Category: Clutter

Posted in Clutter, Declutter, Organize and Clean Service, Peace

Unleash The Joy: A Dance of Serenity Through Organized Living

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In the chaotic dance of our daily lives, finding solace amidst the storm is a pursuit we all yearn for. Imagine a world where clutter and chaos give way to a serene symphony of order and purpose. Today, we embark on a journey to explore the profound emotional impact of embracing organization in our lives.

Section 1: The Liberating Bliss of Decluttering

Picture this: the weight of unnecessary possessions lifted from your shoulders, leaving room for clarity and tranquility. As you bid farewell to the clutter, a sense of liberation washes over you, akin to the feeling of a cool breeze on a hot summer day. Decluttering is not just about physical space; it’s a profound emotional cleanse.

Section 2: The Dance of Productivity and Peace

In the organized realm, every item has its designated HOME, and every task has its designated time. As you synchronize your life to this rhythmic dance of order, you find a harmonious blend of productivity and peace. The satisfaction of completing tasks in an orderly fashion is an emotional reward that fuels your motivation.

Section 3: Crafting a Sanctuary of Serenity

Your living space is a canvas, and organization is the brush that paints a masterpiece of peace. When you curate a sanctuary “Nest” that reflects order and intentionality, you create a haven for your soul. The emotional impact is like stepping into a spa after a long, hectic day—pure bliss.

Section 4: The Empowering Rituals of Planning

Organizing your time is not just a practical act; it’s a powerful emotional investment. The ritual of planning brings a sense of control and purpose, turning the chaotic unknown into a roadmap of achievable goals. With each planned step, you become the architect of your destiny, and that empowerment is exhilarating. Even if something goes wrong along the way . . . which it will if you have a plan you can be flexible with your next step.

In Closing:

In the symphony of life, embracing organization is the key to unlocking a crescendo of positive emotions. The decluttered spaces, the rhythmic dance of productivity, the crafted sanctuaries “Nest”, and the empowering rituals—they all converge to create a beautiful melody of joy and serenity. So, let’s embark on this journey together, and let the harmony of organization resonate in our hearts and homes, bringing forth a cascade of positive emotions that will echo through every aspect of our lives.

Peace ♥ Harmony, Cheryl

Posted in Clean and Organize, Clutter, Decisions

Making Intentional Decisions

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In 1995, I found myself recleaning the same clutter in clients’ homes. I decided to ask a few clients that I was close to if I could apply my C – O – R + method in their homes.

I had “absolutely” from everyone. I sat with them explaining that while cleaning their homes, I had noticed that I can no longer fit one more bottle of cleaning products under the kitchen sink or fit one more pair of shoes into the hallway closet.

I explained my C – O- R + method: the acronyms stand for CLEAN – ORGANIZE – REDESIGN + so much more. I told them that I was noticing clutter in spaces where I kept recleaning and tidying up each week. I explained together we could come up with systems that can make the home functional, and efficient with purposeful spaces.  I discussed how from then on when I clean their homes,  I would organize drawers, cabinets, and closets along my path of cleaning. 

When I finished my first home with my new method – it was celebrated by the family giving notes and cards when I arrived at their home the following week. 

The notes mentioned items like Time Saving, Saving money at the grocery store because of no more overbuying, and finding paperwork for school or work easier, getting out of the door on time in the mornings.

After leaving that home with cards and notes in hand, I decided to make an intentional decision for my business that the Clean – Organize – Redesign method will become the foundation of my cleaning company.

I found a niche in the then-saturated cleaning business. It has served clients well over the last 27 years, In 1999 I brought the method into commercial cleaning, which lead to helping out small doctors’, and lawyers’ offices get organized and be more efficient businesses.

This new business foundation solved a problem for my clients, it fit the 3 priorities I found to make the final decision to interweave this method into my business. 

I would leave my clients homework when they were having a hard time making those decisions, here is the homework I would leave them: 

1-minute blueprint for making difficult decisions

  • What is the problem that needs to be solved? (declutter clients’ homes)
  • Identify your top priorities for having the problem solved  (keep it to 3) (save client time, save labor, extra$)
  • List them in the order of importance  (save client time, save labor, extra$)
  • Write the 3 priorities in their order, and post them where they’re visible

The next time they had to make a difficult decision, they could evaluate their options through what they learned is most important to them.

Below is a 10/10 sheet, ten spaces, ten minutes – these are spaces where you’re going to see quick visuals of organizing, it helps to keep you motivated for your next challenge.

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Peace & Harmony

𝒴𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝒻𝓇𝒾𝑒𝓃𝒹𝓁𝓎 𝒪𝓇𝑔𝒶𝓃𝒾𝓏𝑒𝓇

Posted in Closet Organization, Clutter, Coaching

Are You A Person “Stuck”?

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Do I need a coach?

The human body and brain are extraordinarily strong. They can withstand more physical and mental pain than you could envision.

So, you have this naturally given survivor mechanism where you will always find a way and remedy but, no solution without external help.

We are often trapped in our own behavior patterns with unconscious approaches that have our lives running on autopilot. 

To unveil new habits, ideas, and inspiration – a lifestyle coach can be valuable.

How do I know if coaching is right for me?

There are different views, perspectives, and outlooks and so are various coaching styles. If you’re struggling with a situation and finding it hard to have peace with that situation – ask yourself “is it the situation or the way I view the situation?” Simply asking yourself to look internally for thought, to be open to what could be, shows that coaching might be a good fit for you.

Am I worth the cost?

Making an investment in yourself and shifting your mindset will give you more benefits, along with insight than you can imagine.

*How much would you pay to create Peace of Mind?

*What are you willing to do to create a lifestyle that generates a feeling of love and support while spending time with what is most important to you?

*How much would it be worth to live in spaces that are functional, purposeful, and stylish?

There are so many advantages and opportunities for growth in weekly hands-on organizational coaching sessions, homework, worksheets, tools & resources, live workshops, and events like Mindful Walks, Wine & Redesign to name a few – along with a customized journey down the pathways to your new lifestyle.

A resourceful lifestyle coach will bring results much quicker, with less suffering towards your long-desired goals.

Are you ready to invest in yourself?

Peace ♥ Harmony

Posted in cleaning, Clutter, Decisions

Is Your Child Worth The Investment?

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Sneak Peek . . . .

ClutterBug to Clean 

    Coaching Package For Kids

After 20+ years of organizing countless homes and working with hundreds of clients from around the country and world, I’ve discovered an undeniable fact: Organization is not a skill you’re born with . . .

Here’s what your child will learn . . . 

First, they’re not a clutterbug, they just organize differently.

Discover your unique organizing style and how to redesign your space to stay organized for a long time.

Find out what motivates your UNIQUE style and how to overcome procrastination (putting things off) indecision (hard to decide) and fear of letting go of your stuff.

Download the many free printables to help get jumpstart your journey on a path from clutter-bug to clean. (coming soon)

Let’s take a walk down the 3 passages – let me tell you how the coaching works

Enable Passage – I walk alongside empowering your child with the exact proven strategy to begin the hard work of decluttering and clearing.

Encourage Passage- With every Decision made, your child becomes more invested to continue the process and see it through. They’ll become a ‘Decision Hero’.  I will encourage your children to make decisions about their space & clutter.

 Empower Passage- By coaching your child organizational skills at an early age, we can help them develop resilience, self-confidence, and self-leadership skills so they can handle the up and downs of growing up.

Here is just a small peek at our NEW coaching program . . . for kids. The launch of this program will be at the end of August 2022.

Check me out here: Envision-Designs

Peace ♥ Harmony

Posted in Clutter, Declutter, Uncategorized

What Clutter Hot-Spot Gives You Anxiety?

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~Today We Will Declutter The Basement~

Here are the (4) Steps that I’m using to declutter my basement, we are in the process of putting our home on the market. We have lived in the home for 30 years this past December. We have had more good memories than bad in this house, it has been our sanctuary during tough financial times, illnesses, deaths. It has been a great home for us and those you have entered its doors – it will make a great home for a new family, I hope they have good memories just as we have had living here.

The 4 Steps that I use to get me started on ANY decluttering project – no matter how big or how small the area, it’s the same process:

  1. What’s Trash? – The first box will be your designated trash dump. Any items you want to get rid of that aren’t worth donating or selling go here. Pro tip: to save yourself a step, go ahead and use ForceFlex Garbage Bags instead of a box so you can take your trash straight to the curb after cleaning up. And don’t forget to recycle items whenever possible!
  2. What to Giveaway or Sell? Second, designate a box for items that are still in OK condition, but that your household could do without — like old books or toys, for example. Whether you want to give these things away to family/friends, donate them to charity, or sell them in a yard sale to make a little extra money is totally up to you. Stay tuned these coming weeks I will have an article about selling your items online.
  3. What will go in Storage? The third box is for things that you can’t or doesn’t want to get rid of, but that you aren’t in need of on a day-to-day basis (think things like seasonal decorations). It’s also a good idea to make an inventory of items that you’re putting in storage as you go — that way, you won’t be left wondering what exactly is taking up space in your garage or attic down the line. 
  4. What is going to be put away? Lastly, have a box ready to place any items that need to be kept in your house, but relocated to their proper place. If you want to get really organized, you can have a few smaller boxes — one each for places like your bathroom, kitchen, or bedrooms — and sort misplaced items into their “homes” to save yourself the hassle later. 

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Peace Harmony & Happy decluttering!

XO Cheryl

 

Posted in Clutter, Files, Labels, paper management, Systems

The 3 Filing Phobias

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The 3-Fs

Besides the millions of excuses, there are three fears people have when it comes to files and piles of paperwork. I call these fears “The 3-Fs”.

  • Find a Name . . . for that baby! – If you don’t know what that piece of paper or that pile of paperwork is called it will be difficult to make a DECISION about the papers.
  • Flew The Coop!– People are so afraid to toss paper, for heaven sake you should DISCARD anything you may need one day or your son’s daughter may want Aunt Ida’s calendar from the store where they shopped at when her grandfather was young – before it closed . . .  in . . . 1950!
  • Fading Away! – This third one haunts many – if I file that paper in there it will DISAPPEAR forever never to be seen from again. Do . . . Do . . . Do . . .

Five Easy Steps To An Organized File System

  1. Categorize your files – Simple: Active or Inactive
  2. Write out a filing system on a piece of paper (Headings/Subheads)
  3. Physically set-up your file system – have all supplies on hand to prevent from stopping and starting the project. (upcoming post)
  4. Put the finishing touches on the system – label files, drawers, bins, closet shelves or container. (Prepare a file chart if others will be using file system)
  5. Maintain your system with a weekly routine (example: set a routing to have filing done by Friday afternoons).

3 Questions To Ask

  1. When is it used? How many times a day, a week, a month, a year do you handle it?
  2. What is it? Under what category does it belong?
  3. Where should it go? Near your desk? In storage? In a filing cabinet? Which drawer? The trash?

 

Happy filing!

XO Cheryl

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Posted in aging in place, Clutter, Declutter, Estate Sales, home sellers, Home Stager, Legacy, Letting Go, Senior Concierge
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Make sure you get that Moola from all your hard work!

Happy Profits! XO Cheryl

 

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Posted in Clean and Organize, Clutter, Family, Home Concierge, Worth it

Fast~Five Friday!

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Happy Friday!

We made it through the week – How’s your intention-of-the-day working for you? Are you getting closer to your goals?

If decluttering and downsizing your home or office is on your goal list, here are 5 of my favorite tips to help bring clarity to your life. Once you have less clutter to deal with, you begin to see your surroundings with more clearness!

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Peace & Harmony ~ Cheryl

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Posted in cleaning, Clutter, Home Concierge, Home organizing, office organization, Southeastern Region of CT, women business owners

Being Organized is Being in Control

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don't panic organize

Peace & Harmony ~ Cheryl

Would you like to get organized? If you’d like to contact me to learn how a Home Concierge / Organizer can help you organize your home or office – Call me: (860)961.6824 or Email me: cchomeconcierge@gmail.com.

Posted in cleaning, Clutter, office cleaning, Professional Organizer, southeastern ct, women business owners, workplace

Clean It Up! Being Productive in The Office Starts With Cleaning and Organization

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Okay, you can’t hire a Terry Tate to bring up productivity in your office, but you can hire a Cleaning & Organizing Service to bring efficiency and purpose to each area of your business.

What’s your biggest obstacle to productivity at work? For some people it’s the constant dings of smart phone notifications and emails; for others it’s distracting interruptions from co-workers. But for a lot of employees, the one thing that stands in the way of efficiency is simply not being able quickly find what they need to complete a task.

Being disorganized costs you time and money, people can spend hours looking for things in their office and on their computer, that they could be spending on work that’s making money for the business. Here are 10 Productivity Tips you can use at your office:

Productivity Tips

SOURCE: http://www.thecollegeprepster.com

Your office should be the cure to workplace stress – Not the cause

Peace & Harmony ~ Cheryl

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