A GON Reader Asks:

Maria,

Happy October! I just love your GON newsletters. They help me stay on track and are constant reminders for getting and staying organized. I've been on your newsletter list for years and have shared your web site, newsletter, and social media channels with literally everyone I know.

My question for you actually has to do with organizing the newsletters you send. I know you suggest I read them once a day, which I normally do. But, what about when I miss an issue? For instance, last week I was feeling under-the-weather so I never even turned on my computer or picked up my phone. Today, now that I'm feeling better, I noticed there were four of your issues in my inbox, along with a slew of other email...which was a bit overwhelming. Your thoughts?

This fabulous GON reader 'Ask Maria' question was submitted by:

Hannah G., Saddle River, NJ
(Married, busy mom of three children, business owner, and frequent-volunteer)

Maria Gracia responds:

Hi Hannah,

Thanks a million for being a loyal reader. I'm so glad you're enjoying my newsletters and it's great to hear that you normally keep up with them on a daily basis. I'm so happy doing so is helping you.

That being said, we all feel under-the-weather now and then (I'm sorry to hear this was the case with you last week!)...and those are the days when rest and relaxation are top priority. In addition, sometimes there are other reasons that we can't read daily (i.e. vacation, a week with a crazy schedule, computer problems, etc.)

Here are a few recommendations for keeping up with my daily newsletter:

1) Read and take notes daily. Every day, take the 5 minutes or less to read the issue and to jot down any notes in a notebook that you wish to remember. I've purposely designed them so they take 5 minutes or less to read. In fact, I run the same 'product recommendation' and 'web updates' within them, every single day for 7 days. So, once you've read that section, the daily newsletters that follow will take even less time to read. Just like mail piles up if you don't sort through it every day, so will your 'To Read' email messages. Plus, reading every single day keeps organizing 'top of mind.' So, even if you're busy (and we all are) taking a few minutes to sit back, regroup, and learn a new organizing trick or concept is essential to helping you get and stay organized.

2) Make a folder and drag 'em in. Create a 'folder' in your email program titled, 'GON in 5 Minutes Newsletters'. If, for any reason, you can't read my newsletter the day you get it, the next time you retrieve your email, drag it into this folder. In doing so, all the GON newsletters will be ready for you when you're ready for them.

3) If you read weekly, versus daily... For anyone who prefers to save ALL of their reading for the weekend, by using suggestion number two above, you're essentially creating your very own 'weekly digest' of sorts. So, whenever your weekly reading day and time rolls around (like Sundays at 10A, for instance), all the newsletters will be ready for you.

4. Skim the subject lines. Just as a side note, I always try to be descriptive in my subject lines, so in case you're way behind, you should be able to easily skim the subject lines for those GON newsletters that interest you the most. This way you can read those, delete the rest, and get all caught up again quickly.

Hope this helps,

Maria

Just a very quick shout out to let you know that my latest issue of Anything and Everything is now available. It's the OCTOBER 2018 issue and I know you're going to love it. Check it out:

https://www.getorganizednow.com/rd-ae.html

If you don't already receive it, it's a great time to get your hands on a full year of Anything and Everything because, when you do, we're giving away 10 Bonuses, AND All of the back issues...complimentary!

Here are the topics in the October Issue...

Modern Etiquette For Sending Thank You Notes
10 Kitchen Gadgets I Can't Live Without
Do You Need a Smart Speaker Device? The Pros and Cons
Doing a Home Inventory. Why and How?
Organizing Cleaning Supplies...Easy Methods
Recipe of the Month: Pumpkin Quesadillas
Ha-Ha Halloween: You'll Love This
5 Spooky 'Just Scary Enough' Movie Recommendations
Halloween Tweets I Saw Online...Sure to Tickle Your Funny Bone

If you don't already subscribe to my 'Anything and Everything' resource, you can learn about how to do so here:

https://www.getorganizednow.com/rd-ae.html

We have thousands of readers who LOVE it...and I'm certain you will too!

Maria

P.S. BONUSES...Only Until 11:59 p.m. on Oct 5th: When you sign up for your Anything and Everything Subscription, you will receive tons of bonuses, plus ALL the BACK ISSUES COMPLIMENTARY!

GON Article: Get organized for Halloween. Here are 10 spooktacular tips...
getorganizednow.com/organizing-article-halloween.html



GON Monthly Checklist: Wouldn't it be great if your life was beautifully organized? It can be! Our NEW October 2018 Organizing Checklist is ready and willing to help you on your journey
getorganizednow.com/organizing-checklist-oct.html



In ADDITION, on my home page, you'll also find lots of NEW and featured STUFF including...

* Harvest: That's the theme of the two quotes on my home page this week. Check them out, be inspired, and focus this 'word of the week' on yourself

* Halloween Ideas: Enjoy what I've pinned for Halloween on Pinterest. The link is accessible from my home page.



Access all of the above on my home page. Visit:
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--Anthony Robbins




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