Doing This Can Make Life More Positive

Welcome!

This past week, I've been doing something that has already made life easier and more positive-organizing my life!

"Good order is the foundation of all things."
-Edmund Burke

As a professional organizer, I organize other people's things, but, in the meantime, I noticed that I had been neglecting my own.  It's like the professional groundskeeper who's own yard is in disarray.  I already had an organizing system for myself in place, but it was no longer working as it should.  It needed to be updated, because my life has changed since I'd put the old system in place.  Greg and I have recently had a lot of changes in our lives-a new job for Greg, a new place to live, a new house, new people, a published book for me, and a couple of new business opportunities that I'm presently working on.

With all this change, I needed a new, more efficient way of doing things, hence, I now have a new streamlined system that seems to be working just great.  I have created a new chart, etc. system that helps me stay on track.  I need something like this, because I'm more of a right-brained, creative type of person who can use some structure in my life.

There are structural types of people who like schedules, and there are conceptual types of people who know they have to get something accomplished, but don't use a schedule to do so.  Greg, most of my family members, and I are conceptual types.  (However, we can be very structured when we have to, as the workaday world is, for the most part, very structured.)

For example, I may get a coal jewelry order, and I'll have it done right on time, but I don't work on it the same time every day.  I just work on it whenever I decide to.

What type do you think you are?

Anyway, I'm happier and more positive now since I'm much more organized.  I'm accomplishing more and enjoying life.  Who could ask for anything more?

We're enjoying our beautiful spring here in Tennessee.  We love this tree with all it's blooms in our backyard, but we have no idea what type of tree it is.  If anyone knows, I'd appreciate your letting us know by e-mail.

Positive thought:  "For every minute spent organizing, an hour is earned." -Anonymous
Thanks for visiting!  Until next Sunday, Becky

Clutter, Organizing Tips

Welcome!

It's nearly that time of year again.  Yes, it's about time to clear the clutter and get organized.  Spring is traditionally the time to improve our homes (but actually, that can be done all year long, as I well know as a professional organizer.)

Whether you do it yourself or get someone to help you-a friend or better yet, a professional organizer, the important thing is to get it done, the sooner, the better.

Clutter is not just inconvenient and an eyesore, but it can actually adversely affect you physically and emotionally, as well.

                   Does your home look like this, if so, it's time to call in the troops!

So, I'm now going to give a few tips to help you get started on your clutter-clearing, organizing journey.

Tip number 1:
Before you organize anything, you need to decide what to trash, donate, sell, or keep.  Get rid of anything you don't need, use, or love.

Tip number 2:
After clearing your clutter, you can decide what organizers you might need.  Before buying anything, be sure to measure the space to see what sizes the organizers need to be.

Once organized, it's important to keep it that way.

Tip number 3:
Whenever you bring something new into the home, be sure you really have enough space for it. 

Tip number 4: 
Go through your home at the end of each day and pick up anything that doesn't belong in that area and put it in its rightful place.  What your mama told you is true, "a place for everything and everything in its place" is a great idea.

Getting and keeping your home organized takes some effort, but doing so just might make you feel happier and more positive!

Which of the following would you rather come home to every day?

                                                                        This?

                                                                         Or This?


Photo Feature:

Congratulations to our talented little niece whose lovely piece of art work is now on display in the children's area of the Frist art museum in Nashville.

Positive thought:  "Wherever she went, happy bloomed."  (Words I saw written on a sofa in a store, and now its written on my heart.  I carry its message with me wherever I go.)
Thanks for visiting!  Until next time, Becky