Get organized and be fearless

All grown up...

Working towards a promotion at work? Want to gain respect in the office? Need a professional image?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, take a look around your office and eliminate those items that are not helping you reach these objectives.

Stuffed animals, kiddy figurines, plastic footballs and homemade craft projects are probably not sending the right message. Save these items to enjoy at home.

We know we should dress for success, so make sure you desk for success.

Raise Your Forks...

A friend of mine just called to invite me to lunch for my birthday. For me, people are more important than things, so spending time with her instead of receiving a present is the perfect gift.

I made a pact with my friends many years ago that we would no longer purchase gifts for one another. My birthday is now enjoyed over several weeks as I visit with friends.

Giving the gift of your time is meaningful. Who do you need to call?

Community Events...

Kettering Shredding Day

Saturday, Sept. 6, 9 am-Noon

Kettering Governmet Center parking lot, 3600 Shroyer Road, Kettering 45429

(937) 296-2400

Montgomery County Tire Buyback

Sunday, September 21, 11 am-4 pm

Montgomery County Solid Waste Transfer Station, 1001 Encrete Lane, Moraine 45439

(937) 225-4999

*Residents can earn $2 for every scrap/used tire they bring, up to a maximum of 10 tires per vehicle.

Local Businesses...

Did you know the last Wednesday of every month between 8:00 am-4:00 pm, the Moraine Solid Waste Facility will accept old Business Electronics? Just provide the attendant with Business Name, Address and Type of Electronics dropped off. For more information call (937) 225-4999.

Organizing Classes...

FREE! Mindful Home Organizing

Tuesday, Sept. 9, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Trotwood Library,651 E Main St, Trotwood, OH 45426

For details call: (937) 496-8958

Getting organized can be a confidence booster, but emotions and personality traits need to be reassessed first, before attacking the physical clutter, we’ll address emotional issues and learn some strategies for getting organized and staying organized.

Break-free from clutter and learn to:

Let go of perfectionism, which holds you back
Stop procrastination and start organizing
Work against hoarding tendencies
Monitor what you allow into your home
Motivate family members to get organized
Apply specific strategies for your ADHD loved ones
Let go of guilt over your deceased loved one’s items
Take steps to break your shopping habits

Learning these life skills will help anyone break previous habits and feel more calm and in control. Take the first steps to create a simpler, happier life.

Organizing Solutions for Parents

Tuesday, Sept. 23, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Kettering Recreation Center 2900 Glengarry Dr, Kettering, OH 45420

For details call: (937) 296-2587

Join professional organizer and mother of five, Lori Firsdon, for this organizing class packed with practical tips for the entire family.

Tackle hot spots, such as the kid’s rooms and their closets
Have a system for managing the laundry
Get kids on board for keeping the car clutter-free
Learn to delegate and tackle chores routinely

This class is essential for any parent, from toddlers to teens. The skills and responsibilities you share with your children now will serve them for the years to come

$30-$40 fee depending on Residency

FREE! Who’s in Charge…You or Your Stuff?

Thursday, Sept. 25, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Winters-Bellbrook Library, 57 W. Franklin St, Bellbrook 45305

For details call: (937) 352-4004

It’s time to think differently about the stuff you’ve been collecting and accumulating over the years. You’ll think twice about what items you bring into your home and what is truly important to your life.

You’ll learn the true cost of clutter and how to:

Decide what to keep and what to part with
Change habits that can change your life
Organize any room in your home with confidence
Ask our Five Key Questions before keeping something

You’ll leave class motivated and armed with new ways to deal with clutter.

FREE! Organized and Productive

Saturday, Sept. 27, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Beavercreek Community Library, 3618 Dayton Xenia Rd, Dayton 45432

For details call: (937) 352-4001

Productivity and organization go hand in hand. Whether your desk is covered with Post-it notes or your email in-box is constantly maxed out, your productivity can be positively influenced by new organization behaviors.

Transform your To-Do list items to done
Learn to prioritize your tasks
Find your action papers when you need them
Get caught up on your reading material
Learn the secret to getting things done promptly
Spend less time on email

After applying your new skills, you will find more time in your day and more satisfaction in your accomplishments.

One Last Thing...

“To fight fear, act. To increase fear – wait, put off, postpone.”~David Joseph Schwartz

You can organize any space you set your mind on, once you know what your goals are. Figure out what’s important to you then get started.

Lori Firsdon