{"id":6313,"date":"2014-12-28T00:10:41","date_gmt":"2014-12-28T05:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/?p=6313"},"modified":"2023-07-06T10:43:45","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T14:43:45","slug":"the-order-expert-2014-year-in-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/the-order-expert-2014-year-in-review\/","title":{"rendered":"The Order Expert\u2019s 2014 Year in Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Image<\/a>2014 is quickly coming to a close\u2026.wouldn\u2019t you agree?<\/p>\n

I always find it helpful to do a bit of reflection on the past year to see just where I\u2019ve been and where I\u2019m headed.<\/p>\n

In this post, I share with you some of the milestones I reached this year on The Order Expert and other places on the web.<\/p>\n

Before we begin, I\u2019d like to say a big \u201cthank you\u201d to all of my readers and followers.<\/p>\n

Thank you for reading my blog and for your continued support!<\/p>\n

I\u2019m truly grateful to be a part of your lives.<\/p>\n

Your comments, emails and notes mean a lot to me and I\u2019m so glad my tips and advice are helping you to be more organized, each and every day.<\/p>\n

I\u2019d also like to extend a special thanks to my treasured family and friends, who continue to support me in all of my blogging, writing and professional endeavors.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been quite a landmark year for me and my blog. I couldn\u2019t have done it without your encouragement, inspiration and love!<\/p>\n

Just what happened in 2014 on The Order Expert?<\/p>\n

I didn\u2019t realize how much had happened until I sat down and reviewed my calendar and notes\u2026<\/p>\n

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January\"Image<\/a><\/h2>\n

I hosted the TMPO challenge on The Order Expert\u2019s Facebook page<\/a>. The challenge featured a series of small T<\/b>ime M<\/b>anagement, P<\/b>roductivity and O<\/b>rganizing tasks that can be done in less than fifteen minutes. I also happily celebrated my 500th<\/sup><\/span> post here on the blog<\/a>!<\/p>\n

I also published several guest blog posts on Lifehack.org<\/a>, including: How to Pack Your Bag for a Short Weekend Trip<\/a>, 10 Things to Start with if You Want to Remove Clutter from Your Life<\/a>, 10 Reasons You Need to Time-Box Yourself<\/a> and 10 Small Things You Can Do to Save Time in the Office.<\/a><\/p>\n

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February<\/h2>\n

I hosted my very first product giveaway to mark the end of the TMPO Challenge. One lucky reader \"Image<\/a>won a Tailor Made Whiteboard! Obviously, the giveaway is now closed, but you can still read about my review of Tailor Made Whiteboards<\/a>.<\/p>\n

February was also a busy month for Lifehack.org guest posts including: 16 Habits that are Killing Your Productivity<\/a>, 5 Simple Techniques You Need to Learn to Stop Procrastinating<\/a>, and 12 Ways to Be a Highly Effective Organizer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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I wrote and published a book! How to Plan a Great Event in 60 Days<\/em> (self-published). The eBook is a step-by-step guide to planning is a large event in, you guessed it, 60 days.<\/p>\n

I also started a special Facebook page to accompany the launch of the eBook and wrote a special post on Lifehack.org<\/a> called, The 10 Lists You Need to Make to Plan a Great Party or Event.<\/a><\/p>\n

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April\"Image<\/a><\/h2>\n

The Order Expert celebrated it\u2019s third birthday at the end of April!<\/a> Wow!<\/p>\n

I celebrated with a list of my (then) 30 favorite posts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Two Lifehack.org articles went out in April: 7 Ways to Focus on What Really Matters<\/a>, and 6 Tips to Estimate Your Time More Effectively.<\/a><\/p>\n

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May<\/h2>\n

Blogging, as usual. I had a post out on Lifehack.org<\/a> entitled, The Secret to Completing an Overwhelming Project Effectively.<\/a><\/p>\n

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June<\/h2>\n

A relatively quiet month. I suppose I needed a bit of break from all the excitement in the winter and spring!<\/p>\n

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July\"Image<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n

I happily celebrated my 600th<\/sup><\/span> post<\/a> by answering reader questions in the comments section.<\/p>\n

Reader Juanita received some of my help when it came to organizing her office\/crafting space<\/a>.  <\/span><\/p>\n

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August<\/h2>\n

Another somewhat quiet month\u2026guess you could say it was summer break!<\/p>\n

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\"Screenshot<\/a><\/b>September<\/h2>\n

In addition to my regular blogging, September saw two Lifehack.org articles, 15 Useful Tips to Defeat Procrastination, Once and for All<\/a> and 10 Helpful Tips to Effectively Declutter Your House.<\/a><\/p>\n

I was thrilled to find out my procrastination article was picked up by Umano.com<\/a>, an audio digital library.<\/p>\n

The article was turned into an audio format<\/a> and received nearly 1,000 plays!<\/p>\n

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\"Image<\/a><\/b>October<\/h2>\n

I celebrated Halloween with my annual tradition of writing an organizing\/time management\/productivity post with a spooky twist.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s post was entitled, A Monster\u2019s Guide to Being Productive: An Interview with a Zombie, Siren and a Dragon on Paranormal Productivity<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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November<\/h2>\n

I started a new series on the blog called Organization Gift Ideas. These gift guides all have a bit of an organizing spin on them, with a focus on \u201cputting things in order,\u201d or at least making life a bit more organized, streamlined and stress-free.<\/p>\n

November saw the three guides: Commuter Gift Ideas<\/a>, Kitchen Gift Ideas<\/a> and Exercise Gift Ideas.<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/b>December<\/h2>\n

Blogging, per usual. I wrapped up this year\u2019s Organization Gift Ideas series with Closet Gift <\/a>Ideas and Desk Gift Ideas<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Wow, what a year! I\u2019m really looking forward to 2015 and all blogging adventures and experiences it will bring.<\/p>\n

So you know, one of my upcoming projects in the New Year is a time management eBook.<\/p>\n

Thank you once again for a wonderful and fruitful 2014! I hope this past year was a good one for you and all of your professional and personal goals.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s to a fantastic 2015!<\/p>\n

Yours in order,<\/p>\n

Rashelle<\/p>\n

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How about you? What do you think was the most memorable moment (or moments) for you as you read The Order Expert this year? Was it reading an inspiring post about organization? Finally tackling your calendar? Boosting your productivity at the office? Join in the conversation and leave a comment below!<\/i><\/p>\n

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Last updated January 25, 2021<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

2014 is quickly coming to a close\u2026.wouldn\u2019t you agree?<\/p>\n

I always find it helpful to do a bit of reflection on the past year to see just where I\u2019ve been and where I\u2019m headed.<\/p>\n

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