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March 12, 2010 - The Better Business Bureau Congratulates the 2010 Torch Award Nominees Because Ethics Matters - Calahan Solutions, Inc. receives multiple nominations. View story (Illinois USA)

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Contact: Stephanie L. H. Calahan
A: 8 Shoreline Court, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704
T: 309.825.7833 (days & evenings)
F: 309.422.7665
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Getting Organized Has Never Been Easier - Announcing “The Great Organizing Giveaway™!”

Calahan Solutions, Inc. and Experts Across the Globe Provide Over 130 Resources F'ree of Charge

BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS -- January 25, 2010 -- It's Get Organized Month(sm). In celebration, productivity and organization experts from around the globe have worked together to deliver the Great Organizing Giveaway™. This unprecedented event provides over 130 f'ree resources such as:

e-books
tip sheets
audio programs and transcripts
video training
personal productivity software
organization consulting
drawings for prizes

Seekers of organization and productivity wisdom can go to www.AskTheExpertOrganizers.com to access the giveaway. Information is categorized into four main categories: your office/business, your time, your home and consulting & discount offers.

Business professionals, parents and students will all find expert material that fits their personal productivity and organization needs.

“There are many outstanding resources available to consumers to help them get organized, but frequently people do not know where to find them or how to start. Our solution was to get the resources available in one spot!” stated Stephanie LH Calahan, coordinator of the project and founder of Calahan Solutions, Inc.

For more information about Calahan Solutions, Inc. and the Great Organizing Give Away™, visit www.AskTheExpertOrganizers.com or call 309-826-5263.

To preview the items being given away or to get a list of participating experts, visit http://www.asktheexpertorganizers.com/sneak-preview.html.

About Calahan Solutions, Inc.: (www.calahansolutions.com) is a premier productivity and organization consulting firm, serving national and local clients in corporate settings, small businesses and home-based operations. Calahan Solutions, Inc. creates life-long transformations enabling you to create an environment of people, systems and structure that supports your business and goals to help you be more successful. You don’t have to do it our way, because we help you find your way!™

About NAPO: (www.napo.net) The premier national association dedicated to the field of organizing, the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) is The Organizing Authority®. Since forming in 1985 as a nonprofit professional educational association, NAPO has grown to nearly 4,200 members. NAPO is dedicated to serving its members through education, networking, industry resources, and promoting the profession to the public. For more information about NAPO and Get Organized Month, visit www.napo.netor call NAPO at 856-380-6828.

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For more information Contact:

Stephanie LH Calahan

T: 309.825.7833 (day/evening)

T: 309.826.5263 (alternate)

F: 309.422.7665

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Stephanie LH Calahan Selected as Top Advisor for Bizymoms' Small Business Center

BLOOMINGTON IL -- November 10, 2009 - Stephanie LH Calahan of Calahan Solutions, Inc.has been selected as a top advisor for the Bizymoms' Small Business Center. Calahan writes on productivity and organization of your time, space and information as well as other small business topics.

The most valuable asset to a new entrepreneur is a quality mentor. The BizyMom's Small Business Center (http://www.bizymoms.com/business/)is a collection of articles from hand-picked business advisors to help the mom entrepreneur expand her knowledge and achieve success.

According to Naren Arulrajah, Bizymoms’ president and CEO, “Bizymom’s new Small Business Center has been designed to provide mentors for new business owners by way of quality articles written by experienced professionals. We have selected Ms. Calahan because of the quality of her content and her expertise.”

"I'm thrilled and honored to be selected as a premier productivity expert for BizyMom and it was an even bigger thrill to learn I was selected as one of the top experts across all of the Small Business Center's specialists." stated Calahan.

About BizyMoms.com (www.bizymoms.com) is the premier work-at-home community on the Internet, was founded in 1997 and has grown tremendously over the years. Now more than 5 million visitors come to Bizymoms every year to find help and advice. Visitors to Bizymoms find over 25,000 articles of valuable, original information on hundreds of topics. Bizymoms’ website receives 8 million plus page views a month, and is made up of more than 250,000 pages.

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For more information:
Contact: Stephanie L. H. Calahan
T: 309.825.7833 (day/evening) 309.826.5263 (alternate)
F: 309.422.7665
A: 8 Shoreline Court, Bloomington IL 61704
E: media@calahansolutions.com
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Stephanie LH Calahan Selected as Finalist for Prestigious "Most Innovative Organizer" Award
National Association of Professional Organizers-LA Announces Finalists for their 2010 Awards

DSCI0033 - Copy - Copy BLOOMINGTON IL -- October 23, 2009 - Stephanie LH Calahan of Calahan Solutions, Inc. is one of the top five finalists for the "Most Innovative Organizer" award by NAPO-LA. The Most Innovative Organizer award is given to the professional organizer who is blazing trails within the industry in terms of his or her business structure, website, products, or services.

"I'm thrilled and honored to be selected as a finalist for this award. The NAPO-LA Organizing Awards is like the equivalent of the Oscars for the organizing world. I did not even know I was nominated!" stated Calahan.

Calahan is also affiliated with a number of other award finalists:

- Best Organizing Product Retailer - Stacks and Stacks - Calahan has been an expert author for Stacks and Stacks' Clutter Control Freak Blog for the last two years.

- Best Office Organizing Product - NeatDesk™ by Neat® - Calahan has been on The Neat Company's consumer advisory panel since 2007.

- Most Helpful Organizing Technology - iPEP by Productive Environment Institute - Calahan been a certified iPEP specialist since the technology was introduced.

- Best National Makeover Reality Television Program - Extreme Makeover – Home Edition(ABC) - Last October Calahan participated on the strategy and implementation production/builder team for a local build.

- Best Publication Featuring Organizational Information - Real Simple® Magazine - Real Simple has quoted Calahan in stories..

- Most Valuable Educational Resource - National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD) - Calahan is a very proud member.

Voting for the 5th Annual Los Angeles Organizing Awards opens on October 15 and closes December 15. Winners will be decided by popular public vote and will be announced at the Awards. Vote here: https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=napola&formId=34041

About The 2010 Los Angeles Organizing Awards (www.NAPOLA.org) The Los Angeles chapter of The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO-LA) will present The 2010 Los Angeles Organizing Awards on January 30, 2010. The professional organizing industry will descend on Southern California for a winter weekend celebration. The Red Carpet and at the gala reception, dinner, and Awards ceremony that follows will take place at the historic Raleigh Studios on Soundstage #8 in the heart of Hollywood.

The Awards recognizes the best in the professional organizing industry. Professional organizers who set the standard for home and business productivity will be acknowledged for their accomplishments, along with those products and services that help consumers and businesses organize anything and everything. Recipients will receive their awards at the public gala celebration on January 30th, as National "Get Organized Month" comes to a close.

About NAPO-LA

NAPO-Los Angeles is a nonprofit professional association whose members include organizing consultants, speakers, trainers, authors, and manufacturers of organizing products.

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AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD - SPECIAL REPORT: PRIORITY SETTING--WORKING ON THE RIGHT THINGS
42 International Professionals Share Their Favorite Tips and Strategies for Making Sure You Are on the Right Track

BLOOMINGTON IL -- August 23, 2009 - Productivity Fact: You can be busy all day and still have gotten nothing done. As a recovering work-a-holic, Productivity Specialist, Stephanie LH Calahan knows this productivity fact both personally and professionally. “We know that the 80/20 rule applies in most life situations. So, let’s look at how that applies to your time. Consider this, if you have a to-do list with twenty items on it, then four of those tasks will be worth more than the other sixteen combined.”

As best selling author Brian Tracy explains, “This means that each of those tasks will be worth at least 5 times more, or will give you a 500 percent return on time invested over doing any of the other tasks on your list, which are of low or no value.”

Today it is more important than ever to make sure that the things we choose to spend our time on are the right things. Well known author and leaderhship expert, Peter Drucker, encourages us to understand that it is important to decide “what” is to be done first. Only after that decision is made should we figure out the “how” and “when”.

“Efficiency is doing things right, but effectiveness is doing the right things." ~Peter Drucker~

Prioritizing tasks is a never-ending struggle for most busy executives and professionals. Recently, Calahan has recovered from major illness and these facts on prioritizing time ring true to her now more than ever. As a result, she coordinated with 42 international experts from around the globe to produce a guide that will help readers figure out how to focus on the right things in their lives.

PRODUCTIVE & ORGANIZED–-FINDING YOUR WAY SPECIAL REPORT:
Priority Setting–Working on the Right Things

Here is a short sampling of 5 tips from the report to help you set your priorities:

1 - Setting priorities is about differentiating between obligations and choices.

When you thin your schedule of unwanted obligations, you are choosing to make room for the activities that are truly important to you and will create lasting memories and a fulfilled life. Your family and business will thank you for it.

Also, understand that the value in any activity is subjective. YOU are the captain of your ship and must follow your own compass. At different times in your life you will need to focus your time and energy in different ways.

2 - Make sure to consider your whole life when setting priorities.

Your life consists of Seven Vital Areas:
• Health • Family • Financial • Intellectual

• Social • Spiritual • Professional

You will not spend equal amounts of time in each area or time every day in each area. But, if in the long run, you are spending a sufficient quantity and quality of time in each area, then your life will be balanced.

If you ignore any one of your areas, (never mind two or three!) you will get out of balance and potentially sabotage your success. Fail to take time now for your health and you will have to take time for illness later on. Ignore your family and they may leave you.

3 - Ask the tough questions.
Organizer and Coach, Kathy Paauw suggests that you ask, "Why am I doing what I'm doing right now?"

This question helps you think about where you are focused and reminds you that when you say yes to someone or something, you are saying no to someone or something else. “There's no room for ‘should’ here. Either choose to say yes or say no -- don't play the victim by saying yes when you don't choose to.”

4 - Focus on the Money.
Time and Productivity Coach Paul Burton asks his clients to ask “What is the most (and possibly second most) important objective you have in your work? Is it revenue production, maximizing process flows, client acquisition, etc.?” Once you've defined your primary reason for being at work, you can begin to set your priorities accordingly.

5 - Be Objective about New Opportunities.

Business Strategist, Joy Duling, suggests that you should stop and consider each new opportunity. “Every single time a new idea arises, be sure to assess whether the project really fits with your big picture.” This evaluation process is much easier to complete if your objectives are in writing.

Duling goes on to say, “If there’s not a good fit, don’t be afraid of letting the opportunity pass. Keep in mind that trying to do it all leaves you spread too thin to do anything well. Re-center yourself with your big picture vision.”

It's easy to get lost in the multitude of tasks that cascade down on us each day. Using a high-level filter--your primary professional objective(s)--gives you a terrific way to identify those things that are truly significant from those things that are "wish list" items.

In today’s fast paced, information rich, do it now, society this becomes even more important. According to Basex's latest research , information overload costs the U.S. economy a minimum of $900 billion per year in lowered employee productivity and reduced innovation.

If you liked the tips that you read here and would like others, download the free special report: Priority Setting – Working on the Right Things. You can get the free report here: http://www.bit.ly/PrioritySetting

“Every day, I talk to clients and prospects that are stressed and time-drained,” stated Calahan. “When you consider your system for setting priorities, you must focus on doing the right things, rather than simply doing things right.”

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Time Management 101: Back to School Tips & Tricks for the Busy Parent

8 Tips to Eliminate School Time Stress

BLOOMINGTON IL -- August 3, 2009 - As the carefree days of summer are coming to a close, it’s time to start thinking about sending the kids back to school. While some parents are jumping for joy, others view this time of year as hectic and stressful. Many a busy parent can tell you how fighting to stay organized and up-to-date with the wide array of activities, appointments, meetings, and special events is a very strenuous task.

Now is the time to pave the way to a good school year by setting up an organized routine and house. Stephanie LH Calahan of Calahan Solutions, Inc. shares her favorite tips.

1. Check your dates

By now, most schools have mailed out their annual calendars (or have them posted on the web.) Take 5-10 minutes to review the school schedule and add all of the activities/events onto your calendar now. This way, as the year progresses, you won’t accidentally double book your schedule.

2. Take time to make time

If your family like planning the traditional paper-planner way, dedicate a certain time at the start or end of your week to make family plans and go over your schedule for the upcoming week.

If your family is tech savvy and likes to stay updated on the go, consider these planning options:

· Send an Outlook Calendar Invite: In our household, I go through the schedule and send Outlook meeting invites to my husband. This way, we both have the information on our calendars/phones. If your child needs immunizations or a physical completed don’t forget to jot down the scheduled appointment.

· Remember the Milk (http://www.rememberthemilk.com/) While it was originally created to manage grocery shopping lists (thus the name) the company has expanded its capabilities to help you stay on top of all of your to-do lists.

· Spring Pad (http://www.springpadit.com/) If you need an online spot to store your planning and organizing thoughts, this could be a good option for you. They have many pre-designed forms, or you can create your own.

3. Are your child’s medical/dental records up-to-date?

Many states update their immunization requirements for school age children at this time of year. In addition, many states have dental check-up requirements for certain grades. Check your local Department of Health or your school’s nurse for requirements and make sure to get your child’s appointments completed and documentation updated.

4. Start adjusting those bed-time and wake-up time routines now

Many families will loosen the bed-time and wake-up time schedules over the summer. Now is a good time to start easing your child back into a school schedule by having them go to bed a few minutes earlier and wake up a few minutes earlier each day/week.

5. How will your child get to school each day?

If your child needs to take the bus to school, then review the school’s bus schedule to make sure that nothing has changed from the previous year.

6. Make mornings less hectic - ensure each child has personal tasks

The key a smooth running home in the morning is to have everyone in the household involved in the daily tasks. Encourage independence. Let them help in what ever age-appropriate tasks they can. The more kids are involved in the household, the less strain there is on you, the parents.

The list should include all of the activities that need to be accomplished in order to be ready for a great day at school. The list helps you provide structure with out having to nag your child. Feel free to customize each child’s list by adding or deleting tasks as appropriate.

Empty backpack – Each child should empty their own backpack into a simple system. Don’t overwhelm your kindergartener with an elaborate filing system. Consider using a plastic vertical file that hangs on a wall next to your backpack storage. Designate a specific spot for each child as well as an “ASAP” spot. The “ASAP” spot is for any paperwork or homework that would require immediate attention (notes from the teacher, items for the parents to sign, permission slips, etc.) This provides you some guarantee that notes and papers get to you in a timely manner. Parents remember to review the files daily!
Put backpack away – There should be a designated spot in your home for backpacks. This could be a hallway bench, hooks in a garage, shelves in a laundry room or any location close to where the children will be exiting the house. By placing the backpack near the door before bedtime, you eliminate the mad rush backpack search in the morning.
Do homework & put in backpack – This may seem obvious, but often, kids notify their parents about assignments as they are being tucked in for bed. By including it on the assignment chart, it is harder to overlook. Each child should have a designated study time. It does not matter if you are an adolescent or an adult, you benefit from a routine.
Make lunch – Even if your child is too young to make his/her lunch by themselves, they should be able to help pack fruit, beverage, dessert or chips. By making lunches the previous evening you will have one less thing to do on the morning.
Choose clothes – Teach your child to listen to the weather forecast for the next day so that they can pick out appropriate clothing. Make a rule that they must stick with their clothing choice the next morning – no stalling because they did not feel like wearing what they chose the night before.
Pack for extracurricular activities – This might include sports equipment, band instruments, or field trip extras.

Remember children need to make as many decisions as possible. Avoid power struggles by letting them make small decisions. Encourage independence. The more kids are involved in the household, the less strain there is on the parents.

7. Have a designated study area

After establishing the morning and evening routines, make sure that your kids have an area set aside to study. Just where and when a child should do their homework depends on the child, but again, it should be a part of the routine. Make sure that each child has a designated study area – not at the kitchen table or the computer desk (when possible). Ensure that they can spread out their materials and preferably it should be away from the T.V. and radio. While some students work well at a kitchen table around noise, most require quiet, low-traffic areas to study. You may need to try a few different areas before you find the one that works best for your child.

8. Supply the study area with all of the resources needed

Make sure that the study area has a dictionary, thesaurus, pencils, erasers, paper, assignment book, glue, stapler, rulers, calculator, pencil sharpener, tape, scissors, index cards and whatever else he/she needs that is age appropriate. Also make sure that there is adequate lighting for proper concentration.

As you are setting up the area, remember color. Color affects our mood and memory. Let your child pick out the colors for their folders and notebooks. If blue reminds them of science, they will be able to pick out the blue folder right away for their notes.

The time for school is quickly approaching. Getting good habits in place now will be a great start to getting the school year off to a great start.

Once you have put these items in place you should find that your days run more smoothly and everyone gets out the door on a positive note.

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Contact: Stephanie L. H. Calahan
A: 8 Shoreline Court, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704
T: 309.825.7833 (days & evenings)
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E: questions@calahansolutions.com
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National Association of Women Business Owners Selects Calahan as a National Spotlight Member

BLOOMINGTON, IL – May 27, 2008 - The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) has selected Productivity Consultant, Stephanie LH Calahan as a National Spotlight Member (http://nawbo.org/spotlight.cfm?mid=14.)

NAWBO (www.nawbo.org) is the voice of America's 10.4 million women-owned businesses. With 9,000 members and 80 chapters, NAWBO is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries. NAWBO's strength comes from the diversity of its membership.

Stephanie speaks, writes and consults on the topics of learning, productivity, organization, & business start-up issues. “There are so many amazing women involved in this organization. I am honored to be among their national spotlight members,” stated Calahan.

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For more information:
Contact: Stephanie L. H. Calahan
T: 309.825.7833 (day/evening) 309.826.5263 (alternate)
F: 309.422.7665
A: 8 Shoreline Court, Bloomington IL 61704
E: questions@calahansolutions.com
W: www.calahansolutions.com
Media Room: www.CalahanSolutions.net
Bio: www.StephanieCalahan.com

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National E-tail Store, Stacks And Stacks, Selects Stephanie Calahan as Expert Author

BLOOMINGTON, IL – April 13, 2008 - Stacks & Stacks has asked national Productivity Consultant, Stephanie L.H. Calahan, to write for their publication "Clutter Control Freak." Calahan was selected from other writers for her knowledge, writing skill and topic areas. This is the third national publication that has selected Stephanie as an expert author.

Clutter Control Freak - from Stacks and Stacks (http://tinyurl.com/4vtdns) — is a multi-expert blog that provides ideas, advice, and news about how to organize your home, office, garden and life with innovative, tested, highly functional, well-designed products.

Readers are also invited to contribute content in the form of tips, before & after photos, videos, stories, and advice, and reviews. Then, other readers will get to vote on which contributions are the most useful. Here are some of the features readers contribute to – and for which there’ll often be fabulous prizes:

Freak of the Week - a reader who makes the best suggestion for getting organized — voted on by other readers
Clutter Hacks - readers’ before and after photos of organization projects
Periodic contests on various fun topics, such as "What's in your Purse?" and "Best Re-purposed Product"

Stephanie speaks, writes and consults on the topics of learning, productivity, organization, & business start-up issues. “I love this publication because it is really down to earth and there is a lot of reader participation,” stated Calahan.

About Stacks & Stacks: Stacks and Stacks has been a leader and pioneer in offering products to organize and furnish homes, offices, and gardens since 1984. For over 23 years they have searched for, and then tested products to find the best quality at the best prices. They now offer over 20,000 items on the site.

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New Resource Available for Do-It-Yourself Homeowners

www.ProductiveAndOrganizedHome.com publication released.

BLOOMINGTON, IL – April 8, 2008 - Calahan Solutions, Inc. announces the publication of "Your Organized Home." The company has been working for the past few months compiling tips, resources and thoughts for the online resource. The publication is updated many times a week with new information and interested readers can obtain a free subscription by visiting www.ProductiveAndOrganizedHome.com.

Readers will be able to find tips and resources for:

Cleaning/Maintenance
De-Cluttering
Donations/Recycling
Emergency Preparation
Errands & Shopping
Finances
Medical Conditions & their Impact
Moving or Downsizing
Organizing every room in your home
Pets
Procrastination
Self Evaluations
Special Occasions

"We created this publication because we have met people that want to organize on their own, but want to jump start their projects," stated company founder Stephanie LH Calahan.

About Calahan Solutions, Inc.: (www.calahansolutions.com) is a premier productivity and organization consulting firm, serving a national and local clientele in corporate settings, home-based businesses, and residential environments.

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The National Association of Female Executives (NAFE) Select Calahan to Author Articles on Site

BLOOMINGTON, IL – April 4, 2008 - The National Association of Female Executives has asked Productivity Consultant, Stephanie L.H. Calahan, to write for their member support website. "Time, Space & Information--Get Control Your Way!" will be the title of her regular article. Calahan was selected from many other writers for her knowledge, writing skill and topic areas. This is the second national publication that has selected Stephanie as an author.

About NAFE: The National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) was founded in 1972. The organization has a rich history of providing education, networking, and public advocacy to empower its members to achieve career success and financial security. Members are female executives, women business owners and others who are committed to NAFE's mission: the advancement of women in the workplace. For more information about NAFE, please explore this website - or call 800-927-NAFE (6233).

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For more information:
Contact: Stephanie L. H. Calahan
T: 309.825.7833 (day/evening) 309.826.5263 (alternate)
F: 309.422.7665
A: 8 Shoreline Court, Bloomington IL 61704
E: questions@calahansolutions.com
W: www.calahansolutions.com
B: www.ProductiveAndOrganized.net
Media Room: www.CalahanSolutions.net
Bio: www.StephanieCalahan.com

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Bodacious Weight Loss Goal Claimed by Local Productivity Consultants from Calahan Solutions, Inc. Consultants will Assist Clients in Losing over One Ton of Weight in 2008!

BLOOMINGTON, IL – January 15, 2008 - Well, here we are again, mid January and everyone has already started slipping on their New Year’s Resolutions. Did you know that two of the biggest resolutions every year are weight loss and getting organized? The consultants at Calahan Solutions, Inc. are ready to help everyone with both goals. “One ton of weight in 2008” is their target for the upcoming year.

“Many of our clients struggle with de-cluttering,” stated founder Stephanie L. H. Calahan. “Often organizing efforts are difficult because people get stuck at step one – getting rid of things that no longer have meaning in their life.” So, the Calahan Solutions consultants and coaches are going to help everyone they can to get their offices and homes cleared out to make room for great things to come in 2008.

Calahan shared her best questions to ask when you are faced with going through a room of things that is overwhelming:

Does it require any action by me/us?
If an item requires action (a phone call to make, a report to write, an outfit that requires altering) then it is an “ACT.” Keep everything that requires action in one location, so that when you have time, you will be able to go through and check the items off of the list!

Is it recent enough to be useful?
Is the address book that has not been updated in 3 years really useful? Just like food has an expiration date so do the things in your life. If you are keeping items that are no longer current, you are not allowing yourself the space for new and better things to start.

Is an item difficult to obtain again?
Birth certificates, legal documentation, marriage licenses, company incorporation papers, the list goes on and on. If there are documents or other items that are difficult to find or obtain again, you may want to consider keeping the item in a container designated for that type of item.

Are there tax or legal implications?
Have you talked to your legal counsel about the information you save and how long you keep it? If not, you might want to consider doing so. Each industry has different documents that should be retained as does residential paperwork.

Can I identify specific use?
Do you keep things because you might “need them someday?” That is fine if you, first, have the space to keep the items and, second, know what you are going to do with the item. If you are keeping something for the express purpose of keeping it, ask yourself questions about why you need it.

Is it beautiful, useful or loved?
Are you keeping something that you think is hideous because it was a gift to you from someone special? Don’t. Only surround yourself with things that bring you joy. Most likely, the person that gave you the gift would not want you to keep it if they knew you did not like it.

Does it reflect the person I was or the person I am now?
Are you keeping things that were important to you in the past, but really do not have the same meaning anymore? Does your space reflect who you are or who you were? Get rid of things that no longer hold meaning for you.

What is the worst possible scenario if I toss this?
This one is one of the consultants’ favorite questions! If you can ask yourself this question and find that you can live with the answer then it can make it easier to let go.

Want to loose weight too? Share your success stories and pictures on their blog www.ProductiveAndOrganized.net.

The productivity and consulting company will be tracking their progress on their company web site www.calahansolutions.com as well as sharing success stories and strategies on their new Blog www.ProductiveAndOrganized.net.

About Calahan Solutions, Inc.: (www.calahansolutions.com) is a premier productivity and organization consulting firm, serving a national and local clients in corporate settings, home-based businesses, and residential environments. Calahan Solutions, Inc. is a member of NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers), NSGCD (the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization), NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners), and the BBB (Better Business Bureau.)

You Won't Have to Do it Our Way, Because We Help You Find YOUR Way! ™

Visit www.calahansolutions.com for free tips, free organizing reports, downloads, organizing products and service offerings.

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For more information:
Contact: Stephanie L. H. Calahan
T: 309.825.7833 (day/evening)
F: 309.422.7665
A: 8 Shoreline Court, Bloomington IL 61704
E: questions@calahansolutions.com
W: http://www.calahansolutions.com
B: http://www.ProductiveAndOrganized.com
Media Room: http://www.CalahanSolutions.net

BLOOMINGTON, IL – November 8, 2007 - Leadership is the ability to get things done—to not only dream big dreams, but bring them to fruition. Stephanie L. H. Calahan is one such leader. Calahan and 39 of her peers were honored with the Central Illinois 40 Leaders Under 40 Award.

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BLOOMINGTON, IL – October 29, 2007 -- OnlineOrganizing.com ..."A world of organizing solutions!" has selected Productivity Consultant Stephanie Calahan as their expert on paper & information productivity. She will be writing weekly articles for the international company. Stephanie offers the following paper tips.

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BLOOMINGTON, IL – September 28, 2007 -- The Bloomington/Normal Pantagraph recently released the results of the winners of their search for the top 20 under the age of 40. Stephanie L. H. Calahan, founder of Calahan Solutions, Inc. was selected to be among the 20 business and community leaders announced on September 19.

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BLOOMINGTON, IL – September 21 , 2007 -- Rolodex - Sanford, a Newell Rubbermaid Company, recently evaluated a number of professional organizers for a new expert panel. They have appointed two Calahan Solutions, Inc. consultants, Ellen Hankes and Stephanie L. H. Calahan, to serve on the expert panel.

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BLOOMINGTON, IL – August 23 , 2007 -- Calahan Solutions, Inc. is pleased to announce that Bruce Hammitt has been named Director of Business Development. In the position as Director, Hammitt's main focus is the continued fostering of relationships between Calahan Solutions, Inc. and the community. In addition, he will oversee areas of product and service development and public relations.

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BLOOMINGTON, IL – July 30, 2007 -- Do you know how your clients learn? Do you know how you receive information best? Can you modify your communication to be its most effective with a co-worker? These and more are the questions you should consider if your office productivity is not where you would like it to be. The National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD) proudly awarded Stephanie L. H. Calahan with a Certificate of Study in Learning Styles and Modalities.

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Bloomington - June 22, 2007 -- The Central Illinois Chapter of National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO®) proudly awarded Stephanie L. H. Calahan with the 2007 Pioneer Award at this week's annual meeting.

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BLOOMINGTON, IL – May 25, 2007 - Local Productivity Coach, Stephanie Calahan will be the featured speaker on Wednesday May 30, 2007. Small business strategist, Joy Duling, will be interviewing Calahan during a free teleseminar.

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BLOOMINGTON, IL – February 10, 2007 - Information is Power . . . if you can find it when you needit. In spite of the promise of the “paperless office,” studies predict there will be 50% more paper in offices by the end of 2007 than there was in 1995. Only 10% of the people in a recent survey by University of Washington School of Information were happy with the way they handled electronic information. Local Productivity consultant Stephanie L. H. Calahan - President / CEO of Calahan Solutions, Inc. has recently completed training and certification as a Paper Tiger Authorized Consultant™ with the Paper Tiger Productivity Institute.

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COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA – November 7, 2006 -- Independent Organization Consultant Ellen Hankes has earned Toastmaster's highest recognition of Distinguished Toastmaster.

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Bloomington -- October 31, 2006 – Professional Organizing firm Calahan Solutions, Inc. has been selected as a finalist for this year's BBB Torch Award for Business Integrity. Award winners will be announced at the November 8th Annual BBB Torch Award Dinner.

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Bloomington - October 12, 2006 – Professional Organizer and Speaker Stephanie Calahan has earned a Certificate of Study in Chronic Disorganization from the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD). Level I: Basic Hoarding Issues Certificate - Certificate of Study in Basic Hoarding Issues with the CD Client covers the specialized needs and issues of working with the CD client with hoarding issues. Stephanie has earned 7 other NSGCD certificates and is in the process of earning 2 certificates.

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COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA – October 11, 2006 -- Independent Organization Consultant Ellen Hankes has earned a Certificate of Study in Chronic Disorganization from the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD). The Level I Foundation Certificate - Certificate of Study in Chronic Disorganization is the foundation certificate and it is required as the first study certificate to be completed. There are eight other certificates that Ellen is in the process of earning.

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Bloomington IL – October 7, 2006 -- Professional Organizer and Coach Stephanie L. H. Calahan has earned a Certificate of Study in Chronic Disorganization from the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD). The Level I: Basic ADD Issues Certificate - Certificate of Study in Basic ADD Issues with the CD (Chronic Disorganization) Client gives an overview of issues related to Attention Deficit Disorder in the client. Stephanie has earned 5 other certificates and is in the process of earning 3 certificates.

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BLOOMINGTON, IL – October 6, 2006 – Home based businesses are more than a passing fade. In fact, they continue to grow in numbers. According to the Small Business Administration:

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BLOOMINGTON, IL – September 19, 2006 – In a unique blend of structure, design and sales, Ellen Hankes (a Fairbury native) has started her own organizing business as an independent Calahan Solutions Organization Consultant.

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BLOOMINGTON, IL – June 24, 2006 – Local professional organizing firm Calahan Solutions, Inc. has partnered with Utah based SendOutCards to become the first Central Illinois distributor of the online card sending service. They have established the OrganizeMyCards division to coordinate services.

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BLOOMINGTON, IL – May 6, 2006 – At the end of every year individuals across the world make New Year’s Resolutions for the upcoming year. Weight loss is always on the top 10 of those resolution lists. It is likely that you had weight loss on your list for 2006. How are you doing? By April or May, the majority of us have fallen off the weight loss wagon.

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BLOOMINGTON, IL – February 1, 2006 – You’ve seen them on TV. You’ve read about them in the paper. Professional organizers provide an invaluable service to time-crunched home and business owners. Whether it’s your garage, your closets or your kitchen pantry, a professional organizer can provide ideas, information and solutions that can increase productivity and reduce your stress.

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BLOOMINGTON, IL – January 30, 2006 – Professional Organizer Stephanie L. H. Calahan has earned two specialist certificates in Chronic Disorganization from the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD). She has earned a Certificate of Study in CD Client Administration and a Certificate of Study in Basic Physical Conditions Affecting the CD Client.

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BLOOMINGTON, IL – January 13, 2006 – Professional Organizer Stephanie L. H. Calahan has earned a “Certificate of Study in Basic Physical Conditions and Challenges Affecting the Chronically Disorganized Client” from the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD).

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BLOOMINGTON, IL – December 30, 2005 – Time is money and we never have enough of it! According to an Office Pro report, 68% of U.S. executives polled from 1,000 largest companies said they are working more hours today than five years ago. Effectively managing your time and schedule is the first step to a more balanced life. As we flip the page to 2006, here are tips from local professional organizer Stephanie Calahan on how to keep track of commitments and use your calendars effectively.

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BLOOMINGTON, IL - December 26, 2005 - New Year's Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It's a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make and resolve to follow through on those changes. Since one of the most popular New Year's resolutions is getting organized, the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) has declared January as National Get Organized Month (otherwise known as GO Month.)

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BLOOMINGTON, IL – December 5, 2005 – The holiday season is upon us and for many it is a hectic and stressful time of year. It does not have to be! “The holiday season is a time for making room for what is important to you. How you do that is your choice,” says professional organizer Stephanie Calahan. Visit www.calahansolutions.com and look for the “Holiday Planning Guide” for a detailed project plan! She offered the following tips for making this holiday season less stressful.

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BLOOMINGTON, IL – October 8, 2005 – Family-Friendly Sites™ has accepted the Professional Organization firm Calahan Solutions, Inc. into membership. Families can expect to find content and links that support their physical, mental, and emotional development in a healthy way.

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BLOOMINGTON, IL – September 26, 2005 – Professional Organizer Stephanie L. H. Calahan has earned a Certificate of Study in Understanding the Needs of Elderly Chronically Disorganized Clients from the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD).

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BLOOMINGTON, IL – September 2005– Survivors of Hurricane Katrina are attempting to recover from the massive storm. American Red Cross volunteers have been deployed to the hardest hit areas of Katrina’s destruction, supplying hundreds of thousands victims left homeless with critical necessities. Calahan Solutions, a local professional organization firm, will be contributing 25% of consulting fees for their Assessment and Consultation services to aid the Red Cross' efforts.

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BLOOMINGTON, IL – August 31, 2005 – As we have witnessed the devastation Katrina has caused, many of us have wondered what we would do if we were faced with the same situation. What would we take with us if our Mayor ordered a full community evacuation? Would you be able to make decisions as quickly as necessary? Would you know where important papers or documents were located in your home? New Orleans residents were faced with these questions and many more.

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BLOOMINGTON, IL – August 27, 2005 – Professional Organizer Stephanie L. H. Calahan has earned a Certificate of Study in Chronic Disorganization from the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD).

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BLOOMINGTON, IL – February 27, 2005 – Calahan Solutions, Inc. was admitted into the National Study Group for Chronic Disorganization today.

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PEORIA, IL October 25, 2004 President Bonnie Bakin of the Better Business Bureau announced today that the Board of Directors has unanimously approved Calahan Solution's application for membership.

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