Elaine Shannon - Latest Comments

Re: Detox by DeCluttering

elaineshannon — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:39:07 -0000

Perhaps...you could let go of the cabinet as well...and have even more free space. I love it. Way to go Janet.

Re: Detox by DeCluttering

Janet Barclay — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:54:27 -0000

And I thought QI was just a handy word to know when playing Scrabble! :)

I have seen what happens when I say 'no' to certain people or activities, freeing up time in my schedule for more valuable or interesting ones, but I haven't applied it to my space. I have almost a whole drawer of my filing cabinet filled with various magazine clippings and other printed information which I rarely, if ever, look at. I wonder what will happen if I toss it all in the blue box?

Re: Organizing your Goal Setting for September

Importance of Goal-Setting — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:54:11 -0000

Elaine, I like the way you organized your thoughts. You may want to share the Importance of Goal-Setting with people as well http://www.claimyoursnow.com/g...

Harry

Re: Meal Planning a Sure System for Saving TIME and Money

elaineshannon — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:35:57 -0000

Thanks for stopping by and commenting...I write from the heart.

Re: Organization is the Foundation of all Growth

elaineshannon — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:10:44 -0000

Great quote...so appropraite. Thanks for stopping by.

Re: Organization is the Foundation of all Growth

Tracy Hoth — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:22:22 -0000

Love the quote ”when it is surplus, it reduces; when it is deficient, it increases.” That really started me thinking - it applies in so many different areas! :) Thanks!

Re: Clutter to Clarity Office Organizing Workshop

elaineshannon — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 10:32:42 -0000

Thanks for stopping by...This is a workshop I offer to groups, I have also thought of running these online. Would this interest you?

Re: Clutter to Clarity Office Organizing Workshop

jeannetemoore — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:00:58 -0000

too bad i missed this workshop, are there any workshops this month? Hope i can attend next time.

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Re: Organization is the Foundation of all Growth

Janet Barclay — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:40:21 -0000

Elaine, this is an inspiring piece that points out that life balance goes far beyond how we spend our time. Whenever we fill our schedule or our space with things that don't add value to our lives, we risk shutting out other possibilities.

Re: How do Entrepreneurs take a Vacation?

elaineshannon — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:55:13 -0000

Funny how we think the world will collapse when we are not around..yes that ego thing a funny!
I just got back from a LOOOOOOG 2 week vacation. Other than the occasional facebook update and tweet I was happily enjoying some time where my brain was resting. Now I am ready to tackle new projects with renewed energy.

Re: How do Entrepreneurs take a Vacation?

Janet Barclay — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 09:34:51 -0000

I've only taken one "real" vacation since I started my business. I made sure all my regular clients knew I'd be unavailable, and lined up another VA to handle anything urgent that came up while I was gone. Much to my amazement, the world did NOT come to a crashing halt without me! In fact, my backup didn't receive one call or email when I was gone! Other than the blow to my ego :) it was good to know that solo entrepreneurs CAN take vacations and get away with it!

Re: WHY NB : The PEOPLE of Course!

elaineshannon — Mon, 09 May 2011 14:51:45 -0000

Thanks @virtuewelle I love that we have connected on Skype and had some real connections. Balance...I work at it always...it can get out of whack at times but work/play/life are so important.

Re: WHY NB : The PEOPLE of Course!

Lesley J. Vander Welle — Mon, 09 May 2011 09:23:21 -0000

What I really appreciate about you, Elaine, is that you recognize that communication/networking and business development goes "beyond 140 characters". You get out there to meet and connect with others face-to-face ....and you report back to us! Thanks for that. I believe, that today there is an over-focus on social media at times and your work serves as a reminder to maintain a balance in our lives. (Oh btw, I am grateful for Skype and video-calling, as it is the next best thing to face-to-face. LOL!)

Re: Want more Closet space: Look up, look way up

elaineshannon — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:50:46 -0000

Thanks for your note...I see you have an affiliate program. I also have an amazing online resource in the form of Home Organizing Videos with an affiliate program at http://www.organizingconnectio....
WE are at a critical time and people are looking for resources and help for their stress when it comes to clutter.
Again, thanks for dropping by.

Re: Want more Closet space: Look up, look way up

organize room — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:43:47 -0000

Cleaning a messy room can be an exhausting chore. Fortunately, it doesn't have to be! Read more to learn how to structure and organize clutter to finally get the room of your dreams!

Re: 3 Steps to Easy Meal Planning

Valerie C — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:48:28 -0000

I am a busy working mom that loves being organized. Every Sunday for quite a while now, I have a cook day. I make meal items for the week to come. For example last Sunday I made tuscan chicken with penne pasta, porkchops with cream of mushroom soup. The main part of suppers were cooked and I only had to steam veggies or make rice when I got home...my cook days help keep us on track....my little sanity saver.

Re: Organization is the Foundation of all Growth

Janet Barclay — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:11:02 -0000

There have been times when I've had opportunities for work that I could do but that didn't really interest me. It was a little bit scary to turn it down, but in every case, shortly afterwards I received another opportunity that I was genuinely passionate about, and if I'd said no to the first one I probably wouldn't have had room in my schedule for the new one! This isn't directly related to the topic of your post, but it does fit in with the concept of letting things go to make room for something better. Great post, Elaine!

Re: Organization is the Foundation of all Growth

elaineshannon — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:37:12 -0000

Thanks Kim...it came from years of experience with clients and how clutter can be so harmful in many ways.

Re: Organization is the Foundation of all Growth

Kimberly Eagles — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 07:25:15 -0000

Excellent post Elaine, great insight into how clutter effects us all. Love it!

Re: Admin Day- Dealing with the Dirty Dozen

elaineshannon — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:56:21 -0000

Thanks for stopping by....I love batching tasks..so efficient

Re: Admin Day- Dealing with the Dirty Dozen

The English Organizer — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:02:31 -0000

Love the concept of the Dirty Dozen! I've also heard people talk about an Ugly Day. For me, there is huge benefit in grouping phone calls together: once I get in that mode, I can rattle them off fairly happily ;)

Re: Admin Day- Dealing with the Dirty Dozen

elaineshannon — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 06:37:03 -0000

Admin Day is so IMPORTANT...it doesn't matter what day...it just matters that you do it.
Thanks for sharing your perspective Janet.

Re: Your Top 5 The Most Awesome KICKASS Business Tip Ever!

elaineshannon — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:49:39 -0000

I am happy you do it...period! Most people are so busy making to do lists that nothing gets accomplished...Bravo Darleen.

Re: Your Top 5 The Most Awesome KICKASS Business Tip Ever!

darleenw — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:08:03 -0000

Great post - I do this but is 3 things rather than 5. The brain I am told handles groups of 3 better. I believe I read that form the 4 day work week. But it works. I take top 3 off long list and then carry on.

Re: Admin Day- Dealing with the Dirty Dozen

Janet Barclay — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:55:29 -0000

I've just incorporated admin day into my routine this year, but I chose Monday, because then I do "get 'er done" before I start tackling my client projects. It's too easy to tell myself "I'll just finish this up so I don't have to worry about it next week" and then find no time left for MY business!