  January, 2009 ____ January 1 Write out one goal for January. Start working on that goal today. ____ January 2 Find homes for all the gifts you received over the holidays. If anything needs to be returned, do so now. ____ January 3 Weed out 10 files in your filing cabinet. ____ January 4 Locate all active TV remotes and put them in a basket near the television viewing area. Add the TV Guide and Cable Guide too, so everything is in one place. ____ January 5 Consolidate all television games (Nintendo, Wii, etc.) to one basket or box. Include all remotes, steering wheels, microphones and so on too. ____ January 6 Toss all expired or won't-be-used grocery coupons. ____ January 7 Put away your holiday decorations. Be sure everything is labeled and together for next year. ____ January 8 Walk around your house with window cleaner and shine all the mirrors and faucets in your home. ____ January 9 Organize your dining room table. Clear it of all papers and anything that doesn't belong there. Put a pretty tablecloth on top, and have your next meal on that table--even if you only generally use it for company. ____ January 10 Bring 10 clothing items you don't like over to Goodwill. Rather than gathering dust in your closet, someone else with a different personality and style could be wearing those clothes. Want tons of great ideas for getting organized at home and in the office? Check out my new books, Finally Organized, Finally Free for the Home and Finally Organized, Finally Free for the Office. Now available in both print and digital PDF format. ____ January 11 Call a friend or relative you didn't get a chance to call over the holidays. Give him or her your undivided attention and really show you care. ____ January 12 Go through one bag or box in your attic, and decide whether the contents are worthy of keeping. If not, drive those items over to your favorite local charity. ____ January 13 Look through your calendar and find one activity you are no longer interested in doing. Do what you need to do to cancel it. ____ January 14 Clear off the top and surface of your refrigerator. ____ January 15 Set up a mail center so there's one place for everyone's mail to be picked up. Be sure there's a way to sort the mail for each person, such as individual trays or folders. ____ January 16 Today is my mom's birthday today! Do something special for your mom, or a special mom in your life. ____ January 17 Use up any postage stamps that are less than the current denomination. If necessary, visit your local post office to purchase penny, etc. stamps. ____ January 18 Get rid of a pair of shoes that hurt too much to wear. ____ January 19 Do something special with your son or daughter. Have more than one child? Perhaps set aside a special day each month, other than their birthday, for all of them. ____ January 20 Organize one of the shelves in your pantry. Keeping on top of everything going on in your life is easy, when you have the Get Organized Now!™ Easy Organizer. Now available in both print and digital PDF format. ____ January 21 Determine the 3 Primetime TV shows you enjoy the most and make plans to watch or DVR those only. Spend your non-TV time enjoying a favorite hobby. ____ January 22 Make annual doctor and dentist appointments for you and your family members. Do the same for your pets! ____ January 23 Catch up on the laundry. Don't stop until it's all cleared out. If it's way too much, bring everything to your local laundromat so you can use several washers and dryers at the same time. ____ January 24 Clear the surface of your desk, at home and at work. A clear, empty space gives you plenty of room for thinking and creativity. ____ January 25 Sort through photos today, whether hard copy or digital. Try to spend at least 30 minutes on this task. ____ January 26 Move your sofa and recliner chairs. Vacuum under them. ____ January 27 Have your car checked out. Get needed services, such as tire rotations or oil changes. ____ January 28 Pick a messy drawer in your home or office and organize it. Toss whatever you can and sort the stuff that belongs back in. ____ January 29 Return any pending calls. Clear out the messages on your voicemail and/or answering machine. ____ January 30 Make or buy whatever you need for Valentine's Day. Wrap it up and write out the card so it's all ready when needed in two weeks. ____ January 31 Start getting things together for tax time and/or your accountant. April 15th will be here before you know it. by Maria Gracia - Get Organized Now!™ Want to get organized? 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