Organizing & Productivity

Overcoming Down Sizing Challenges

Believe it or not, about one in every seven, or 14.5%, of the population is an older American. Many of these Americans decide to downsize their homes at some point. In theory, this sounds great. They’ll have less to take care of, be in a space where they can get care quickly if needed, and many other benefits. In practice, however, downsizing a home also comes with many challenges. A few tips can help make this easier. One Room…

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How a Personal Assistant Can Help with Your Finances

You’ve indeed got it all. Great family, adorable kids and a career you’ve worked hard for, perhaps one that takes you out of town with some regularity. You’ve finally achieved the success you’ve been looking for, and you couldn’t be prouder if a bit pressed for time and a bit stressed. Sometimes you wish you had an “elf” (aka a personal assistant) to help with it all. And then you get the call; your aging parents need help. After…

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How a Personal Assistant Saves You Money

The Financial Benefits of a Personal Assistant In today's fast-paced world, finding a balance in our lives can be tricky. That's where the role of a personal assistant becomes crucial, as a personal assistant saves not just time but also money, debunking the misconception that such support is only for the wealthy. Recent studies have actually shown that having a personal assistant offers benefits to everyone, debunking the misconception that you need to live a certain lifestyle to benefit…

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Optimize Your Time with Effective Email Management

I sign up for a lot of email subscriptions. I love the helpful tips and information they provide, but I never seem to have enough time to read them all. Does this sound familiar? If it does, this post about email management is for you! Email Management Tips and Tricks I was trying to tackle my email challenges and found some great tricks and tools I'm happy to share with you. Productivity expert Merlin Mann (perhaps he's a bit…

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How Long Do I Have to Keep This?

Mastering Document Retention: Key Strategies for Efficient Record Keeping Do you toss everything? Or are you a pack rat holding on to every document for all eternity, just in case? In case of what, you can't be sure, but you won't throw it out. The fact is, the best record retention process is somewhere in between. Setting up a filing system and a purge cycle will help you know what to keep and how long to keep it. Disclosure:…

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