Hot Off The Press…
Jan 7th
Park Place Magazine just posted the article they interviewed me for on their website. Here is a copy of the article:
Living Simply
De-clutter your life—and your head.
written by Susan Brierly
Are there days when you can’t find your keys? Do you own a closetful of clothes but never seem to have anything to wear? Do you spend sleepless nights wondering how you will ever plan the kids’ birthday parties, organize the basement, or balance your checkbook (since you haven’t reconciled it in six months)? If you constantly seem to be playing catch-up, you’re not alone.
“The first step is to establish a more organized lifestyle that suits your personality—it’s not about living in a sterile environment. It’s a conscious choice that’s conducive to how you interact with your family, and how you want to be perceived,” says Patricia Diesel, principal owner and president of Keep It Simple Now, a New Jersey-based professional organizing company. Diesel, a Basking Ridge resident, is a certified empowerment coach and national speaker who assists individuals, entrepreneurs, and corporations that need help with chronic disorganization and life balance.
“Functioning in an organized manner actually frees you to enjoy a simpler and more carefree life,” she says. Some of Diesel’s clients just need a little help managing the disparate elements of their lives. Others are chronically disorganized, and need to establish smart habits and structure to keep them on track. Still others are hardcore hoarders who need to take a serious look at their habits to understand the emotions (such as anger and fear) that often drive their behavior.
How do you know when you’ve crossed the line?
Here is Diesel’s reality check list:
✻ Is your personal or business life in jeopardy because of your disorganization?
✻ Are piles and piles of papers or magazines becoming part of your décor?
✻ Do you continually lose items such as car keys and important documents?
✻ Is it difficult to let go of things that you no longer need?
✻ Is procrastination becoming part of your routine?
✻ Is your chronic disorganization causing you or your business to lose time and money?
“Becoming organized is a gradual process. It can be intimidating, so I don’t pressure my clients,” Diesel says. “It’s okay to take baby steps by spending as little as fifteen minutes a day to begin to de-clutter one’s life.”
Diesel’s basic tips for a more organized life include:
✻ Purge first, then sort.
✻ Assign everything a home.
✻ Organize similar items together.
✻ Dedicate 15-20 minutes each day to creating order.
✻ Break projects into manageable baby steps.
✻ Celebrate your victories to keep motivated.
To view this article on Park Place Magazine’s website, click here.
Tuesday’s Tips – September 7th – Organizing Your Parent’s Clutter
Mar 14th
Organizing The Clutter…
In Your Parent’s Life
Listen to my free audio on this subject:
http://www.heartfeltstrategies.com/patricia.html
Tuesday’s Tips
Organizational Focus Group
Every Tuesday 6-7:00 pm
Join us on every Tuesday from 6-7:00 pm for our organizational focus group! Organization is the critical key to success in all aspects of life and business. This focus group will discuss solutions, strategies, and ideas for getting your business, career, home, and life organized. The conference call will be opened up to ask questions and share thoughts and challenges. This will be a reoccurring event you are welcome to attend as they get released.
Click REGISTER NOW to join the focus group and receive the call details!
You should be on this call if…
- You want better organization of your time, desk, appointments, and tasks
- You have disorganized areas in your home that frustrate you to look at
- You struggle finding things when you need them
- Your car is a mess
- You fight with your kids to keep a clean room and clean up after themselves
- Your clutter is becoming part of your interior design
- You feel like you can’t get the things you need done in your day and you don’t know where the time has gone
We will discuss…
- The psychology and emotional aspects of disorganization
- Managing and maintaining your organization and making it part of your routine
- The financial benefits to an organized life
- How to create more free time in your life
- How to create efficiencies and become more productive
- Filing systems that WORK
- Organizational tips and tricks
- And MORE!
Check Out My Video From Lifetime TV
Mar 3rd
Yes, it’s true…we live in a very busy world. It’s hard to slow down at times and just relax.
Now more than ever, the need to balance our life is critical to our overall well being.
Sometimes, we may find that if we choose to prioritize ourselves we can begin to see a difference in our overall wellness.
Try beginning your day by preparing the evening before. How you start your day does set the tone for the rest of the day. Doing a little prep work, may just be the ticket you need to begin feeling better.
Yes, life is a balancing act, but if we practice, we can become pretty good at it!
Check it out…
Coaching Super Specials!
Mar 26th
$2 Per Minute Coaching
If you are looking for an affordable and flexible way to begin changing your life through organizational coaching, life coaching, entreprenurial coaching, or business coaching, this is the option for you! There are no minimums or restrictions for how or when you use these minutes. Just purchase the minutes up front and get started! You customize your level of coaching by outlining your own schedule and frequency. This is a great way to begin a coaching program if you are new to coaching or if you want more flexibility and control over your coaching sessions.
$2 Per Minute
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Email Coaching Special
If you are looking for an affordable way to obtain organizational coaching, life coaching, entrepreneurial coaching, or business coaching, this is the solution for you! This simple, affordable, and flexible program provides you with the coaching you need, when and how you want to use it. For more information about this special program, email info@keepitsimplenow.com.
$100 = 50 Coaching Emails
(25 Emails From You, 25 Emails From Me)
Organizing The Clutter In Your Parent’s Life…
Sep 1st
Expert Interview
Interested in learning more about Patricia’s strategies RIGHT NOW?
Click to play a FREE Five Minute Talk where Patricia reveals
how organization can be the key to healthy relationships!
http://www.heartfeltstrategies.com/patricia.html
How do you begin to get control over your parent’s affairs and all the clutter that they have accumulated over the years? And – how do you do this in a way that is collaborative and allows you to deal with the stress without going crazy? Attend this workshop and discover:
- The 3 Golden Rules to managing the clutter.
- It takes a Village to downsize a home: tips for collaborating on CLUTTER CONTROL.
- How critical is it, really? The art of letting go.
- SURVIVAL TIPS for managing your time and stress.
Date: October 12, 2010, 7-8:30 pm.
http://www.heartfeltstrategies.com/organizing-clutter/
Celebrity Talk…with Marlo Thomas
Aug 23rd
So here’s the scoop…
Marlo’s new book, Growing Up Laughing, has prompted a new website www.marlothomas.com where she has created an exciting community for women to discuss a variety of topics.
What did we talk about?
She was interested to learn about my experience as a single mom and going through the “empty nest” phase – with having only one child.
She was curious to know what it feels like to date in your 40’s & 50’s as a single woman…(now you know I have stories for you here that will make you laugh.)
You will be able to watch all of this once it airs on both of our websites – but in the meantime, I want to share with you some of the hot tips that I passed along that day for our Tuesday’s Tips Tele-Class.
So don’t delay – register today - and let’s have some girl talk!
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e2zwp4uz37999f2a
“If It’s Not Meeting A Need – Turn It Into A Seed”
Aug 12th
It’s true
We hold onto things because we have ourselves believing that one day we will use it. Or, the memory of the object is so powerful we give it full permission to take over our emotions.
Then something funny happens – the things that we have been clinging to, you know, the items we convince ourselves are so wonderful, are no longer making us feel good – and in some cases, can actually make us feel pretty darn rotten.
Now we have created two problems – physical clutter from our stuff we are holding onto – and emotional clutter because of the stories we keep telling ourselves, producing guilt and anxiety.
So what to do, what to do…
Create a lifestyle of giving
Most clutter experts say…(yes, me included) that “if you haven’t used an item within the past year, give it away!”
Joel Osteen states in his book Your Best Life Now, that “If it’s not meeting a need, turn it into a seed. We will reap what we sow.”
Consider this
The extra things that are in your basement, attic or garage – why not have a garage sale and see what you can sell at reasonable prices. Don’t think that this isn’t helping people because it is. There are plenty of people who need your stuff that simply cannot afford to buy new; books, baby items, clothes, kitchen utensils, tools.
Then whatever is left – donate to a favorite charity of yours or give it away to someone you personally know who is in need. By doing this, I do believe you will see the benefits that far outweigh holding your items.
Blissful Organization…
Aug 11th
I am getting very excited.
Today, I have in my hands, the final proof of my next book, Blissful Organization – A Guide to Simple Living! Proofreading and making sure everything is just right is somehow a lot of responsibility, yet at the same time, it’s like creating a masterpiece that you are so proud of and can’t wait to share.
I guess it’s what I have been teaching all along within the Keep It Simple Now principles – which is, everything is a process – it takes time to go through each phase and step – and through it, you learn something more about yourself – maybe sometimes, you might even find inner strength that you never thought possible.
Here is what I do know…the end result, the final product, well, that’s simply amazing. Whether it’s writing a book, getting your house in order, developing your business, or conquering a project, it’s an accomplishment that started out as a thought – turned into a vision – and then into your very own creation. How awesome is that!
What’s The # 1 Thing…
Jul 23rd
Tell me, please…
I am listening and I really want to help you…
So here it is…
What’s the #1 thing, right now, that you would like to know about living an organized life?
Email me: Info@Keepitsimplenow.com
The 7 Principles For Coping With Change – A Virtual Workshop
Jul 21st
The 7 Principles For Coping With Change Workshop
When: September 9, 16, & 23 – Thursday Evenings – 7:30-9:00 PM Eastern Time
They say that time changes everything, but I believe it is up to us to change things …
and that’s exactly what I am prepared to teach you in this upcoming virtual workshop!
and that’s exactly what I am prepared to teach you in this upcoming virtual workshop!
I am so excited!
Here’s the deal – for most of us, change can be a frightening thing that can create stress, lack of sleep, change in eating habits and even depression.
It’s true…
We have no control over what tomorrow will bring, but we don’t have to let the “change” define us.
We can learn how to embrace change in positive ways by raising our awareness and empowering us for growth opportunities we never dreamed possible!
Still not convinced?
I ran two tele-classes on this very subject because part one received such a high peak of interest that it warranted further exploration.
On the second call, I interviewed Leslie Fornino who shared her compelling story with us about how she faced “change” and what it taught her. Leslie passed on pearls of wisdom that were inspirational and motivational.
Listen to the interview here:
http://www.freeconference.com/Recordings/ConferenceRecording-9029228-959429.mp3
I have done my very best to bring you valuable content with a value pack price. I know this is going to be an amazing workshop and I want you to be with me on this journey. I look forward to your participation – but hurry – attendance is limited.
Real Estate and Clutter – The Time Is Now!
Jul 19th
Real Estate and Clutter…
Are you allowing your stuff to reduce the net worth of your home?
Most of you know me as the Organizing Expert or the De-Cluttering Woman, but what you probably don’t know is that for over 15 years I have been in the Real Estate business.
Over the years, I have successfully marketed some of my client’s homes to help them fulfill their dreams of downsizing, relocating or upgrading.
In this recent economic climate, I have noticed that people who are experiencing financial and emotional duress are allowing their physical clutter to manifest in extreme degrees, thus creating their property value to drop.
Regardless if you are considering your options to rent, sell or stay put, your home needs to be clutter free and maintained to maximize your greatest return.
If you feel you need some help letting go of your stuff, de-cluttering, or anything else that will make your home more appealing to a potential buyer, please feel free to contact me.
I urge you to consider your options and not wait until it becomes too overwhelming and costly.
I hope the following tips help you!
Don’t Lose The Value
The two most important rooms in your home are the kitchen and bathroom. Do you need to repair any plumbing issues? Replace faucets or appliances? Keeping your counters clutter free and a deep cleaning of these rooms will certainly make a huge difference.
Consider what needs to be refreshed and repaired to spotlight your home:
- Windows that won’t open
- Roof that’s leaking
- Dripping faucets
- Doors that won’t close
- Painting of interior/exterior
- Windows that need cleaning
- Replace carpets
- Landscaping
Remember – Less is More
Now is the time to learn how to let go of emotional attachments to your stuff to maximize your return. De-cluttering is your best friend here.
Think of it this way – if it’s unappealing to you, what do you think a potential buyer or renter will think?
Play “friend, stranger, acquaintance”
Things that bring you joy and happiness and are truly essentials, are your friends – keep it.
Anything that is questionable, consider it an acquaintance and donate, give away or sell.
Strangers, that’s easy – just dump it!
My Birthday Bucket List…
Jul 9th
So here I am another year older – and wiser I would like to think…
On my 50th birthday last year, there was the party, the hype, and of course the dread of the realization that I have approached the
age most women want to forget about. I spent a lot of my time trying to overcome the anxiety of this age that I didn’t have time to embrace what my life has been about - and what I now would like it to become.
I have decided that the most important aspect of life, at least for me, is to know how to make myself happy. Yes, having your health without a doubt is invaluable, but happiness creates a healthy lifestyle and offers so many more riches that life has to offer. Peace of mind cannot come without it.
With my new found wisdom, I have decided moving forward with my life, I am going to take the advice of one of my favorite poet’s – William Purkey and do exactly this:
“Dance like no one is watching,
Love like you’ll never be hurt,
Sing like no one is listening,
Live like it’s heaven on earth.”
Happy Birthday to Me!
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