Wow – Let’s Get Organized!
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Tackling Paper Clutter
Paper Clutter Costs You Time, Money & Stress – and because of this I decided to design a program that will help you tackle your paper clutter and so much more!
The Paper Details
Getting your papers organized is more than just sorting through them and filing them away. It’s really about what your papers represent and how you perceive their level of importance. Of course, some papers qualify substantially higher in the level of importance and priority but let me ask you something….
If there was a flood in your house or say a fire – and all of your important documents were destroyed, what would you do? Or let’s say there was an emergency and you needed to access your important documents right away – would you be able to locate them or for that matter, lead someone to find them in an efficient manner?
Let’s look at what constitutes important documents:
- Bills
- Passwords
- Passports
- Driver’s License
- Insurance policies
- Social Security Cards
- Medical Information
- Wills
- Deeds
- Marriage/Sacrament/Death Certificates
- And the list can go on depending upon your circumstances
I believe how you manage your paperwork is a reflection of where you are in your life. If we pay attention, we can learn a lot about ourselves here. Paper clutter can be temporary & situational of course, which will still require work, but if your paper clutter is constant, it’s a sure thing there is a lot more going on that requires you to look at.
One of the things I can tell you about being successful with getting a handle on your paperwork is the commitment to the process of it. It requires for you to take it seriously and look at it as a top priority. It also requires a plan that is conducive to your lifestyle so you can schedule time to tackle your papers accordingly.
If this resonates with you, may I suggest you look at your paper clutter from a different perspective and perhaps consider that it’s time to do something about it.
My program is going to help you with the purging, sorting, categorizing, organizing, filing, and managing of your papers. It will also allow you the opportunity to be personally coached by me and then be group coached with your peers. You will also be able to tap into the support of your peers, which is invaluable.
Here are the details of this program:
Intake Session:
30 Minute Conference Call With Me Before Program Starts
Group Coaching Call:
July 14, 2014 – Monday Evening – 8:00 – 9:00 PM
One-On-One Coaching:
Four (4) Personal One Hour Sessions With Me
Group Coaching Call:
August 11, 2014 – Monday Evening – 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Once you register you will then receive your Welcome Package that you will need to complete and fill out. I will then contact you directly to schedule your Intake & Coaching Sessions.
I am only taking five (5) candidates – so again, I suggest if you are truly serious about tackling those papers – you should register so you don’t miss your opportunity!
Finally Organized Forever
If you could manifest an environment that you know deep down you’d REALLY like to live in, what would that look like for you?
You see, most people “lie” to themselves when they think about how cluttered and disorganized they really are. They say “If I could only get rid of a few things then my space (and life) would look and “be” so much better. 
So they trick themselves into believing that if they take a few bags of “things” out of their home they are more organized, so therefore life is good again. (Which is one of the reasons why we tend to stay cluttered – physically & emotionally.)
BUT…
If you’d like to finally get organized ALLLL the way to where your environment is echoing organization and you feel at peace with your life – once and for all
AND…
You would like to get my personal support as well as peer support to make it happen, then you MUST register for this tel-class. In this class, I will be explaining the details of my upcoming on-line workshop.
Details such as:
*How to create a crystal clear vision for the ideal life you’ll be living in your neat, tidy & organized environment.
*How to uncover hidden challenges that may be sabotaging your organizing efforts and keeping you cluttered.
*How to gain outside perspective by sharing your struggles without worry, shame or guilt.
*How to access support so you don’t have go it alone and feel isolated or overwhelmed.
This is going to be an awesome workshop that will provide you with extraordinary tools to help keep you clutter free once and for all.
So if you are interested in FINALLY GETTING ORGANIZED FOR REAL then don’t delay – register now for this tel-class!
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Always My Best,
Patricia Diesel, CPC
www.keepitsimplenow.com
(908) 642-1226
Cut Your Clutter – Refresh Yourself
Cut Your Clutter – Refresh Yourself
By Patricia Diesel, CPC
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.
The On-Line Workshop That Will Guide You To Organizing Success
The On-Line Workshop That Will Guide You To Organizing Success!
No More Excuses – It’s Time To Get Unstuck!
I am making this workshop so desirable and so affordable
that it is virtually (literally) impossible not to REGISTER!
I mean it’s going to be downright AWESOME!
Here’s a cool look at what you can expect:
Personal Workbook
Fun Groundwork Assignments
3 Evenings of Workable On-Line Sessions
30 Minute Individual Coaching Session
Follow Up Group Coaching Call
Vision Board
And the best part is that it is truly AFFORDABLE!
Here’s the skinny on the price:
The cost is simply $129.99 – that’s it!
(One session alone is more than this.)
But you have to REGISTER NOW for two reasons:
1. I am only allowing a limited amount of students.
2. Starting January 12th the price goes up to $159.99.
So don’t remain stuck and don’t cost yourself money!
It’s time to start a new chapter of your life.
The Infamous Home Office – (Tuesday’s Tel-Class – 1/17/12)
Have you been dreaming of getting your home office into shape?
Would you like to know what is the key to having an office that runs efficiently?
Then you may want to consider signing up for this upcoming class: REGISTER HERE !
Smart Systems that Work for You
When you walk into your office, do you sit down at your desk and begin your daily work with a strong sense of focus and concentration? If you said yes, well good for you! But many of us don’t feel this way. Instead of entering with a purpose, we get distracted and end up going in several directions, none of which proves to be productive or efficient.
If you can relate to this and feel overwhelmed and scattered, take a serious look at your desk!
(And then consider signing up for this class right now!)
Has it become your dumping ground and covered with things to read (I know, one day you will get to relax and read it) such as newspapers, magazine articles, letters…need I go on?
First, suffice it to say, you need a system to streamline your stuff and organize your work.
So let’ me give you a taste of what you will be learning in class:
Smart Sorting
Take those papers and divide them into three categories:
1. Immediate Attention
2. Look Later
3. File
Please, make it simple on yourself, throw away, shred, or recycle everything else that you have not touched or looked at in years and do not need!
Never underestimate the power of having things within arm’s reach – so now put all those immediate action items there!
Organize them so you can see them…try something that will keep them upright, such as a letter sorter. If you lay them down, it’s too risky to start piling again, hence they get buried.
Now create an area that is for your “Look Later” stuff. Find something that is colorful and will draw your eye as a reminder.
I personally like the file totes that have the detachable file inserts. It’s ideal for your magazines, papers, and catalogs and you can make bold labeled tabs for each category.
Tip: Once you see it getting full or heavy, it’s time to purge!
Curious? Want to hear a little more?
Keep reading, but I’m telling you – you should sign up for this class – it’s going to be a popular one!
Clearing Your Space
I always say, you must be attracted to your tools, and a filing cabinet is no exception. Find something that you like that will compliment the style of your office. You have to feel like you want to “go” to the files.
Take the time to shop or go on-line and browse a bit. I suggest you find one with drawers that close – it helps things look less cluttered and professional.
Finally, it’s important to put like with like. This means, no commingling your papers please. Separate your mail immediately and keep your bills in their own home. Then put the rest of the mail in the homes you already established prior – “Immediate, Look at Later or File.” Remember, now is a good time to toss, shred or recycle the rest.
Tip:
If it’s been more than 2 weeks and you haven’t read your catalogs, it’s time to let them go.
Want to learn more and get that office of yours humming?
Then I suggest you sign up now and take advantage of this opportunity – so don’t delay!
Don’t forget to come prepared with your questions so I can personally help you!
Ready, Set, Go! (January 10th Tel-Class)
So the New Year is here…and resolutions were made.
Now the hard part comes into play – how to honor your commitment by staying true to your word.
It would be great if we could achieve our goals without a lot of effort, but we know this is not true. Setting out to accomplish something means we have to finish what we started – and that means, starting at the beginning and following all the way through to fruition.
It appears that most people get frustrated with their resolutions and give up because they feel they will never get to the end – the final hooray where they can celebrate their victories. But what most neglect to see is that in order to finish what you started you have to first get the right mind set.
So what do I mean by this? Well for starters, once you make the conscious decision to make a resolution, it’s time to stop thinking and start acting on it.
Do It Today
Why is it so important to start today? It’s important to start today because putting things off just means that you’re feeding the cycle of making excuses. You can’t actively take part in your life while passively waiting for things to happen for you. Waiting doesn’t accomplish anything, at least not when you’re looking to change your life.
Plus, why would you want to waste even another moment if you can get started on your new and improved life today?
Sometimes we argue that our lives “really” don’t need improvement and that our resolution is just a “pie in the sky” dream. Usually we make these excuse when we are not willing to do the work. Don’t allow complacency and stagnation to take over and destroy your personal advancement.
One of the best ways to get the ball rolling is by starting with a list of the things you want!
- Maybe you always wanted to take a dance or art class.
- Maybe you wanted to travel to a specific place or learn another language.
- Maybe you want to declutter your home or office and get organized.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or depressed, you may want to start with things that would have an immediate impact on your self-esteem which will help boost your confidence level. Anything that allows you to actively take a step further towards the person you want to be, while making you feel good about the fact that you’re taking action, is a worthwhile activity to engage in.
Set reasonable goals for yourself and start slowly. For example:
- Clean off your desk as the first step rather than organizing the entire office.
- Purge your dresser drawers first rather than revamping the whole room.
- Walk around the block to start rather than trying to run a mile.
There’s an old saying – “Good things come to those who wait.” But guess what, “Good things come to those who take action.”
Good luck – I know you can do it!
Want to learn more on how to fulfill your 2012 goals – register for this amazing tel-class HERE!
Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM Eastern Time
The New Year Buzz
It’s almost time to “ring in” the New Year…
and the most popular buzz that’s humming around town for a resolution is:
“To live a simpler lifestyle.”
Now I knew it would only be a matter of time before this idea caught on, and I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am for anyone who is considering reducing their stress level. I am a firm believer that by living a simpler lifestyle you can reap many benefits, such as overall health and wellness.
But unfortunately most people have misconceptions about how to go about this and end up overwhelmed, thus causing them to break their goal for the New Year.
Living simply can be implemented once you have a simpler state of mind – which can begin with a fresh perspective on considering the lifestyle you want to live.
One mantra in particular I found helpful for awareness is “less is more.” Try thinking about how to apply this in all aspects of your life and then choose something small to begin building on.
Sometimes purging areas of your life can be the catalyst to living a simpler lifestyle!
Holiday Tips for Tipping
Holiday Tips for Tipping
Regardless of our economic state of affairs, some things simply do not change. There is this expectation of us to be generous during the holidays to the people who provide us service – and rightfully so.
The question then becomes, who are the folks we should be tipping and what is the appropriate amount? In addition, if we are facing financial challenges, what can we offer in lieu of this?
If you think about it, end-of-the-year gratuities are a way to say thank you to the people we appreciate because they make our lives better, happier or simpler in some fashion.
Etiquette authorities state that there are simple ground rules you follow to help determine how much you should give, such as:
- Quality of service
- Frequency of service
- How long you have used the service
- Regional custom
- Your budget
Now let’s take a look at some of the service providers that may be applicable for you to tip:
- Barber
- Cleaning Person
- Hairdresser
- Mail Carrier
- Manicurist
- Pet Care Provider
- Sanitation Worker
With respect to how much is appropriate to tip, according to a poll by Consumer Reports, the average starting tip was $15.00 going up to $50.00 based on your history with that person. Here again, if money is tight and you have to be selective, it may help to consider who really needs it the most.
There are other ways to let someone know how much you appreciate them and to say thank you. Sometimes a handwritten note with heartfelt words speaks volumes. Home baked goods are always a sweet treat that people love to receive. Remember, it’s the quality of your acknowledgement that makes a lasting impression.
Tip: When frequenting your favorite restaurant, tipping the wait staff, maitre d’ and bartender are all acceptable. You never know, you just may find your service and table location improves.
Get Simplified – Take The Challenge!
I have a Special Announcement that I am so excited to share with you!
In honor of launching my new website – (which I’m just loving – aren’t you?) I am officially running the “Simplify Me – Take The Challenge” contest.
So what does this mean for you?
Well it means lots of fabulous, deliciously good things for you, but first you have to be prepared to be courageous enough to enter the contest and put yourself “out there” … and I mean soulfully, gut wrenching, deep rooted, out there. And then you will you have the opportunity of a lifetime to finally put the wheels in motion towards getting your life in order.
So if you are interested in taking the “Simplify Me Challenge” here is all you have to do:
- Give me 3 Good Reasons Why You Want To Get Organized. (How will getting organized benefit your life?)
- Give me 3 Good Reasons Why You Want To Work With Me. (How will the quality of your life improve by working with me?)
Now here’s a clue – superficial answers will not win me over – I want the wow factor – I want you to dig deep and really express yourself to me. Wow me over!
You do this by emailing me here: [email protected]
So what will you win? (Yes, I know, this is the key factor of why you are going to go through all of this in the first place right?)
Well, my dear, you are going to win ME! And then I am going to give YOU a complimentary Consult & Assessment and then additional One-On-One time with me! (Rules & Regulations do apply) There is no price on the value of this – (How can you put a price on getting your life back on track and breathing easier? You simply can’t.) That’s why this “Simplify Me – Take The Challenge” contest is one of a kind – jump at the chance, just do it now opportunity!
Why am I doing this?
Because I have seen within the past ten years of my practice the overall success of my clients and there is nothing more rewarding then to see happy faces and feel good feelings that change people’s lives. I believe in the process of what it takes to live an organized life. It’s why I do what I do and what makes me want to forge forward even in the toughest of times. I know my programs work and I want you to have the opportunity to see what a deep impact they will have on you and how life enhancing they will be!
So this is what you need to know as well…
I will be judging them myself. Yes, that’s right. I am going to take the time to read each entry and judge them on how they make me feel. REMEMBER, I need to feel everything about you.
The Winner will be posted on Friday, November 25, 2011. (That’s the day after Thanksgiving.) So you have plenty of time to really provide thought provoking information to me. I will be posting the Winner on my Blog. And hey, you never know, I may just be in the festive mood to give some other goodies away – one never knows how you may turn my head if you really give me something good!
So there you go…good luck...take your time…really think…and I wish you the best of success! I will be talking to you soon!
Here’s to living simply,
Patricia
xoxo