IS YOUR CALENDAR CHRONICALLY CRAMMED? Try This Must-Do Resolution In her book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” Marie Kondo gave us a transformative method for decluttering our homes. Based on feng shui principles and Kondo’s own study of organization, the KonMari Method has led thousands of devotees to new heights of tidiness. Kondo instructs participants to assess each of their possessions, item by item, category by category, and then dispose of those that do not provide joy. It’s touted as a simple, though not easy, guide to long-term organization. What would happen if this approach were applied to your calendar? Entrepreneur Christina Wallace calls her 10-month experiment in doing so an “unqualified success.” Most of us could benefit from trimming our jampacked schedules. Those various calendars synced to our phone, each emitting noisy reminders about the upcoming hour’s plans, aren’t exactly harbingers of harmony. Get a jump-start on your organization resolution by applying the KonMari Method to your calendar. Step 1: Assess First, envision the life you want to lead. Next, assess all the items listed on your calendar within a two-month period. Organize each commitment according to categories — social, work-related, doctor’s appointments, etc. Be thorough. Including each commitment, no matter how minor, is the key to this process. “I don’t have enough words to describe how amazing the experience with this firm was. Matthew worked very hard to make sure my case was dropped and closed. I could not have asked for better services. From the moment I first met him until my case was over, I was at ease. His confidence gave me peace of mind, and the results speak for themselves.” –Neolie “Matthew Konecky helped to make one of the worst nights of my life a little more bearable. After a costly mistake whilst driving, he was recommended to me by someone who had previously utilized his services. Upon meeting with him, I felt relieved. His expertise, knowledge, and sincerity have helped me successfully navigate my legal situation, and I can’t endorse him enough to anyone who finds themselves in need of a skillful lawyer and a genuinely decent human being. In a bind? Call him!” –Bree IFYOU HADAGREAT EXPERIENCEWITH OUR FIRM, WEWOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROMYOU. HERE’SWHAT SOME OFOUR HAPPYCLIENTS HAD TO SAY. Step 2: Joy Test Do these commitments bring you joy? Are they part of your ideal life? When you look at “Lunch date with Margot” from last week, are you
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