The winters can be long in Alberta and it's not uncommon to feel sad, irritated or less energetic during the winter months.  Exercise has been proven to reduce symptoms of depression and make you feel better.  There are many activities that can get you outdoors and exercising.

It's the middle of January, you've put away the Christmas decorations and are settling into the winter blahs.  To get you up and moving, here are a few small projects you can do in your home that take little time and energy and give you the feeling of accomplishment.

It's difficult to focus on important tasks when several things are competing for your attention.  Researchers have found that being around disorganization makes it harder for your brain to focus.  

If your New Year's resolution is to get organized, consider renting a storage unit in St. Albert at Riel Park RV & Self Storage.  Being organized takes some planning but is well worth the benefits that come with it.

Kicking of the New Year will make you feel happier and more energized.  Don't let clutter in your home leave you feeling unorganized and stressed.  Maybe you need to downsize or you have too much stuff cluttering your drawers, cupboards and closets. 

For many of us, decorating for the holiday season puts us into the festive spirit.  Unfortunately, once the season is over it's time to figure out where to store these decorations until the next season.  

Business storage can range from year end documents to seasonal or surplus inventory.  Documents and seasonal items can really add up, often taking up valuable space your business should be using in another way.  Indoor, climate-controlled storage units are a great solution for retail businesses to store inventory.  It's often cheaper than using up expensive retail space for out of season or high-volume product.  

At this time of year, when temperatures are still hovering around freezing, we need to be vigilant regarding potential slips and falls.  A fresh snow fall after a day of above freezing temperatures can obsure underlying icy patches. 

Often when we are looking to fit all our stuff into a small space we are overwhelmed.  Organization is the key to success in living comfortably in small rooms.  Some tips for making the most of your space are:

When you are considering putting your stuff into a self storage unit it's a good idea to create an inventory of the items you are storing and a map of their location in the unit.  If you are planning to be in and out regularly, a location map will save time and stress.