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Discuss: 'Messy desk, messy mind'.

While we think there are some exceptions, in general, disorganisation and lack of order in the home have a detrimental effect on clear thinking, goal setting, and the ability to accomplish the things you want. LifeHacks has ten simple, easy-to-implement techniques that will radically simplify and destress your life:

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/how-organize-your-life-10-habits-really-organized-people.html

How to Organize Your Life: 10 Habits of Really Organized People These are the 10 essential habits of really organized people. Find out how to organize your life and stay organized.

So what should our first post be? Why, something simple that you can start today, of course!

"You deserve to be safe if you lose your job, free of bad debt and saving for something big that will truly make you happy. The next time you’re tempted to spend, ask yourself: Do you deserve this $40 candle/$25 dinner/$150 pair of sneakers, or do you deserve more?"

Do you already do any of these things? Do you think you'll be able to integrate them?

http://www.forbes.com/sites/learnvest/2014/01/03/10-helpful-financial-habits-you-can-start-today/

10 Helpful Financial Habits You Can Start Today These little tweaks can help you make big financial leaps. Which new money habit will you adopt in 2014?