Take Care Of Yourself – Organize Your Life

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REGISTER HERE FOR THIS EVENT

Live your very best life by learning how to overcome emotional and physical clutter culprits that are cramping your mind and crimping your productivity at home and in the workplace. Identify obstacles and find solutions to negative habits that have been limiting your achievements and activity while learning how to clean up your home, office and messy hot spots.

Join us for this engaging and informative series and learn:

  • Solutions that work for overcoming procrastination and becoming motivated
  • The 3 Golden Rules to managing the clutter
  • SURVIVAL TIPS for managing your time and stress
  • The art of letting go

Dates: 3 Part Series April 13, 20 & 27, 2011, 7:00-8:30pm

Investment: $99 per person, materials included.
Limited to 20 participants

REGISTER HERE

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Organizing The Clutter In Your Parent’s Life

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Do you have a parent who is in need of care giving due to an illness, Dementia or Alzheimer Disease?

If you find yourself in this place, there may come a time when you have to face the challenges of handling their personal affairs – clutter and all!

This conference is going to elaborate on this. I sincerely hope if you need support you will attend.

If you have questions on this topic or need help, please contact me directly.

For more information or to Register for this event – just click!

On-Line Workshop – Life Is A Balancing Act

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Life Is A Balancing Act

When:   March 9, 16 & 23 of 2011 – Wednesday Evenings

Time:    7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Eastern Time

Where:  On-Line – Audio & Visual

To learn more and to Register…Click Here

Showing You Some Love…

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Life’s Too Short To Be Disorganized…


Wouldn’t you agree?


We should be with people we love…

We should be doing things we love…

We should be enjoying life!


It’s February, the month of Love.  What a perfect time to unclutter your life so you can have success with the important relationships in your life.

What’s the connection you say?

Well being disorganized doesn’t leave a lot of free time for you to have fun now does it?

Most of us are always trying to “catch up” and may even feel guilty when we engage in other activities, especially when we are thinking we should be home cleaning up or in the office writing that “to-do” list.

When you are spending time with significant others, I want your time to be care-free. Worrying about other things and allowing that to preoccupy your mind when you should be relaxing and having fun is stressful.

I understand how important it is to be able to kick-back and enjoy your time being in the moment, but when your thoughts race to all the things you should be doing instead, well, that’s when the anxiety level kicks in high gear.

So read on to see how I am going to make things easier for you…

Labor of Love

I kicked off the year by offering a series of tele-classes – the first, How To Organize Your Life in the Home and Workplace. I wanted to find a way to help people stay true to their goals to live more simply.  It was a huge success which turned into an on-line workshop that is currently taking place.

Another smashing tele-class was Coping With Change. Here we talked about the many faces of change and how to deal with it in a pro-active way to help minimize the fear.  This class had many ah-ha moments for the participants which helped ease their anxiety.

It is my goal to provide you with practical core models and tools that you can apply into action right away.  These tele-classes are a great way to take a pro-active approach to living simply.

I understand from your feedback that these tele-classes are really make a difference for you and that makes me so happy.

One way to make these tele-classes more accessible for you is to have a built-in retainer so you can pick and choose which classes you would like to listen to.  This way you don’t have to purchase each class separately.

So if this interests you…

You can CLICK here and make a $50.00 deposit into your very own tele-class bank.  When you see a class that interests you, you just send an email and you will be registered.  And in the event you cannot attend live, remember, you still receive the link.  It’s that easy!

It’s just another way of me thinking simply and showing you some love…

Spread The Love

Listen to what some people are saying who already took advantage of this offer:

“I love having my own tele-class reserve.  Now I just pick and choose and it’s done.” ~Diane

“This is so simple, what a great idea.  When a class strikes my fancy, I just drop an email to you and I am registered.  Thanks Pat.” ~ Susan

“Smart thinking there Patricia – you always come up with great classes so I know I will use the reserve up in no time – and that’s ok – I’ll just purchase another one.” ~ Todd
I hope you take advantage of this offer –

Just CLICK here – it’s so simple, I’m even amazed at myself!

As always, I look forward to providing you with great content.

Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day and remember to spread the love!

Patricia

Me & Marlo Thomas – Coping With Empty Nester

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SO HERE IT IS!

Just chatting with Marlo and other women about our experience with our children going off to college and how we coped with the change.  Interesting observations and insights!

Check it all out here:

http://video.aol.com/aolvideo/aol-video/auntie-marlo-and-kate-coping-with-the-empty-nest/736892431001

Some Hot Responses to the Video:

Hi Patricia,

I watched the video and wanted to add my two cents, which may be different than others. When Jacob left for college at 18, I was ready for him to go. I was sure he would be fine. But when I did leave, he became beligerent which really forced my hand. In hind sight and after discussing the dynamic with him, he admits it is because he needs to feel in control so he can leave me. I have grown to understand and accept the dynamic. When we get together, we have a great time but I know that the separation will be rocky. We talk, chat, im, skype daily and they are always great conversations. I know my son loves me and he knows I love him. He just has a hard time separating.
My other son, Dan, 21 years old has special needs and will be moving out in July. This is the separation that worries me most. I have had sleepless nights over it. It is the final bird flying the nest and I will be alone for the first time in my life. I lived with my parents, in a dorm, with my older sister, my husband and then my kids. Come July I will be alone. I am contemplating a move to an apartment in a new city, closer to NYC, a new career and a new life. Alot of change for the entire family. I have birds flying around in my stomach. LOL. Hope this helps your blog followers.
Sandra
Hi Pat,

Such a hot button topic!  I’m not one to join in these conversations, but I have to say that this was one that I didn’t hesitate to join in on.

Hope you are well!

All the best, Rene’
Hi Patty,

Great interview, Pat, and so much fun!!

Hueina

Organize Your Life This 2011 – An On-Line Workshop!

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People call into my office all the time asking for help.  Their source of pain can come from a myriad of reasons, such as:

  • Showing up late at work
  • Procrastinating on projects
  • Difficulty communicating
  • Losing items
  • Feeling unmotivated
  • Cluttered environment

Although they may have different stories, their pain comes from the same place.
However, once they make a commitment to improve the quality of their lives, it is then the process of organization unfolds and change occurs.

It is for this very reason I am hosting an on-line workshop this February entitled:

How to Get Organized by Overcoming Challenges in the Home and Workplace.

I will be taking my years of experience of teaching different subject matters and combining it into one amazing on-line workshop.  All you need is a telephone and a computer.

And I am making it so irresistible that you would have to be one organized Honcho not to sign up.

I know you want to kick-off 2011 to a great start to and I want to help you make it the best year ever!

I want to help you let go of things and relax, live simply, breath easy, be productive and for goodness sake – improve the quality of your life!

Now if you are still contemplating whether or not you should sign up I want you to ask yourself this question…
What is holding you back?


You have to be honest with yourself here.

Now please read on and see what you will be getting from this awesome workshop…

This on-line workshop is going to give you the tools to make this a productive and constructive year.
Here are the topics we will be covering:

You
(because you are important)

Self-Assessment
(we need to take a look at ourselves)

A Little Status Update
(things that are going on in the organizing world)

Stress in the workplace and home
(how this impacts your overall well-being)

Getting Motivated in Difficult Times
(you need steps to get you moving)

Clear Your Desk – Clear Your Mind
(from piles to files and tips to tricks)

Managing Time Productively
(creating effective systems – you know you need them)

Conquering Project Organizing
(artful ways to produce PTL’s)

Effective Communication
(how to say what you mean and mean what you say)

Empowering Methods to Manage your Home and Office
(tools to help you from backsliding)

With this class you will also receive:

  • Recording of each class (links)
  • Work book
  • PowerPoint presentation
  • Class Interaction
Plus – are you ready for this…

A 30 Minute Private Coaching Session with me! (this is a $100.00 value right here)

I said it before and I mean it, your success is my success and I want 2011 to be a smashing year!

To Learn More – click on the Register Now Button…

REGISTER NOW!

You won’t be disappointed!

A Lesson In Life

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My Dear Readers,

Yesterday, while cleaning up, I came across this beautiful lesson in life and I wanted to share it with you.  I do not know who the author is because it was not posted on the clipping – but I am grateful for finding it and to the person who wrote it.  May it give you inspiration and hope, as it did for me.

A Lesson In Life

Everything happens for a reason.  Nothing happens by chance or by means of good or bad luck.  Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul.  Without these small tests, if they be events, illnesses or relationships, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere.

If someone hurts you, betrays you, or breaks your heart, forgive them.  For they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious to who you open your heart to.

If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they love you, but because they are teaching you to love and open your heart and eyes to things you would have never seen or felt without them.  Make every day count.  Appreciate every moment and take from  it everything that you possibly can, for you may never be able to experience it again.

Talk to people you have never talked to before, and actually listen.  Hold your head up because you have every right to.  Tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself, for if you don’t believe in yourself, no one else will believe in you either.

You can make of your life anything you wish.  Create your own life and then go out and live it!

(Author Unknown)

Let’s Get Organized in 2011!

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Happy New Year Everyone!

Are you ready to kick-off 2011 to a great start?

Let’s begin by taking a look at what the Top 10 New Year Resolutions are:

  1. Spend more time with friends and family
  2. Get into shape
  3. Quit drinking
  4. Quit smoking
  5. Lose weight
  6. Eat healthy
  7. Get out of debt
  8. Learn something new
  9. Help others
  10. Get Organized

It appears every year that getting organized is foremost on people’s minds.  Why do you think that is?

One of the reasons I believe is because it makes people feel better and in more control of their lives.  Whenever we feel out of sorts, we look for ways to make it more manageable and getting organized is one of them.

Now this brings up some very interesting points since getting organized can encompass our personal and professional lives.  We need to be clear on what areas of our life actually need improvement so we can put our best effort to focus on it.

First we need to assess the reality of your situation and how it’s impacting your life so we can point you in the right direction.   In my new book, Blissful Organization – A Guide to Simple Living there is a Reality Quiz that I am going to provide for you below.    Answer each question with a Yes or No and then go back and rate from a 1-5 the severity of your Yes answers – 5 being the highest.

Reality Quiz

  • Are you embarrassed to have people over?
  • Do you make excuses for your mess?
  • Do you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and stressed out?
  • Do you have difficulty “letting go?”
  • Do you think your clutter is controlling you?
  • Are you losing important items?
  • Are you repurchasing items because you lose them?
  • Do you personally feel out of control?
  • Are you shopping all the time just to feel good?
  • Are your finances out of control?
  • Do you procrastinate?
  • Are you confused and unsure where to start?
  • Are you putting off projects to the last moment?
  • Do you have a “to-do” list that keeps on growing?
  • Have you stopped filing and started piling?
  • Are you using sticky notes to remember everything?
  • Do you feel rushed for time?
  • Do you have a packed calendar?

So how do you think you did?  Do you see some patterns within yourself?

Do you want to learn more?  Are you ready to make a difference for yourself in 2011?

Then go ahead and purchase Blissful Organization – A Guide to  Simple Living and kick-off 2011 with a commitment to get organized and change your life!

Baggage Draggers – Are You One Of Them?

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It’s not unusual to find beneath the manifestation of clutter there is the presence of emotional baggage from life experiences.  Years of  pain packed in suitcases that are dragged around with a collection of burdens and life disappointments.

Sometimes we hold onto our baggage for extended periods of time until we decide to unpack it for a while just to make sure that it’s still all there – reliving all the hurt and pain.  Then when it gets too unbearable, we pack it all up and drag it somewhere else.

Holding onto past experiences doesn’t foster growth or allow for new opportunities to enter our lives that can bring  joy, peace or love for that matter.  Unfortunately when we cling to these memories, we invite the pain to stay even longer along with the bitterness, depression and discouragement.

In order to break free from our excess baggage we need to learn how to “let go” of it.  By making a decision that you  no longer wish to be held a captive prisoner of your past, you can tell yourself you finally have had enough of focusing on all the negatives and you want to concentrate on moving forward with your life.  It is then, new beginnings are possible and your life will begin to improve.

Cleaning up the physical clutter is an important aspect to functioning in a healthy environment, but it is only part of the process of living clutter free.  Today, decide to unpack your baggage, take a good look at it and then let it go!