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Smart Ways to Control Paper Clutter

Has your desk or kitchen table become buried under folders, papers and unopened mail? Do you ever feel stressed because you can’t find important papers when you need them? It’s okay.You’re not alone.   The average person spends 150 hours per year looking for documents – that’s almost one month. Think back to when we first brought…

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What to Do When School Papers are Piling

It’s the last week of school, and while most kids are cheering, many parents are lamenting. If you’ve suddenly found yourself inundated with a whole year’s worth of your kids’ artwork, school projects and report cards, you’re not alone. If you feel overwhelmed by the school papers piled on your counter tops, tables and any…

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Getting Control of Email

Addicted to the internet? Constantly checking your email? Challenge yourself to disconnect for just half a day. See if you can work yourself up to a full day, then an entire weekend. Impossible? Look to novelist James Sturm for inspiration; he went four months without the internet because he felt his addiction was a constant…

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Conquering Paper Clutter: Piler vs Filer

I was on Steven and Chris yesterday talking about the number one reason clients call me for help: paper clutter. The show airs this Monday, January 25th on CBC, but I thought I would share some of my tips with you in advance. We are all inundated with paper, now more than ever. And it’s…

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