A Free One Hour Conference Call 10 -11am, Weds. March 20, 2013

Your normal long distance charges will apply for the call.

To sign up email Judy at judy@allwaysorganizedmass.com

You will receive confirmation and instructions for the call to your email address.

Are you tired of all that paper? Can’t seem to get to places on time?

Are buried under all of your “should’s” and can’t get to the things you love the most?

Sign up for Calm and Clutter Free! This call will help you realize that you can

*clear out that closet

*give away all of your unwanted or unneeded possessions

*get to meetings on time

*include in your week, activities like taking a walk, reading and hobbies

*plan that vacation

*and so much more…

These accomplishments are within your grasp!

Sign up now for this free call and begin the journey to a Calm and Clutter Free future! Email Judy at judy@allwaysorganizedmass.com

You will receive confirmation and instructions for the call to your email address

Facilitators:

Judith Guertin, Professional Organizer for 12 years will soften all of those heady shoulds and show you how to go at your own pace.

judy@allwaysorganizedmass.com 978-649-7733

Molly Salans, LICSW, Not your typical therapist serving the greater Boston area for over 20 years will guide you deeper into yourself and help you release unwanted patterns that prevent you from moving forward.

MSalans@aol.com 978-392-5998

A New Session of the Clutter Support Group is forming now!  Spring is in the air!  Now is the perfect time to get you organized. Feel the benefits of more daylight and more energy for getting started on the road to organizing success.

Weekly daytime meetings for six Wednesdays- April 10 and 24, May 1,8,15 and 22 from 10:00 to Noon

Imagine:

• Finding what you want, when you want
• Saving time and money not having to replace items you already own, but can't find
• Getting support from others while you free your space from the burden of clutter
• As you clear your space you clear your mind!

We will discuss topics such as:

• Paper Management
• Conquering Closet Chaos
• Time Management
• Containers
• Setting up the right system based on how you think

The Group will meet at

The WESTFORD CENTER for Counseling and Holistic Therapies

234 Littleton Road

Westford, MA 01886

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For fee and more information about how you can begin the exciting journey to Clutter Freedom contact: Judith Guertin 978-649-7733 or Molly Salans 978-392-5998.

Despite your best efforts to get and stay organized you have not been able to get yourself out from under.  Here are some familiar reasons why your efforts can fail and some strategies you can use to move forward.

Kids love to play and have fun, so here is an idea to do with the kids today during the storm..

Detective Game:  You will need: toilet paper rolls, duct tape or any sturdy tape, empty back pack and a kitchen timer.

Make binoculars from toilet paper tubes or paper towel or wrapping paper roll cut to size and taped together with my favorite, duct tape (or any sturdy tape). "Detectives" use the backpack to search for and collect “treasures”. “Treasures” can be anything you see the kids have strewn about.

This timer allows you to comprehend time as a window of opportunity.  As time passes the red indicator on the clock face becomes smaller and smaller.  This is a way for you to “see time”. Visual learners and those with ADHD find this timer especially helpful.  It can help to focus on something if you tell yourself it is only for 10 minutes or 30 minutes or whatever time you choose. A quick glance will show you how much of your window remains.  When the timer goes off you can reset and continue or you can reward yourself for a job well done.  No more getting lost in an activity and missing other important activities in you day.  Time Timer is available in several formats:  large, small, watches, computer based and even a app for your iphone.

Today's Dilemma is from Karen Burke, MBA, ACC, ELI-MP Mobius Business Coaching, LLC
I am giving away half of what we own this year - and writing about it - I look forward to sharing the journey along the way -  I would also like your advice! I was wondering how would you recommend someone get rid of half of what they own? What steps would you advice - that is my question!

Here are some steps that I would suggest in devising the list of what to send on to the universe. ]]> jfguertin@verizon.net (Judith F. Guertin) Judy's Blog Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:45:29 +0000 http://allwaysorganizedmass.com/judys-blog/123-organizing-dilemma-number-one.html http://allwaysorganizedmass.com/judys-blog/123-organizing-dilemma-number-one.html As Part of our participation in the National Association of Professional Organizers GO Month (Get Organized Month) I will be providing answers to the organizing dilemmas submitted by the Members of the Business Network International – Business Referrals Unlimited Chapter

Our first dilemma is submitted by Judy Carlough of One Day Home Staging and Redesign.

Judy’s Problem is:

Right now, I’m having a problem with car organization, specifically, the front passenger seat.  The back of my SUV is under control with my design and decorating totes, car emergency stuff, etc. but the passenger seat has become a dumping ground of papers, library books, videos to take to my sister, etc.  I lose things papers get damaged, I get up into my apartment and find what I need is in the car, and so forth.

I “intend” to clean the seat off every day, but—well, you know how that works.

Can you suggest a better system?

To help Judy with her problem we will need to create a safe and secure portable system for Judy to carry her items back and forth from her car to her office and anywhere else she may need to take them.  So what items does she need?  Well let’s think about it:  she has books, videos, important papers like invoices, checks and receipts. Some of what is there could also be trash and can simple be discarded.  The remainder of her items will be sorted into her new portable filing system.  So what is this system? ]]> jfguertin@verizon.net (Judith F. Guertin) Judy's Blog Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:15:50 +0000 http://allwaysorganizedmass.com/judys-blog/119-get-orgainzed-and-find-money.html http://allwaysorganizedmass.com/judys-blog/119-get-orgainzed-and-find-money.html jfguertin@verizon.net (Judith F. Guertin) Judy's Blog Tue, 14 Dec 2010 20:49:40 +0000 http://allwaysorganizedmass.com/judys-blog/109-some-great-finds.html http://allwaysorganizedmass.com/judys-blog/109-some-great-finds.html I have found some great products that assist my clients everyday to make life easier.

The Magic Eraser-cleans marks off walls, scum off bathtubs, pools, floors, grout, tools and countertops (these are just the ones I have tried). No chemicals and wonderful results.  Mr. Clean makes them, try them, you will love them.

Command Products- put up pictures, photos and almost anything else on the wall without fear of wall damage.  Will not work in every situation (see package for limitations).  I highly recommend them for situations like dormitory living and apartments where you want to keep the walls pristine.

Double sided carpet tape. Holds rugs to carpet without damage and holds carpets to floors to prevent slipping of rugs slong hard surfaces.

Steam cleaners for hard surface flooring-Tired of mops and buckets?  This is the answer! A steam head provides the power, a cotton head is attached to the steamer and collects all the dirt. When you are done wash the head in the washing machine.  Splurge here, get a great one.  No more buckets, finish a large area in just minutes, disinfect as you clean, dries in 3-5 min.  The only thing you put in the cleaner is either distilled water or plain tap water depending on the brand.  It is great to be able to clean without chemicals and heavy buckets of dirty water..

Saving time is part of living an organized life.  I hope you will try some of these products to make your life easier too!