http://www.extraorganized.com/ A blog to celebrate organizing with impact en-AU 2012-04-30T11:35:17+10:00 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/extraorganized/zlFO/~3/nopMODVwsrA/new-content-on-extra-organised.html Please click over to www.extraorganised.com for new content. The Extra Organised ebook is also now available for $8. I look forward to continuing our extra organised journey on the new blog! Please see the post below, Blog relaunch, for more information.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/extraorganized/zlFO/~4/nopMODVwsrA" height="1" width="1"/> Organising Extra Organised 2012-04-30T11:35:17+10:00 http://www.extraorganized.com/2012/04/new-content-on-extra-organised.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/extraorganized/zlFO/~3/cGcbC4wbY8s/blog-relaunch.html When I began my blog in October 2011, I knew almost nothing about blogging. I simply wanted to share my passion for organising with others. My desire was strong enough that I pushed through my fear and technology issues to get the blog up and running. I’m glad I did,...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/extraorganized/zlFO/~4/cGcbC4wbY8s" height="1" width="1"/> Organising Extra Organised 2012-04-29T09:59:55+10:00 http://www.extraorganized.com/2012/04/blog-relaunch.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/extraorganized/zlFO/~3/J1fDfpZdDx8/extra-organized-challenge-beat-a-deadline.html Getting a task done ahead of time pays off twice: you get the initial thrill of crossing the job off your list, and then you can enjoy a second wave of satisfaction when the original deadline comes around and you don’t have to do a thing! I challenge you to...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/extraorganized/zlFO/~4/J1fDfpZdDx8" height="1" width="1"/> Challenge Extra Organised 2012-04-24T10:16:50+10:00 http://www.extraorganized.com/2012/04/extra-organized-challenge-beat-a-deadline.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/extraorganized/zlFO/~3/DlJvq8CUTzs/todays-organizing-bliss.html Putting the tent up in the backyard. I recently thought about buying a small tent for our children to use at home. Then I realised that it’s just as simple to put up the family tent, which only takes about fifteen minutes from start to finish, and gives the kids...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/extraorganized/zlFO/~4/DlJvq8CUTzs" height="1" width="1"/> Today's organising bliss Extra Organised 2012-04-19T17:09:00+10:00 http://www.extraorganized.com/2012/04/todays-organizing-bliss.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/extraorganized/zlFO/~3/lHR44mreIjM/qa-with-an-expert-organiser-nicole-avery.html I’d like to introduce Nicole Avery. Nicole is the blogger behind Planning with Kids. She has also released a wonderfully comprehensive book (also titled Planning with Kids) which assists parents to plan and organise at each stage of their family’s development. Nicole recently helped me out with a great idea...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/extraorganized/zlFO/~4/lHR44mreIjM" height="1" width="1"/> Expert tips Extra Organised 2012-04-14T15:15:18+10:00 http://www.extraorganized.com/2012/04/qa-with-an-expert-organiser-nicole-avery.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/extraorganized/zlFO/~3/IGyNFYns7oE/extra-organized-challenge-getting-comfortable-with-the-uncomfortable.html One of the challenges experienced organizers can face is perfectionism—wanting to have everything organized, all the time. An example is not being able to leave the house in the morning, or go to bed at night, if something is undone or incomplete. This unrealistic approach will sap your energy and...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/extraorganized/zlFO/~4/IGyNFYns7oE" height="1" width="1"/> Challenge Extra Organised 2012-04-10T10:45:19+10:00 http://www.extraorganized.com/2012/04/extra-organized-challenge-getting-comfortable-with-the-uncomfortable.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/extraorganized/zlFO/~3/dXodffcqZfA/post-travel-checklist.html I have packing checklists for many types of travel—day trips, hotels, hiking, car camping, and with a campervan or caravan. I enjoy the packing and anticipation almost as much as the journey itself! Checklists make the packing process extremely straightforward. Another way to simplify is to pack light. My minimalist...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/extraorganized/zlFO/~4/dXodffcqZfA" height="1" width="1"/> Organising Extra Organised 2012-04-04T12:17:01+10:00 http://www.extraorganized.com/2012/04/post-travel-checklist.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/extraorganized/zlFO/~3/u3NFFrAOWTo/emergency-present-box.html I keep a present box both to store planned gifts for upcoming birthdays and events, and also to stash treats for unexpected occasions. It's a bit depleted at the moment, and I need to re-stock. As I have two young children, I always keep books and small items so we...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/extraorganized/zlFO/~4/u3NFFrAOWTo" height="1" width="1"/> Organising Extra Organised 2012-04-01T13:19:00+10:00 http://www.extraorganized.com/2012/04/emergency-present-box.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/extraorganized/zlFO/~3/AgNqoZdV8aM/values-over-goals.html My introduction to the work of Australian psychotherapist and author, Dr Russ Harris, came in Autumn 2010 when I read his first book, The Happiness Trap (Exisle Publishing). This Autumn, I finished two more of his books: The Confidence Gap (Penguin) and The Reality Slap (Exisle Publishing). In his books,...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/extraorganized/zlFO/~4/AgNqoZdV8aM" height="1" width="1"/> Mindfulness Extra Organised 2012-03-28T10:01:50+11:00 http://www.extraorganized.com/2012/03/values-over-goals.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/extraorganized/zlFO/~3/uphK4wKkrws/extra-organized-challenge-improve-tomorrow.html Join in an Extra Organized challege—one simple way we can improve our lives, rather than just make them tidier! "What is one thing I can do today to make tomorrow easier?" Perhaps you can tackle one of tomorrow's tasks and get it out of the way, cook a double meal...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/extraorganized/zlFO/~4/uphK4wKkrws" height="1" width="1"/> Challenge Extra Organised 2012-03-24T13:30:07+11:00 http://www.extraorganized.com/2012/03/extra-organized-challenge-improve-tomorrow.html