We are about to begin a New Year. And who doesn't love the idea of a fresh start? We get a chance to begin again with a clean slate. We make resolutions or set goals in a burst of enthusiasm and hope. It feels wonderful!

But all too often, by the time January turns to February (or sometimes sooner), we find that we have derailed. We've slipped back into comfortable, old habits. We wonder what happened to that giddy motivation and those good intentions. We may become discouraged that change seems so hard.

So, how do we avoid the February-funk and stay true to the goals we have set for ourselves? Why do we try year after year to make positive changes only to fall short? This year take advantage of the this last day of the year first...and then make plans for 2019. Here's how:

Reflect: The single most significant step for a successful New Year should be taken before it begins. We need to close out 2018 by taking some quiet time to reflect on the year that is about to end. Think about the goals and plans you had for this past year. What successes did you have? What disappointments or obstacles did you experience? Ask yourself what worked, what didn't, and why? What did you learn about yourself and what motivates you? By reviewing and reflecting on 2018, we can use what we learned to make better choices and decisions in the future.

Set Goals: With the above exercise in mind, take time to visualize where you would like to be by this time next year. Even more importantly, ask yourself why each goal is important and how you want to feel by making these changes. Avoid making a long list of resolutions that might just set you up for failure. Consider instead one or two areas in which your desired changes would make the most difference in your life. Then focus on these.

This doesn't mean you're locked into your choices or that you can't change your mind or set new goals as the year goes on. You might take the first day of each month to review your progress and adjust as necessary. And remember, setbacks are inevitable and part of being human, so build into your goals a plan for what you will do when you stumble. So what if you have been doing great and then you eat the chocolate bar, or smoke that cigarette, or yell at your kids? Take a deep breath and get right back on track. It doesn't have to be all or nothing. Start small and let the confidence you get from your successes spur you on to achievements in other areas of your life.

May 2019 be your best, most organized, happiest year ever!

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1. Physical Clutter
2. Paper Clutter
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GON Monthly Organizing Checklist A new year...a new 'organized' you! Begin the year with our NEW January Organizing Checklist!
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GON Mini Organizing Challenges For each week of January, our challenges will be focused on Eliminating Paper Clutter. Do your mini challenge for week 1 this week.

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

* New Year: 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

* Facebook Feature: What are your top 3 organizing goals? Join the discussion


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'And now we welcome the new year, full of things that have never been.'
--Rainer Maria Rilke




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