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CityViewNC.com | 31 "It's a new year, so many of us are thinking about exercising, getting more rest, and organizing," says Warren, adding that people can be "consumed" with achieving the resolutions they set for themselves. "It is easier to keep in step with these resolutions if our homes are in order first," she says. Warren says helping her customers organize in January is rewarding because it helps them start the new year on a positive note. "I encourage my customers to start with small projects to stay motivated for the whole year," she says. "Getting started is always difficult." Warren suggests calling in a professional organizer from the "get-go." "I encourage my customers to do what I call a visual inventory of each space they want to organize." at can be done by simply sitting in a chair in the middle of a room and scanning wall by wall to decide what needs to be organized. "You know that door that always stays closed because you just don't know what to do? Let's open it, walk in, put a chair at the doorway and evaluate," she says. Organizing can look different from person to person. "It has to work for you in your mind, to maintain the space. It may take some tweaking to get your ideal situation. Once we are there, it's like a home run." 'Move more, sit less' Monika Cotter says the best way to stay committed to a workout regime is to find something you enjoy doing. "Exercising consistently can be a challenge in itself," says Cotter, the owner of Under Construction Fitness in Hope Mills. "Finding something you enjoy will help you to want to get it done and stay committed to yourself and your goals. Hiring a personal trainer will help you to stay motivated and accountable. Working out with a friend, finding a group fitness class or a gym you like and feel comfortable with can also help with adherence." Opposite, Pam Warren says helping her customers organize in January is rewarding because it helps them start the new year on a positive note. 611 West Russell Street • 484-7161 www.homemakersfurniturenc.com All Leather Wing Recliners Starting at $ 1690 Available in Navy, Brown and Burgundy Since 1945 HOMEMAKERS FURNITURE & INTERIORS MADE IN USA Resolve to Save Money, Save Time and Conserve! 17440 Use PWC's Online Account Manager/Mobile App - Monitor bills/usage history (power and water) so we can adjust our habits to save. Use PWC's Online Energy Resource Center - Do your own online home energy audit and calculate savings with heat pumps, appliances, EVs and more. Use PWC's Drive-thru, Self Service Pay Station - It's open 24/7/365. Know When/Where the Power's Out - See PWC's Electric Outage Map AND sign up to be notified when there's an outage that affects you. Take Advantage of Time-of-Use Rates - Shift power usage to Off-Peak hours (when PWC electric rates are 35% lower!) for big savings. Find PWC Incentive Programs - Lower our bills for years to come (by replacing incandescent lighting, HVAC system, etc.) and get bill credits now. Change HVAC Filters Monthly - Efficient systems save money. Sign Up for Paperless Billing - Save trees and save time. Don't Flush Wipes or Pour Grease Down the Drain - Prevent wastewater back-up that could harm the environment and damage our home. Water on Alternate Days - Follow the year-round Odd-Even schedule for watering outdoors with automatic/unattended sprinklers. Visit our website for details on ways to achieve these resolutions!

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