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Decluttering Our Hearts and Homes: The Emotional Connection to Stuff

Brookfield Public Library 1900 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield, WI, United States

Free Event that is Open to the Public.
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“I can’t get rid of that!” ….. This statement can be heard in every home, in every business, in every place…. No one is immune from the pull that “things” have on us. Everyone faces the task of decluttering at some point. In this presentation we look at specific steps to effectively declutter the spaces in which we live and work. We also examine the Why and How behind our emotional connection to things. We conclude with what we can do to embrace emotional and mental connections, without letting them clutter our hearts.

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Decluttering Our Hearts and Homes: The Emotional Connection to Stuff

Wilmington Public Library 201 S. Kankakee St., Wilmington, IL, United States

“I can’t get rid of that!” ….. This statement can be heard in every home, in every business, in every place…. No one is immune from the pull that “things” have on us. Everyone faces the task of decluttering at some point. In this presentation we look at specific steps to effectively declutter the spaces in which we live and work. We also examine the Why and How behind our emotional connection to things. We conclude with what we can do to embrace emotional and mental connections, without letting them clutter our hearts.

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Organizing 101: Organizing Anything Anywhere

Itasca Community Public Library 500 W Irving Park Rd, Itasca, IL, United States

Starting with a reminder that we, our homes, and our families are all unique and different; we press on with a reminder to not compare! The presentation highlights the different types of Organizers and how our personalities impact how we must organize in order to be effective. We then take an in depth look at the 5 Principles of Organizing and how to apply them to anything….. anywhere. We conclude with practical methods for maintaining the organization.

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Organizing 101: Strategies for an Efficient Move

Lake Villa District Library 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst, IL

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Are you moving? Downsizing? Or Do you just want to declutter your current space? Just thinking about this can be overwhelming! This presentation will help to simplify the process and illustrate how to declutter, pack, and move in an organized manner. First, we will look at what questions to ask when planning a move. Next, we share specific strategies that can be used during the process. Finally, we identify some “must do’s” and “must haves” for the most stress free move possible.

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Organizing 101: Organizing for the Holidays

VIRTUAL Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 North Prospect Avenue, Clarendon Hills, IL, United States

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Does just the thought of the holiday season make you feel stressed? Would you like to start the holiday season on a good note - feeling more organized and in control? In this presentation we give you practical ways to decrease the stress and increase your organization during this crazy time of year. We start by looking at 7 simple ways to CAPTURE the holiday spirit. We then look at organizing in general and learn the 5 Organizing Principles that will help you organize anything anywhere during any time of year. We close with a look at some specific strategies that will help you navigate the holidays in an organized

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Organizing 101: Office Organizing Tips and Tricks

VIRTUAL Elmhurst Public Library

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Is your office space causing you stress? Do you find yourself working in other spaces and not even using your office? In this presentation we look at the 5 Organizing Principles key to bringing ORDER to any space anywhere. We then look at applying these principles specifically to an office space and provide tips and tools for making your office space an efficient and pleasant space to work. We close with a look at how communication and organization go hand and hand and some solid strategies for maintaining the order that is achieved.

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Organizing 101: Organizing for the Holidays

Virtual through Lisle Library District

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Does just the thought of the holiday season make you feel stressed? Would you like to start the holiday season on a good note - feeling more organized and in control? In this presentation we give you practical ways to decrease the stress and increase your organization during this crazy time of year. We start by looking at 7 simple ways to CAPTURE the holiday spirit. We then look at organizing in general and learn the 5 Organizing Principles that will help you organize anything anywhere during any time of year. We close with a look at some specific strategies that will help you navigate the holidays in an organized fashion.

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Organizing 101: Cut the Chaos, Reduce the Stress: The IMPACT of Good Time and Task Management

Virtual through Cook Memorial Public Library District

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How do I get anything done when I am so busy? We answer this question by talking about boundaries and providing simple practical tips for how to manage our time. Next, we look at the variety of tasks that we face and how to concretely and simply manage them day to day. Organization definitely comes into play with Time and Task Management and we help get you on the road to better organizational habits and end with a look at how to maintain those habits over time.

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Time and Information Management: Organizing in a Digital World

Virtual through Cook Memorial Public Library District

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“I don’t have time!” We hear this and say this so often in this fast paced digital world we live in! Can we change this? Yes! While we can’t create more hours, we can be more efficient with the hours we do have. In this presentation, we look at how we receive and manage our time and information…..this will highlight the “why bother” behind learning to use the tools available to us in this Digital age. Then, we look at the top Apps/Programs for managing everything from our schedule and tasks to our projects and teams.

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Organizing and Mental Health: Practical Ways to Gain POWER Over Your Mental Health

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL

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Chaos has a direct impact on our Mental Health. Organization can help improve our Mental Health. In this talk we will look at how chaos in our physical space and in our mental space directly impacts mental health and how organization can help combat the chaos. Real world stories will be shared to help reinforce the fact that this is something that impacts everyone and you are not alone. Finally, we will highlight 5 practical ways we can use Organization in our daily life to gain POWER over our Mental Health.

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