Seminars/Teleclasses/Calendar

Calendar for 2007 UT Non-Credit Classes.
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Professional Courses.

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January 23, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m., “Conquering Procrastination”.

March 7, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m., “Get Organized for Greater Success”.

Personal Development.

January 22, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., “Understanding Chronic Disorganization”.
February 5, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., “Conquer Paper Piles”.
March 5, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., “Conquer Clutter”.
May 7, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., “Organizing Children’s Stuff”.

Many find it helpful to take the first three classes as a series but each is a stand alone class.

Class Descriptions

Get Organized for Greater Success
Forty percent of a person’s ability to work is perceived by the condition of his or her desk. This seminar provides you with specific organizing techniques to effectively conquer today’s increasing flood of information through mail, email, and other paperwork—with proven time-saving strategies.

You will gain more clarity and learn to focus on what is important in your work. As a result, you will be able to spend more time on getting your priority work completed under less stressful conditions.

Understanding Chronic Disorganization
Do you have a life-long pattern of struggling with organization? Does your disorganization affect the quality of your life? In this class, you will learn why traditional organizing methods don’t work for you. You’ll learn new organizing methods—different ways to view your possessions to make it easier to lessen the quantity. This class will get you on the road to becoming organized.

Conquer Home Paper Piles
This is a very helpful course for anyone with paper piles. Can’t find your latest bank statement? Daughter’s permission slip? Are you suffering from stacks of paper, magazines, and catalogs? Learn how to make stacks disappear into organized material that you can retrieve when needed. Learn systems to keep your mail from piling up. It can be done!

Conquer Clutter
Get control of your clutter! Join us for a quick and painless seminar on de-cluttering your home. Organizing principles for every area of your life will be discussed, as well as how to tackle your closets, kitchen, and garage. Learn why we procrastinate and much more.

Organizing Your Home-Based Business Office
Design and organize your office for maximum income. Make your office work for you, not against you. This class can take your business to the next level. Learn about:

• Desk organization
• Basics of office design
• Importance of lighting
• Filing systems and
• Much more

One individual saved $6,000 the next day after having his office organized!

Organizing for Children
Parents, learn how to get control of children’s toys and their room! Receive ideas on handling all those papers that come every day from art work to permission slips. This class will teach you not only how to calm your life down but also your children’s.

Organizing Closets and Small Spaces
Join this class and be on the road to a clutter-free home! Students will learn key strategies for organizing bedroom closets, bath, linen, and hall closets, as well as children’s closets. This class will uncover secrets that you can implement in your daily life to organize and maintain the closets and small spaces in your home.

Kitchen Organizing
Do you feel frustrated at mealtime? Does it feel like your kitchen is out of control? Would you like to spend less time involved with meals? Is your goal to get control of your recipe collection, pantry, and kitchen cabinets? Join us and learn how to simplify your life with quick tips for menu planning, shopping, fast kitchen clean-ups, and more.

Teleclasses
Teleclasses are held over the phone, where Mary teaches organizing principles and applies them to the topic of the class. Much like a regular classroom, participants can have an opportunity to ask questions and comment.

A. Learn organizing life skills.
B. Discover simple tools and simple solutions to your
organizing challenges.
C. Receive e-mail handouts before each class.
D. Gain momentum and encouragement from other group members.
E. Receive information on additional telesupport groups and
opportunities for personal coaching to continue your progress.