Many say I must be blessed with a rare organizing gene but my philosophy is that being organized is a learned skill. Reflecting back on my life, I realized I had a lifetime of organizing experience and training thanks to my mother.
Without knowing, I began my organizing training as a child growing up in our first home in Watertown, CT. I would practice organizing my crayons by color and kept my Barbie's and toys in a neat, organized and fashionable manner. As you can see by the picture on the right, my mother provided me with a system that allowed me to keep my bigger toys in one place when not in use.
When my family downsized and moved to the quaint town of Litchfield, CT we were suddenly faced with challenges of moving into a home half the size of the one we had left behind. Luckily my mother was extremely organized and I was quick to follow in her footsteps. I learned by example that having systems in place allowed our home to be clean, organized and simple. Having such a small room I continued honing my organizing skills by rearranging furniture in my room looking for ways to optimize my personal living space.
Our clutter free and organized home allowed our family to enjoy our space in a tranquil and stress-free environment. Less cleaning allowed us to spend more quality time doing the things we loved together as a family as well as provided a wide open space for childhood dreams to grow.
Later my learned organizing skills were utilized throughout my various administrative positions in the real estate, financial, hospitality, and scientific fields. It was evident that I had the gift for organizing when I would consistently find creative ways to streamline office procedures, create tracking forms and dream up creative ways to handle tight storage situations. Co-workers took notice of this and would ask my advice on organizing techniques for their desks and homes.
I conducted "Dead Space" walk-through's in their homes and pointed out areas that could be better utilized and offered creative solutions with products they already owned. I was always amazed (and still am today) how the simplest organizing techniques I demonstrated would motivate anyone enough to inspire them to organize every corner of their home. It's as if their own "Organizing Genie" had been awakened.
I continued to share my passion of organization and conducted "Clutter Club" workshops at our local Barnes and Noble booksellers. At these workshops I gently guided many members to take control of their clutter once and for all allowing them to discover the life that they were meant to be live.
I realized what a positive impact organizing has in every aspect of my life. Today my mission and passion is to continue teaching my lifetime of acquired organizing skill sets to help those who have had enough of clutter and disorganization and are ready to transform their homes and lives into an organized and clutter free oasis.
Currently, I reside in Woonsocket, Rhode Island with my wonderful husband of 23 years, two beautiful children (who are almost ready to leave the coop) and two adorable cats. When I'm not busy coaching clients and transforming lives I spend time marketing my husband's series of inspirational sports themed children's books.
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