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National Procrastination Week
The second week in March begins National Procrastination Week, a time that encourages people to put off until tomorrow what they could easily do today.
Evidence is on the web.
At www.procrastination.com there is simply a message that says “Work in progress. Coming soon!” followed by a happy face.
www.Procrastinators.com was similar. The pictures and links are all “back ordered” and will be “updated whenever.” The site was last updated January 1996.
One website where procrastinators can look for help is www.procrastinator.com — a site for people who just can not stop putting things off. There are links for last minute shopping, booking travel plans and a free reminder service for those who have trouble remembering important dates.
Procrastinators can also submit questions “for expert advice from the chief procrastinator.” The Chief, as he is referred to, looks like a kind, old grandfather, and a recent column addressed what to do if you put off buying a birthday present until it is too late. Basically, it calls for a lot of apologizing. Whether they mean to or not, procrastinators often have to apologize for their actions.
Procrastinators may have even bigger problems than apologizing to family and friends. According to a recent study by Fuschia Sirois and Timothy Pychyl of Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, procrastinators are more likely to get the flu, have digestive problems or use drugs and alcohol than folks who get their tasks done on time.
This does not mean that all procrastinators are doomed to become drug dealers, but one bad habit can often lead to many more.
Some people think procrastination is a habit not worth celebrating. Organize-U Consulting, Inc. offers you help to stay focused. (edited)
Not all “time wasters” are necessarily bad things.
UCLA coordinator Bobbie Silk said the first step to beating procrastination is to determine why a person procrastinates. - see Organize-U article "The top ten reasons we procrastinate" on-line at http://www.organize-u.com/Press_Room/Procrastination.htm
If you cannot figure out why you procrastinate, the Organize-U consultant/trainers can show you tricks to uncover the cause.
by: Angela Parla if the DAILY VIDETTE in Normal, IL (edited by Organize-U Staff)
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UCLA time management tips
1. Keep an appointment book.
2. Write a “to do” list everyday.
3. Break down tasks into 15 or 30 minute segments.
4. Get an early start on major projects.
5. Monitor or schedule your TV and computer time.
6. Control interruptions. Unplug the phone and close the door.
7. Learn to say no to others.
8. Delegate whenever possible.
9. Set goals and establish priorities.
10. Post signs and notes to remind yourself of your goals.
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Professional Pet Sitters Week is March 5-11
Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.
March 2006 News
Pet Sitters International (PSI), the world's leading organization for professional pet sitters, along with its members will be celebrating Professional Pet Sitters Week (PPSW), March 5-11, 2006. This international campaign is aimed at educating pet owners about the advantages of in-home pet care and encouraging the public to explore professional pet sitting as a viable and rewarding career opportunity.
Professional Pet Sitters Week was introduced by PSI in 1995. When asked why PSI sponsors such an event, Patti Moran, president of PSI explained, "Professional pet sitting has become an important service industry over the past 10 years. Many professional pet sitters put in long hours--seven days a week, 365 days a year--so they can provide personal in-home care for pets of all kinds. Their dedicated service affords their clients the ability to leave home on business or vacation with the knowledge that their beloved pets are in the capable hands of caring professionals. The tireless efforts of these small business owners and their staffs truly deserve recognition."
Joining PSI in the celebration are pet sitters from around the world, including those from Australia, Canada, China, the Cayman Islands, England, France, Greece, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Scotland, South Africa, Sweden, the United States and Wales. And there will be plenty of pet owners celebrating right along with them.
According to PSI, the professional pet-sitting industry services approximately one million homes annually. With more than 62% of United States households alone owning some kind of pet, it can easily be seen why PPSW has become a global event.
For pet owners, at-home pet sitting provides a unique alternative to boarding facilities or having to rely on family and neighbors to check in on their pets. Pet sitters come to the home daily, enabling their furry, finned or feathered charges to maintain regular routines, including feedings, walks and potty breaks. Regardless of the task, pets always receive one-on-one care and attention from a pet-sitting professional. PSI points out that pets experience less stress and adjust better to their owners' absences when they remain in their normal environment. This reduction in stress creates a positive impact on a pet's overall health and well-being. To the delight of many pet owners, most professional pet sitters provide the added benefit of home security by bringing in their client's mail and newspapers, rotating lighted areas, opening and closing draperies and attending to other details that make the house appear occupied while an owner is away.
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