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Finding Time to Do More

Finding Time to Do More

A column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct.
I have been having trouble finding time to do more every day. It has really taken some serious concentration to do everything that I “have” to do.

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Weather or Not – It Happens!

Weather or Not – It Happens!

By Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct
Weather or not – it happens! We have had one of the longest winters ever – especially if you are not a snow lover. I personally, don’t mind the snow, but it has been a bit stressful with all of the school closings, late openings, etc. My biggest impact, since I have a little girl in Kindergarten, was a larger bite out of my wallet this winter to pay for childcare.

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20 Organizing Tips, Part Three

20 Organizing Tips, Part Three

A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct.
In recent weeks I’ve provided tips one through five, then six through 10 of my top 20 organizing tips.

Here are five more of my favorites  — making this the list of organizing tips 11 through 15.

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Reclaim Your Space

Reclaim Your Space

A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct.
Are you ready to reclaim your space? It can be a great “idea” and yet seem too overwhelming to ever achieve. Reclaiming your space usually means starting a project, and the thought of starting yet another project can be daunting.

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Change is Hard, Change is Good

Change is Hard, Change is Good

A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct.
I remember how hard it was to move into our home because change is hard. However, change is necessary. We moved here from Camp LeJeune (Jacksonville), North Carolina, as our last tour with the Marine Corps. Moving to Fredericksburg meant so many things, including retirement (ha, right!)

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Self Management vs. Time Management

Self Management vs. Time Management

A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct.
Recently, I listened to a very wise man speak about Self Management vs. Time Management. My first thought was that this was a very odd topic for a minister. I was amazed at what he shared, and how he shared it, and I feel the need to share his insights with you. The concept is that we don’t need to learn better time management. Rather, we need to learn better self-management.

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Take Time to Rest

Take Time to Rest

A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct.

Last summer we took a much needed (and over-extended) vacation to the Midwest U.S. We travelled through 15 states, saw the sites, enjoyed the beauty, and most of all, took time to rest.

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Where Are Those Papers?

Where Are Those Papers?

A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct.

Do you every go into stress mode asking that same question, “Where are those papers?” I’m willing to bet that we have all at least thought it, if not said it out loud.

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