I have heard it said, I hate to hire a company to organize me when I know that I can do it myself. This can be a true statement for some people however do you have the time to do it and WILL you do it? Sometimes all it takes is someone to come in sort, de-clutter, arrange and organize from beginning to end to get you on the right track.

We are all so very busy these days there is hardly time just to do what is necessary to get through the day let alone staying organized as we go. I confess it is a balancing act even for someone like me who is obsessed with being organized.

The best tip I can offer for the do-it-yourself organizing is have two bins around at all times.

1 for donations

1 for throw out

As you move through your routine just toss that shirt that has a stain in the bin or the toy that is now broken. Having the bins around will help reduce the build-up of disorganization.

If you have a two story keep a basket at the top of the stairs and one at the bottom of the stairs for what must go up and what must go down. At the end of the day take a basket up and empty it and in the morning bring down the basket and empty it while you wait for the coffee to brew.

Don’t think it will be easy. It takes practice to start a new routine. Organizing is no different than any other task that you are not use to doing each day.  You will get the hang of it.

Start with just these few tips and see how it goes.

Please write us about your experience we would love to hear from you…

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Many customers ask us now that you have organized me how will I keep it this way?

My simple answer is that once things are organized and everything has a place it will be easier. With that being said that does not insure things will stay neat and orderly. We are all so overwhelmed with activities and obligations sometimes there just is not enough time to do more than grab and go let alone return to an item to its designated spot in the cabinet.

Over time we have found that what works best for our clients is to once a week do a 30 minute (no more less) organizing workout.

What is an organizing work out? This is an exercise where once a week you go through the house as quick as you can pick up anything that is not in its place. No cleaning, no decision making just put things in the right room and in its place. At the end of 30 minutes you stop.

This should help. If you have any ideas please share.

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One  very common reason people call me is that they can’t see the surface of their desk and have no idea how to fix the situation short of a snowplow.

Just follow my r-e-m-o-v-e  process

1. Reduce distractions. Any pictures or old mailing, coupons and knicknacks are distracting you from productivity. Remove everything

2 .Everyday Use. Only put back the things you use everyday. Don’t worry you will find a place for all the other things sooner or later.

3. Move to the preferred side. Yous use one hand for most daily operations, and your desk shoudl reflect that. All pens, pencils, and pads should be at your fingertips.

4. Organize together. Just as with P_L_A_C_E ,organize like things together on the desktop forms center so you can find and use items easily.

5.View your TIme. Everybody hates to be late, so give yourself a leg up by making time visual on your desk, An organizer and a clock are important desktop elements for keeping time in view.

6.Empty the center. Fianlly, chanting my matra that “The desk is a place to do work”, clear off a space on the center of the station so that you can work on the project at hand, At Last a Surfce Top!!!

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Why do you want to get organized? To create an organized mindset, you need a mission. Saving time, saving money, reducing stress, enhancing performance, building self-esteem, and improving relationships may figure into your organizing mission. For me it always boils down to what I live my life by “To Enjoy Life”

So we are taking a closer look at how to do this.

We are going to start by asking you to please write your mission statement.

For example. You could say:

I want to get organized so I can be more productive. .

I want to get more organized so I can save money.

Once we have that down on paper we can move forward to step two. You think about, write it down and I will post step two next Sunday.

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The calendar has been set!!. We will be partnering with Ikea January 16, 2013. We are so excited for this opportunity to help clients find just the perfect solution for their organizing needs. Ikea has so many space saving products.We will be giving advice and sharing information with all Ikea customers. I hope you all will come out. The day promises to be fun and exciting full of fresh and creative ways to reclaim your home and the space you and your family share.

This is a great way to start the new year. Don’t miss out.see you there!!!

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Are you a PACK RAT or a HOARDER?

Often I get calls from clients who are unable to answer that question.

I answer that I believe a hoarder tends to keep things of very little or no value to anyone else, these things take over their living spaces to the point where rooms aren’t functional. A pack rat hates throwing things away but still can sleep in a bed. A hoarder may have to sleep in a chair because the bed’s piled high with stuff.

Why do hoarder – and others –have such a hard time getting rid of stuff?

I don’t have the stats on how many people struggle with throwing out things to various degrees, but hoarders, packrats, clutter bugs ,and most collectors all save for a distinct reasons.

“Sentimental savers” can’t let of of the 55 photos of their child blowing out the birthday candles even the bad ones. “Eco minded” people feel responsibility for saving the planet even when the cost compromises their home , health, and safety, the value-minded” think their Beanie Babies, Pez dispensers, and postcards are worth a fortune and “resourceful types believe they’ll find a use for every ordinary object, whether a bag of pine cones or a cat litter-box  because it can be repurposed.

I explain to my clients that coming to terms with over accumulation can be very uncomfortable.

As we move through the process the burden will lift, relieve will replace the heavy feelings. It is like most everything in life….A PROCESS….

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Ikea has invite NAPO to partner with them to help their clients get organized. Be on the look out for the exact date in Jan 2013 . Stop by for top trade secrets at your favorite store with professional organizers for free. It just doesn’t get better than that right?

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Chronic disorganation has many componets some surface, some with deep roots and sometimes there just isn’t even hours in the day.

When every thought absorbs your attention completely when you are so identified with the voice in your head and the emotions that accompany it that you lose yourself in every thought and every emotion, then you are totally identified with form and therefore in the grips of the ego.

Keep in mind that balance in life is the goal to strive for..Staying organized is a matter of your thoughts not a situation.

You can do it!!! If you need help call us . We can help get you started.

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