About Time Organizing is 4 months old! I have learned so much in these past 4 months. Of course, there have been the requisite ups and downs of any new venture. But overall, it has been a wonderful, positive experience building a business from scratch. I’m energized and certain that the next phase is going to be equally as tough, but even more productive and exciting.
So what have I been up to these last couple of months? I’m pleased to report that the summer has been very productive! I have organized client closets, offices, files, basements, toys, kitchen cabinets, and bedrooms (check out the attached before & after photos for a sampling). I have read as many blogs, blurbs and books as I could find on the topic of organizing (see previous blog for some recommendations). I have discovered that I have a forte and fondness for organizing paper and office environments. I’ve uncovered my passion and talent for finding time and space efficiencies for mundane tasks - like mail sorting, lunch packing and coffee making. I have learned that indecision lies at the core of disorganization and have vowed to make this concept a guiding principle of my business. I have witnessed how the simple act setting a goal and making a decision alleviates an enormous amount of stress and frustration. I have learned about individual learning styles and various personality-types and their impact on one’s organizational habits. And I have told just about everyone I have encountered over the past 4 months that I am not only a total organizational nerd, but also in business and loving it! I even gave a 90 minute talk as “expert speaker” at Isis Parenting in Arlington in July. As a result, my Isis colleagues are working on coining the term “Holl-i-fy” meaning to sort and purge – as in, “Gee, this bookcase really needs to be Hollified.” I’m so honored!
And what’s next? In a few short weeks, the leaves will change and the air will cool. Fall is my favorite time of year. Fall has always felt like the right time to review and refresh priorities, to get organized and get busy, to buckle down. This year will be no different.
I’m looking forward to speaking at several upcoming local events including Wednesday, September 15 at Zia Clothing Outlet’s monthly wine & cheese event (http://www.ziaclothing.com/ for more info). Zia is located in Belmont, MA on Trapelo Road. I’m also scheduled to work with several clients on a variety of organizational projects through the fall months. For new clients, I’m offering a fall promotion of 1 hour free organizing service after 2 hours of completed service. I’ve also set a goal to begin marketing a unique set of organizational services geared toward senior citizens. Services include basic technology/computer training (like email, digital photography, Internet searches, and Skype usage) as well as general clutter and paper management.
It has indeed been a busy and enlightening few months. I have many friends, family members and colleagues to thank for supporting me in so many ways. Their encouragement, advice, introductions and connections, and abiding confidence in me has not gone unnoticed or unappreciated. A huge thank you goes out to them. And to you. Thank you for reading.
As always, please call or email me with questions, comments or suggestions. Happy Autumn!
