I don’t have time!!!!

Have you ever been in the position, where you see  something SO clearly, but very few, if anyone see things the same way you do?? As a professional organizer, I see that people really need my help.  I know in my heart that clutter creates chaos and chaos disturbs the divine order that life shouldContinue reading “I don’t have time!!!!”

A year and almost a month has passed…

On September 13, 2011, Order Your Steps became a reality.  It has truly been an interesting ride since last Sept.  I haven’t made a lot of money :-(… But it hasn’t been about money yet.   My Xerox checks didn’t stop until mid-August and my pension checks started in mid-Sept.  So we are still eating andContinue reading “A year and almost a month has passed…”

Organizing Tip for Today!

You will find that my thoughts and organizing ideas that we will share, apply to every job or activity.  There are always People, Paper (hard-copy & especially electronic), and Things that interfere with what we have to get done.  There is definitely a connection between STRESS and the Mess (physical & spiritual)!!! For more organizingContinue reading “Organizing Tip for Today!”

Organizing Tip for Today!

The one thing that really bothers me is plastic containers. Although they are a necessity, they always look cluttered in the cabinet. The first thing that I would suggest is that you go through all your plastic containers and match them with the lid. If you can’t find the lid, then throw it away. ForContinue reading “Organizing Tip for Today!”

The Answer Is….

So what is the answer to the question, What does an organized life look like?   Based on the comments I received, there are two major components: 1. Stuff, clutter, items, boxes, etc. 2. Thoughts & emotions. Life is not meant to be too organized, we don’t want to live in a rut, however, weContinue reading “The Answer Is….”

“Dive Right In” – Step 2

For the past two (2) weeks,  I had committed my blog to the contest and as my friend over at “Laughing at Everyday Life” said, once you are committed, you have to see it through.  Needless to say, it didn’t exactly turnout the way I had liked, but I got a great name nonetheless. Again,Continue reading ““Dive Right In” – Step 2″

“Blog Chill Day 3!”

********************************************************* Happy Friday! I am a little behind on my posts, but I will try to make it up to you next week… Are you thinking of a name for Phase 1 of Organizing? “Taking the Plunge!” “One Step at a Time!” “Jump & Shout!” “Toss & Turn!” Be Creative & Let’s have Fun withContinue reading ““Blog Chill Day 3!””

The Connection

Within two years, I was a manager.  I discovered that people don’t always do what they are supposed to do.  Two years later, I wasn’t a manager.  My manager’s manager called me in the office and yes, I knew immediately that there was a problem.  Apparently, 2nd level management felt that I was “too defensive”,Continue reading “The Connection”