4. Think about Wardrobe: Now I am type who dresses according to how I feel when I get up.dressy, funky, comfortable. So each night, I make sure I put together 2 or 3 outfits, and hang them out on front of closet. (Tip: Never have anything hanging in your Main Closet that needs cleaning, needs repair, or doesn't fit). That way, I still have a choice, but don't have to destroy my closet - and my sanity - trying to find something to wear each day. This works for kids, and husbands, too. Some people don't mind deciding night before, so you might just have one outfit ready, but if you're a little on kooky side like me, give yourself some breathing room.

5. Think about Leaving: The house, that is. Similar to what you have set up for each person in house for lunch fixings, also have baskets located strategically for going out door. These baskets should hold ONLY stuff that you need for next day -- keys, school stuff, dry cleaning, errands lists, cell phone, store returns, etc. Anything that is going out door next morning should be in that person's basket before they go to bed. (TIP: The "basket" might be backpacks for kids and might hang on back of kitchen chairs.). No last minute searches for video to return, or writing a note to teacher. It's all ready and waiting for you to just pick up and GO.

Now -- Think about all that EXTRA SLEEP you'll get!

Don't try to do it all at once. Implement one step at a time. After you get this system in place, all 5 steps should take you less than 15 minutes in evening - and save you loads of time in morning. And you'll go to sleep knowing that your morning is going to be calm, pleasant, and organized.

5. Stop Reading, Start Doing: We live in an amazing world of information. Most people have access to more choices and information than they've ever had. Even our children are faced with decisions based on their broader ability to receive information. But. information without action is useless. Stop looking for a Quick Fix in next book. Put information you already have to work in your life. Ask yourself, "What can I do today to start to build up a reserve (of cash, of time, of food, of friends) that will help me live without fear?"

6. Stop Analyzing, Start Living. A lot of psycho- babble teaches us that we need to know "why" about our behavior before we can address it. And "why" can sometimes help correct a problem, or give you a reason for your action.. But most of what we all do on a daily basis is not product of some deep dark psychological reason. It's habit. Change your habits, and you'll change your life. Change your attitude and you'll change your life. Change your environment and you'll change your life. Ask yourself, "What habit is biggest obstacle to achieving my goals?"

7. Ask For What You Want. It's time to stop expecting other people to read your mind. Think about how frustrating it is for you when someone expects you to know what they are thinking. It's just a set up for failure. Be willing to ask concisely, pleasantly, and honestly for what you want and need in your life. Ask yourself, "Do I expect people in my life to 'justknow' what I need and want? Am I able to do that for other people on a 99% correct basis? No! So I will respect others by telling them what I need, and asking them to tell me as well."