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Professional
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Donna D. McMillan
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http://www.organizer4me.com/ezine.htm
TAKE A
BREAK
Take a break, put your feet up and just
breathe for a few minutes. June 23rd is Let It Go Day, which
should be everyday! According to Thomas and Ruth Roy of
Pennsylvania, who created this holiday, "Whatever it is that’s
been grabbing your gut or your psyche, let it go. Just let it go.
It’ll be a better day afterwards."
If you're stressed and bouncing off the walls, you may simply be inundated
with a hectic lifestyle and don't have all the answers. You are
in the majority and this is more common than you know. Many
people think, "I should be able to get organized on my
own." Who said that? Not everyone was taught the
organizing skills they would need during their lifetime. Also,
we often hear, "Every time I try to get organized, I get sidetracked
and just end up with big mess."
Each week our office receives calls
and emails from women and men (across the country) who desperately want to
rebuild their lives in one way or another. June is National
Rebuild Your Life Month. Even though their situations are not
usually as severe as the victims of natural disasters, there are various
reasons why help is needed. Often, life-changing experiences
create the disorganized condition. These individuals are
overwhelmed, tired of the mess, want peace of mind, and don't know
where to start. Today, more folks take the Leap of Faith and are
enjoying the benefits of hiring an experienced Professional Organizer.
SOLVING THE
PUZZLE
"Cultivate
order before confusion sets in." - Lao Tzu, Tao te Ching
Clutter and chaos are
expensive! Your time is valuable and your energy doesn't
need to be wasted. Would you like help to let go of unproductive
habits and unnecessary items in your office and home? An
experienced, supportive Professional Organizer will help you
physically sort through your paperwork and possessions, and gently
guide you through the difficult decisions and organizational process.
You will be empowered and learn the skills and techniques that apply
to your special needs.
When we ask clients what's making them "crazy," their
responses are usually very similar. They include incoming mail,
day-to-day clutter, wasting too much
time, financial and other papers, no
efficient systems, can't find anything quickly, too much stuff and
many boxes to sort through. Do you have a dream (goal) to get
organized as soon as possible?
We are problem solvers! For us, it's not just about organizing
the stuff, it's more about our clients ... what caused this situation,
why do they want to get organized now, where do they want to focus
first, how committed are they to completing the project, how quickly
can they make decisions, and when can they make an appointment with
themselves (and us) to begin? To be honest, most organizing
projects need two or more sessions in order to address all of a
client's "puzzles." For large projects, we break them
down into phases or "chewable bites." We begin by
committing to one room or area of the office or home. Paperwork,
filing systems, procedures, closets and storage areas are very common.
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FEATURE
ARTICLE
Is
It Getting Too Noisy?
by Sherie L. Zander, Ph.D., DrSherieZander@aol.com,
www.cantlovewithoutit.com,
310-472-9736
Have you ever had a room full
of people shouting at you, calling out to you, and needing your
immediate attention? If not, perhaps you can imagine what that
would be like - frustrating, confusing, irritating and possibly,
immobilizing. Trying to respond to all of the needs at once will
slow you down and you will accomplish very little. Meanwhile,
the voices continue to cry out.
Because women perceive everything around them with "diffuse
awareness" and because they do not have a man's ability to
"single focus", everything in their environment seems to
scream for their attention. The unmade bed says, "Make me!"
The dirty dishes say, "Wash me!" The unopened mail
says, "open me, sort me, file me!" The rooms are very
noisy. The frustration, confusion, and irritation this creates
can become overwhelming. As the piles of clutter build up, the
noise gets louder and some women become immobilized.
It is at this point that a professional organizer can be a godsend.
A skilled organizer will bring order out of the chaos. In
addition to finding homes for things and clearing up clutter, there
will be peace and quiet in the home or office. What a relief!
Finally, all those screaming voices have been silenced!
I have found Donna McMillan to be a professional organizer who is
capable of quieting the voices. She knows how to bring order
into a messy room or closet, and she does it joyfully and without
judgment.
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Remember
... "Organizing is a 'process' ... it's not
a one-day project."
If this process seems too difficult for you to complete alone, call us for assistance.
The reality is the longer you wait to
start, the worse the situation could become. We
are non-judgmental, and confidentiality and sensitivity are
guaranteed.
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OTHER
ORGANIZING HOLIDAYS THIS MONTH
Small Business Week
(2nd week)
National Email Week (clean-up email files)
For more ... click
here
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FOOTNOTES
ORGANIZING SERVICES EXPANDED TO HAWAII ... Our company has
expanded to The
Aloha State. Who do you know that lives
&/or works in Hawaii or is moving there? Click
here If you or your friends want/need
to get organized in their office or home, we now provide experienced
Professional Organizing Services in their area. Send
Email Inquiry and tell us about their/your needs.
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"If you can't find something in 30 seconds, it's
in the wrong place!" Everything deserves a home. And, you deserve an organized office, home and lifestyle.
We will help you solve the puzzle! McMillan
& Company Professional Organizing Services
provide customized solutions for your specific needs. Your comments and questions
are always welcome. You may share this ezine with friends as long as the following copyright info is
included. Also, we hope you will enjoy our Past Issues of
"Organizing For Balance."
Until next time, Happy Organizing!! Donna
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