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

    Schaumburg Township District Library Hanover Park Branch

    Free Event that is Open to the Public.
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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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  • Decluttering Our Hearts and Homes

    Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, Illinois

    Free In Person Event that is Open to the Public. Register through the link below and Join Us! “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

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    Free Public Event

  • Gratitude and Praise

    St. Mary of the Annunciation 22333 W. Erhart Rd., Mundelein, Illinois

    We will be talking about Gratitude and Praise at St. Mary of the Annunciation's Women's Advent Mass. This is a beautiful way for women to come together at the start of this busy holiday season to center ourselves as we journey towards Christmas. Here we will be touching on the differences between Gratitude and Praise. Come find out what makes these different and how we can activate them in our lives to spread joy this Christmas season.

    Free Public Event

  • Decluttering Our Hearts and Homes

    Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross St., Wheaton, IL, United States

    Free Virtual 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.

    Free Public Event

  • Organizing 101: Organizing Anything Anywhere

    Palatine Public Library 700 N North Ct., Palatine, IL, United States

    Free In Person Event that is Open to the Public.
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    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.

    Free Public Event

  • Decluttering Our Hearts and Homes

    Virtual Winnetka-Northfield Public Library

    “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.

    Free Public Event

  • Organizing 101: Spring Cleaning Specifics

    Virtual Naperville Public Library

    Here we look at how to apply some basic organizing principles for any area of our home. We examine the type of organizer we are and the type of organizers that live in our homes. We identify our special project hotspots and learn how to make the most effective spring cleaning plan. There is discussion of the most common areas that people tackle each spring, along with practical ways to find time to finish the spring cleaning projects. Finally, we examine how to make Spring Cleaning less stressful for future years, by maintaining the organization of common areas.

    Free Public Event

  • Organizing 101: Back to School Basics

    Virtual Naperville Public Library

    Free Virtual Event that is Open to the Public.

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    In this presentation we look at organization through the lens of the school year and the challenges it presents to the adults and kids in a home. We tackle organizing the main areas in the home where school papers pile. Practical tips are given to help kids be more independent and have less work for Mom and Dad. We also look at organizing kids areas to decrease stress at home, and improve the student’s ability to handle things that come home from school. Simple and practical tips are provided for both parents and kids.

    Free Public Event

  • Organizing 101: Strategies for an Efficient Move

    Virtual through Winnetka Northfield Library

    Free Virtual Event that is Open to the Public.
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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.

    Free Public Event

  • Organizing 101: Organizing for the Holidays

    Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, United States

    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.

    Free Public Event