Clutter Challenge from Jamie Novak

Edition of 2/27/2006

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Success in 18 or Less

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Welcome to Jamie’s Weekly Clutter Challenge

See Jamie Live

Tuesday Night
Summit, NJ!



2/28/06 Paper and Photo Management
Summit Area Adult School
7:30-9:30pm 908-273-1141

3/1/06 Cut the Clutter Program
South Jersey Moms Club
7:30pm More info.1-856-810-8702

3/7/06 Rosary-Altar Society
Giovannas Restaurant
12 noon call 908-889-6626

Westfield Adult School
908-232-4050 call for
brochure

3/8/06 Have a 26 Hour Day
Woman's Group 12 noon
908-322-7892 for info.

3/8/06 Cut the Clutter
7:30pm Watchung Newcomers
908-251-5660 more info.

3/13/06 3 Steps to Organize
8pm Cranford College Club
908-272-8099 more info.

3/14/06 Stress Free Downsizing
12 noon Twelve O'Clock Club
908-889-6661 more info.

Success in 18 or Less!

THIS WEEK'S CLUTTER CHALLENGE

We’ll kick off each new month in 2006 with this fantastic technique so you start the month on the right, clutter free, note!

Success in 18 or less goes like this:

1. Choose either a small task you have been putting off because it seemed too trivial to do. OR choose a large task you have been meaning to get to, but you have not started yet.

Here are two examples: the junk drawer is a small task, but meaningful since every time you go to get something you struggle to find it.

Or your photos, by no means a small task, but since it is so overwhelming you never get started. Pick your task now, then

2. Set a timer in your home for 18 minutes, no more, no less.

3. Start the task! Just do it! Move something…just get started, often it is the hardest part. You might move one big thing or start with a small pile, your choice.

4. When the timer buzzes you are done! The job may not be complete but you have reached your goal. Step away from the project.

If it was a small task, you are finished. If it was a bigger project, put back all the pieces and schedule a time to do the next 18-minute block of time.

Do you have a question about how to get started? What to do? What products you might need? Or anything else? Join our clutter discussion group and get your answer today!

Log onto www.JamieNovak.com on the homepage you’ll see the purple Yahoo box, click it to join today.

That is success! Congratulations, Jamie

Want to be a Professional Organizer?
Or know someone who does...

If you or someone you know is considering a career as an organizer Jamie has just recorded a f-r-ee teleseminar that tells all about how to get started and what to expect.

PLUS Jamie is launching her new training program. Call or email today for more info. and the link to listen to the call.

FEATURED PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
Zip lock bags in all sizes. You'll be amazed at what you can use a zip lock bag for. One in your purse for receipts and another for trash.

One for small kids toys in the playroom and puzzle pieces too. One for cords and wires you are storing in case you need them one day. One for cosmetics in your cosmetic drawer.

One for nails and items in the junk drawer. The possibilities are endless. Just be sure to put like items together, one category per bag. And label the bag, that is important!

PASS IT ALONG
Who do you know that needs this quick tip? Pass it along to them now they'll thank you for it. If this tip was forwarded to you sign up for your own copy at www.JamieNovak.com or reply saying ?subscribe? and we'll do it for you!


PS
If you live near Summit, NJ and want to clear your pile of papers and boxes of photos don't miss seeing Jamie this Tuesday night at the Community School when she presents Painless Paper and Photo Management call for more info. today! 908-273-1141 7:30-9:30pm

 

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Jamie Novak
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Los Angeles, CA 93550