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3 Strategies That Can Help You Get Organized

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3 Strategies That Can Help You Get Organized

There are three strategies that can make your organizing efforts more successful. 

It begins with taking a look at organizing from a psychological, social and tactical aspect. 

Here’s a quick intro to get you started:

Psychological
It’s extremely important that mentally you start out with a positive outlook and you maintain that throughout.  Feeding your mind healthy thoughts is good for the brain and helps sustain your motivation.  Using your mind to envision your outcome is also important by staying focused on the “outcome.”

Social
We are humans and we’re not designed to do things alone.  Having a support system is critical to your well-being.  A mentor, friend, coach, peer, someone that you can openly and honestly talk to and receive feedback and pointers from is the key to following through.

Tactical
Having an organizing plan that you can execute with confidence can make a huge difference with how you manage your time. Make sure you understand how to declutter, sort and organize in the most efficient manner.

All three strategies play an important role separately and collectively. Through the process of getting organized you may find yourself bouncing from one to the other for strength. endurance and stability.  ​

Remember, organizing can be something you just “do” or it can be a lifestyle.  It all depends upon how you choose to look at it.

How to Smash the 3 Deadly P’s

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How to Smash the 3 Deadly P’s

 

Patricia Diesel Creator of the Mindfulness Program shows you how to overcome your clutter.

How to Smash the 3 Deadly P’s

If you’re struggling with excessive clutter, it’s practically a guarantee you’re experiencing one (or all) of the 3 Deadly P’s:

Perfectionism. Procrastination. Paralysis.

One of the biggest stumbling blocks I see for women who are trying desperately to get organized is they over-think “things.”

They have an idea in their head the way “things” are supposed to be that they get caught up in perfectionism and never take action.

Now, why is this deadly?

Because perfectionism actually leads to procrastination and then…

Yes, you go it.

Paralysis. (Overwhelm)

And there you have it…a very vicious cycle.

Sometimes things have to get “messy” before they get better. Decluttering is a perfect (excuse the pun) example of this. There’s going to be some turmoil.

Yet, what most don’t realize is that it doesn’t have to be pure chaos.

If you follow a system with step-by-step strategies, everything will fall into place neatly and orderly.

One of the strategies that I noticed resulted in making the MOST progress for my clients is imposing deadlines.

Now I can hear some backlash …

“I don’t do well with set time frames. It feels to restrictive.”

Yes, but here’s the thing.

Clutter loves the fact that you’re a free-bird with no routine, schedule or plan.

Case in point…

Without a time management system to follow you can expect the clutter to be hanging around. GUARANTEED.

That’s why I developed 7 Simple Steps to Cure Clutter inside of my Mindfulness Program. It’s a process that if followed as instructed will stop the 3 Deadly P’s in their tracks.

What makes it so successful?

Having effective time management skills is important in just about any area of your life. But for clutter control purposes…

You get to rely on a process where you exercise conscious control of your time spent on specific tasks without the worry, fear or overwhelm of over-thinking.

This is how you overcome clutter.

For now, I challenge you to set a workable deadline at a pace that stretches your comfort zone. This may include using tools that you are not familiar working with; a timer, calendar, planner.

NOT at a pace that’s going to burn you out or cause anxiety. You want to begin in a way that gives you a good experience so you can build your momentum.

Only you can determine what a reasonable yet challenging deadline is.

However, a deadline can be one of the Golden Rules of Organizing. For example, “I’ll spend 15/20 minutes per day tidying up.”

Deadlines can also be for an overall project. Such as “I’ll give myself 30 days to declutter all my closets.”

When you see how well this works for you, in no time you’ll feel more inspired and confident to tackle the bigger elephant in the room (Um, that would be the rest of the clutter) and smash the Deadly P’s for good!

What do you want better in 2019?

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With the closing of 2018, it’s natural we start thinking about what we would like to improve, create or have more clarity on for the New Year.

What if you could move through 2019 with less stress, more peace, and steadfast confidence because you were finally organized (for good)?

No longer will you worry, procrastinate, and feel overwhelmed from the clutter and disorganization – it will all be a thing of the past.

Well it can happen – and it all starts with my most elite and complete step-by-step Mindfulness Program. It’s guaranteed to move you through the process of getting organized with the greatest of ease, quickly and with rapid results!

Mindfulness Program All In One

You’ll learn how to:

  • Break old habits and build new ones
  • Get rid of negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones
  • Quickly and easily change your thoughts to a winner’s mindset.
  • How to let go of painful memories that keep you locked up in the past so you can finally feel free
  • How to remove stress by creating healthy habits
  •  How to build a bullet-proof recovery plan so you never have to worry about backsliding again
  •  And so much more!

And if you act now, you will receive the $100.00 savings discount for 2018!

Kick-start 2019 by being organized and feel the difference it will bring.

You can start HERE!

This 1 Thing Could Be Affecting The Workplace

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One In Four Americans Has Clutter

If you think clutter doesn’t impact productivity in the workplace, think again.
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. Overloading your brain forces it to divide its power, making it more difficult to sift through information, move between tasks, quickly, and have a strong working memory.
(Princeton University)
If you are an employee or an employer of someone who is suffering in the workplace, there is something you can do about it.  I’ve developed a Mindfulness Program that cuts through the clutter.  Let’s set up a time to discuss your options and see how I can help you.  Here’s a link to my calendar.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Warmly,

Patricia Diesel

 

NEWS UPDATE – SAVE THE DATES

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NEWS UPDATE – SAVE THE DATES

 

This September I will be teaching two courses – one in New York and the other in New Jersey. Both offer complimentary intro’s so you can learn about the course curriculum.

Below is the information about the workshops. Hope to see you soon!

Coaching Through The Clutter

Mindfulness Tools for Organized Living

Clutter is often a sign of a deeper problem. When you live in a cluttered environment, chances are your mind is in disarray too. If you are someone who struggles with a cluttered environment, there is a way to organize your life!

Learn More…

3 Hallmarks of Health

and Well-Being

Based off Patricia’s book, Organically Yours, this workshop shows you how to take an all-inclusive approach to wellness that supports the concept the body, mind and environment relies on its counterpart to sustain harmony and balance for healthy living.

Learn More…

The Forward Thinking Mind: how to get back on track and keep a positive attitude

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The Forward Thinking Mind: how to get back on track and keep a positive attitude

It happens to all of us at some point. We get off track and fall into old, unproductive patterns. It doesn’t make us failures – even highly successful people experience setbacks. It just means we are not perfect and perhaps, we are human after all.

The catch here is knowing how to pick yourself up and get back on track. It’s easy to stay down and make excuses when life throws you a curveball. But where does that lead you? Nowhere productive. Instead, having the mindset that “this too shall pass” humanizes the experience and helps build-up a positive attitude toward life’s misgivings. Believe it or not, this actually attracts more positivity in your life.

Here are 6 ways to get back on track and maintain a forward thinking mind:

1. Do one positive thing each day. Think about it. Every time you do something uplifting, you automatically feel better. When you feel better you are more inclined to be more productive. This one little action can help your mindset.

2. Use your mindfulness. As you start to feel better, direct that energy toward a goal and take one small step that can influence change. This can rapidly begin to turn things around in a positive way.

3. Build a buildable plan. Start with small, positive, steps that you can build on. For example, let’s say your plan is to begin decluttering your life. Try at least each day to release something – whether you trash it, donate it or sell it. Eventually the letting go process will become easier to tackle.

4. Confirm your Plan. In other words, be committed to the new positive you by staying accountable. Instead of “saying” you’re going to do it, really do it by scheduling it into your calendar and “showing up.” This is an important step to reinforce positivity and by the way – eliminate your clutter quickly.

5. Surround yourself with like-minded people. It’s true, our environment influences us – this includes people. You want to be around people that have positive attitudes, know how to work through difficulties and stay optimistic.

6. Find a Partner. Sometimes an accountability partner is just the ticket we need to help get back on track. Don’t be afraid to reach out for support from someone who can help champion your goals.

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WEDNESDAY WELLNESS – TIPS FOR CLEAN LIVING

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The Fresh, Free Environment

How one chooses to live is a very personal choice. However, when clutter starts to interfere with the quality of your life, it’s time to reassess your living space. If your possessions do not have a permanent place in your home, remember the Golden Rule:

“A place for everything and everything in its proper place.”
~Organically Yours