Here are a few tips to get your office in tip top condition:

1. Go through your files! I have a filing cart that is begging to be relieved from overflowing papers. Toss what you don’t need and properly file what you do need.

2. Clear stacks of papers from your desk. It’s a bad habit to get into, yet it happens. At least once a week, go through any papers that tend to accumulate to avoid clutter.

3. Organize shelving. If you have a bookshelf, check to see what books you’re using and git rid of the ones you’re not. Look into purchasing magazine holders to organize magazines, notebooks, folders, and smaller books.

Try not to keep too much on your desk as it makes for easy clutter–less is sometimes best. There are a lot organization accessories you can purchase to help you achieve a clean desk and office. A few places to check out are The Container Store, Organize It, Organize.com, and IKEA.

Happy Spring Cleaning!

Now, I’m not 100% positive all of the time; it takes a lot of practice to be a positive person. The key is that I keep trying to do my best and not get discouraged when things go wrong. Positivity is important to your well being. Take time out today to write your affirmations and spread the positivity!

1. Upper Body
2. Lower Body
3. Core
4. Cardio
5. Flexibility

What I love most about this DVD is that each routine is only 10 minutes, and you can customize the routines. The DVD allows you to pick one routine or a combination of routines to do at a time. I generally pick three to give myself a good 30 minute workout in addition to my walking and yoga. “10 Minute Solution: Fitness Ball Workouts” retails at $14.98, but can be purchased through Amazon for $8.49.

A couple important things to keep in mind when looking for a coach:

1. Determine why you’re seeking a coach. This will help you narrow down the type of coach you need. Do you want a life coach, business coach, health coach, etc.?

2. Find at least three different coaches to interview. Every coach has something different to offer, and you want to find the right one for you. Good chemistry is important in order to establish a great working relationship.

To find a coach, start by checking out various coach training websites. Many of these sites list accredited coaches who’ve completed their programs. Another way is to do a Google or Yahoo search on the type of coach you want (e.g. life coach, business coach, etc.).

What I love most about the planner is how it works as a funnel and divides into three sections. The top section is where you categorize and write down all your tasks under each category. I categorize by Client Name, Virtual Breeze, and Personal. The middle section is to prioritize tasks (your daily things-to-do). I take my tasks and list them under the day(s) of the week to be completed. Lastly, the lower section is used to schedule appointments. I mostly use this section to block out time for completing my tasks.

Using the planner along with Outlook helps to keep me on top of everything. The planner pad is available in various sizes and prices range from $22.99 – $27.99. I personally like the Executive Size.

Ingredients:

3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion
2 medium carrots
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 large sweet potato, diced
6 cups vegetable broth
2 can cannellini beans (white kidney beans)
1 bunch kale, chopped
2 tsp. dried rosemary
3/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper


Directions:

1. In food processor, mince garlic then add onion and chop; remove to plate.
2. Add carrots and chop until coarse.
3. In soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, onion and carrots and cook until softened, about 8 minutes.
4. Add sweet potato and 5 cups of broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook for approximately 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
5. Puree half the beans in the food processor, adding some of the remaining broth to thin.
6. Add the pureed beans, whole beans, kale and remaining broth to the pot along with the rosemary, salt and pepper.
7. Simmer an additional 5-10 minutes until kale is tender.