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Get Organized From The Ground Up

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

WANT TO GET ORGANIZED FOR GOOD?

“How do I get organized and have it last?”

I love this question, because…
People who ask this question are looking for lasting results – not just a quick remedy to their challenge.
  • Are you one of these people?
  • Do you want lasting results?
  • Do you see the value in investing in yourself?
If you said yes, then I have good news for you.  I am presenting a workshop that will help you accomplish your goals with lasting results.
Getting organized is a lifestyle that enhances the quality of your life – personally and professionally.  It’s a win-win outcome that pays great dividends.
I want to show you how to overcome your organizing challenges and create lasting results that you can feel good about.
So here is the scoop:
I am only taking five (5) people for this event.  I want to provide you with exceptional care and skill.
Here is what you will receive from this event:

  • Three (3) On-Line Training Sessions @ 1.5 Hours each session.
  • Each session is guided with a PowerPoint Presentation.
  • Each session is guided with a
  • Workbook.
  • Mind Map/Vision Board
  • Group Coaching
  • Peer Support
  • Three (3) One Hour Private Coaching Sessions With Patricia.

You will need to schedule time for this on-line event as well as private sessions with me.  And yes, you will need to set aside time to do your work – because this is a very pro-active event that will give you back exactly what you put into it!

On-Line Event:

February 9, 16, 23 2016

7:30 – 9:00 PM ET

Plus your private sessions with me.

 

This event has a value price of $3500.00.  But, I have a surprise for you!
I am going to bundle this event up so your price is now reduced to an amazingly low price of only $599.99.

PLEASE NOTE:

It is important you understand this about your investment:
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For the cost of this event you will learn strategies and techniques that will last you a life time.  You can apply these in all areas of your life – personally and professionally.  Your investment will continually pay you back…
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You will be receiving training at a value price of $3500.00 for only a fraction of the cost.  There should be absolutely  no doubt in your mind that this is your opportunity to go after what you really want.
I am going to take very good care of you…you have my word.
With Love & Guidance,Patricia Diesel, CPC
www.keepitsimplenow.com
(908) 642-1226

 

 

 

PROJECT DECLUTTER – TAKE THE 90 DAY CHALLENGE

I believe that everyone should live an organized life.  Why?  Because it’s a quality of life that everyone deserves to have.

And you can have it too!

If you are struggling with your clutter and disorganization here is your chance to change all of that!  PROJECT DECLUTTER – The 90 Day Challenge is going to revolutionize your clutter!

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Commencing the week of October 5, 2015, you and I will work together in a very personal way.  You will receive private coaching, video tutorials, a personal organizing plan, private journal, ongoing email/text support and peer support – FOR 90 DAYS!

This Challenge is only open to 5 lucky people.  In order to make this fair to everyone, there will be an initial interview process to determine if PROJECT DECLUTTER is the right fit for you.

In order to make sure you get on the list for the interview process,  all you have to do is reserve your spot for only $100.00. Once you reserve your spot I will contact you to go through the interview process to see if this 90 Day Challenge is a proper match.

 
If you and I agree that PROJECT DECLUTTER is not a proper fit, your deposit will be refunded immediately.  If we agree that this is the right fit, you will then be officially registered and will be required to make your final payment of only $499.00.
 

PROJECT DECLUTTER HAS A VALUE PRICE OF $5,000.00.
Your overall cost is only $599.00 for 90 Days of Incredible Support, Tools & Coaching – plus a SPECIAL BONUS!
I am only taking 5 lucky people for this event to work with so space is limited and you need to act fast to reserve your place by making your initial deposit of only $100.00.
This will be a very personal, one-on-one event with lots of support that will far surpass anything you have ever experienced.

SPECIAL BONUS:

At the end of the 90 days you will receive a very special gift from me – until then, it’s a super special surprise you can look forward to!
Look at all that you will be receiving from this 90 Day Challenge – PROJECT DECLUTTER:
  • Private Coaching
  • Personal Video Tutorial
  • Private Journal
  • Personal Organizational Plan
  • Team Peer Support
  • Unlimited Email/Text Support
  • Maintenance & Upkeep Support

 

SPACE IS LIMITED TO 5 PEOPLE ONLY 

I take your success seriously.
We will be forming a relationship and bond that will far surpass any support you have ever received.
At the end of your 90 Day Challenge you will also receive a very special gift from me – but for now, it’s a super special surprise!
Let’s Do This!

Oh Where, Oh Where Did My Papers Go?

There is nothing more frustrating than looking for something you cannot find – wouldn’t you agree?  How many times have you tried to reach for something – hoping that it would be right there in front of you – right within finger tips reach – and it’s not!
Disappointing isn’t it? 
Now let’s look at this from a paper perspective.Generally speaking, our papers hold information we need.  At some point we will take some type of action on these papers.  These paper can represent mail that has to be opened, a bill that requires payment, or a very important document that calls for immediate attention.
Regardless of what type of information the paper may be holding, the paper has something to do with a very personal part of who we are.  This is the very reason why our papers can be so emotional to deal with – they hold emotional energy.
Our papers tell a story of our past, present and future. 
How we handle our paper can determine where we go.
So if our papers are not organized and they are not easily accessible when we need them, well, you get the picture – you are going to feel emotional about it.
Are you getting this?  This is really cool stuff!If you would like to learn more about how to organize your paperwork so you can move in the right direction, then you won’t want to miss out on my Live Event:
How To Tame Your Papers & Calm Your Overwhelm
Tuesday, August 11, 2015 @ 7:30-9:00 PM
This class is open to the first 10 people who register.  There is a $39.99 fee that includes a Workbook and PowerPoint Presentation.  Information will be sent to you upon registration on how to attend the Live Event.
P.S. – Remember, this class is only open to the first 10 people – class fills up quickly so don’t delay if you want to get your papers tamed! 
Patricia Diesel is a Certified Life Coach and Professional Organizer dedicated to bringing her skill, inspiration and encouragement to those who want to regain hope and enhance the quality of their life. She conveys her life transforming lessons through her travels, speaking engagements and media appearances. She has helped countless individuals restore tranquility and sense to their lives.

Feel It – Bless It

How often in life do you stuff down negative emotions or feelings about something going on in your present life or about something that has happened in the past?

It’s a common human pattern to stuff things down. We do it to protect ourselves. You’ve done it, I’ve done it, people do it on a daily basis.

The challenge is…

As we continue to stuff things down in our lives, it accumulates and causes more and more problems for us. 

I received the above in an email from Nick Ortner, The Tapping Solution, and it got me to thinking …

Eventually this accumulation of stuff has no other choice but to come out. When it does come out, it can manifest in many forms. For some people, their outward form manifests as physical clutter.

Clutter as we know represents disorder. Therefore, our physical clutter is an outward manifestation, a demonstration if you will, of what we may be feeling inwardly, i.e., confusion, turmoil, overwhelm. So it makes perfect sense when someone says, “I don’t know where to begin or how to start” when attempting to combat their clutter.

The truth is 99.9% of the time, people can get organized. Organization is a skill set that one can learn. It is the emotional aspect that prevents one from doing so, commonly referred to as an emotional block.

For this very reason, it’s important to take note that in order to deal with your physical clutter it is also necessary to work on your emotional clutter. Otherwise, it has been my experience, that no matter how many times you attempt to get things back in order, if you do not deal with the emotional aspect, the clutter will come back.

It is also important to point out, that the clutter will usually come back with a vengeance.  It’s as if the clutter is saying, “Hey you, I’m not done here…look at me…we have things to settle and I’m not going away until we do.”

This is the time when I suggest you look at your clutter with a fresh perspective. In other words, don’t fear the clutter, Bless it. Approach the clutter with gratitude and thankfulness.

Think of it this way…

Your outward manifestation is like looking through your very own Looking Glass – it’s mirroring back to help you. Look at it as an opportunity to begin the process of healing so you can begin to move forward in your life.

 

Facing Our Clutter Fears

Facing Our Clutter Fears

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Life Recovery for the Cluttered Soul; how to face your fears and transform your life –
© artwork by Leigha Diesel

When it comes to clutter, there can be many reasons why someone is fearful. They may be afraid if they let something go they may need it again or they won’t be able to replace it. 

You see, although in some respects the clutter represents chaos and being out of control, it can also for some, be a source of comfort.  Comfort in a way where one’s things replace or substitute areas of one’s life where they may be experiencing a sense of lack.

It is understandable one may “think” this, especially when the reason they held onto their stuff for so long was because it helped them through some difficult times.  So hence, letting go, may trigger other emotions that can create a sense of loss.

Fear are stories we tell ourselves and there can be many layers of fear.  Underneath these layers is usually something we are terribly afraid of. 

So how do we fight fear?  By facing it head on.

Here is where knowledge about one’s self becomes your best strategy to fight your fear.  Why?  Because it’s impossible to control something you know nothing about.  But you can control your outcome from what you understand.  Therefore, understanding what is driving your fear helps you not only confront what you are afraid of but helps you fight back and change it. 

Let’s take a hypothetical situation and use this as a case in point.  Let’s say you have a house full of clutter.  Your desire is to be organized and orderly.  However, you have much fear when it comes to releasing your stuff.  Yet, you feel equally fearful that if you don’t do something about it, it will really get out of control. 

One approach to overcoming your fear is to create a vision of what you would like to see happen for yourself.  An example would be, “I would like to have more open space in my home and have everything in its place.”  Then take a moment to visualize what that may actually look like in your home.

Next, ask yourself, “Why is this vision important to me?”  A simple answer may be, “I am tired of not being able to find my things and spending too much time looking for them.”

Another question from there may be, “How would this vision affect the quality of your life?” And an answer may be, “It would make my life more manageable, reduce stress and give me peace of mind.”

 Now let’s look at this together.  You have a house full of clutter.  You want to be clutter-free.  You want to be clutter free because you understand that it will provide you with a better quality of life.  This much we know so far.  Yes?

Okay, now we get to the good part.  Facing the fear head on…

So let me ask you something, “If you want all these things that you say you do, what’s stopping you?”  And you may answer with something like this, “Well, I’ve tried many times before but I never succeeded.  And I guess in truth, I’m “afraid” that I may need my things one day if I get rid of them I won’t be able to get them back.”

Aha!  There it is.  The thought that you planted in your head that you will never be able to recover something is so ingrained, that it paralyzes you from moving forward with your vision.  And the truth of the matter is that the chances of you never really being able to  find, obtain or purchase those “things” again is pretty slim.  So it’s an un-truth you told yourself that you “bought” into.  Hence, causing you to feel terribly afraid.

So here it is.  The story of fear and underneath all those layers is an untruth.  In part, it’s been the story you may have been telling yourself all this time because in some way it was helping you cope with something that may have been causing you distress.  Therefore, “letting go” may symbolize for you a loss of not having something important in your life when times get tough.  “For, if not for your clutter, what would you cling to?”

It’s fascinating, isn’t it?

But the good news is that today, you know better.  By facing what you are truly afraid of you have the power to change it.  You know this is just an old story that keeps replaying, over and over.  All you have to ask yourself now is “How would your life be different if you were able to overcome this?”  Just imagine the possibilities for you!

Note:

This is an excerpt of Patricia’s new book – Life Recovery for the Cluttered Soul; how to face your fears and transform your life which will be available this Spring. 

 

What Can You Do In 15 Minutes?

Tasks You Can Do Each Day To Lessen The Load

What Can You Do In 15 Minutes?

What Can You Do In
15 Minutes?

Spring is the season for cleaning things up and getting organized.

Although we may have the desire to bring order to our lives, it can still be challenging to dedicate the time.  I’m sure if given a choice most of us would opt for play time instead.

It’s not unusual to feel conflicted between wanting to get all the chores done yet want to spend quality time with friends and family.

So what can we do to lighten the load and still have time to do the things we want?

Begin with utilizing one of the Golden Rules of Organizing; The 15-Minute Rule.

Each day choose a task for 15 minutes or so and begin chipping away a little at a time. Before you know it, you will soon have everything under wraps and have more time for fun and relaxation.

Speed Clean Your Bathroom

Choose what you can clean for that day in 15 minutes – toilet, sink, shower, bathtub, tile, or floor.  A little at a time goes a long way to get the entire bathroom shiny and sparkling.

Vacuum Your Floors

Carpet, hardwood or tile – it all needs to be vacuumed.  Pick a room and clean away.  If you have time to spare – try damp mopping the floors to make it extra clean.

 Empty All The Trash

Go from room to room and empty the trash.  Then take it to your outside disposal or dumpster and be rid of it! Put a fresh liner in the baskets.

Clean Out The Refrigerator

Get rid of your leftovers, wipe down the shelves, and prepare your grocery list. Now you can go food shopping and put away your food in a clean refrigerator.  Nice!

Throw Out Expired Medicines

This is a good habit to get into – take inventory of your meds and get rid of all the expired ones.  Include non-prescriptions, vitamins, first-aid items, and cosmetics.  Just remember to be responsible when throwing away.

                                                                                                    

Organize Your Pantries

Take out what doesn’t belong there and put “like with like.”  Categorize all your soups, pastas, can goods, etc.  Have the labels face forward for easy viewing. Before you know it, the whole kitchen will be finished!

Clean Out Your Drawers

Today it’s your kitchen drawer, tomorrow it may be a desk drawer.  The point is, a little at a time and eventually you will work your way up to getting all the drawers done. That will feel good!

Program Your Cell Phone

Go ahead – finally make the changes necessary to your phone – change the ring tone, add or edit your contact list, download your pictures – just do it!

Recycle Old Books and Magazines

Do you have books and magazines that are just sitting there unread?  For every new book or subscription you bring in, the old must go out.  Recycle, Donate or Trash – take the time to view what you have and then take an action!

 

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Sometimes, life has a way of throwing us curve balls and circumstances can get the best of us – whether it’s a change in your career, relationship or health – we can end up manifesting outwardly with clutter due to our inner conflict.  Or you can feel overwhelmed, depressed or anxious.

Coaching is a great tool to help you deal with life’s challenges and get you back on track.  You don’t have to suffer alone – you can get support – no matter what.

When you register for this special one time offer you will receive 20 Bonus Minutes – Plus my eBook – Blissful Organization

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Gotta Paper Thing? Only 3 Spots Left

Gotta Paper Thing?  Only 3 Spots LeftHere’s your chance to register before it closes for good.  I only have 3 spots left, so listen up.  If you really want to tackle those papers, get yourself organized and manage them in an efficient manner, then this program is for you!
Paper Program

  • Are you going to tackle those papers and tame them once and for all?
  • Are you willing to make this a priority and commit to this with the dedication it deserves?
  • Are you ready to get deep with me over your papers?
  • Are you ready to create a new lifestyle?

Oh those endless piles of paper….what to do, what to do?

  • Should you save them?
  • Should you file them?
  • Should you discard them?

And beyond that….

  • Where do you begin?
  • How do you start?
  • What do you do with your mail?
  • How do you set up a filing system?

And the list of paper questions go on….

Here’s what you will receive by registering for this paper program:

*Welcome Package
*Preliminary Questionnaire
*Intake Session – 30 Minutes
* Kick-Off Group Coaching Call – One Hour
* Four Personal One Hour Coaching Sessions
* Final Group Coaching Call – One Hour

* Continual Peer Support

Once you register you will receive a Questionnaire from me that you will need to complete and fill out.  I will then contact you directly to schedule your Coaching Sessions. First Group Call is February 18, 2015.All of this for the price of only $399.99…this is a $1800.00 value – but time is ticking – this won’t be around for long.  So here’s you chance – so grab it while you can!
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I want 2015 to be the Year we all succeed!  Every time you advance, so do I!  This is a great opportunity to get a jump start with those crazy paper piles, your disheveled desk and out of control office….I say, let’s do this!

 

Wow – Let’s Get Organized!

Get-Organized_PostIt-Note-copyTonight’s Tel-Class – Thursday, September 4, 2014 @ 8:00 – 9:00 PM ET

I am not sure if you heard about my upcoming workshop:
“Wow – You Are So Organized” but in tonight’s tel-class I am going to tell you all about it again.If you are truly interested in kicking the fall season off right, then you should register for this tel-class to give you the jump start you need to get yourself organized!
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I can’t make it
Just think what it would feel like for you to be so organized that people will say “Wow”… can you imagine? I certainly can!I hope you register for this tel-class to learn exactly how my upcoming workshop can help you do this!Talk to you soon!

Your Coach,

Patricia Diesel, CPC
www.keepitsimplenow.com
(908) 642-1226