Memories:

Post-holiday dirt is a great way to remind yourself of the importance of purging. Clean up your room by going through your old clothes, accessories, etc. and compare them with all of the new things that you received for the Holidays. You don't need to keep the tiny shirt that reminded you of the Stones concert you went to in '95, but if you want to keep pictures or ticket stubs, start a scrapbook with them. Scrapbooks can be agood way to organize memories so that they are not just stuffed in the closet or Tupperware bins in your garage or closets.

Purging in the Office:

At your office, go through your filing systems and purge things that are unimportant or hold little value for your business. Business cards, for instance, can stack up and are ultimately unnecessary with the technology we have today. Find a good Business Card Scanner that is accompanied by software that links to Act, Outlook, Top Producer, and other contact databases. Scanning your business cards is a good way to organize your contacts so they don’t get lost in the rolodex, and it’s also a good way to clean up your drawers and files. The Microtek Scan-in-Dex 1000 Business Card Scanner is a good way to consolidate all of those business cards into your current contact organization software. Purge e-mails in your inbox that you don't need or have already been answered. You can organize your e-mail account with numerous folders so that you may set apart e-mails from your personal life with those from agents and those from clients.

Business Planning:

While you are going through all of the files and business cards that you have accumulated this year, how will you use these contacts and the “memories” of the deals that you made this year to expand your business and take it to the next level? Make a file of things you want to do. For instance, whether it’s a vacation or a business retreat, make a file of things that you can look forward to. Put these files alongside your business files so you don’t lose sight of their dreams while pursuing your own. See my Real Estate Business Planning Guide for more ways to harmonize your business with your life.

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Real Estate, Business and Life Coach Cheri Alguire has partnered with hundreds of Real Estate Professionals and Small Business Owners to help them become more successful in business and in life. Coach Cheri specializes in Group Coaching for Small Business Owners, Working Mothers, Real Estate Agents and Managers. Learn more at www.NextLevelServices.net and www.RealEstateMoms.com