A Day In The Life Of An Professional Organizer

Today I'm being interview by Kelly Galea, the Design Biz Coach www.TheDesignBizCoach.com. Although this is a teleconference, I get dress like I'm going to work and since Hurricane IDA decided to visit the Gulf Coast most businesses and schools are closed, so I'm in my home office. I decide to vacuum my office as I have a full hour before the call. Then I decided to vacuum all the rooms in the house. My OCD went into overdrive and I cleaned the baseboards-I really need to teach the dog how to do this. Since I had the vacuum out I used the vacuum hose under the stove and fridge...might as well do a load or two of laundry...ahh the life of an organizer.


And I still have mad time to spare. What can you get accomplished in 60 minutes?

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Get Involved

This year I decided to volunteer with my local Chamber of Commerce during their membership drive. The membership campaign is called "Chamber Choices." I figured this was a great way to get involved as well as let others know about my business. Each week we meet for lunch and the top producers for the week are awarded prizes and money. After a few weeks, I became discouraged-there weren't any checks for me and businesses were saying their marketing dollars were nonexistent. I can certainly understand the latter. However, if your marketing dollars are short, think outside the box and get involved. It doesn't cost any money to network or volunteer. Give back to the community and trust me you will be rewarded.



In fact, last week I was one of the Top Producers. How's that for being on the bottom...What three ways can you get involved in your community? Have you joined a networking group? Have you joined your local chamber? If not, why not?

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When Was The Last Time You Had Dinner Ready By 6?

With fuel and grocery prices hitting record highs, people are scrambling to find ways to absorb the extra costs into their family budgets. Six (6) local moms came up with a unique money saving solution by helping families prepare delicious meals economically through their Hot by 6 Membership. Browse their delicious recipes, create your own personal meal plans to fit your family’s food preferences, print detailed categorized grocery lists, and much more all at the click of a button. By making dinners the Hot by 6 way, you will reduce unnecessary trips to the grocery store and save money by purchasing items in bulk. Best of all you will be creating more opportunities to have homemade family dinners. Cindy, Deanne, Karlene, Mary, Lisa and Rachael encourage you all to have “Dinner hot on the table by 6:00.”

Hot by 6 has extended an offer to my clients so that they can experience Hot by 6 for themselves! You are invited to go to www.hotby6.com and sign up using the promo code… GetOrganized. This promo code will stay active through November 30th, 2009.


The software is set up to grant you free access without committing to any membership fees. However, since it is a monthly service a credit card is required at our secure checkout. No charges will be processed on your card unless you choose to continue membership beyond 30 days. When you are ready to cancel it is as easy as clicking cancel.

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De-clutter Your Files

When was the last time you purged your files? Are you running out of room in your file drawers? Is your desk piled with items 'to be filed'? You're probably thinking you don't have time to purge your file, you don't have to complete it in one day...but you do have to finish.

Here are a few of my tricks for organizing my files.
1. Take Action-as soon as I get mail I take action on it immediately. For example, for bills I put the coupon portion in the envelope which immediately goes into my bill paying center. The statement is immediately filed-current date on top.
2. Keep only current files handy. In my office I only have current files. Anything that is from a previous year get's filed in a Bankers box and stored elsewhere.
3. You don't have to keep every piece of paper. Go paperless. Check to see if you can get the material or statement online.
4. Use a label marker to label your files. It cuts down on searching for paper and you're being consistent throughout.

What are some of your best filing techniques?

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Ask and It Is Given

Want to know the secret to getting things done...ASK. This past week I conducted a half day organizing conference. While preparing for the conference and gathering material, I thought 'wouldn't it be nice to get local businesses to donate items for the goodie bags.' A simple phone call or email was all it took. I'll like to thank the following businesses for their generous contributions.

Mary Kay Cosemtics-Phyllis Musoff (Foley, AL)
RiverPark Transmission (Fairhope, AL)
Starkey Storage (Foley, Al0
Made In The Shea (Fairhope, AL)
Custom Closets (Mobile, AL)
Pinnacle Car Wash (Gulf Shores, AL)
Beach House Boutique (Gulf Shores, AL)
Seaside Shoes (Foley, AL)
Dr.Yolanda Jones Ob/GYN (Foley, AL)
Vision Bank (Elberta, AL)
Eastern Shore Centre (Daphne, AL)

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The year in review

Well, there's 79 days left in 2009, boy has this year gone by fast. Looking back have you accomplished everything you said you would? Don't worry you still have time. For the next 79 days, create a plan to get your goals accomplished. Baby steps will get you closer to your goals. Imagine what your life would be like once you have fulfilled your dreams. Ahhh looks good doesn't it. So what are you waiting for.

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The little house that could

I often find it interesting when people tell me they 'need' more space for their clutter. Usually I try to convince them that eliminating the clutter will solve their problem. I suppose when you have your mind set on something no one can tell you otherwise.

In one of my creative moments, I created a mini cluttered and de-cluttered home (see below). My goal is to empower individuals to move from the left side of the house (the cluttered side) to the right side (the de-cluttered side).

Let us know what you think...

Until next time...