring focus to a few key concepts. One important concept is to remember to take one hundred per cent responsibility for your life. When you find yourself in the "blame" game you've just stepped away from prosperity energy. You are the one who said what you said, did what you did and made the choices you made. If you are going to take credit for the good you've done, stand up and own the things that you could ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2592 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2592 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:16:55 EST September 13 th Day 17 Something I like to do every so often is to repeat aloud "I am prosperous." Everywhere I go no matter what's happening I say it to remind myself how blessed I am. So I added this saying to my travels in the car today on the way to apple picking and the craft fair at the wildlife reserve. It's amazing how it can shift your mood, too. Remember, prosperity includes health, relationships and career, as well as finances. What are you noticing in your life ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2584 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2584 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:22:30 EST September 12 th Day 16 One of the cornerstones of prosperity is forgiveness. When you hold on to guilt, resentments or anger you are only hurting yourself. These feelings are heavy and weigh you down preventing you from experiencing the beautiful light energy associated with prosperity thinking. Forgiveness isn't about accepting someone else's bad behavior or putting yourself "above" another. It is an act of kindness toward yourself. When you choose to forgive you are ...