Post-holiday productivity

There’s something about the new year that gives us a push to do the things we’ve been putting off for a while. Whether it’s the inspiration to be better or start the year off with a clean slate, this once-a-year motivation is worth taking advantage of.

Here’s a list of easy things to knock out in January.

• Take down holiday decorations and place them in storage.

• Clean up your email lists and subscriptions.

• Dedicate a Saturday morning to take care of holiday returns.

• Do a closet clean out and donate old clothes.

• Mark your yearly calendar with birthdays and holidays.

– Haley Pegg, New Orleans Chamber