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Breaking through Decluttering, Organizing and Productivity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Often my clients&#8217; biggest challenges are making decisions.\u00a0 Organizing is overwhelming and they need help simplifying.\u00a0 \u00a0They need help limiting choices.\u00a0 There are many options and they are not sure which is the right one.\u00a0 Having three questions will help you be more aware and focus on how your choices relate to your goals.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>~For questions of productivity and time management, ask yourself:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Does this activity\u00a0align with my priorities, goals and dreams?\u00a0 There is that famous saying,<em> we can have it all, just not at the same time<\/em>.\u00a0 Our priorities need to help us make decisions, help us focus, and help us use our time to our best advantage.<\/p>\n<p>~For questions about stuff, ask yourself:\u00a0Do I love it or use it?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0If you really love it, is it being honored? 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