Best Life NOW! Blog

Last Saturday I was hanging out at the European Market in Chesterton.   Actually, I was really working - if you can call it work.  I had a wonderful time at the Qi Balance booth promoting my upcoming workshop with Kathy Hanson of Qi Balance . I had the opportunity to cruise around the booths at the market and found many new resources for my home clean out jobs.   I have to share just a few with you. Woods Edge Jewelry Studio creates jewelry from silverware.   Nancy Harrington, the owner is now on my resource list.   Below is an example of her work.  This is a pendant made from silverware. Another vendor, Barnyard Primitives 219-926-8538 creates birdhouses, garden chairs, wall art, etc. out of odds and ends they find at yard sales.  They are definitely on my resource list. And my favorite vendor was Plates 'n Such 219-864-1903.  The owner, Wendy Baker, re purposes vintage & holiday plates to create fountains, flower plates, y...

I am super excited to present this workshop with Kathy Hanson of Qi Balance ! Register today  space is limited and you won't want to miss out! When:  Thursday, September 13th from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where:  Indian Oak Best Western,  558 Indian Boundary Rd , Chesterton, Indiana Join us for this transformational workshop to learn how to clear the clutter from your home and also your body, mind, and spirit. Join professional organizer Wendy Taddeucci and Qigong Master Healer Kathy Hanson as they share their insights on how to let go of old habits and make a fresh start for both your home and your health. Wendy will walk you through the de-cluttering and organizing process for your home taking you step by step through getting started, moving past procrastination and sorting piles of paper. Kathy will teach you about your body's energetic system and how you can use simple techniques and exercises to clear blocked energy to restore balance and good...

By Nancy Hoback LCSW Thank you to Nancy Hoback for guest blogging this month.  You can contact Nancy at  (219) 369-4870 nancyhoback@hobackcounseling.com http://hobackcounseling.com               We've all seen the sign, “a cluttered desk is the sign of a creative mind.”.  Well, some people do thrive in clutter.    They cannot imagine living a life that involves not having to search for their keys, their phone, or five other things before heading out the door.  But these actives take a lot of energy, both mentally and physically.  And it is always a juggling act.              Often people who thrive in the clutter for a time, will, over time, find that they become overwhelmed by the frequent adrenaline-pumped games of hide and seek.  It's not uncommon for the chaos to eventually overwhelm, and for anxiety or depressio...

I wanted to lead off with the news of the early bird discount for the De-Clutter Your Life Workshop on August 23rd at the South Bend Chocolate Cafe.   Save yourself some dough if you know you are going to go. I also wanted to let you know that I have been busy developing three new lessons for the workshop: Apps to Simplify Your Life Leaving Your Legacy - Downsizing and De-Cluttering for the Next Generation How Exactly to Sort Piles of Paper This is in addition to the existing lessons that I have created.  You will walk away from the workshop with over 14 lessons that you will be able to implement! For more information or to register, please visit  http://www.putclutterinitsplace.com/Workshops.html You can also call or text me to register or if you have any questions at 219-575-3821. Looking forward to seeing you on August 23rd!

Lots to do, lots to do.............. Swimming, sports, family get-togethers, festivals, fairs, craft shows, graduations, weddings, movies, swimming, gardening, reading, sunning - oh so much to do this summer! We are all so busy..........but summer flies by so fast. So I encourage you to stop and evaluate. How's your summer going so far? Is it what you thought it would be? If not, sit down by yourself or with your family and make a list of the places you want to go, things you want to see and things you want to do before summer is gone. Go ahead - do it now.  I'll wait................... Okay, so you have your list - now plan it out. Write it on the calendar and get out, go, do and see! If you don't stop and look around every once in a while - the seasons can just fly by..............

What a beautiful morning we had at Bruno's in New Carlisle !  For three hours, attendees learned about de-cluttering, how to get the process started, how to stop junk mail (along with a very entertaining story), how easily tackle the pile of papers on the top of their desks.  They also enjoyed a demonstration dealing with time management and stress. This workshop was just a little different - we had one gentleman in attendance.  So fella's - don't be afraid to get help with your clutter.   "Real men de-clutter!"  I like that quote, don't you? Carlisle Cafe & Sweets provided delicious cinnamon rolls and coffee.   After the workshop, many of the attendees enjoyed lunch with me at Bruno's. I am currently working on scheduling workshop's for the remainder of this year.   So far I will be presenting a De-Clutter Your Life Workshop in La Porte at B & J's Cafe on September 27th from 9-12 c.s.t.  Look for more information on that a...

When you are at a dinner party, networking event or golf outing, do you feel like you should be somewhere else?  With your husband, children or parent?  Or vice versa - when you are spending time with your children do you feel like you should be attending that dinner party? To calm the feeling of, "I should be doing this," decide what you truly want out of life - and who you want to spend time with.  This is going to require you to say no to some things.  However, if you say no to one thing you are really saying yes to another.  You will be saying yes to what you want in your heart of hearts. If you want to spend time with your husband and children, you will be saying no to evening events or activities that occur when your children and husband are home.  You will be saying yes to them.  Sure, you may feel some guilt.  That will be replaced with knowing that you are truly where you are meant to be. If you are passionate about a non-profit...