Are you struggling with organization?
"I don't know where to put stuff so I can find it again. I don't want to hide it from myself in a file, but I don't want it all over my desk either. I can't find anything and it's driving me crazy."
Does this sound familiar?
You get stressed when things slip through the cracks - and it happens more often than you'd like. There's too much to deal with and you sometimes feel guilty that you don't get to it all in a timely manner - or at all.
Whether the problem is too much stuff or too much to do, the end result is that your work is harder, less enjoyable, and less profitable.
You're not alone.
A lot of small business owners are in this same boat of overwhelm. Most days, it's enough to juggle email, clients needs, and projects that true organization seems like just a distant dream.
Tired of lugging the firehose around?
If you're constantly putting out fires, it's hard to get enough stability and clarity to move your business forward sustainably.
To get relief, the best thing is to take small but focused steps toward creating a workspace structure that supports and nourishes you and your business.
It doesn't have to be painful.
It's incredible to have space in my office and to be able to continue to work as I do, chaotic to others eyes, jumping here and there, but to me, it is my style and I no longer need to judge myself with negative talk because I have piles, I am always looking for things, on and on.
Thanks to my sweet Jennifer and her honoring my way of working, making suggestions that recognize who I am and how I work in this "jumping around" way and still have empty space to work in.
I am sitting at my desk, looking out the window and saying from the bottom of my heart, Ms Jennifer, you are truly a blessing.
- Cherry Peterson, Salem, Oregon
Most people think that their lack of organization is indicative of a major character flaw - sloth, slovenliness, failure.
There's nothing wrong with you.
Disorganization isn't a character flaw, it's a symptom. It means your space isn't working effectively, not you. And thankfully, this problem can be easily fixed in ways that actually stick.
Want to know how to create spaciousness, flow and ease in your space?
Introducing:
Inspired Organizing
A 6-week teleclass that helps you get unstuck, uncluttered, and in synch with your own true organizing style.
Inspired Organizing puts you back in the driver's seat of your life and your role as a business owner.
How it works
Gather with like-minded entrepreneurs to learn...
- How to beat procrastination and find intrinsic motivation to work on your office.
- The best places to store your most important items so you can work interruption-free.
- The magic way to make piles disappear - and locate what you need when you need it.
- The number one rule for managing electronic information efficiently so it doesn't overwhelm you.
- How to prevent burn-out and build sustainability into your work cycles so your work stays fresh.
These topics will be the basis of the class and within this structure, the class will evolve organically based on participants' needs.
What you won't get in this class
One of the difficulties of getting organized is having to adopt someone else's system - and this just doesn't work.
In this class, you won't get a structure imposed on you. Instead, you'll get engouragement to learn what works best for you based on time-tested theories about how you work best.
I'm building up to that big change and playing around with ideas instead of doing things in my typical, impulsive way. I am looking forward to the opportunity to a fresh start, with all I learned from this class in my head as I plan the new layout. I am so excited about this, I feel so much smarter about the way things will be going back into the office!
- Sherry Day, New Hampshire, Freelance Media Production
Inspired Organizing is designed to meet you "where you're at" with organizing - and support you to move toward the kind of work environment you most need to succeed in your business.
The goal of Inspired Organizing teleclass is to help you discover your own organizing style so that you can supported by your office rather than be distracted or overwhelmed by it.
Because this is a class, you'll connect with other business owners who, like you, are bright, funny, and in the business of solving problems. They understand what you're going through and provide support and encouragement.
What's included
The following are included in your program fees:
- 6 weekly teleclasses that are an hour and fifteen minutes long.
- Support in defining clear goals that you'll implement through the class.
- Between-class assignments and worksheets, as needed.
- Unlimited email support, with access to my personal email address.
- A planning session that will help you determine your next steps after the class ends.
- Premium bonus 1: A 90-minute one-on-one session with Jennifer that analyzes the layout of your space and tweak organizing issues. (Value $125)
- Premium bonus 2: "The Downsize Guide: How to reduce clutter before it arrives". (value $25)
Class details
If you would like more clear space in your office and more focus in your business, you're ready for Inspired Organizing.
The next class starts October 2, 2008 and meets weekly on Thursdays at 10:00am PT / 1:00pm ET for one hour and 15 minutes.
The class will be limited to 6 participants so you can get maximum air time and support.
I'll also be giving you assignments between classes that may take up to 90 minutes per week and help expand the material. At least one assignment will include a partnered exercise with a classmate.
Inspired Organizing Core Class and Premium
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Core class |
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6 teleclasses: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 6, 2008
Value: $385 |
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Partnered exercises and between-class assignments At a time that's convenient for you.
Value $25 |
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List of post-class goals: To help keep your momentum going after the class ends.
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Premium Bonus 1: 90 minute private session with Jennifer Analyze the layout of your space and tweak organizing issues
Value: $125 |
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Premium Bonus 2: The Downsize Guide: How to reduce clutter before it arrives Value: $25 |
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Regular price - register by September 30, 2008 |
$385.00 |
$435.00 |
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Early Bird price - register by September 19, 2008 |
$345.00 |
$405.00 |
The 90% Inspired Bookworm Guarantee
If something isn't working for you in the class, I want to make it right. But if it's something I cannot fix, I extend to you The 90% Inspired Bookworm Guarantee.
How this guarantee works: If you attend 90% of the classes, complete 90% of the homework and partner exercises, and give at least 90% effort, and are not satisfied that your office looks and feels better than when you started, I will refund your class fees completely.
And, because I still want to see you get results in your business, I will also send you a $10 gift card to Powell's World of Books, so that you can find the information you need at the best bookstore in the world.
How to sign up
To get started, email me your responses to the questions below. I'll reply by email to let you know you've been accepted into the class.
Once you're accepted into the class, you'll get a PayPal invoice via email for the amount of the class which you may pay by credit card.
Is it time?
I was discouraged as I felt like I had looked at the space, its limitations, and my needs from every angle and I still wasn't coming up with a great solution. Frankly, I hesitated calling you because I had spent so much time exploring options.
Well, I'm thrilled with outcome. Your process works wonderfully - it's a great synthesis of exploration, guidance, and knowledge. I appreciated the permisson to move things which opened up new choices. Love the results.
- Sharon Roemmel, Salem, OR
Only you know if you're ready to make a change.
If you and your business are ready to get forward momentum that feels both spacious and grounded, please complete the application below and ask any questions you have.
I look forward to assisting with the growth of your incredible business.
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I look forward to hearing from you.
Warmly,
Jennifer
More praise for Inspired Organizing...
Over the years, I've read lots of books on organizing. So I've learned about lots of sensible systems that I would enthusiastically pursue for about a week before I'd drop back into my default disorganization mode.
Your class was absolutely original in its emphasis on the underlying patterns and issues involved in the unique problems each of us has with "getting it together" when it comes to organizing our offices and ourselves. About a month later, my new behaviors are sticking! And I expect them to stick around a lot longer because I'm not experiencing that sense I've always had in the past of waiting for everything to disintegrate around me as I immediately return to my old way of doing things.
The personal attention to how to actually make my office work for me did the trick!
From giving us practical advice on getting rid of lots of unwanted junk mail, to guiding each of us to a knowledge of our personal "style" and how it influences what works for us and what doesn't in terms of organizing, your class was a revelation.
And what made it an absolute pleasure was your respectful, lively, and engaged teaching style. Thank you for a great experience!
- Jocelyn Jacks Kahn, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, Certified Energy Healer