Find your keys, make a difference.It's funny how your keys always seem to disappear when you're running late and need to get out the door. When it happens on occasion, it is likely just an isolated case of absent-mindedness. But if you frequently lose your keys--or any other personal item--you may be suffering from chronic disorganization disorganization /dis·or·gan·iza·tion/ (-or?gan-i-za´shun) the process of destruction of any organic tissue; any profound change in the tissues of an organ or structure which causes the loss of most or all of its proper characters. . Marilyn Paul, author of It's Hard to Make a Difference When You Can't Find Your Keys: The Seven-Step Path to Becoming Truly Organized (Penguin; $14), aims to help you get it together. Paul asserts that chronic disarray dis·ar·ray n. 1. A state of disorder; confusion. 2. Disorderly dress. tr.v. dis·ar·rayed, dis·ar·ray·ing, dis·ar·rays 1. To throw into confusion; upset. 2. To undress. can injure To interfere with the legally protected interest of another or to inflict harm on someone, for which an action may be brought. To damage or impair. The term injure is comprehensive and can apply to an injury to a person or property. Cross-references Tort Law. self-confidence, relationships, and your reputation. It was her own admitted disorganization, which eventually affected her ability to function effectively, that inspired the book. A chapter is devoted to visualizing what you want to achieve, selecting wise counsel and building an encouraging support system, and taking control by taking action. It's Hard To Make A Difference When You Can't Find Your Keys contains valuable insight into attacking the root of disorganized dis·or·gan·ize tr.v. dis·or·gan·ized, dis·or·gan·iz·ing, dis·or·gan·iz·es To destroy the organization, systematic arrangement, or unity of. behaviors such as lateness, procrastination, and impulsiveness im·pul·sive adj. 1. Inclined to act on impulse rather than thought. 2. Motivated by or resulting from impulse: such impulsive acts as hugging strangers; impulsive generosity. . Practical tips include considering how little time it actually takes to do seemingly large tasks such as putting away laundry. If you want to explore some of the physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual issues that affect how we organize our lives, this book is for you. |
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