Simple Steps to Getting Organized
In our busy, fast paced lives, most of us do not have an entire weekend to devote to purging and organizing our spaces. Our calendars are full and we need our homes and offices to function, not to drain! This workshop will provide simple, inexpensive steps you can take to reduce clutter and increase efficiency. We will discuss:
• Incorperating better habits to reduce clutter
• Developing decisive instincts to help you know the what and where of organizing
• Utilizing your calendar and todo lists more effectively
• Tackling the paper trail
• Resources to help keep the inspiration going
Big Families – Big Clutter
There is no getting around it, a lot of people means a lot of stuff. This workshop address ways to engage your family in the picking up process and simple steps to tackle clutter. Every bit helps and this big workshop is designed to help with big families! We will discuss:
• New ways to think about your stuff
• Delegating to others in the family
• Simple steps to keep the clutter at bay
• Helpful rules for bulk shopping
• Resources to help keep the inspiration going
Spring and Fall Cleaning
Even with the best of intentions, it is tough to find the time to deep clean our spaces. This workshop starts with insight on the difference between cleaning and organizing and how to get started with both those objectives. Fun and informative, this workshop will discuss:
• Tips and tools for tackling each room of your home
• Cleaning products to boost your cleaning
• 10 things in your house that could probably use a good clenaing
• Taming the paper trail
• Resources that can help you keep on top of dirt and grime
Categorial Clutter Control
The traditional method of tearing a space apart and then reorganizing it can be a daunting task. Typically you end up with a bigger mess than you started with! You are not alone. The new way of tackling clutter is by category. This workshop will give you step by step instructions on how to organize in a way that is not overwhelming, only takes a few hours at a time, and most importantly can be much more easily maintained. We will discuss:
• The three questions and the three places you need to know
• How to approach categorical decluttering
• Room mapping
• References to help you keep on track
A Parent’s Guide to Being Organized
Parents today have more to juggle than ever before. Busy calendars, busy households, balancing homework, activities, chores and many, many meals. This workshop offers simple and attainable changes that can make the daily juggle easier. We will discuss:
• Changing how you think about your stuff
• Daily entry and exit strategies
• Toy control…hint, less is more
• Delegation, the art of teaching your kids responsibility
• References so you can continue to grow as an organized parent
Organizing Through Transitions
Moving, downsizing or adding to your family are all big changes. Having a solid plan for making these changes reduces stress, saves time and allows you to enjoy the process a bit more. This workshop will address:
• New ways to think about your stuff
• Things you can do to get prepared
• Post-transition tasks
• How to not annoy relatives with well-meaning hand-me-downs
• References to help make change easier
How Your Mess Affects Your Mission
This workshop is designed for a Christian audience. In a world full of distractions, how do we stay focused on God? How do we make sure our faith is bigger than our mess? This workshop will address simple ways to create a home with God’s enduring love as our focus. We will discuss:
• New ways to think about your stuff
• A few things every home should have
• How to manage purging
• Tackling the paper trail
• Simple ways to keep God’s purpose in mind
Get Organized in the New Year
New year, new you! This popular workshop is designed to help us all keep our new year’s resolution to be more organized. Everyone can benefit from a more mindful approach to increasing organization in our busy lives. This workshop will discuss:
• New ways to think about your stuff
• How to create better babits to help you tackle clutter
• How to utilize your calendar and to-do lists more effectively
• Where to start the purging process
• Organization resources to help you stay on target