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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                January 7, 2008

Supercharge Your New Year’s Resolution during National Get Organized MonthSM!

Messy desk?  Cluttered calendar?  Overflowing email?  Out of control files?  All are factors that contribute to millions of working Americans choosing “to get organized” as one of their top 5 resolutions for the New Year.  In fact, the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) is sponsoring their 4th annual Get Organized Month this January to raise awareness and promote the benefits of getting organized. 

“January is the perfect time to get your office and work environment organized, as this is often the same time you are determining your goals and prioritizing your projects for the year,” says Lori Vande Krol, Professional Organizer and Certified Productivity Consultant with Life Made Simple, LLC.  A great way to motivate employees to get organized is to hold a Productive Environment Day (PED), a day set aside for a department or organization to create their ideal productive environment -- that in which employees are most creative, effective and productive.  A successful PED involves four components:

1) Pre-Day Preparation:  Prior to the PED, it is imperative management prepare for a successful day, including stressing the importance of blocking calendars and being involved. 

2) Kick-Off Seminar:  Start the day off right with activities or seminars, including tips for deciding what to keep and what to throw away and reminding employees about retention guidelines for the department or company.

3) On-Site Activities:  Include activities to help participants remain focused, identify areas that
need to be addressed, and make the day pleasant.  Food and rewards are often popular.