Audios

Behind Closed Doors

Depending upon what is behind one’s closed doors, determines the course of action necessary to facilitate the recovery process. Usually what prevents people from opening their doors is the fear of thinking they will be found out. Since there is a lot of shame and guilt accompanying clutter, one tends to feel isolated and alone. When one does reach out for “help”they are looking for assistance from someone who can understand their pain because they recognize that moving past the clutter and getting organized is so much more than just putting things away. Most people are looking for a structured plan that will encompass the tangible, linear application as well as the emotional empowerment aspect. Therefore, an organic process can take place which will allow a person to “let go” without compromising their belief system. It’s important to stress that although it may appear one door is being closed, the reality is that another door is opening full of simplicity. This audio will discuss 5 things people learn through the de-cluttering process and 3 key questions they need to ask themselves.

Dispelling The Hoarding Myth

More often than not people’s lives are somehow intertwined in the complex world of hoarding. Did you know that at least 3 plus million people are affected by this disorder and those are only the people that are coming forth and talking about it? For me, it seems that no matter where I go a conversation somehow takes a turn into the topic of hoarding. I have found that people are fascinated by the many faces of hoarding and they are hungry for more information. It doesn’t matter if you are personally hoarding or know someone that is there is a connection because it some way, shape or form, we are all being affected. This disorder is not going away! Education is the key to understanding how we can cope and manage our lives under these conditions.  Discover more about what hoarding really is and how it affects the world by which we live in. Take a peek into the lives of people who are affected by this complex disorder and let me help you dispel the myth behind hoarding.

Can Feng Shui Bring Us Love, Money, and Happiness?

Some people believe by implementing Feng Shui concepts into their lives they can find much of their heart’s desire.  Some people attest to finding their dream jobs, getting better grades in school, developing deeper intimate relationships, and so forth. I am curious, do you think utilizing Feng Shui practices can help with living an organized life? Well, I will tell you, up until this point, I have been, well, how can I say it, a tad skeptical.  However, as my business evolved, the topic of Feng Shui continued to appear in front of me in some of the most interesting ways. Eventually I just said,  ‘OK Pat, take your own advice here. You are always preaching an open mind sees opportunities that others miss, so what do I need to see that I may be missing from the topic of Feng Shui?’ As I started to explore the subject matter a little bit more, I found some connections with living an organized life simply fascinating.

Calming The Chaos Within

Do you feel overwhelmed? Feeling overwhelmed happens to everyone from time to time. It can lead us to feel frustrated, scared, or even desperate, causing us to do things that are not necessarily in our best interest. Being overwhelmed is mostly a matter of being lost as to which direction to go, and not knowing where to start. Let’s take a look at some of the ways people are feeling overwhelmed?

• Clutter – zillions of unresolved bits.
• Schedules – jam packed with activities and appointments.
• Technology – information overload – which device to choose from.
• Time – letting others control your time.

These are just a few of the most common ways that people feel overwhelmed. Consider for a moment that it is possible to calm the chaos. That there are possibilities and solutions to choose from so you don’t have to feel this way any longer. Curious to learn how? Good, because I am going to share with you some of the strategies that I have used with my clients that have delivered results such as:

• Calmer attitude
• Clearer perspective
• Improved direction

So, if you are overwhelmed right now, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and come listen. I look forward to helping you feel better.

Distractions No More – Breaking The Cycle

Distractions can be intrusions that create confusion…Why do I say this? Because it’s true! Listen, I am the first to admit that I indulge myself in the occasional daydream from time to time. It’s fun, it’s healthy and it’s a great way to take a mini-vacation from the daily stresses. However, I can recognize the difference quickly between the simple mind excursion and the outright constant tape playing over in my head. What about you… Can you distinguish the difference?

• Does your mind gobble up too much space re-thinking things?
• Does that movie reel keep playing over and over?
• Does your mind wander to places that are more carefree too often?
• Do you feel out of control?
• Are you not getting things accomplished because of the distractions?

Understanding why we allow distractions in the first place is the first step in helping us deal with them. I often hear people claim that they have no control over getting distracted when people…“show up unannounced” or “knock on their office door without an appointment” or ” get caught at the water cooler listening to someone’s problems” Believe it or not, although you may feel that these are uninvited distractions, the truth of the matter is, you welcomed them by allowing it. There are many types of distractions and in this class we are going to take a look at them all so you can regain control over your thinking and stay focused.

Work Life Balance

Do you agree that work/life balance should be a staple in our lives by this point? I don’t know about you, but I think we are all striving to make our lives more manageable. We want balance in our lives because we want to “feel” better, don’t you think? Just take a look at what has been going on around us. The Medical Industry, Corporate America, and our Educational System now recognizes the value in work/life balance because they know that being in balance creates healthier people – mind, body & spirit – which results in people being more productive and efficient. So the question becomes, are you ready to learn how to implement balance into your life?  Come take your own quality of like checklist and work on some exercises to see if your life is in balance, because when all is said and done, we all want to improve the quality of our life so we can just feel better!

Breaking Your Parent’s Clutter Spell

How do we help our parent’s conquer their clutter when they love their stuff but you hate their stuff. And you wonder… how did they get so much stuff anyway? So how can you help them dig out without going crazy?  You see, what  children do not understand at this point is although they may view their parent’s stuff as objects that are cluttering up their lives, their parent’s see it quite differently. They see their objects as items that represent untapped potential or unfulfilled dreams. It’s for these reasons, many people cling to their belongings. It’s the memory or the idea of something that never came to fruition that keeps them holding on. Are you going through something similar right now? Do you need some help with how to break the spell cast over your parents? Here are some of the items we will be discussing:

• 5 key tips to overcome the clutter
• 5 Point Clutter Scale
• Behaviors associated with clutter
• How to handle affairs delicately and respectfully
• Final decisions that feel good
• And so much more…

Coping With Change

Change is not always easy. Some of us resist change because we become comfortable and cozy in our world as we know it.  For some, change can bring about fear and denial.  However, depending upon our perspective, change can be an opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery.  One way to accept change into our life is by understanding that change is constant and inevitable.  Each new day shows us that this is true – it is the ebb & flow of life. Once we learn how to embrace change, we can help minimize the impact it sometimes can have on us.  Developing a personal strategy plan can also help maintain overall balance and keep our emotions in check.  In this class we are going to discuss the emotional aspects of change and how it plays a critical role with:

• Managing and maintaining your organization
• Keeping up with your routine
• Creating free time in your life
• Becoming more effective and productive
• Balancing your financial life
• Overall emotional well being