January is not only the start of a new year, it's also Get Organized Month, so now is the perfect time to get ready for a happier, more productive, less stressful year by bringing organization to your life. 2008 can be your best year yet!

Around the turn of the year, many of us make resolutions for the months ahead. I'm all for setting goals: they're a great way to challenge yourself and an excellent source of motivation. When you decide on your goals for the year, it's important to set yourself up to win by aiming for meaningful and realistic targets. This week's article is full of tips on setting great organizing goals for 2008.

Set Yourself Up for Organizing Success this Year
A new year means a new opportunity to bring the benefits of organization to your home, office, family, and life. Get yourself on the path toward a more enjoyable, less stressful year by creating smart, achievable organizing goals for 2008. Here´s how.
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While you're looking forward to the year ahead, why not set aside some time to look back at what you accomplished in 2007? Celebrating what you accomplished last year and thinking about what you'd like to do differently this time around can help increase the likelihood that you'll reach your goals this year.

Looking Back at Your Organizing Goals from the Past Year
Before you make organizing-related resolutions for the new year, take some time to look back at what went well this past year and what you learned. Your goals for the months ahead will be more powerful and effective as a result.
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As always, you can find dozens more organizing ideas, tips, product reviews, forum discussions, and recommendations on the BellaOnline Organization site, www.bellaonline.com/site/organization. I extend a special invitation this month to visit the Organization Forum, where you can post your organizing goals for the year and share tips and encouragement with your fellow members. I'd love to hear what you'd like to accomplish this year!

Here's to a happy, healthy, organized 2008.

My best to you,
Emily Wilska
Organization Editor
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