Kreamer Connection

March 2002

KREAMER CONNECTION
By Patty Kreamer

ISSUE: March 2002
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IN THIS ISSUE

1. Did you sleep last night?
2. The "BUTT" Rule
3. What's Happening for FREE?
4. In Closing - Spring is in the air!
5. Copyright, Contact, & Reprint permission
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1. DID YOU SLEEP LAST NIGHT?

One thing that I REFUSE to sacrifice
is my sleep. One of the most common
problems I run into with clients
is that they don't sleep enough.

If this sounds like you, it will help if
you first recognize if you are a morning,
afternoon, or late night person. Taking
that seriously into consideration will make
a big difference as you plan your day
AND night!

Ask yourself:

A. How many hours of sleep do I need?
If you need 7 or 8, going on 4 and 5 hours
is OK for 1 or 2 nights, but it builds up
and before you know it, your productivity
and disposition are compromised.

B. Do I go to bed too late and have to
hit the snooze button 14 times before I
get up in the morning?

C. Do I fall asleep at work (or wish I could)?

D. Am I always cranky? (Ask your co-workers!)

If you don't like the answers to these
question, it may be time to review your
habits. I know that not everybody has
the luxury of telling the boss that
they can't be at work at 8:00 a.m.
because they are not a morning person.
If you do have that flexibility, I
recommend using it. If not, make it a
point to go to bed earlier so waking up
is not such an event.

Without the proper sleep, your thought
process is not as clear as it can be.
Exercise and good diet can help you sleep
better as well.

Sounds easier than it is? Perhaps.
But just try it for a week and I
guarantee you will feel better and be
more productive! (And your co-workers
will be glad you did!)

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2. THE "BUTT" RULE

As you organize your office, the "BUTT" rule
can help you to know where things should go
to maximize your productivity.

Excerpted from
"...But I Might Need It Someday!" by Patty
Kreamer (currently being written-look for it
in June!)

PATTY'S RULE # 4 - THE BUTT RULE

Things that you use daily (especially in
an office setting) should be within easy
reach (you shouldn't have to get off your BUTT).

Things that you use weekly or monthly
should be in the areas that are accessible
but you have to get up off your BUTT to get them
(across the office, out in the hall).

Things that you rarely use should go in the
most difficult places to reach (top shelf,
off-site storage, hard to reach places) that
require you to get off your BUTT and put it
on a ladder or in a car to get to them.

Knowing what you need near and far can make
a difference in the amount of time you save.
Take the time to think it through before you
put something away. Every minute counts!

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3. WHAT'S HAPPENING FOR FREE?

FREE -- Amazing Women's Day
Saturday, March 9, 2002
Borders Book Store, Northway Mall
11 AM - 5:45 PM
Hear from Pittsburgh Authors, Coaches,
Organizers, Wellness & Fitness
Experts (I'll be one of the organizers!)
FOR MORE DETAILS, email me with AWD
in the subject and I will forward you
the flyer and agenda.


FREE -- The SBA will host
Women's Business Fair
Wednesday, March 27
9am-noon
At the Business Information Center
700 River Avenue, North Shore
Meet with lenders and other resource partners
for help starting or expanding your business.

I will be speaking 3 times throughout the
morning on getting organized...hope to see
you there!

RSVP to Don Nemchick at wpabic@rcicpgh.com
or call Don at 412-322-6441.

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4. IN CLOSING - SPRING IS IN THE AIR!

Although it has been a relatively mild
winter here in Pittsburgh, one of the things that
we tend to do over the winter may not have
been so mild...collect more stuff!

Spring is always a good time to clean out
the excess and start new. Start by scheduling
some time in the evenings and weekends to
declutter your life. That extra bedroom,
basement, garage, linen closet, you know the
place--take the time to clean it out and
you will feel rejuvenated!

Which would you rather have, the clutter
or serenity and peace? Your call.

Not sure how to get started? Click on this link
to read archives of this newsletter. The
answers are there.
http://www.kreamerconnect.com/Tipsarchive.htm
or email me at patty@kreamerconnect.com to
schedule a free one-hour appointment.

Here's to simplifying your life!

Until April,

Patty
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5. COPYRIGHT ~ CONTACT INFORMATION ~ REPRINT PERMISSION

Copyright © 2002 by Patty Kreamer
Kreamer Connect
Phone: 412-344-3252
Fax: 412-344-3253
Email: patty@kreamerconnect.com
Web: www.kreamerconnect.com

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Kreamer Connect - Connecting you with what matters most!
President, Professional Speaker, Consultant, Professional Organizer
(412) 344-3252
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