I’ve shared numerous ways to improve your productivity this year.
For the remainder of 2016, give thanks for everything you’ve accomplished. Remember to thank those who have been a part of those accomplishments.
“Gratitude is something of which none of us can give too much. For on the smiles, the thanks we give, our little gestures of appreciation, our neighbors build their philosophy of life.”
~A. J. Cronin, Scottish novelist
A TIME TO REFLECT
Another year is quickly drawing to a close. It’s a busy time of the year for everyone. Stop and take five minutes out of your hectic day and pause.
Recall your favourite holiday times as a child. Our recent snowfall makes me want to bundle up and build a snowman or make snow angels with the two little ones next door. They were so excited when they received an early gift this weekend–a new puppy. Watching Murphy chase them around in the snow was priceless!
Are you looking forward to 2017? Are the holidays getting you down?
Do you …
Take a step back, reflect and make a conscious decision to do things differently this year. Perhaps this edition’s articles will help shift your perspective. Remember–it takes time to incorporate changes into your lifestyle. Small gradual changes usually produce better long-term results.
All the Things You Don’t Need for a Perfect Holiday
The Case Against Buying Christmas Presents
Here are some suggestions for clutterfree, low-cost and no-cost gifts. There’s no shortage of ideas!
18 Excellent Gifts for Kids That Aren’t Even Toys
What Random Act of Kindness will you do over the holidays? Everyone knows someone who is less fortunate. What can you do to brighten their day?
13 Children’s Books That Encourage Kindness Towards Others
It is my hope that you can enjoy some relaxing time with your family, friends and neighbours–whoever means the most to you–in the remaining weeks of 2016.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at A New Leaf Organizers!
This Cranberry Orange Cake sounds perfect for the holidays!
If you would like to bake some new kinds of cookies this year, check out these Fancy Christmas Cookies.
Check out this super easy Candy Cane Wreath–and the other seasonal ones!
It’s never too late to make healthier choices!
Think you can’t accomplish much in 15 minutes? Think again! Check out Lisa Rabasco Roepe’s article “Got 15 Spare Minutes? Here’s How To Make It Count.”
This year, give the gift of organization to a friend–or even yourself–from A New Leaf Organizers!
CLICK HERE for more information.
It’s hard to believe it’s mid-November already!
At the beginning of the month, I travelled to beautiful Vancouver to attend the annual Professional Organizers in Canada conference. It was a wonderful trip, and I attended a number of great education sessions, caught up with organizing colleagues I hadn’t seen in a year or two, met some new professional organizers and enjoyed some amazing West Coast food!
At our Awards dinner, I was presented with my certificate for attaining Gold Leaf status. This status level recognizes not only ten years as a member of Professional Organizers in Canada but also “a persistence of spirit, a determined passion and a dedication to giving back to the profession.”
In other news, my mother is recovering well from her recent hip replacement, my youngest son has sold his house, and I’m the officially designated wedding planner for my oldest son and his fiancée‘s wedding!
GETTING READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The countdown to the holidays has begun. Don’t stress! A small amount of planning now can save you a great deal of time in the coming weeks.
To get you started, you can take a look at these archived blog posts.
Planning for the Holidays – Part 1 and Part 2
I’m including Gift Giving Ideas too!
So get started and turn over another leaf!
Until next month,
As the cooler days of fall set in, a nice warm bowl of soup appeals to many people. Gimme Some Oven’s Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup sounds yummy.
I can’t wait to try The Novice Chef’s Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins. They look delicious!
It’s never too late to make healthier choices!
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Cathy Mendler
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