Resolution New You #2 - Organize a Junk Drawer

You know you have one - a junk drawer, a cupboard of clutter, a closet of clothes you think you will wear again.  It is time to make a resolution to organize your home for the new you.  It can be overwhelming to attack the problem all at once so here is the solution.  Take it one drawer (or closet, file cabinet, picture box, etc.) at a time, once a week, for 1 year.  Once you free yourself from "things," the peace of mind you will feel is gratifying beyond words.  

If the thought of cleaning out the clutter is exciting but the fear of where to put it prohibits action, here are some helpful ideas on what to do.

Clothes - (ladies, even if you get back in the "ideal size for you" you will not want to wear that outfit again. Get rid of it!) 

Real Simple has some ideas where you can take your old clothes. 

Papers from filing cabinet - Shred your documents to prevent identity theft with this 

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Kitchen Supplies - donate to Vacation Rentals by Owners.

Electronics - there are environmental regulations for discarding electronics - check the EPA for current dumping procedures

Lastly, ebay built its company on the concept, One person's junk is another person's treasure. Luckily this is true as Ebay's theory is proven with these financials.  "But the greatest total number of visitors flocked to eBay (NasdaqGS: EBAY), which drew in 85.4 million shoppers."

So get rid of your junk and allow others to treasure it.  Clean out a junk drawer to become a new you.

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Resolution New You #1 - Share Time

It is here - January 1st - the day we all have the best intentions to become our best selves.  Well who knows you better than your family and friends. They know the good, the bad, and the ugly - and they still like you. (at least they pretend to)   So, get out your calendar and actually "schedule time" with specific people in your life.  

Bring dinner over to your grandmothers house and ask her about her childhood.  Ask your dad to watch his favorite sporting event together, or to hit some golf balls at a local driving range.  

Get the ingredients of a family recipe and prepare it together, just you, grandma and daughter (see memory sheet I created to the left.)  The act of sharing time creates a memory you won't regret, especially when the person is no longer here. So on this first day of the new year, look ahead to the 364 days left of 2009 and make a date with a family member ahead of time.  Share time to become a better new you!

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Resolutions for a Happy New You!

The definition of a resolution is: the firm decision to do or not to do something. If you do nothing - you are guaranteed 1 thing - NOTHING will happen.  This concept is the inspiration for my next blog topic, 30 days of...Resolutions.  The resolutions I offer will NOT include the typical ones most people choose to repeat every year, such as: losing weight, reducing alcohol or nicotine consumption, or cutting back on spending. (read the actual success rates from these resolutions)

The ideas I offer will make a difference for yourself, your family, for others and ultimately - for the world!  But don't do nothing - DO SOMETHING in 2009! The new ideas will begin on January 1st.

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