February 3rd, 2010
Check out this great website, they’re running a contest and want comments. Great prizes from carolina pad. They’ve posted one of my articles. I’m lucky to be their organizing expert!
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January 5th, 2010
We’re starting a new year. It’s not only a new year, it’s a new decade. So, it’s even more important to get off on our best footing. It’s time to take stock. Figure out what is working and what needs changing. We’re empowered to check things out and consider heading in a new direction.
Here is an organized way of approaching your goals.
- Get a fresh start by taking a new perspective.
- Approach your home or work as if for the first time.
- View each by understanding its function.
- Identify anything that is unnecessary or unloved.
- Take notes!
- List all clutter. Anything that doesn’t add to your life, takes energy to maintain.
- Think about what would be really functional, beautiful and enjoyable for you. What worked before may not meet your needs now depending on your situation. Things change!
- Think purpose and benefits.
- Create a plan to meet your needs.
- Break it down into manageable pieces.
- Add your project plans into your calendar.
Dive into the decade with direction and make your dreams come true!
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December 16th, 2009
Think outside of the box this year, take a chance, and consider something experiential! Get them a spa visit (could be local) or a visit to the zoo to help behind the scenes. Maybe they would like to take a boxing lesson or dance class. There are so many ideas, besides tickets for a play or movie, how about purchasing a private cooking class or hiring a chef to cook for a small group. I have quite a few people that contact me for a gift certificate to help jumpstart the organizing process, too. There are more ideas in the holiday topic list on this blog. Also, check out www.cluttercoach.com for more tips and I offer new ideas daily on facebook or twitter (you can click on the links on the welcome page of the website).
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December 13th, 2009
The Simplesizing Break book is getting great reviews. It’s available on www.Amazon.com now. Just search for Simplesizing. After you read it, please add your own comments. The intention is to inspire and motivate whoever reads it!
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October 20th, 2009
The Simplesizing Break is for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed, over-scheduled or disorganized. In other words, it is for everyone!
Simplesizing. What on earth is Simplesizing?
Simplesizing is about managing your life. Simplesizing is about figuring out what is truly important to each of us.
Simplesizing will enable you to live a manageable and memorable life.
The Simplesizing Break is partly a personal story about organizing and Simplesizing, plus client examples, all sprinkled with inspirational thoughts.
From The Simplesizing Break:
Have you ever received something you thought you really didn’t want?
However, as everything sunk in, you began to realize that maybe there was a divine plan…
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October 4th, 2009
The Simplesizing Break is available now! Just go to www.cluttercoach.com or www.simplesizing.com and click to order. Full of stories and inspiration!
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September 23rd, 2009

The Simplesizing Break
Launching my new book “The Simplesizing Break”. It will be available in October. It is about organizing and simplesizing. Partly a personal story and included are client examples and inspiration.
Check it out!
Here is a small excerpt:

Jane Carroo
Have you ever received something you thought you really didn’t want?
However, as everything sunk in, you began to realize that maybe there was a divine plan…
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August 11th, 2009
Are all your photos organized? Are they all in one place? How are they stored? Are they in proper containers? Labeled?
Consider gathering them together first. Then consider categorizing them. This can be done in many ways, by person, chronologically, events, holidays, vacations, etc. Make sure you have enough space to spread out the categories. Lastly, consider good storage and ways to make the project easy to build on as it is ongoing.

Photos
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July 20th, 2009
Here is a recent photo from the NAWBO event. Had a great time visiting with Peter, talking to people I know and meeting new connections!

Jane & Peter
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July 9th, 2009
Do you realize that half the year is over? That means that we still have half a year to go. It’s time to take stock of our goals for this year and find out where we are and if we are headed in the direction we chose or have taken a detour. Ask these questions as they relate to your personal and professional goals and aspirations. Do you need to step back, slow down, get back on track or maybe take an intentional detour?
Please share your insights!
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