Happy New Year to you!  After the first few days of the New Year, you may be thinking of things you can do to improve your life this year. So there’s no wonder why January is National Get Organized Month.  Here are a few suggestions for chic scrubs uniforms that will add color to your life, and tips to help you get organized for 2010: 

-         Dress to Impress:  Yes, it’s winter, but that doesn’t mean your clothes or medical uniforms have to be drab.  Let out your inner Scrubinista and wear scrubs uniforms in bright colors and bold patterns that make you feel as good as you’ll look.  Be fabulous in Baby Phat scrubs.  Like Baby Phat’s chic new Go Wild animal print scrubs.  Or you can try the Citrine/Black solid pieces for those who want to be just a little tame.  (Then pair with a comfy Dansko clogs for a professional look.)

-         Start a Morning Routine:  Each morning when you wake up, avoid hitting snooze, make your bed and get dressed as soon as possible.  Walking around the house in your pajamas or the scrubs that you sleep in can mentally keep you in the bed. Then, while you have your breakfast or quick cup of coffee, write down everything you need to get done that day and keep the list somewhere handy, like in your car, purse, or pocket, so you can check your list throughout the day.

-         Tackle Your Inbox:  Once you get to school or the office, spend the first few minutes of your morning to read your emails.  Once you’ve read them, sort the emails into categories or folders for reference, or delete if you don’t need them.  You’ll be more organized if your Inbox is sorted.

-         Loosen Up: Most people rush through their day, eating at their desk or while standing up. Some never leave their work station until it’s time to go home!  That can lead to stress injuries and job burn out.  Make it a point to stretch and loosen up throughout the day. When you head to the bathroom, take a few extra minutes and stretch. Or while taking something from room to room, use that time to free your mind.  Even if you are at home all day, make sure you have a few minutes for yourself. Your mind needs to be clutter free in order to be organized.

Let’s use these tips to Get Organized and have a productive year!