Great tips for staying sane and productive this holiday season in this Forbes article for which I was a contributor. Worth the read and the image version's great, too.
It's 3 weeks to Halloween, 6 to Thanksgiving, 12 to New Year's. Here are a few ways to get ready ahead of the curve this season: * Decide how YOU want your holidays to be (simple, fancy, etc.). * Consult family about who's going where…these decisions can take weeks. *…
A survey of Human Resource managers found that 83% thought your desk reflected your professionalism. Not very orderly...not very professional. You won't get fired for it, but clutter may limit your advancement--fair or not.* Casey's eTip: Clear the Clutter One Scrap at a Time Piles and scattered notes reflect decisions…
Running relieves my stress, keeps me fit, helps me sleep and keeps me mentally sharp. This September 2, my husband Mark and I ran the Virginia Beach Half-Marathon. It was my fourth time and his first. I was so excited to run with him. It was definitely my most fun race…
Nowadays "teamwork" has come to mean "don't make waves no matter what." In reality, successful teams' members challenge each other to be the best, whether they're in sports, military, business, art, etc. Casey's eTip: Embrace Disagreements within Your Team When disagreement arises, step into it, not away. What can you…
I recently returned from a 12-day trip with my husband Mark. We hiked a 170-mile section of the Appalachian Trail from (roughly) Bennington, VT to Pawling, NY. Despite the brief, almost daily showers (and very swollen feet), it was so fun. Here are a few images: https://www.dropbox.com/gallery/23179784/1/FamilyPhotoShare?h=7f3c8a
The Institute for Chronic Disorganization, of which I'm a member, now offers low-cost teleclasses for the public. It's a great opportunity to learn about a problem that affects many people, including those with Attention Deficit Disorder. To learn more, click here: http://www.challengingdisorganization.org/content/public-teleclasses. The annual ICD conference, which takes place in…
Casey Moore has been nominated for the prestigious Founders Award of the National Association of Professional Organizers by Jan Wencel (www.lifecontained.com) and others. "It's an honor to be nominated, to be recognized by my peers in such a way," says Ms. Moore. "I'm thrilled, whatever the outcome." As NAPO's website…
Casey will appear on the "Building a Better Life" show hosted by Edith White on Hampton University's WHOV (88.1 FM) today, January 9, at 12:00pm ET. You can listen live at http://whov.hamptonu.edu/. Check it out and maybe call in.
Improve your productivity by being friendly with others (strengthening your Communication/Relationships link). Connect with the admin staff at your doctor's office. Get to know the security guard in your building. Remember that the faceless customer service agent on the other end of the line is a father, aunt, friend to others--a…