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Thanks to Cindy Bernstein of Aim4Order for this episode of Tips from the Pros to help you find out, “Where do I begin?”

Getting started is probably the biggest obstacle to organizing. Most people have to be in the pits of despair and in total angst to take action. Once you’re ready to take action, sometimes overwhelm causes numbness and immobility. You end up even more distraught and discouraged than before. What’s a person with clutter supposed to do??

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Here’s what I suggest:

Before you quit, think about who may be that calming, supportive person for you. If you come up empty, give us a call. We can help.

Deep breath – and another deep breath.

Engage in self-talk to get yourself straightened out...

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Thanks to Cindy Bernstein of Aim4Order for this episode of Tips from the Pros on tips to maintain order in your home.

Set a time to get started

Always stick to your organizing calendar. If you decide to clean on Sunday afternoon, make sure you don’t make other plans for that time. When you block time on your calendar to maintain order in your home, you are more likely to accomplish it.

How does your ideal home look?

What do you want to accomplish when you get organized? Be realistic, but set goals for yourself. If you have no idea what you want, it will be harder to get started.

Make good decisions

Be ruthless in your purging, and focus on your goals while organizing. Don’t let emotions get the best of you...

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