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After three cross-ocean moves, 2 in-state moves, and over a dozen in-town moves in my lifetime, the odds are that I would not only some bad experiences that were no one’s fault but my own, but also be the victim of a moving scam and dishonest movers.  It’s a terrible feeling to move halfway across the country, on your own, …

I’ve been through some hellish moves in my day, and one in particular that involved 15 hours of lugging boxes, returning a moving truck, hauling heavy furniture, rearranging everything so it would just fit in the apartment, and finding myself at 11:00pm at night with no food, no bed set up to relax in, clothing “who knows where,” and a …

The beauty of utilizing your iPhone for moving or relocation is that ideally it will be close at hand during every step of your move and eliminates the hassle of lugging a folder of materials or misplacing your organization plan amidst the chaos of moving.  There are quite a few options available for using iPhone apps to help make you …

Moving and relocating is usually on people’s top 5 nightmare experiences.  From scratched furniture to higher than expected expenses, moving is usually a less than flawless experience.  Even the most organized person can be overwhelmed by the countless details that have potential to make moving much easier.
Here are four tips to keep your moving experience organized and hassle free:

Find the …

Sometimes the process of self-improvement, organization, decluttering, weight loss or any priorities you have identified for yourself can seem overwhelming and insurmountable.  When the focus becomes the end result rather than the process itself, the end point appears far away and too abstract.  The initial priority transforms into an unattainable daydream rather than something within your grasp.
For many OPTED Magazine …

Are you like me?  An A-list personality that charges through life taking on too many commitments, setting numerous goals and succeeding at many of them, only to move on to the next thing after only a quick pat on the back?
We should celebrate accomplishments!
The fact that a goal has been set, a plan has been established and a result has …

Tuesday’s are “iPhone Tuesdays” at OPTED Magazine.  On Tuesdays, we’ll review and comment on a different iPhone app located in the productivity section of the Apple app store.  Previous reviews on OPTED Magazine have helped readers purchase apps that enhance their iPhone experience and increase productivity!
Next week’s review will be based on reader’s choice.  Browse the apps in the productivity …

Have you ever wished that you recorded your phone conversation with someone to playback for future reference?  I’ve never wanted the ability to do this as much as I’ve wanted to when I need a record of my conversations with customer service representatives from various businesses.  From cable package and cell phone plan negotiations to disputes with my bank or …