For over 5 years I have been publishing a monthly e-mail newsletter. I've been thinking for some time that I want to go to a bi-monthly newsletter so that you can get more information on living an organized life - at home and work. So, starting today, you'll be receiving two newsletters each month.

The newsletter that comes out at the first of the month will be the newsletter that you've come to expect with a personal note, feature article, and my speaking schedule. The mid-month newsletter will be a shorter publication with an organizing tip that you can use immediately.

I want to thank all of you who asked me their most burning organizing question at www.askelizabethhagen.com. We had a great teleclass on October 4 where I answered seven of the most popular questions. I'll be answering more of those questions in the future - so stay tuned!

You can listen to a recording of the call here.

Yes, it's fall which mean it’s time to clean out your closet! Don't worry; this will be fun and extremely rewarding!

Step 1: Take everything out of your closet. Yes, I mean everything. If you just go in and move things around you're cleaning, not organizing.

Step 2: Try everything on. I know that no one wants to hear this but this is the only way to really know what you want to keep.

Step 3: Ask yourself the following questions as you try on the clothes:

• When did I wear this last?
• Does it still fit?
• Is it still in style?
• Does it need to be repaired or altered?
• Does this look good on me?
• And most importantly - Do I love how I feel when I wear this?

Step 4: Based on the above answers you will either put the garment in the keep pile, throw away bag, repair bag, or garage sale/donate bag. We only wear 20% of what's in our closet. Feel good about getting rid of the 80%!

Step 5: Purchase enough white hangers for your clothes that are left. Put them back in your closet in categories: Shirts, blouses, pants, skirts, and jackets. Then from sleeveless to long sleeve, short skirts to long skirts, and by color: light to dark.

Step 6: Get the bags out of your room today. Throw the trash, bring the repairs to your alterations person, bring the donate bag to the appropriate charity. If you're having a garage sale keep the garage sale bags in your storage room to collect until you have the sale.

Step 7: Stand in your closet and go WOW!! And, if you were really ruthless you now get to go shopping because you don't have much left!

Helping professionals stay focused is one of the biggest skills I teach when I give presentations and work with my 1:1 consulting clients. I am now bringing these skills through the Fearless Organizing Academy right to your computer and phone. You can learn in the comfort of your own home/office and start organizing your life and work, take back control of your day, and get more done...easily!

A virtual school for busy overwhelmed women who want to learn how to get organized...and the courage and tools to do it!

I can't wait to tell you all about the Fearless Organizing Academy! And the best part is that the classes are right in your own home or office on your phone and in front of your computer!

If you're feeling overwhelmed, if you feel like there just aren't enough hours in the day, and you are stressed...it's time to go back to school!
But the Fearless Organizing Academy is not like any school you've ever attended! You will implement what you learn in each class immediately and start seeing huge results in your professional and personal life.

There are no worries if you can't make some classes because all classes are recorded so you can review the class anytime that is best for you!

Imagine:

• No more paper piles
• You love going to your office and you love coming home
• You get more done every day
• You are more focused and confident
• You make more money with less work!
• Life is so much easier!

All the information you need about the classes and to register is at www.elizabethhagen.com/academy.

Don't wait! You receive the bonus class Organized for the Holidays if you register by Tuesday, October 16, 2007.

The Fearless Organizing Academy Core Program Classes Start October 23!

October 23, 2007	FOA Class #1: Organized Goals: Pursuing Your Priorities, Purpose, and Path!
October 30, 2007	FOA Class #2: Start Getting Organized Today!
November 7, 2007	FOA Bonus Class: Organized for the Holidays
November 15, 2007	FOA Class #3: Organized Time: Get More Done, Be More Focused, and Have More Time!

Once you complete the Fearless Organizing Core Program Classes you are eligible to take additional classes at the Fearless Organizing Academy. You can choose from:

• The Organized Office
• The Organized Computer
• Organize Outlook 203
• The Organized Home
• The Organized Family
• Organize with Your Personality
• Organize Speaking Events to Get More Clients

Are you free on Thursday, October 25, 2007?

I'd love to have you attend my next Organize with Confidence workshop. This night is just for women and we have a lot of fun!

I want all women to experience the joy and fulfillment of living in confidence and having an organized life, so you can come as my guest. Organize with Confidence will be from 6:30pm - 8:30pm in the Barnes room at the Holiday Inn Express, 2501 S. Shirley Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD (by the Century Theatres).

Get more information at www.elizabethhagen.com. Or, you can register immediately here.

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