Ah, summer! Is there any other season that seems quite so designed for relaxation? The next few months are prime time for heading out on vacation, kicking back at home, and generally enjoying the long days and warm weather.

Summer is definitely the topic at hand here at BellaOnline Organization. This week's feature article is aimed at helping you avoid the crash-landing into real life that tends to happen after a return from vacation.

Avoiding Post-Vacation Chaos
Going on vacation is fabulous. Returning from vacation? Not so much. Luckily, there are easy (really!) things you can do before you leave and once you come home to steer clear of post-vacation chaos. Here are four to get you started.
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Whether you go on vacation this year or "staycationing" closer to home, here's my challenge to you: take time to do nothing more than relax. Turn off your phone, steer clear of e-mail for a while, and take a temporary break for organizing and household chores. This article explains why:

Don't Organize—Relax!
Does it seem like you're always on the go and always facing down an endless To Do list? This summer, give yourself the gift of some rest and relaxation. You'll not only get to enjoy the season, you'll also be more efficient when it's time to get back to work.
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Be sure to visit the BellaOnline Organization site, www.bellaonline.com/site/organization, throughout the summer for more tips and ideas on making the most of this season and, down the line, enjoying a more organized transition into fall.

In the meantime, here's to a summer of fun and relaxation!

My best to you,
Emily Wilska
Organization Editor
www.bellaonline.com/site/organization