Are you resolving to get organized in 2010?

I found this SF Chronicle article http://bit.ly/5rfOs2 and even though it's from 2005 the information is timeless. The Chronicle did an experiment with folks who resolved to get organized for the new year and found out what is common when it comes to organizing...people don't follow through.

People often balk at the idea of paying someone to help them clear the clutter and get organized but the truth is if it doesn't come naturally and it causes you stress or costs you money to NOT be organized than why not hire someone to help. The catch is that you have to have some skin in the game. You have to be willing to make some changes and create some new habits in order for things to be different. This is no different than a diet or budget or anything else that is put into place to help keep you on track.

In this article the writer talks about the excuses that people bring when they can't continue on. Through personal and professional experience I know that often times excuses only serve to cover up the fear that comes up for people. Why fear? Fear that the "stuff" they have been using to hide behind is about to be removed and they will be exposed. What I mean is, they may be using "stuff" to stuff emotions, keep the world at a distance or otherwise keep themselves safely behind a wall to avoid dealing with their life.

Bold statement? Yep! But the truth is "It's not about the stuff." Ok, sometimes life happens and we temporarily lose our way but the truth is when we give "stuff" the power to control our decisions and actions we need to take a look inside at what's really going on. Why are we using shopping to feel better? Why do we need to hang on to so much?

Ask yourself these questions!? If you find you want to explore a little more and free yourself from clutter and disorganization let's talk! No excuses. I coach people through 5 steps to freedom from clutter and my book on this method is due out June 2010!