http://unclutterer.com/discuss/forum/professional-organizers-meet-and-greet The community for people interested in home and office organizing. en-US Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:49:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://unclutterer.com/discuss/search.php http://unclutterer.com/discuss/topic/from-hobby-to-profession-round-2#post-25003 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:26:17 +0000 ninakk 25003@http://unclutterer.com/discuss/ <p>Round 1 is here: <a href="http://unclutterer.com/discuss/topic/from-hobby-to-profession" rel="nofollow">http://unclutterer.com/discuss/topic/from-hobby-to-profession</a></p> <p><em>Background:</em><br /> I believe it was JuliaJayne who recently mentioned having toyed with this idea and I find myself in that position again. It's very hard for me to find decent Summer jobs when the semesters in Denmark are longer than back home and therefore I'm doing a bit of this and that to start my own one-woman show up. An Etsy shop is taking its first breaths right now and I have another idea for on-line purposes too, which will have to wait until later this year. I've started writing a book (non-fiction) with a deadline of max five years from now, but then there's also the decluttering.</p> <p><em>What now?</em><br /> I'd really love to help people in this immediate way and even though my own house is still messy (primarily due to emotional attachment I think) I have a feeling I'd be positively ruthless with others' messy abodes. If there is someone else in this position right now, I suggest we start up one of those mastermind groups, which sole purpose is to help people be productive about their shared goal.<br /> <a href="http://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/how-to-start-and-run-a-mastermind-group.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/how-to-start-and-run-a-mastermind-group.html</a></p> <p>Even though (and probably because, as well) we're in different parts of the globe, I think we could be excellent sparring partners since we've been around here for a while already and have gotten used to the emotional roller-coaster ride of the receiving end. We obviously couldn't meet in person, but I don't think it would matter because we already know how to "exist online". A closed group room of some kind would be cool though.</p> <p>Thoughts? </p> http://unclutterer.com/discuss/topic/from-hobby-to-profession#post-6359 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:33:10 +0000 ninakk 6359@http://unclutterer.com/discuss/ <p>Hey, I was wondering whether you'd like to share your story on how you went professional? What kind of a background do you have? I've been toying with the idea of trying it out on a small scale, but seem to lack confidence that my experience from my own home and immediate surroundings would be enough, so my next question is, do you have some type of degree supporting you? Psychology, economics, etc.? Thanks in advance! </p> http://unclutterer.com/discuss/topic/motivation-to-organize-its-in-you#post-1984 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:38:28 +0000 stagetecture 1984@http://unclutterer.com/discuss/ <p>Entry #16, January 10, 2010</p> <p>Organization can surprise you!</p> <p>Motivation - "Willingness of action especially in behavior"-Wiktionary. The excuses behind what we have motivation for and what we don't is a mile long list, would you agree? Although, we all find the "motivation" when it comes to an action that we desire, correct? I.e. money, food, vacations, attention, etc... If we were able to make organization about having your desired outcome, wouldn't that help accomplish it? Here's some tips on finding YOUR motivation to organize what's important to you.</p> <p>Excuses: They are the number one reason why motivation takes a back seat to your goals. Go through your daily life, and write a list of every excuse you make as to why you don't want to get organized. It can be time, money, supplies, know-how, friends/family support, energy, etc.. After you form the list, make another list. This list will be the positive of how you could accomplish the goals if you want to:</p> <p>*Time: "I could set aside 15 minutes a weekday, and 30 minutes on the weekend to get organized."</p> <p>*Money: Start with the free side of organization - de-clutter, have garage sales, give away items. Make an organization fund, that you add your morning coffee money to. Skip the expensive coffee, and in few months you will have money to splurge at an organization store!</p> <p>*Know-how: With do-it-yourself cable programs, infinite internet sites, and resources galore, there is no excuse why you can't get steered in the right direction! If you don't want to do it yourself, then hire a pro or ask question's to a pro for minimal cost. (Stagetecture can help you get started!)</p> <p>*Energy: What get's you excited!? What makes your day run smoothly? Did you know if your disorganization is spilling into your family's/co-worker's/or spouse's life, you are disrupting more than yourself? Isn't it worth it to find the energy for them too? Why not give yourself a reward for accomplishing small tasks at a time? You will find the energy if you don't do everything in one or two sittings. Start small - medicine cabinet or pet area... move to bigger areas as you gain more confidence. Keep it up... your motivation goals were closer than you thought! </p> http://unclutterer.com/discuss/topic/how-do-you-make-organization-save-you-time#post-1997 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:37:16 +0000 stagetecture 1997@http://unclutterer.com/discuss/ <p>It's 7:00am, and you need to be out of the house in 30 minutes to make it to work on time. Your kids are asking where their clean clothes are for school. Your spouse is asking where are the car keys, it's your turn to take the minivan. You're in the kitchen trying to make a hot breakfast, but the pantry has Tylenol, crayons, and pepper in the same place, and they all just fell into the oatmeal.</p> <p>Solution: Organization!</p> <p>Every aspect of your life could use some form of it. Whether it's at home, office, gym, or your social calendar!</p> <p>Kids:</p> <p>Help them, help themselves. After laundry comes out of the dryer, have children put clothes away as soon as possible. For larger families, have separate areas for dirty and clean clothes. (Separate laundry baskets, labeled bins, or clean each child's clothes separately to avoid confusion.)</p> <p>Morning Rituals</p> <p>If you are like most of us, that have hectic mornings, make rituals for you and your family. Can't find the keys? Assign an area that you and your spouse go to when you come home, and when you leave out. The same with purses, wallets, gym bags, kid's backpacks. Assign areas that before the family retires at night, they know in the morning, it will be the place as the "go-to" spot, before heading out the door.</p> <p>Kitchen organization</p> <p>The Kitchen is the most used room of any house, repeatedly through the day, and the one place that organization gets overlooked. Keep medicine for the family in a cabinet away from extreme temperature changes (not the bathroom!) Choose a cabinet that young children can't reach, but convenient for adults. Place crayons, pens, markers and other art supplies in a utility room, upper shelf of a cabinet or pantry. This way, the walls won't accidentally have writing on them, without you knowing Timmy was in the markers!</p> <p>Add a spice organizer, simple or elaborate, to your kitchen. If you can find the pepper in 3 seconds instead of 3 minutes, think of the time you'll save in the entire morning. </p> http://unclutterer.com/discuss/topic/fabulous-idea#post-236 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:55:35 +0000 Deb Lee 236@http://unclutterer.com/discuss/ <p>I agree with Julie - it's awesome that Unclutterer has created a way for us all to share ideas and learn from each other. Looking forward to "meeting" new organizer friends and anyone who just wants to stop by to say hello. =)</p> <p>Deb Lee<br /> Certified Professional Organizer® &amp; Founder, D. Allison Lee Professional Organizers<br /> Web: <a href="http://www.dallisonlee.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.dallisonlee.com</a><br /> Blog: <a href="http://www.organizetorevitalize.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.organizetorevitalize.com</a> </p> http://unclutterer.com/discuss/topic/helping-you-organize#post-68 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:34:47 +0000 Lelah 68@http://unclutterer.com/discuss/ <p>Hello, I'm Lelah Baker-Rabe. I'm a professional organizer located in Los Angeles, California, and I've so enjoyed being a regular reader of Unclutterer. These forums are going to be a wonderful resource for people who are trying to make a difference in their lives through organization. I'm looking forward to following the discussions. Thanks! </p> http://unclutterer.com/discuss/topic/happy-to-see-this-new-venue#post-137 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:24:27 +0000 JulieBestry 137@http://unclutterer.com/discuss/ <p>I'm so thrilled that Unclutterer has created this venue for people to talk about organizing. It's a great opportunity for the organizationally-aspiring, professional organizers and everyone in between to share problems and solutions. I'm psyched to see my colleagues Allison (in Atlanta) and Lelah (in LA) have already started posting.</p> <p>I'm Julie Bestry, president of Best Results Organizing in Chattanooga, TN, and I'm eager to hear what everyone has to say. </p> http://unclutterer.com/discuss/topic/get-organized-atlanta#post-90 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:11:27 +0000 allisoncarter 90@http://unclutterer.com/discuss/ <p>Allison Carter is on the boards and can work with those living in the Metro-Atlanta area.<br /> I've got a flare for working with creative people and specialize in working with kids' stuff and people with ADD.<br /> Getting organized shouldn't be boring.<br /> We put the FUN in FUNctional!!<br /> <a href="http://www.theprofessionalorganizer.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.theprofessionalorganizer.com</a> </p>