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Excellent Systems to Clear the Clutter

If you are inclined to spend time clearing the clutter, I would first suggest introducing brightness into dark, cramped spaces. And, if you are working in a garage or a closet, play some lively music to make it fun. Believe it or not, I encourage all my Southern California Clients tune into K-EARTH 101. Dress comfortably. Have plenty of water on-hand. Don’t work on an empty stomach, but do it with a positive frame of mind. Work in short periods of time and always reward yourself for your accomplishments.

Organizing Systems - Looks, Cost and Usefulness

The obvious overall advantage to using organizing units is to make the most out of the space you have. The choices come down to looks, cost and usefulness.

There are three or four ways to incorporate organizing units at home or office, with the top end usually being for your clothes closet, and the bottom end being in the garage or storage unit.

How Did I Learn to be Such a Good Professional Organizer?

Experience is always the best teacher and through my association with the National Association of Professional Organizers, I have been able to share, as well as learn, the techniques necessary to provide excellent organization services.

Additionally, working with other small business entrepreneurs and actually with each Client I spend time with, I take away more positive techniques and skills. In general, listening to what clients need delivers the best results. This is true in any business. What is also true of any successful professional is that services rendered for clients are confidential and non-judgmental.

How Does Someone Become a Professional Organizer?

Well, my business is about service – helping people maximize space and time.

I’ve always had in interest in working in “production environments” and working on projects (companies that produced an item, send it through R & D, and put it out to the public for consumption.) Balancing the artistic and managerial process has always fascinated me.

Why are People So Prone to Clutter?

There are plenty of people who are great at folding bath towels, but are not so good at eliminating old, unused linens. By this I mean, organizing is more than just a neatly folded towel, or a stack of papers, or shopping for containers. Understanding why you accumulate will help you wipe out the problem of clutter.

10 Tips to a Better Business Conference

I recently returned from the NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers) National Conference in San Diego, California. I had an amazing time, and learned new tools and techniques for getting and keeping America organized. Your experience at your next business conference can be successful and productive like mine. Here are some helpful Tips from a Pro: