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January 2014 Newsletter
Greetings! ,
Happy New Year!  I hope you all were able to ring in the New Year with lots of reflection on all the wonderful things 2013 brought you and with the hopes of all good things that this new year will bring!  Many of us start out the year with great intentions for a fresh start and how we're going to do things better or different, but then time passes and life happens and we get easily distracted and fall back into our old routines. If this is something you can relate to, my suggestion is to break your new goals down into smaller pieces of the goal and only try to attain one small change at a time. This can help you focus more on small attainable changes one at a time, that could easily accumulate over time to a larger scale difference over a longer period.  Then when the end of 2014 arrives, you will be able to reflect on how your efforts to do things better or different over the span of a year really worked.  If getting more organized is one of your goals for 2014, the article below will help you to see the many benefits that organization can provide.
Wishing you a clutter-free life and a Happy Organized New Year!
 
Jennifer Truesdale, CPO®
Your Organizing Expert & Professional
The Benefits of Getting Organized

Are you ready to get organized but stalling because of a lack of time, money, or motivation? Don't despair! A professional organizer is just what you need! Make an investment in yourself that will provide amazing advantages for years to come. Here are some of the benefits you can look forward to once you get organized.

 

You can save money. Once you get organized, you'll know what you already own, eliminating the need to buy duplicate items. You'll also be able to buy what you need when it's on sale, rather than buying at the last minute. Your professional organizer can also help you find the perfect organizing products for your space and lifestyle, so you stop wasting money on containers that just don't work.

 

You can become more productive and efficient. A professional organizer can create order and structure out of chaos. You'll receive systems that work for your dominant learning style, your lifestyle, your needs, your challenges, and your dreams. Whether at work or at home, you'll increase productivity once you have an organized and efficient schedule to keep you on track. You'll be amazed at how much you get done in shorter amounts of time. And by focusing on your priorities and goals, you'll be able to finally move ahead toward reaching them.

 

You'll have a positive self-image and ditch the shame. Once your home or office is neat and tidy, you won't feel embarrassed to have guests visit. The guilt will fade away as you take pride in your surroundings. Your organized office will allow you to present a professional image to co-workers, clients, and superiors. Your organized home and newfound habits to keep it that way will set a great example for your children and/or spouse. 

 

You can create a healthier environment. Physical and emotional clutter obscure your surroundings. A clutter-free environment is simply easier to manage. A professional organizer can help you clear out your space so you can see that you and your surroundings are fine just as they are.

 

Your stress level will decrease dramatically. When you can find what you need, are on top of your to-dos, and arrive on time, you'll feel calmer and have more peace of mind. No more feeling overwhelmed by life -- you'll be the one in control.

 

You'll discover more time for yourself. When you're organized, your days go as planned, and you get a lot done. That leaves more time to indulge in a little "me time."

 

Your energy will shine. Clutter is a mask. A professional organizer can help you take off that mask and let people see your vibrance! Once the clutter is removed, you can showcase your talents, skills, and personality and have the life you deserve.

 

© 2013 Articles on Demand™

Month of January Local Activities
Every month I attach the link for all of the local events that are happening in the LowCountry. Because the Charleston calendar has so many items and things to do and different types of categories to review, I have decided to put the link to the calendar of events  here and then just highlight one or a few events for the month.

January Highlight:
My pick for this month is the free community event being offered at the Charleston County Public Library on Calhoun Street on January 25th from 9am - 3pm.  The NAPO Charleston Chapter will be offering a symposium of organizing presentations for Get Organized Month in January!   
Click here to see event summary on Page 9
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The Benefits of Getting Organized
Upcoming Events
Simple Organizing Tips
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When organizing any space, start by taking everything out and then sort it from there. Often you will find items that don't belong there or items that you just don't need anymore. This "filters" what you need to put back right off the bat.

 Don't shop for organizing containers until after you have organized your space. Otherwise you will end up with containers that you don't need
 Do like tasks together. You will get yourself "in the zone" and it's much more time efficient to stay on task when you are paying the bills for example, just get it done!  

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