A New Year is Coming......

 Well - it's almost the end of 2019!

So much to do to get ready for the New Year.

There are New Years Resolutions to make (and break....) . 

Tax information to start gathering.

A new calendar to bring out and update with all of your family and friends birthdays and special occasions.

Vacations to schedule for the year.

Gardens to start planning for the spring.

So much to look forward to....  

Start the new year off right - by sitting back and thinking about all of the things you have to do and more importantly - want to do - and then scheduling them - so that you actually do them!

By starting the new year off Organized - you will be happier and Less Stressed! 

Check out the Products page of our Organizing website - for products that can help you get and stay Organized!


Wishing You a Happy New Year!

  
Less Clutter = Less Stress ^SM     in your home, your business and your life

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Unlimited Life & Business Coaching - Moving You Towards Success in 2020

Breakthrough Laser Coaching

 – helping you get right to the point – breaking through the barriers that are holding you back

 Unlimited Coaching to Help You Overcome Your Obstacles

Start 2020 off right by having your own Accountability Partner to help move you forward to success! Stop procrastinating - start doing!

Breakthrough Laser Coaching is a quick 15-minute targeted coaching session that will help you gain clarity on one specific problem, question or goal. It will help you get through your roadblock, prioritize and focus on the real issue. It is meant to support you and hold you accountable so that you can reach your goals.

With Breakthrough Laser Coaching you will work on one issue at a time. It is different than a regular coaching session because you are not working towards a larger goal but rather trying to get through a roadblock or gain clarity on one specific problem or challenge. It is a way to bounce ideas off of an impartial person or get a quick practical solution or objective perspective.

What are the Benefits of Breakthrough Laser Coaching:

·        *  Good for clients that are busy but need a quick coaching session to solve a particular problem or question that doesn’t require a long session

·      *   Good for clients that need that boost of accountability

·      *     Helps you gain insight and clarity

·      *     Helps you create action steps

·      *   Helps you with motivation

·      *     Helps you with confidence

·      *     It is a cost-effective way to get the benefits of coaching

What can Breakthrough Laser Coaching be used for:

·       *  Any issue related to starting or running your business

·       *   Any issue with your employees, boss or co-workers

·       *    Issues regarding Life Transitions

·       *   Any job-related issues, interviewing for a new job….

·       *   Issues regarding personal relationships

·       *   Helping you live up to your potential

·       *  Having your own mentor

 

Remember – you get out of Coaching what you put into it. For results, you need to take action and follow through on your plan.

With unlimited Breakthrough Laser Sessions, you can schedule as many 15-minute coaching sessions as you like. You must simply complete your assigned task before you schedule your next session. This ensures that you take the action you need – to get the results that you want.

Laser Life & Business Coaching sessions costs less than regular coaching sessions. Sign up before January 30th and save $100.

Schedule your 30-minute call to clarify your goals and see if we can work together.

Breakthrough Laser Coaching – accountability and encouragement when you need it most.

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Christmas Wishes...for You and Yours....

I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season. May your day be filled with joy and happiness.

Less Clutter = Less Stress ^SM     in your home, your business and your life

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De-Stress Before the Holiday

A few more days before Christmas! If you aren't done with all of your shopping and holiday preparation - take a deep breath, make yourself a cup of tea and ask yourself "what can I let go of?".

The holidays are supposed to be a wonderful, happy time. I know...I know...they are usually stressful because we try to make everything "perfect". But if you are behind - you either need to let some things slide (no one will notice....) or enlist help from your family.

People - especially women - put too much pressure on themselves to have the "perfect" holiday. The holiday might be "perfect" but you end up exhausted and not able to enjoy it.

It takes years of practice to be able to step back and give up some control.

Take some time for yourself (I know - I hate when people say that....), put on some holiday music and enjoy a few moments of the holiday magic.

By destressing your mind and body - you will actually be more productive.

Take some time to figure out what hasn't worked and make some notes for next year - so that next years holiday season can run smoother.

Now finish your tea and get back to work!

Less Clutter = Less Stress ^SM     in your home, your business and your life

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Are You Ready for Christmas ?

It's about two weeks until Christmas. Are you ready? Or are you starting to stress out?

The holidays should be joyful and fun. But the reality is - that's not  the reality! There is too much pressure from retailers to buy, buy, buy......   The television bombards you with ads. The newspapers and stores send out ads and coupons and make you think that shopping is your idea. People will love you more if you buy them things!

The holidays aren't about family or friends or anything important anymore. It's about commercialism.

So be daring and "just say NO". Take a step back and remember what the holidays are supposed to be about. Appreciating your family and your life.

So - if you haven't finished your shopping or planning for the holidays - here are a few ideas to cut down on the stress.

Allow yourself to enjoy the holidays by taking a step back and making a list and checking it twice.

Write down all of the things that you think you need to get done before the holiday. Write down all of the things that you think you need to buy.

Grab your calendar and start planning on when you are going to do all of the things that you think you need to do. Write it down on your calendar (in pencil!). Be specific. Give yourself time limits on each item.

For example: 

Going to the store for husbands gift - Wed - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kids Holiday concert - Thur - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Work party - Fri - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Taking kids shopping for holiday presents - Thur - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

You get the idea - write it all down - so that you can see it in front of you. Then decide if there is overlap with some functions that you can't realistically get to. Or you can decide which functions you want to skip (yes, give yourself permission to skip things!).  Don't stress yourself out about going to every single event. That takes all of the fun out of the holidays.

Next - make a list of all of the things that you have to do and buy.

Things to do:

Buying wrapping paper, gift tags and tape
Wrap presents - when kids and husband is not at home
Send presents to out of town family
Deciding on a holiday menu
Make a list of all of the ingredients needed for the holiday dinner
Make sure that you have all of the serving dishes that you need for the holiday dinner
Plan your holiday schedule of events for that big day

These are just some of the things that you want plan for. The more you plan - the better the chances that things will go smoothly (or as smoothly as they can). Even a professional organizer can't predict that her oven will stop working two days before the holiday! Stuff happens - but if most of the important things have been planned out - the little things won't get noticed as much.

And the most important thing - take time for yourself! Write that into your calendar of events. Take time to go to the coffee shop and sit and relax with a cup of coffee and watch all of the people hustling about. Enjoy the holiday music that is everywhere.

Knowing that your next few weeks have been planned out and that everything can get accomplished will help keep you de-stressed.

And a calming bath with some bath salts can't hurt!

Happy Holidays!

Less Clutter = Less Stress ^SM     in your home, your business and your life

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Organizing - At Your Own Speed

Everyone has a different way of organizing. And that's OK! There is no "one size fits all". Not matter what anyone says. There are a ton of books out there on organizing and everyone has their own idea.
 
It's important that you know yourself - your style - and how your brain works. If you try to use someone else's method - and it is too complicated - you won't keep it up. You have to look at your lifestyle and how you use your home - before you can come up with an organizing solution.

Don't make things over complicated. Don't go out and buy a lot of "organizing products". 

Start slowly - start with the basics. 

As always - you start by decluttering first. This is a crucial step that you can't skip.

Then, the organizing process can take place. Keep it simple. It needs to make sense to "you" - not the Organizer.

Know yourself and your body. Be sure to take frequent breaks so that you don't get overwhelmed.

Know that it always gets worse before it gets better. When you start clearing things out - they need to go somewhere. Make sure that you have enough time - so that you can put things back where you want them (in an organized fashion). People tend to underestimate how long an organizing project will take. 

If you can't finish a project all in one session - know and understand that you might have a mess on your hands until you can get back and finish your project.  


Plan your projects out by scheduling them on your calendar. That way they might actually get done in a timely manner.

If you don't know where to start or are overwhelmed at even the thought of organizing your home - reach out to an experienced Organizer. 

We live to Organize!



Less Clutter = Less Stress ^SM     in your home, your business and your life

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Clearing the Way for New Items in Your Home

Let's get real - everyone is probably going to get some "new things" for Christmas! So - where are you going to put them?

In order not to end up with overflowing closets or pantries - you will need to purge.

So start now!

Get the entire family involved!  Because you know that the kids will probably get new toys as well as new clothes.

This is also a good time to teach your kids the meaning of  "sharing". Let them decide what toys they want to "donate". Ask them to go through all of their toys and be realistic. If they haven't played with them for a long time or they are too old for the toys - have them put them in a pile so that you can look at them - before putting them into the "donate" box.

If the kids are resistant and don't want to get rid of things (even though they have outgrown them) - explain to them that by donating them - other kids will be able to get the enjoyment out of them that they had. Also - you can explain to them that they will need to make room "just in case" they get new toys for Christmas.

Set a good example by also going around the house and decluttering and donating things that you no longer use.

By clearing out before the holidays - you will be ahead of the game when Christmas arrives and new items magically appear in your home.

Less Clutter = Less Stress ^SM     in your home, your business and your life

Organizational Consulting Services

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