Simplicity News July 2006 EZezine


 



Simplicity News July 2006

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In This Issue:

  • Announcement: Format Improvement
  • "Organization Nation" Radio Show Begins August 1st, 2006!
  • You Asked...
  • Upcoming HGTV Appearances 

Announcement: Format Improvement

Every month for the past seven years, I've been writing this newsletter, sharing tips, ideas, inspirations, and information about getting organized and simplifying life. Over time, it's changed and evolved and the time has come for another change. I think it's a very positive one!

Instead of 100% of the content living in the body of an email, the beginning of each section will be in the email with a link which will take you to my blog to read the rest of the article.

This new format has a number of benefits for you...

Benefit Number ONE: Following the links will take you to a virtual block party of articles and information each month! You won't just be able to read the one article you clicked on, but because you'll be at the blog, you'll have access to all the information I've been writing for the past year.

Benefit Number TWO: It gives you an opportunity to comment directly to anything contained in the newsletter or to past blog entries as well. You simply hit the COMMENTS link at the end of any article and it opens up a comments box where you can leave your thoughts, questions or ideas.

Benefit Number THREE: The blog newsletter format simplifies where all my information lives. Right now, newsletter archives live on my web site and blog entries live on my blog. The new format consolidates all my information into one interactive site.

Benefit Number FOUR: Although you'll still receive your monthly newsletter, you can also subscribe directly to the blog's feed if you wish to be notified when any new blog entries are posted. Simply enter your email into the Subscribe Me box at the top right, and you'll be notified whenever a new blog entry is posted.Oh, and no worries about
constant email notifications clogging your in-box...you'll only be notified once daily.
 
Benefit Number FIVE: The format change is great because unlike the newsletter archives on my web site, my blog is searchable! The Sphere BlogSearch box at the upper right, allows you to
search my blog posts and archives for articles that interest you based on specific keywords. But wait, it gets better. It also searches other blogs as well, so you'll have even more information if you choose to explore that direction. Content searchability means even if you miss a newsletter or you're a brand new subscriber, you can always find the content you want just by using the search box.


"Organization Nation" Radio Show Begins August 1, 2006!

I am very happy to announce that I will be hosting a new weekly radio show, called Organization Nation, beginning Tuesday August 1, 2006. Join me on the web at Radio Sandy Springs every Tuesday at noon Eastern Time. I'll be on the air, helping you to... Click Here to continue reading...


You Asked...

Each month, readers write asking questions about how to organize various areas of their lives. This month's question comes from Brenda in Knoxville, Tennessee. She writes, "I have hired a professional organizer and I am making progress since working with her, but I still have a long way to go. I constantly struggle with procrastination."

Brenda, you're not alone! Most people procrastinate to one degree or another. It's only when putting things off begins to impact your work, your relationships, and your happiness and general quality of life that it becomes a major issue. If you are at that point, I know it's frustrating, but there are ways to combat it. I recommend using a multi-layered approach, combining mental as well as physical strategies. Using more than one tactic simultaneously increases your chances of long term success. Here are some ideas to try starting today!) to help overcome the nastiest time-wasting habit, procrastination... Click Here to continue reading...


Upcoming HGTV Appearances

Set your TiVo to catch me on these upcoming episodes of HGTV's Mission:Organization!

Episode #609 Home Office Cleanup
Watch as we take a gigantic, chaotic loft space and turn it into a combination room where the residents
can hang out, entertain, work in the home office, and guests have a place to sleep! This is truly multi-functional!
Airs: No future dates at the moment


Episode #503 Restoring Office Functionality
We take a chaotic, disorganized home office and make it beautiful and functional for a young professional
couple expecting their first baby.
Airs: No future dates at the moment



Episode #513 Multipurpose Activity Room
We transform a messy, disorganized craft room into a gorgeous, functional and organized space
where this creative homeowner can craft, sew, relax and be herself in comfort!
Airs: Saturday, July 8, 2006 at 2:00 pm Eastern/Pacific Time



Episode #702 Reclaiming The Bedroom
A single professional woman gets a bedroom makeover that goes from paralyzing to perfect! This suburban
townhome's bedroom starts out cluttered and hard to live in, and ends up looking like a swanky New York studio!
Airs: Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 2:00 pm Eastern/Pacific Time


Monica Ricci is an Organizing Specialist, and the founder of Catalyst Organizing Solutions, an Atlanta based company. You can see Monica on the popular HGTV show, MISSION:Organization. She is also the author of the book Organize Your Office In No Time.

For media interviews or appearances, or to schedule Monica to speak to your conference, team, or association, contact her at 770-569-2642 or by email at Monica@CatalystOrganizing.com

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