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Being Organized Will Save You Money

March 21, 2012/4 Comments/in Benefits of List Making, Boost Memory, Decision Making, Learning With a List, Reduce Stress, Saving Money, Saving Time, Tool for Success/by Paula Rizzo

Being organized will help you be more successful in all aspects of your life including with your finances. I’m probably a little too good at saving receipts — and storing them in my purse!

But having a hold on money matters in your life will save you some cash. Professional organizer Korinne Kubena Belock tells us why it works.

Six Financial Incentives to Get Organized

by Korinne Kubena Belock

Of the many benefits to getting organized, like lower stress levels and increased productivity, one of the most compelling reasons is the financial benefit. In almost every organizing session with a client, we discover uncashed checks, cash, and even unused gift cards that clients have long forgotten. Talk about a good feeling! Here are six other reasons to get orgso you can have an easy, stress-free retirement!anized: Read more

Documents to Keep in a Safe & a FREE Giveaway

March 19, 2012/13 Comments/in Benefits of List Making, Decision Making, Home, Increase Productivity, Learning With a List, Reduce Stress, Relationships, Saving Money, Saving Time, Tool for Success/by Paula Rizzo

If there is a fire, earthquake, tornado or other natural disaster– time may be working against you. Would you know which of your family’s important documents to take with you? Would you even know where they were located?

What Documents Should You Keep in Your Safe?

These essential items should be kept in a central location so you can access them quickly. It may be a good idea to get a safe to store them.

Adoption papers
Automobile titles
Bank account information
Birth certificates
Cemetery deeds
Check book
Divorce papers
Doctors’ contact information
Education records and diplomas
Government bonds
Health information for each family member (blood type, allergies, medications)
Health insurance cards
Insurance policies
Investment & retirement account information
Last will and testament
Lease
Living will
Marriage license
Military records
Mortgage paperwork
Passports
Patents and copyrights
Real estate deeds
Social security cards
Tax records

Ways to Get Off The Phone Quick

March 15, 2012/0 Comments/in Benefits of List Making, Decision Making, Guest Posts, Increase Productivity, Reduce Stress, Saving Time, Tool for Success/by Paula Rizzo

Photo Credit: Max Orenstein

It’s happened to all of us. You are happily working at your desk and then a phone call comes in that completely derails your productivity. But the truth of the matter is — you let it happen! I know — I’ve done it too! However — there are ways around this productivity roadblock. Meggin McIntosh hosted my List Making Teleseminar and is one of my favorite guest bloggers — she offers some tips on how to get off the phone quick! Read more

Being Organized Helps Beat Stress

March 12, 2012/0 Comments/in Benefits of List Making, Books, Boost Memory, Decision Making, Fellow List Producers, Increase Productivity, Learning With a List, List Making, Reduce Stress, Relationships, Saving Money, Saving Time, Tool for Success, Video/by Paula Rizzo

One of the things I love about being a health producer is that I get to cover “news you can use.” From the newest super food to a cutting-edge surgery — we often learn about it first. Not only does this information help people but it makes me look really smart at cocktail parties.

That said — I had the opportunity to produce a segment with life coach and author Margaret Moore (a.k.a. Coach Meg) about her book “Organize Your Mind, Organize Your Life,” where she gave all kinds of tips and tricks for being less overwhelmed, less stressed and more productive. Love that!

Take a look at the video and accompanying article here for some ways to tame the frenzy in your own life. Here are some of my favorite Coach Meg tips:

Think about what puts you in a calm state and do it!
Set small goals to focus your attention (say to yourself for 30 minutes I’m only working on x)
Turn off your cell phone and/or email to get more done
Even super organized people can overload — build in breaks and time to relax
In the end you are the only one to hold accountable for your productivity

How Not To Be Bored

March 7, 2012/2 Comments/in Benefits of List Making, Decision Making, Increase Productivity, Learning With a List, Oprah, Reduce Stress, Saving Time, Tool for Success, TV, Wine/by Paula Rizzo

I’m almost never bored. I can always find something to do. Not because I’m a super busy person (some days I am) but because I like doing a lot of things. I have a lot of hobbies and I hardly ever tire of doing the laundry list of things that I enjoy doing:

Drink Tea
Watch the Golden Girls
Eat Guacamole
Write Blogs
Connect with Friends
Call My Mom
Watch Oprah
Paint My Nails
Drink Pinot Grigio
Read Magazines
Read Anything on my Kindle
Make Lists
Watch Chick Flicks Read more