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  • Decluttering Our Hearts and Homes: The Emotional Connection to Stuff

    Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Rd., Mundelein, IL

    “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

    Virtual through Cook Memorial Public Library District

    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

  • How to Get Motivated, Stay Motivated, and THRIVE

    White Oak Library District Crest Hill Branch 20670 City Center Blvd., Crest Hill, IL, United States

    Do you want to get organized? Learn something new? We share practical tips for getting motivated- no matter what you want to accomplish. Then we identify some of the obstacles that often keep us from staying motivated and learn some strategies for overcoming them. We close with a look at 6 Things that will help you to THRIVE no matter what stage of life you are in.

    Free Public Event

  • Have an Idea for a Small Business? Here’s How you Start! Small Business Development Tips and Tactics

    VIRTUAL through Indian Trails Public Library Virtual

    This talk invites participants to go from a business idea to an actual business plan. We start with strategies for determining what kind of business you would be best suited for. Then we discuss how to write a simple business plan. Finally, we work through simple marketing strategies that can be implemented to start the growth and continue it into the future.

    Free Public Event

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

    Lisle Library District 777 Front Street, Lisle, IL

    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.

    Free Public Event

  • Organizing 101: Creating and Organizing a Comfortable Home

    Indian Trails Public Library Virtual

    We all want a comfortable home, but do we know what that really means and how to make it a reality? Often the answer is no! In this presentation we look at what tends to get in the way of us creating and organizing a comfortable home. We also examine some things we need to consider to make this possible and conclude with specific ideas that can be easily implemented in any home.

    Free Public Event

  • Organizing 101: Organizing Anything Anywhere

    Virtual through Cook Memorial Public Library District

    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

  • Organizing 101: Spring Cleaning Specifics

    Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, Illinois

    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: Creating and Organizing a Comfortable Home

    Virtual Winnetka-Northfield Public Library

    We all want a comfortable home, but do we know what that really means and how to make it a reality? Often the answer is no! In this presentation we look at what tends to get in the way of us creating and organizing a comfortable home. We also examine some things we need to consider to make this possible and conclude with specific ideas that can be easily implemented in any home.

    Free Public Event

  • Organizing 101: Creating and Organizing a Comfortable Home

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

    We all want a comfortable home, but do we know what that really means and how to make it a reality? Often the answer is no! In this presentation we look at what tends to get in the way of us creating and organizing a comfortable home. We also examine some things we need to consider to make this possible and conclude with specific ideas that can be easily implemented in any home.

    Free Public Event