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PROJECT OF THE WEEK

Annual Photo Book

We live in an age where we take photos all day long, but those photos almost all live in a digital world. We have to make a cognizant effort to print photos and display them in our homes or offices (assuming you still go to one). One way I love to capture and relive memories is by printing out an annual photo book.

This is the perfect time of year to set yourself up for success in creating a photo book for 2024 (or 2023 if you want to work backward).

Getting Started

I keep it simple.

My iPhone photos back up to Google Photos.

I go into Google Photos on my computer and click "Make a photo book".

Then I select all the photos from that year that make me smile.

I don't worry about the order. I usually keep it simple with one photo per page.

I spend a little time adding a note to any photos that have a memory attached that I want to remember.

Before I know it, I have a beautiful and fun way to remember all the great memories.

I have a friend who chooses to lay out her book every month. She backs her photos up to Shutterfly. Then, each month she sets aside 10-15 minutes to go through and upload the photos that she loves from that month. She then orders photo books and calendars for family and friends in November or December as holiday gifts.

How do you keep your memories alive?

Ready to Get Started?

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A Note from Happy Spaces

The goal is to add value to your life. If you think this project will add value:

Estimate how long you think it will take. I would recommend doubling the time you estimate.
Look at your calendar over the next week and pick a date and time to get started.
Make an appointment on your calendar for the estimated time.
If you estimate that completing this project will take longer than one hour, I recommend doing it over multiple days. This will support you in getting started!
Prior to starting this project, take a few minutes to make a step-by-step list of EVERY action you need to take to complete this project.
It's not all or nothing. You can choose to implement only the parts of this project that add value to your life.
An Accountability Partner can be a great support in following through on your goals and commitments.

We understand how challenging it can be to implement new habits and systems. For additional support please go to HappySpacesBySarah.com.

Creating a life you don't need a vacation from! ®

Sincerely,

Sarah Weingarten

Meet Sarah

Growing up as the oldest of nine siblings in Upstate New York, I learned to use organization to create sanity among the chaos. Today, I work together with individuals, families, and small businesses to create habits, systems, and spaces that support their needs, goals, and dreams. Clients often refer to our work together as "life-changing" and "better than decades of therapy". What I love most about my work is the lasting impact it has on real people's lives. Nothing makes me happier than hearing the many success stories of clients I have worked with.

Annual Photo Book