8 TIPS TO STAY FOCUSED AT WORK DURING THE HOLIDAYS

We’re quickly approaching the holiday season, and as you try to juggle parties, shopping, hosting, planning, traveling, and work, there’s a good chance you will lose focus and momentum in the office.
Here are 8 ways to stay focused and maintain high productivity during the chaotic holiday season:

1. Take a few days off. If you have a few vacation days available, take the time to do a little shopping or enjoy a day with your loved ones. This will give you a chance to refresh and recharge during the busy holiday season. We work to LIVE not Live to Work!!!
2. Clear your mind. Get your tasks and projects, both personal and professional, onto paper and out of your head. Once you see all your commitments and want-to-do’s, decide which to drop and which could wait until the new year.
3. Avoid multitasking. Try to avoid working on personal and work-related tasks at the same time. Shopping online while listening in on a conference call could be disastrous.
4. Start working on year-end projects and personal tasks early. Start your holiday shopping earlier than you have in the past, and get a head start on any upcoming projects at work. This way, when you’re busy with office parties and planning family gatherings later this month, you’ll have fewer to-do items on your plate.
5. Don’t take your work home. We all have family obligations during the holiday season. When at the office try to set clear and reasonable goals for what you want to accomplish and commit to a hard stop time. Use your motivation for getting out the door on time as a way to fight off those tempting distractions.
6. Take care of yourself physically. Exercise more, not less, even if it’s just a walk around the block. Sleep more, not less, just thirty minutes more a night can make a big difference. Enjoy Hot chocolate or a cookie - don't feel guilty!!! Love yourself!!
7. Don’t over-commit. With all the office parties, client events, and secret Santa exchanges it can be tough to stay focused on work. Be sure to prioritize and balance your holiday activities with your work obligations. Don’t feel like you have to go to every department lunch gathering or office party you get invited to.
8. Remember what the holidays are all about. Keep in mind the holiday season is for celebration. This should be a joyful time of the year. A chaotic holiday season is a choice, not a given.

ENJOY THE SEASON AND IF YOU CANNOT FOCUS - TAKE THE TIME OFF!

TIPS FOR YOUR KIDS STUFF

          KIDS' SPACES

• Add shelf space in your closet - Use a hanging sweater organizer as quick, removable shelving. Slide in board games or dress-up accessories.

• Give each child a distinctive color laundry basket for their room to hold their dirty clothes. When the laundry is done, they can carry it back to their room and one day they can put their own clothes away!!

• Corral your child’s artwork by storing all of it digitally. Free apps like Keepy (keepy.me) and Artkive (artkiveapp.com) let you store and share creations without the clutter.

• Put blocks in those zipped plastic bags that pillows come in or sth similar. 

Stage Well Tips for a Successful Home Sale

Here are some simple to significant ways to maximize your home's appeal. You have only 1 chance for a Lasting 1st Impression! Stage Well so You Sell Well!!!

Price the home well, Promote it well with a professional Realtor, and Present it well!!!
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Exterior

* Keep the grass cut and remove all yard clutter.
* Weed and apply fresh mulch to flower beds.
* Apply fresh paint to wooden fences.
* Tighten and clean all door handles.
* Clean windows inside and out.
* Powerwash home's exterior.
* Ensure all gutters and downspouts are firmly attached and functioning.
* Paint the front door.
* Buy a new welcome mat.
* Place potted flowers near the front door.

Interior

* Evaluate the furniture in each room and remove anything that interrupts "the flow" or makes the room appear smaller. Consider renting a storage unit to move items off-site.
* Clean and organize cabinets, closets and bookshelves.
* Clean all light fixtures and ceiling fans.
* Shampoo carpets.
* Remove excessive wall hangings and knick-knacks.
* Repair all plumbing leaks, including faucets and drain traps.
* Make minor repairs (torn screens, sticking doors, cracked caulking).
* Clean or paint walls and ceilings.
* Replace worn cabinet and door knobs.
* Fix or replace discolored grout.
* Replace broken tiles.
* Replace worn countertops.

Special details for Open House Showings

* Turn on all the lights.
* Open all drapes and shutters in the daytime.
* Keep pets secured outdoors.
* Buy new towels for bathrooms.
* Buy new bedding for bedrooms.
* Replace old lamps or lampshades.
* Play quiet background music.
* Light the fireplace or clean out the ashes and light a candelabrum.
* Infuse home with a comforting scent, such as apple spice or vanilla.
* Set the dining room table for a fancy dinner party.
* Vacate the property while it is being shown.

Children's Room 3 Easy To do Organizing Tips

1. Plastic shoeboxes can contains small item toys your children can put away properly.
2. Provide a clothes hamper she can reach so dirty clothes are contained.
3.  Dressers should contain only those clothes the child is wearing currently. Set a goal for each month or every season to go through your child’s clothing and purge what doesn’t fit. Include your child in the process to help her take ownership of her own room.
   Store seasonal clothing on the top shelves of the closet in clear, labeled bins.
4. Call me if you need help with your Children's Room?