Don't forget, Saturday, February 7th from 9:30 - 10:30am I will be holding a workshop that will teach you how to eliminate chaos by implementing a Life Management Center in your home. If you would like more information, click here.

On Saturday, February 28th from 9:30 - 10:30am I am excited to announce that I will be offering a workshop on 'managing your time and priorities to achieve your dreams'. In this workshop, you will learn how to breakdown your goals into actionable steps, get a handle on your daily 'to-do' list, figure out what your dreams cost, plus much more. To get the details on this workshop click here and view 'Managing Your Time and Priorities to Achieve Your Dreams'.

To register for these workshops, email info@yourefficiencyspecialist.com with your name, phone number, and email address. Space is limited!

 I created a page on Facebook for Your Efficiency Specialist and would love you to join it. My goal for the page is to post my personal 'how-to' videos on organizing, create discussions on what organizing tips and tricks have worked for others, and post upcoming workshops and events. Take a peek!

One of my goals for 2009 is to create and publish a handful of short video clips on organizing and time and paper management. They will be posted on YouTube, www.YourEfficiencySpecialist.com, and my blog. Keep a look out!

Heads up! YourEfficiencySpecialist.com has been updated with new tips, information, and photos. If you haven't visited lately, please check out some of the changes like 'donation resources', 'business resources', and 'organizing tips and tools'. Remember, refer back on a regular basis to get updated information.

I was recently quoted in an article posted on a blog, Organize to Revitalize. The article offers some free tips on organizing from various professionals around the country. Take advantage of the free tips by clicking the link below.

Organizing Tips from the Experts!

One of the toughest parts of the day is when we leave our 9-5 job, pick up the kids, rush home to throw the chicken in the oven, deal with homework meltdowns, feed the pets, check personal email, and attend to our spouse’s needs. We are juggling multiple tasks in a very short period of time (usually 2 or 3 hours). Usually when we are hungry, tired, and in dire need of some relaxation. Getting behind schedule is a major factor which leads to the chaotic evening routine. This is a tough time of the day, but with these time-management tips you will be able to improve your early evening hours and enjoy your family.
 

Work Backward
Start with the end of the day in mind and work backwards.  If your objective is to get the kids in bed by 8:00pm, you need to finish dinner by 6:30, which means the kids should be finished with homework and the food on the table by 5:45, and so on.

Not ‘To-Do’ List
If you don’t already have a ‘not to-do’ list, create one! This is a great list to have posted as a reminder of what you won’t/shouldn’t/don’t want to be doing, especially during the most chaotic part of the day. One example would be not to answer the telephone, but instead let your voicemail do the work.

Add Some Cushion
Always include a 10 to 20 percent time cushion for mini emergencies that cause a hiccup in your day and make you late. Those hiccups may be heavy traffic, a last-minute phone call, misplaced handbag, or parking headaches.

And, of course, have a PLAN
A man by the name of Victor Hugo once said, “When disposal of time is surrendered to chance, chaos soon reigns.” Start the day off with a ‘plan of action’. Make sure to not over-commit yourself. You can do this by having no more than 5-7 tasks on your ‘to-do’ list and adding some time cushion (10-20 percent) to each item.

To Your Success,

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