How Libraries can help with your New Year Resolutions (Part 2of 4)

#2 Get Organized –

 

Let’s face it, its not so much the ‘getting organized,’ that is the problem. You can take a few days and put everything away in its place. It is just that after a week or so you are right back to not being able to see the top of your desk, the clothes on the floor of the closet out-number the ones hanging, and all your re-charging cords for the computer, phone, IPod, camcorder, etc.. have become a blob of twisted wires under the bed. And that is just your physical space. Have you looked at all your E-Spaces lately????

Its easy to see that libraries are pretty good at the organization thing – if we weren’t few people would be able to find what they needed. But we are also pretty smart about how we are organized and stay that way. 1.) Everything has a place, 2.) We group similar things together, and 3.) We spend a little time each day making sure everything goes back where it goes.

Check out some of these sites for other tips and ideas on getting and staying organized:
http://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/how-to-get-organized

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifehack/dont-just-get-organized-stay-organized-7-concepts-that-stick.html

http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Organized

And if your clutter is just too much, you can always hang out in the library and adsorb some good organized space vibes.

What is your favorite getting organized tip?

How Libraries can help with your New Year Resolutions (Part 1of 4)

There are plenty of resolutions out there but some always seem to make the list. And believe it or not Libraries can provide great support in your efforts.

#1 Be Healthy/Get Fit/Lose Weight –

Always a popular resolution after the holiday excesses. Yes, you could pick up a diet book of some sort at the library. But better still, how about learning more about nutrition in general? Have your tried tracking how many fruits and vegetables a day you are eating? (Hint it should be about 5 or so). There are also a number of free support groups online (Google “weight loss challenge” or “weight loss programs free online”) to review a variety of programs and support groups.

I would also encourage the following to help achieve your fitness goal:
Walk to the library – you are burning calories. (You have my permission to drive if it is below 0 degrees Fahrenheit).
Load up on good books to read – carrying stacks of books help build muscles.
And of course the most effective – pick up a book – not the cookie!

Books featured above:
The dorm room diet: The 8-step program for creating a healthy lifestyle plan that really works.
Call Number – Browse RA777.3 .O9 2006
Food and nutrition controversies today: A reference guide.
Call Number – TX357.G5745 2009

Web sites to check out:
http://www.mypyramid.gov/ the official food pyramid from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
http://www.healthierus.gov/index.html - includes Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans and the Adult Fitness test

*Disclaimer: Always check with your doctor when making health and diet changes.

Library Holiday Hours

Feinberg Library will be open Dec. 21 – 23rd from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
The library will be closed Dec. 24, 2009 – Jan. 3, 2010.
Our electronic resources (catalog and databases) are always there for you.
See you in the New Year!