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Get Organized From The Ground Up

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I have too much stuff…

(If only I had a nickel for every time I heard that statement.)
It’s true – during the cycle of life, there will be times when we will accumulate too much stuff.  This can be due to a number of reasons, but the fact still remains the same – it’s just too much!
When this occurs, we will need to consider the basic questions, such as:
  • What do I keep?
  • What do I let go of?
  • Where do I start?
  • How do I begin?

Now of course, these questions may seem elementary to some, but I can tell you from experience, not only do I hear these questions, time and time again, but they are very valid questions.

You see, regardless of how much stuff you have, you still need a plan.  Having a plan in tact saves you time, energy, money and reduces your stress.

You need a plan from the ground up, one that will provide you with a course of action and clear steps.

Without the plan, well, that’s like throwing caution to the wind – not so smart.  I believe in working smarter, not harder.

I also believe in investing in my time wisely.  I want to be able to see results for the time I spent – immediate and long term.   Point being, I want a return on my investment.

This is why I feel strongly about teaching you the right way to declutter and organize your environment.  I want your hard work to pay off so you feel not only great about your accomplishments but that you can reap the rewards of having it be maintained.  It’s one thing to complete something, but it’s quite another thing to keep it that way.

For these reasons, I will be conducting a workshop that will teach you the skill set of decluttering and organizing from the ground up.  Each part of the workshop will be presented in a manner that you will be able to follow and then execute with precision.  There will be a PowerPoint presentation with each class, a workbook to study from, and group interaction with your peers.  You will also receive a one (1) – one hour coaching session (Intake) and three (3) – 30 minute coaching sessions with me.

The on-line class dates are scheduled for:

Monday, April 4 – 7:00 – 8:30 PM (ET)

Monday, April 11 – 7:00 – 8:30 PM (ET)

Monday, April 18 – 7:00 – 8:30 PM (ET)

The Intake Session will be scheduled before the course begins and the remaining coaching sessions will be scheduled during the three week course – one coaching session per week.  That’s a total of 2.5 hours of private coaching with a value alone of just under $1,000.

Recap of what is included in workshop:

  • Three (3) On-Line Classes for 1.5 hours each with PowerPoint
  • Workbook
  • Peer Support/Interaction
  • 2.5 Hours of Private Coaching

Total cost of Workshop is only $399.99

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REGISTER HERE

As soon as you register you will receive all the information necessary to participate and get yourself prepared.  As with all my workshops, I take my time that I invest with my students seriously – so class enrollment is limited.  Please register early to ensure your space.

I look forward to the class and getting you organized just in time for the Spring season!

With love,

Patricia xo

Cut Your Clutter – Refresh Yourself

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Cut Your Clutter – Refresh Yourself

By Patricia Diesel, CPC

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Right up there with minding our health and tending to our finances, getting organized is always a hot topic as the calendar turns to the new year.  In fact, a survey suggests that “Getting Organized” is one of the top 10 New Year’s Resolutions.  January is a great time to get organized because the sense of renewal at the New Year puts us in the right mind set to try new ways of doing things and even living.

Your organization project begins with discarding the old, broken, obsolete or unused items that have accumulated during prior years.  Anyone who has ever experienced clutter knows the feeling of being weighed down; you cannot explain the feeling, but there is a gnawing indescribable burden you carry around with you.  In your home, a cluttered space can create tension by making you feel that your life is out of control.  The stress from living with clutter can be exhausting.

You do not need to live this way.  When you de-clutter your life, you cast off the stuff from the past you have been carrying around.  By clearing clutter, you can set the conditions for a deep personal transformation.  If you address clutter in your life, you can feel as if the weight of the world is released from your shoulders.

A home should be welcoming and inviting, a clutter-free place to entertain friends and family.  Your rooms should be pleasurable to the eye, a beautiful place where you can relax and feel good. Your bedroom should be a sanctuary where you surrender for rest to rejuvenate yourself and be free of computers, Blackberry’s and other intrusions.  Look around as you read this and think about what you really need in your life and space.

Clearing out your personal space can reap tremendous mental, physical and emotional rewards by giving you the freedom to invite friends and loved one’s into your home without the stress of the last minute “panic pick-up” to put your space in order for guests.  Living in an efficient space that is free of emotional freight makes it easier to see and achieve your goals and move forward.

As you evaluate the steps to de-clutter your life, also consider your office.  The less cluttered, the clearer your thinking and enhancing your potential to be more efficient and creative.  It is not just sanity that can be saved by getting organized, but valuable time.  You can waste a lot of time and energy if it takes you 10 minutes to rummage through files and drawers looking for your important paperwork.   Work can be stressful, but de-cluttering your workspace is something that you can control.

Your office should be well appointed, where everything you need is easy to locate. Files can be color-coded—red for “hot” active matters, and other colors for other priorities.  A clear desk limits distractions to set the stage for doing your best work. Everything should have a place.                                                                                                                                      

 Change can be difficult. It is understandable that it can feel scary and overwhelming to part with your stuff, so it is important to begin with baby steps.  As a first step, purchase a journal and write down what you want to create for yourself.  Get clear on your vision so you can manifest this into reality. 

Then start small with one drawer, one closet or one room.  It does not matter where you start, but the important step is to start somewhere.  If you are afraid of throwing something valuable away, have it appraised. Keep only well-chosen items that bring you joy and delight.

Divine order, sweet bliss; this is what you ultimately achieve when you surrender to the process of letting go of your clutter. I have never seen anyone regret they did; the only thing they might regret is that they waited so long.

5 Questions to Ask Yourself About Clearing Your Clutter

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So often I hear clients say they would do just about anything to stop the harassing effects of their clutter.

After countless attempts trying to purge and being defeated, some people associate their lost battles with a feeling of being assaulted. All they know at this point is they want the chaos of the clutter to stop.

Introducing a list of questions at this point helps put things into perspective about not only their current circumstances but also about how the clutter came to be and what is needed to make it go away.

It’s more appealing to look at de-cluttering as a fun and enlightening concept rather than another grueling task. The goal is to de-clutter in a fashion that feels comfortable and natural.

If your clutter is having an emotional impact on you, begin by asking yourself the following questions. Allow yourself the luxury of taking the necessary time to answer completely and honestly, you may be surprised what your answers reveal.

What has prevented me from de-cluttering in the past?

  • Time
  • Motivation
  • Energy
  • A plan
  • Commitment
  • Distractions
  • Other

What do I find is the hardest thing about de-cluttering?

  • I don’t trust myself
  • Insecure with my decisions
  • I double-check myself
  • I remember what I like
  • Fear of letting go
  • Afraid I can’t get it back
  • I may need it
  • Don’t want to deal with it
  • Other

What would make it easier for me to de-clutter?

  • To know it’s OK to let it go
  • The idea that I can find it again
  • Someone to help me
  • A reward system
  • A plan I can follow
  • Thoughts of being clutter free
  • Other

How much time am I willing to commit to de-cluttering?

  • One day
  • One week
  • One month
  • Six months
  • One year
  • However long it takes
  • Other

What does de-cluttering represent to me?

  • Freedom
  • Simplicity
  • Excitement
  • Work
  • Exhaustion
  • Confusion
  • Other

After reviewing the answers to the questions above, you can easily begin to see what you need to put into action in order to begin taking action toward living an organized life. The easiest way to begin making organization part of your routine is to begin incorporating changes slowly. Create small wins for yourself so you can easily feel a sense of accomplishment and treat yourself to celebrate your win. This will begin creating a positive behavior pattern. In time, organization will become a part of your life, not something that overwhelms you.

-Patricia Diesel
Keep It Simple Now