This week Organize IT will be two years old! This is a great achievement for me because most of my hobbies and interests usually succumb to a loss of enthusiasm after just a few months. Two years is probably a record for me and I’m still going strong. In this post I’m going to cover a few suggestions I’ve picked up for how you can have a blog that lasts for two (and hopefully more) years, my own favorite posts from the last year and what the next twelve months will have to offer. Thanks for the support!

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We all have toxic people in our lives. Whether it be a friend, work colleague, associate, neighbour or relative, there is bound to be somebody who brings little or no goodness to your life and make you feel bad inside, as well as draining your energy and even affecting your health. They often possess one or more negative qualities that clash badly with your own personality, such as jealousy, selfishness or negativity. You can rarely control these people so it’s a wise strategy to cut them out of your life.

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This post was written for Organize IT by Chrissy Scivicque who is the Senior Content Manager for OfficeArrow, the world’s first online community for office professionals by office professionals. You can follow her journey and read articles on productivity and professional development at OfficeArrow.

Ok. I’m freaking out. I’m moving from one side of the United States to the other in less than thirty days. Is it possible? Of course! The real question is: can I make the big move and be organized about it? Or will I end up carrying garbage bags of clothes with me on the plane, wondering if I left my most valuable possessions in a closet I forgot to empty. To help me handle this move, I’m writing this article for my good friend James (who happens to be on his honeymoon while I’m stuck in this purgatory). Hopefully, by outlining the steps that need to be taken, others can benefit as well.

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The internet is great. Many people use it everyday and it has become an integral part of people’s lives. One element of the internet that has massive repercussions for how we entertain ourselves is downloading, whether it be films, music or even computer games. Downloading has made access to all that media incredibly easy and it is often, for better or for worse, free. That might be great for our music and film collections but is it great for our personal growth?

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I find that waiting around can be a frustrating experience, especially because I can be quite an impatient person. I have enough to do without wasting time waiting at the checkout, or sitting around while the train runs late! However, recently I’ve tried to make the most of the experience. It might be annoying waiting around but it can also be a great opportunity to do something. Because there are none of the distractions you would get at home or in the office, it’s usually a great opportunity to do those niggly little tasks you’d otherwise ignore.

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