Consultation Report#2: Estate Organizing Project
This report provides you with an insight to the necessary steps for a particular estate that resulted in great accomplishments. Here we go…
Note: for quick scanning purposes see the italic areas.
This is a review of the main concerns that we covered and discussed during our recent estate consultation. The following points can serve as a guide to keep us focused on your...
read moreConsultation Report #1 – Senior downsizing and relocating project.
This report provides you with an understanding of all the steps that it takes for a downsizing project to be successful. Let’s being……
Note: for quick scanning purposes see the italic sections.
This is a review of the main concerns that we covered and discussed during our consultation. The following points can serve as a guide to keep us focused on your objectives:
Frustrations to be eliminated, obstacles to be overcome, and problems to be...
read moreWhat does a professional organizer do?
What is a professional organizer?
The question, “What is a professional organizer?” has come up so many times in conversations that I feel the need to address this question. Answering such a question with an example always brings a greater understanding for people. My examples will be previous client consultation reports. These reports are examples of projects that have happened over the last couple of years and will give you an excellent overview of what happens in the world of a...
read moreWhy would you hire a professional organizer?
Too often people accept the responsibilities of household organizing and estate administration without full comprehension of the complexity of that role. There are times when the organization of family effects should be dealt with by professionals who can work without emotional attachment to individual assets. Impartiality can simplify the procedures necessitated by altered family circumstances such as:
- Seniors downsizing
- Separation/divorce
- Death/estate requirements
- The onset of an illness... read more
Clear the clutter, so family members will “utter”, ………
Clear the clutter, so family members will “utter”, ……… what a great home to live in!!
Here are easy steps to get you started.
1) Pick a room, any room BUT I highly recommend the basement, storage area or a cluttered room that you just can’t stand anymore! These areas tend to be out of sight, out of mind locations so you will have great success in letting go of items since you have not seen or used them in a while.
2) It’s a family affair. You didn’t create...
read moreLearn to say “too-da-loo” to those items ……
Learn to say “too-da-loo” to those items that have been in your family, or were a great deal, or I might need it someday, or……………………………..
Just the thought of letting go of precious items can cause unnecessary stress in our lives. Sometimes we just need a better perspective when viewing these precious items so we can make better decisions without feeling the pain of a loss. Have a look at the following examples and see if you can identify with one so perhaps it will be easier to let...
CADDAC’s Third Annual ADHD Conference
Official Site
Friday, December 2nd, Saturday, December 3rd & Sunday, December 4th
ADHD in the Workplace: Optimal Productivity When You Have ADHD by Sue Potter, ADHD Coach and Rose Ritchi, Professional Organizer working together to create winning results in the office environment .
Location:
York University
Executive Learning Centre: Schulich School of Business
4700 Keele Street (56 Fine Arts Road)
Toronto, ON
So You’re Movin On
Leaving the family home for a smaller residence can be especially difficult for seniors and their families.
You have a lifetime of memories stored in the basement or in grown children’s rooms. You need someone who will act with kindness and sensitivity to see that your possessions are handled distributed properly. Putting this burden solely on family members who are often very busy with their jobs and raising their own children can put an unnecessary strain on everyone’s lives and damage relationships at a time when you need...
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