Three Simple Steps to Reduce Teen Spring Fever

We are coming to the end of the school year and kids are starting to get distracted by dreams of summer break, end of year celebrations and overall boredom.    How can you help your kids keep focused during this time of the year?

Dr. Kristine Dunn, PhD. shares her thoughts with the Adventures In Organizing community.  Kristine has a vast array of experience working with teens and youth.

Three Simple Steps to Reduce Teen Spring Fever   

To have your teenagers stay organized there are effective strategies that can be utilized...... especially when 'spring fever' kicks in. 

1.  Begin by asking them to go through their back pack every Tuesday and Friday with you as this will help with knowing what students need to do for the weekend and also know what is due during the week.
2. Have organizing folders with each subject to help them keep track of their paperwork.  
3. Encourage them to meet with their teachers each week to determine what is due, and if they do not comply, follow up with emails to the teachers. A benefit of examining the back pack on a Friday can provide contingencies of completion of homework for activities that they would like to participate in !

It can be an "Aha" moment for parents and an "ok I'll do my work" moments for students. If there are ongoing concerns, a school counselor is always available to help continue to support and motivate students during their school day as well.

If you would like help getting either your student or yourself organizing in 2014, we are happy to help.   On May 19 we are launching a new online program called "10 Weeks to a More Organized Life".  Register now to ensure you receive the early registration discount.   

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March is New Habit Month

                                                                         

So often we want to make a change in our lives but never seem to take the time to “just do it”.     

March is New Habit Month at Adventures In Organizing.   For the entire month, on our Facebook Page we are going to post inspirational messages about habits, and will be encouraging everyone to pick one positive habit they wish to implement to make their lives better.

I often get caught up in the day to day craziness of running two businesses, payroll, worrying about my clients and the insanity of day-to-day life that I forget to stop and smell the roses.

My new habit for the month will be to take "Reflection Time", in the early morning.  Time I am not working, time I am not reading a book, time just to reflect, pray, be thankful for all I have and to remind myself daily how blessed  I truly am. 

  

What is your new habit going to be?   

Here are a few thoughts if you cannot think of any at the moment.

• Make your bed daily 
• Go to bed each night with the dishes done and counters cleared 
• All dirty clothes directly into the hamper 
• Walk for 20 minutes each day 
• Read a book a week 
•  Go out with friends for coffee once a week 
•  Family dinner at the table each night  
• Plan your menu for the month

These are a few ideas, post your thoughts on what you would to add to your positive habits for the month on our Facebook Page.

If you would like help implementing new habits into your home or work life, I would be happy to help.    Adventures In Organizing.ca does not just work in person with clients but virtually as well.   No matter where in the world you live, Adventures In Organizing can help you to “lose clutter and gain clarity™”