Please let me know if there is anything else I can do to support you.
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There are many events that can take place in life and alter our course.
Some examples are:
Divorce/Ending of a Relationship
Care Giving
Illness/Death
Career Change/Retirement
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance are a part of the framework that makes up our learning to live with these life changes.
It’s not unusual during these different stages to try and manage our emotions in an effort to comfort ourselves and feel better. Unfortunately we may not make the best decisions at the time and end up overeating, overspending and over drinking. All of which lead to clutter of the body, mind and environment.
We can also feel pure exhaustion and overwhelm and find it difficult to get things done that used to be part of our usual routine. This can include our household chores as well as our own self-care.
We are all human and there will be times when we will hurt. This is when we realize just how fragile we are. Being kind and patient with ourselves is key for our well-being.
As we begin to heal, we accept that life has changed and we find ourselves asking questions, such as:
What are the changes I need to make and how do I go about doing it?
Each person is different, therefore determining the proper strategy for your needs are unique to you. Working with a life coach to help you figure things out just might be the first step in the right direction.
If you’re interested, I’d like to offer you a free, no obligation consultation. Together we can discuss what changes are necessary for you to overcome the obstacles you are now facing.
Insight is invaluable. Inspiration is powerful. Action is life changing.
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I’m often asked, “What is the secret to being organized?”
I have deep empathy for people who struggle with clutter and disorganization – because I have witnessed the pain they go through.
Just this morning I was talking to one of my students about how her life has changed since she got organized – simply because she was able to say “Yes.”
Here’s what I mean by that –
I’m sure you can relate to getting all fired up about something, and then talking yourself out of it with all the reasons why it isn’t possible and why it won’t work out for you.
Well, I’m here to tell you for certain, the ONLY reason things don’t work out for you is that you keep finding all the reasons to say “no”, rather than all the reasons to say “yes.”
Because my client said “YES,” she’s now able to –
Invite people over to her home without worrying about being embarrassed by clutter
Find her things without always feeling like she’s on a scavenger hunt
Feels more peaceful and relaxed in her home which helps her sleep better at night
Experiences more joy and happiness throughout her day
When you can muster up the courage to say “yes” you’ll see yourself making similar progress.
I want to encourage you to think of what it is you’ve been really wanting, and then say “yes.” You’ll feel a shift inside you immediately.
And then, continue saying “yes” as you take each and every step until you find yourself living your best life – organized and all!
If you want my help on how to get started – all the details are here!
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Is there something you’re working on that you feel really passionate about, yet a part of you is wondering if you should keep going?
Are you starting to lose faith, (hope) and having reservations about what you originally felt so strongly about?
I understand this. I’ve had my confidence shaken before. It can feel scary, especially when you invest so much time, energy and devotion to something you care deeply about.
You start questioning whether or not you have what it takes, or is it really worth it anymore. The self-doubt starts to seep in, poisoning the very thing that used to keep your heart beating with excitement.
But, I’d like to tell you something. So please, listen up carefully.
I’ve learned a few things over the years. And one of them is that if you really, really want something, don’t give up. It may time extra work, extra time, extra energy, but if you feel strongly about your goal, it will be worth it in the end.
No matter how much your goals seem out of reach, never, never, never give up.
Sometimes, the key to perseverance is having the right mentor and coach to remind you of how worthy and deserving your goals are. A good coach will support you but also challenge you.
I’m the type of person that loves a good challenge. I’m also a coach that loves to challenge my clients.
What about you? Are you ready for a challenge?
If so, The 30 Day Challenge might be just what you need.
I’ll be the coach that will help you get your mind right.
I’ll be there every step of the way, cheering you on…
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Are you familiar with the folk tale of Aladdin (the Disney movie from 1992) where he rubs a magic lamp and a genie appears and grants him 3 wishes?
It’s one of my favorite stories.
I sometimes wonder if I was granted 3 wishes like Aladdin, what I would choose and how my life would change.
So I make a little game out of it. I think really hard about the 3 wishes I would like. Then I try to figure out if I can turn those wishes into achievable goals.
It’s pretty interesting how this little game reveals some really big stuff.
I encourage you to try it.
Lately I’ve been thinking about how I can help make some of your wishes come true and turn them into achievable goals.
With Spring right around the corner, tidying up and getting organized I’m thinking might just be one of them.
If that’s the case, head on over HERE and see how I’ve created some magic just for you!
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When Mary first contacted me, she told me she was feeling a lack of motivation and extremely overwhelmed due to her excessive clutter. She was concerned that the clutter was getting out of control and it was making her feel anxious on top of everything else.
I explained to her that clutter is just an outward manifestation of what a person is feeling. The clutter can intensify these feelings, but the clutter is not the cause of her lack of motivation and overwhelm.
It’s not unusual for a person to think that their clutter is the cause of their emotional upheaval.
For example: The clutter simply mirrors back what you are feeling about yourself. So when Mary says the clutter is making her feel overwhelmed and unmotivated, what she’s really saying is that she’s feeling that way.
The way to overcome Mary’s clutter is to take a deeper look at what is causing her to feel this way. By doing so, she will eventually get to the underlying reason (root cause) of her physical clutter.
This is a very important step in the process of healing oneself of clutter. If you just try to “clean-up” the clutter without addressing the root cause, the clutter will come back. This is why we call it the cycle of clutter.
Usually the clutter gets stronger with each cycle.
Although this can at first feel uneasy, I assured Mary that by showing up and facing her fears, it would lead her to a better understanding of what’s driving her to outwardly manifest. With this new understanding she would be able to gain a fresh perspective and learn how to deal with her emotions in a more positive, healthier way.
Clutter has many faces and can deceive a person into thinking many things – it’s why I refer to it as the Great Imposter. But don’t be fooled. Your clutter is just you, trying to get your attention.
If you’re looking for more information on how to resolve your clutter, I suggest you begin with my on-line mindfulness program that will take you through all the steps necessary to living a clutter-free life.
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Health and wellness touch each of us differently. This is one person’s story.
From early fall through the coldest months of the year, I’ve learned to expect (and manage) my seasonal affective disorder (SAD). As someone who also lives with an anxiety disorder and identifies as a highly sensitive person (HSP), I tend to look for the things I can control in my world.
Every August, without fail, I sit down to write my “winter prep list,” in which I check off areas of my home that need organizing and decluttering. Usually by November, my old coats have been donated, the floors have been scrubbed, and everything feels as if it’s in its proper place.
One of my first lines of defense in the battle against mental health challenges has always been to get organized. I’m preparing for those tough days when I won’t be able to lift a mop, let alone put a plate in the dishwasher.
It turns out my thinking is rooted in scientific studies that show organization is an effective tool to achieve a healthier life, both mentally and physically.
One study found that the physical act of tidying up one’s house can make a person more active and healthier overall.
Many professional organizers sing the praises of improving one’s mental health through organizing, including Patricia Diesel, an organizing expert, clutter coach, and the creator of a program called Mindful Tools for Organized Living.
As a certified chronic disorganization specialist and a hoarding specialist, Diesel has witnessed the power of organization in people’s lives.
“Addressing the emotional and mental components of clutter is critical to the underlying cause. I believe that clutter is an outward manifestation that mirrors the body and mind on overwhelm,” she explains.
5 small ways to organize for your mental health
If you’re in the throes of depression or healing from a panic attack, the thought of cleaning can certainly be overwhelming. But I also know clutter tends to make me descend even further into a negative mood. So, I’ve discovered my own ways to tackle organization without letting it tackle me.
Here are five ways to muddle through the clutter, even on your most challenging mental health days.
1. Throw perfection out the window
Even when I’ve been at my lowest, I’d often put pressure on myself to make things look “perfect.”
I’ve since learned perfection and mental health conditions tend to be in direct opposition of one another. The healthier route is to accept that my house may not look flawless during the winter months. If things are generally organized, I can accept the wayward dust bunny that may cross my path.
Diesel agrees with this approach as well.
“Organizing is not about perfection,” she says. “It’s about a quality of life standard. Everyone’s standards are different. As long as the organized environment is in alignment with those standards and it is not infringing upon a quality of life that is obstructing or detrimental to that person’s life, then usually a person will find acceptance and peace from that.”
Let go of your idea of “perfect,” and instead aim for a level of organization that doesn’t hurt your quality of life.
2. Break everything down into bite-sized pieces
Since overwhelm is a big deal to those who wrestle with mental health disorders, like anxiety, Diesel recommends breaking up an organization project into palatable pieces.
“I help people look at the overall project that needs to get done… then we break it down into different categories. Then we rate the priority of each category, and begin with the level that reduces the anxiety the most,” she explains.
“The goal is to have the person see the entire project, and then help them see how to accomplish it in a manageable way.”
Diesel recommends devoting 15 to 20 minutes per day to doing things that need to get done, like doing a load of laundry or sorting the mail.
Often, a little effort can reinvigorate the mind and build momentum toward increasing a feeling of motivation. But that’s not always the case if you’re living with a mental health issue. Be kind to yourself if you miss a day or are only able to commit to 10 minutes.
3. Let go of items that don’t serve you
Physical clutter often creates clutter in the mind, especially if that clutter has taken over your life and space. Diesel helps those with hoarding disorders, sharing tips that can benefit non-hoarders as well.
“It’s not so much about getting organized as it is about how to release and part with their things without shame or guilt. Once this is accomplished, the organizing is usually not an issue,” she says.
Diesel emphasizes the importance of considering what makes an item truly “valuable” as opposed to something you think might be valuable based on fear or other emotions.
4. Remove distractions
Being highly sensitive means I have a sensory disorder that can become overloaded very quickly. Loud noises, an abundance of clutter, and a to-do list in plain sight can instantly break my focus and pull me away from whatever project I’m working on.
When I’m getting organized, I make my surroundings as soothing as possible through peace and quiet. I set aside a block of time when I know I won’t be pulled away.
5. Visualize the end result
Out of all my mental health challenges, seasonal depression is the one that wrings me dry of any motivation to clean or get organized. Diesel says that’s because depression can create a mindset that feels defeated. In this case, it’s key to emphasize the final goal.
“I help people see the vision of the end result, and we use additional tools to help that vision come alive, whether it’s with a vision board or through journaling. The overall goal is to help them feel empowered,” she says.
And if all else fails, remember that you can always ask for help if you need it.
“People who suffer with disorganization is the body and mind on overwhelm, so having a support system and mindfulness tools to go to is extremely important for stability. Support is paramount,” Diesel says.
Shelby Deering is a lifestyle writer based in Madison, Wisconsin, with a master’s degree in journalism. She specializes in writing about wellness and for the past 13 years has contributed to national outlets including Prevention, Runner’s World, Well+Good, and more. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her meditating, searching for new organic beauty products, or exploring local trails with her husband and corgi, Ginger.
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Rarely is clutter recognized as a significant source of stress in our lives, yet “Eighty-four percent of recently stressed Americans say they worry that their home isn’t clean or organized enough, and within that group, 55 percent called it out as a source of recent stress.” (Huff Post)
When dirty dishes are piled, laundry overflows and your belongings are scattered about, your stress level rises. Trust me when I tell you, clutter & stress is real.
It is estimated that over a course of a lifetime, we will spend a total of 3,680 hours or 153 days searching for lost items; phones, keys , eyeglasses and paperwork are at the top of the list. (The Daily Mail)
When we are stressed out, it not only creates physical clutter, but it causes mental and body clutter as well. What you may not realize is that stress is inflammatory. Inflammation breaks the mind and body down and leaves us vulnerable to sickness and disease.
This is why being organized is so important to our health.
Clutter depletes your quality of life and raises the potential for serious health issues. It is one of the major sources of stress and can exacerbate medical conditions. When a person is under the influence of a significant amount of clutter, their well-being is compromised, leaving them feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, anxious, depressed and even hopeless.
These unsettling feelings are not only attached to the person who is struggling with clutter but their loved ones as well. It’s not hard to understand then why the home organization industry has grown by leaps and bounds and today has 32 chapters, with more than 4,000 members in 22 countries. (Fast Company)
The same goes for the workplace. The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) found in their study that disorganization can lead to financial losses equivalent to 10 per cent of a manager’s salary. NAPO also states that 80 per cent of the clutter in the office is a result from being disorganized and not due to a lack of space.
Some studies reveal the average person wastes up to 4.3 hours a week looking for papers, which adds stress and frustration to the workplace while reducing concentration and creative thinking – while cleaning professionals say that getting rid of excess clutter would eliminate 40 per cent of the cleaning work needed.
Understand this. When your environment is cluttered, the chaos restricts your ability to focus. The clutter also limits your brain’s ability to process information. Clutter makes you distracted and unable to process information as well as you do in an uncluttered, organized, and serene environment. (Princeton University.)
This is why including “health care strategies”for clutter control in the workplace is critical.
Stress-Free Lifestyle Tools To Conquer Clutter In The Home And Office
Mindful Tools For Organized Living is the most elite and complete step-by-step program that will help remedy these situations long before they get out of control. Implementing best practices for a healthy body and mind is a key factor in overcoming clutter and disorganization and living a healthier life. Although part of the challenge is underdeveloped skill sets with organization, it is not the only culprit to having clutter. To penetrate the problem and resolve it entirely, it is necessary to engage lifestyle tools that embody wellness for the body, mind and environment.
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The wellness industry grew 12.8% in the past two years.
Want to know why?
Because people are tired of being sick and are seeking answers!
The trendy phrase “workplace wellness” (where most employees only received lip service on initiatives) is now being replaced with real “health care strategies” to gain back the trust of their employees.
Want to know why?
Because employers are tired of losing money on sick people!
So what does this have to do with living an organized life?
EVERYTHING!
Statistics show that organized people feel better and stay healthy.
Want to know why?
Because when a person is productive and focused they are happier and less stressed.
What you may not know is that there are millions of people who have compounded health issues due to clutter.
Want to know why?
Because clutter and disorganization produce stress. Stress is inflammatory and affects your health.
In 2019, I want to help as many people as possible get organized so they feel less stress and live healthier lives.
Want to know why?
Because I see everyday the devastation clutter causes and how it affects a person’s quality of life.
Join me in my FREE webinar and let me show you how you can get healthy in 2019.
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One of the Top Ten Resolutions people put on their list is getting ORGANIZED.
Because I believe in the health benefits of being organized, I wanted to let you know that I will be offering my FREE webinar “Get Organized” once again.
All you have to do is register and you can be on your way to a stress-free, organized life in 2019!
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