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\"summer<\/a><\/p>\n

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You have waited all year for this! It’s Summer and perhaps you have just a bit more time.\u00a0 Your lighter load makes it possible to do what you have put on the back burner this year.\u00a0 It’s time to seize the moment for summer organizing and productivity!<\/p>\n

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Now’s the time to organize!<\/h2>\n

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Kids’s stuff<\/h3>\n

Kids’ rooms are overflowing with papers, games and more<\/a>. It’s time to make a major overhaul of what has built up over the school year.\u00a0 Start with a trash bag and fill it to the brim. Then go through the space thinking about what is not being used, what could be donated and what should be returned to someone else.\u00a0 Your kids can be a part of this project. However if you want to work solo, put the items in a black garbage bag in a low traffic area and see what is requested before donating.<\/p>\n

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Reading pile<\/h3>\n

That pile of books. magazines and catalogs that have been flowing in are ready for review.\u00a0 You may be waiting to take these out to the pool or on a trip with you. Review your pile, make decisions and let go of what is not going to be read this summer.\u00a0 It’s also a bonus for when you return<\/a> to have less paper.<\/p>\n

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Your Closet<\/h3>\n

It’s been an unusually cool spring here in Houston and throughout the country. It’s time to switch over your clothes and let go of winter items that were not worn. (This year we had one of our coldest winters.)\u00a0 Turn your hangers around as you wear clothes to learn what is not being worn.\u00a0 Let go of shoes that are uncomfortable or too disheveled.<\/p>\n

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Now is the time to be more productive!<\/h2>\n

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Learn new tech<\/h3>\n

Have you been waiting to learn Quickbooks, view Google analytics, or use Trello? It’s time to add that to your action list for the summer. You will have more time to practice and learn. You will be ahead of the curve when fall comes and you have to use this tool efficiently.<\/p>\n

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Construct a new routine<\/h3>\n

Productivity often looks like a more automated<\/a> approach. Routines are the way we automate our time, with either a sequence of small tasks or assigning a day of the week for a specific project. What ways can you create an improved or easy routine for tasks you dislike either at home or work?\u00a0 By fall you will be solidly using this new routine.<\/p>\n

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Create solid self care<\/h3>\n

What does self care have to do with productivity? Everything! A great night’s rest leads to improved brain<\/a> power.\u00a0 Start an exercise plan<\/a> this summer because an exercise routine can make you happier, smarter, clear thinking and more energetic. When you think of the benefits of self care, the return on investment is huge!<\/p>\n

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Seize the moment now to take advantage of the bits of available time, resources and energy.\u00a0 Get started this week on your organizing and productivity projects!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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