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  • Professional Organizer | What I learned from mine

    Professional Organizer

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    Professional Organizer at work? (image: Outside In Organizer)

    Professional Organizers are highly motivated to transfer their organizing skills to their clients. It makes more sense for you to to enjoy the benefits of organizing by using them in between sessions rather than use them only when I am there. I listen carefully to the things that my clients say during the time that we are working side by side. This helps me to highlight the client’s successes and reinforce how it is helping her or him to meet their goals.

    As your San Diego Professional Organizer I must admit that I especially like it when a client sends text messages and photos that show me what he or she achieved on their own. Recently I wrote this article about Professional Organizing, in which I highlighted 5 Essential Benefits of working with a Professional Organizer. One of the ways that I can gauge what the client is learning and using independently is to listen to what they tell me.

    7 Things I learned from my Professional Organizer

    Most people who want to work with a Professional Organizer for 2 basic reasons…to declutter and set up organizing systems. They know that by doing this they will make better use of their space, gain more space, and save wasted time looking for things that they need. Here are some of the statements that clients make when I ask them what they learned (or are learning):

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    Professional Organizer | What you learn (image: Outside In Organizer)

    1. Do one thing at a time. Avoid moving from 1 area to another and finish what you start.
    2. Dedicate time to organize. If you plan to spend a block of time organizing it will happen. Don’t wait for “free time”.
    3. Minimize interruptions. Turn off the phone, if possible. Avoid checking email.
    4. Use what I already have first. Once you know what you have you will be able to find it, use it, and save money before replenishing it.
    5. Take a break. Organizing involves making decisions with can be more fatiguing than the physical part of the task. Give yourself breaks.
    6. Declutter before sorting. Don’t waste time organizing what you don’t need to keep.
    7. Maintain clear surfaces. Clear space looks more organized immediately.

  • Organize 1st, then Stage, and Sell

    April 3, 2014
    A Real Estate Agent hired me to help her clients as the first critical step in staging their home. Their goals were to learn how to… Declutter and organize Prepare for packing and moving. When you make the decision to sell your home that is only the first of many decisions! The benefits of working with a Professional ... Read more

  • Imagining a clutter-free life…

    April 2, 2014
    A clutter-free life! What does that mean to you? Some people imagine having a schedule that allows them to balance their time between self, family, volunteerism, work, exercise and creativity. Others long for a comfortable, open space. There are those that wish for a stress-free wardrobe. Read on… TIP: To create and maintain this type of ... Read more

  • Organizing Hurdles, What do you need to overcome?

    April 1, 2014
    Maybe you’ve tried organizing and given up. Perhaps, you don’t know where to start. Before you take action and start the process of organizing you want to identify any potential hurdles…we all have them! There are different kinds, see if any of these sound like you: External: physical space, physical stamina, resources and supplies, amount of ... Read more

  • Time Management – how to “grow” your time!

    April 1, 2014
    When someone asks me to work with them to find more time I begin with a very specific question: “What for?” It’s just like having more space, what you will do with it is important to know from the start. Do you want more time to get more things done, or to do things that ... Read more

  • Organizing – how to “grow” your space!

    March 31, 2014
    What is your goal for decluttering and organizing your space? You want your space to align with your needs, that’s your starting point. Then you can begin the decluttering process and remove what is not needed in that space. Clear surfaces look nice but they also need to be functional. Identify what you will want ... Read more

  • Wardrobe Consultant’s 7 Shopping Tips

    March 27, 2014
    As an Image and Wardrobe Consultant in San Diego I know that not everyone will go shopping with me. But that won’t keep me from sharing these tips! Think of me as your virtual consultant… Designers – find the brands and designers who create clothing that fits your body well. Build your wardrobe around those designers. Classic ... Read more

  • Male Style Pointers

    March 26, 2014
    Style is not dependent upon your age, body type, occupation or income. You know a man has style when he exudes confidence from the inside out, as well as the outside in! You only get one chance to make a first impression! Consider the benefits of looking your best for every occasion. Clothes that fit ... Read more

  • Male Wardrobe Tips

    March 26, 2014
    You don’t have to be a designer to know how to look your best. In fact, you don’t have to spend a lot of money either. Check out 1 of my new Pinterest boards for some ideas: http://www.pinterest.com/deniseimage/mens-casual/ Here are the basics: Go through everything in your closet and dresser and get rid of: worn, stained, ill-fitting ... Read more

  • Professional Organizing – How to be thorough

    March 20, 2014
    It’s “Thorough Thursday”! Once a week, pick one project where you want to do deep organizing. Professional Organizers are trained to help their clients move from the broad, big picture (macro approach), and then, to the specific and detailed approach (micro). You will have more success if your are doing this, too. Let’s use a ... Read more

  • Organizing – Where to begin the process

    March 19, 2014
    It’s “Thorough Thursday!” That means that even though you organized that space you want to go back on a regular basis to assess it and maybe, tweak it! Is it still working for you? If the general system is working, then you can organize on a deeper level. For instance, you cleared the counter and ... Read more
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