There's nothing quite like the feeling I get when a project or goal I've been working hard on is complete...and done well. Times like these are definitely cause for celebration.

In January, many folks get the urge to take on projects and goals that they wouldn't typically embark on during the lazy days of summer. There's just something about the motivation that the very first month of the year can generate.

Still, it's easy for that motivation to fizzle. Sometimes, in a quest to achieve something this time of the year (and perhaps the fact that it's too cold or snowy to do anything outdoors) we choose very involved projects or lofty goals...and it takes time to work through these and reach the finish line.

That's why it's important to have many finish lines along the way...intervals where we can stop, breathe, and celebrate what we've done so far. You may be saying to yourself, 'stopping along the way seems counter-productive.' On the contrary, it's when we work too hard and too long on something that fatique or boredom set in, mistakes happen, our brains cease to work in an efficient, productive manner, or the worse...we get so overwhelmed that production just stops completely.

My suggestion is this: Rather than waiting until the project or goal is fully completed, give yourself 'milestones' to reach and enjoy. For example, say you have an attic full of boxes that you need to go through and organize. This can be a huge undertaking that can definitely take time to complete. As you walk in and see box after box, it may seem like the task at hand is insurmountable and impossible to finish. This is exactly the time to change your mindset.

Set milestones. You first milestone may be to get through just one box today. Your second may be to get through one more box tomorrow...or next weekend if you're not in a super-rush to get your project done. Keep setting small milestones until all of the boxes have been dealt with.

As you complete each milestone (in this case, one box), allow yourself to do something that you find more enjoyable. The feeling of accomplishment that comes when parts of jobs get done can be just as satisfying as the feeling you get when the whole project is seen through to completion. The upside is that by breaking the project into mini-milestones you will be getting the positive feelings more frequently.

Remember to celebrate each milestone. It makes your journey to a goal (or the completion of a project) that much more satisfying.

At the end of the day or on the weekend, the last thing that you want to do is clean your house, right?! It's definitely not what I want to be doing. After all my hard work, I want my nights and weekends to myself...for family and fun stuff. In light of this, I searched for and found a wonderful resource that helped me..and can help YOU get your house as clean as you want it to be, without taking up all of your time in the process.

The difference is that it helps you to clean smart instead of cleaning long and hard. You'll have the clean home you've always wanted, AND you'll have tons of time to enjoy life.

For details, visit:

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P.S. When you obtain your copy of 'Speed Cleaning Secrets,' you'll also get my eBook...

25 Cleaning Hacks for People Who Hate to Clean
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BUT ONLY UNTIL FRIDAY, JANUARY 18TH AT 11:59 P.M.

To get it, just email me at getorgnow@charter.net with your order number for your additional, and fabulous, eBook bonus. It will be emailed to you within 24 hours.

GON Top 10 Here are the top 10 germy hot spots in your home
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In ADDITION, on my home page, you'll also find lots of NEW and featured STUFF including...

Focus: 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: Does your laundry bully you? This super-cute comic is sure to make you smile!

GON Monthly Organizing Checklist Don't worry about starting at Day 1. Instead, start handling the TO DOs from today's date and forward.

GON Mini Organizing Challenges For each week of January, our challenges will be focused on Eliminating Paper Clutter. Do your mini challenge for week 3 this week.


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'Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead.'
--Nelson Mandela




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