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          Organizing FAQ

What is clutter?

You know something is clutter when you no longer see it. Clutter is nothing more than piles of unmade decisions. When you organize, you are making a series of decisions so you have to be in a decisive mood or you'll never get anywhere. Instead, you'll be pondering over old stuff, moving it from one place to another.

What is the best way to get started in organizing?

Stay focused and work in one area at a time. As you work, do not leave the area in which you are working because you will be distracted by things in other areas and lose valuable time. Try working in a clockwise manner to keep focused. Put items that belong somewhere else by the door and deliver them later.

How important is time when it comes to organizing?

Very! Knowing how long you can work is crucial. Be realistic--if you only have the energy to work 2 hours, then stop after 2 hours. Make sure that you don't overdo it because this will discourage you from future organizing. USE A TIMER...This may sound silly, but it works. Whatever amount of time you schedule to organize, use the first 1/2 to sort and the second 1/2 to put away. You know what normally happens, you sort for the whole time and before you know it, you have 70 piles and it's time to stop. SET THE TIMER for 1/2 the time, stop sorting when it rings, and start putting away.

How do I overcome getting bored when I organize since I'd rather be doing something (anything) else?

HAVE A CLUTTER BUDDY...Having someone to help you is very motivating and can alleviate any boredom that may set in. Or you could hire a Professional Organizer to come in and guide you through the steps necessary to install systems with long-term results.

REWARD YOURSELF...This is so important! If you know there is something waiting for you at the end of an organizing session, it can be very motivating. It can be something as simple as a bubble bath, 9 holes of golf, ½-hour reading a novel; a ½-hour walk...whatever makes YOU happy.

How do I LEARN TO LET GO of things that I can't seem to part with?

By asking yourself a few quick questions, you can rid your life of a lot of clutter. Do I REALLY need this? When was the last time I used this? Could someone else benefit from this more than me? Why am I keeping this? Be honest with yourself and you'll see that letting go is not so hard.

What do I need to get started?

The first think you need is the URGE TO PURGE. If you normally keep everything, make sure you are in the frame of mind to declutter your life. If you are not ready to purge and let go, don't even waste your time. You have to admit to yourself that you are unhappy with the clutter in order to have a motivating factor. Until then, you probably won't throw much away. A Professional Organizer is great help for this type of problem.

I know myself and I am easily distracted when I am doing any task.
What can I do to overcome that?

ELIMINATE DISTRACTIONS...While you are organizing, try not to: answer the phone, make any calls, check your email, write any emails, have anyone around that you are responsible for (plan around children's schedules, etc.). Let people know that you are not available for the time that you are going to organize.

Why should I get organized? I like having my piles of papers and things surrounding me.

Organized people save time and money, and have reduced stress and frustration levels. You may not think that those piles surrounding you cause you stress, but I'll bet that if they disappeared, you would see a significant change in your productivity and anxiety level.

 Why Hire Kreamer Connect?

10. Honesty

One of the things you quickly learn is that Kreamer Connect is built on honesty. If you are not a match for the skills and services that Kreamer Connect offers, we will help you find someone that is.

9. Experience

Since 1999, Kreamer Connect has provided business productivity and quality of life. Actually, since birth, Patty Kreamer, CPO^® (Certified Professional Organizer^®) has been organizing herself and those around her. Her natural gift for efficiency, listening, and organizing are the perfect blend for success with her clients.

8. Customization

If you find yourself less than organized as an individual or a business, the systems designed by Kreamer Connect will be created especially for you. We design systems around the way an individual thinks and works and the culture of the business. There is not a cookie-cutter solution for organizing.

7. Creative & Resourceful

By combining listening and experience, Kreamer Connect has proven time and again that creativity is abundant when it comes to organizing. Although you may perceive organizing as boring and linear, there is a ton of room for creativity. And Kreamer Connect has built resource relationships to ensure you the best service you can get.

6. Not pushy and no surprises

Kreamer Connect likes to treat people as they would like to be treated. The decision is yours to make if you would like to employ their services. Any questions that you have will be answered and there will be no hidden surprises. If you need time to think it over, that's fine. We're not going anywhere!

5. Attentive listener

In order to understand your needs, you need to be heard...and you will be at Kreamer Connect.

4. Optimum Value

Rather than look at organization as a cost, look at it as a value. With a cost, you get a one time return. With a value, you see a continuing return on your investment. You don't just "become" organized, you increase productivity, improve the quality of your life, and have time for those that matter MOST!

3. Variety

Kreamer Connect provides consulting to companies that want to increase productivity and morale in the workplace.

If you need personal attention, Patty works with individual clients who wish to be more organized by discovering their natural habits, thus ensuring long-lasting success. This philosophy is the foundation of her books …But I Might Need It Someday! & The Power of Simplicity.  Kreamer Connect offers customized keynotes, seminars, and workshops for corporations and associations on topics ranging from organizing workspaces to paper management.

2. Professional

Kreamer Connect puts the "professional" in Professional Organizer and Professional Speaker. Prompt, courteous, respectful service is what you receive from us. Guaranteed!

1. And the # 1 reason why Kreamer Connect, Inc. is the right choice for your organizing needs....

RESULTS!  Whether it is through individual consulting, business consulting, or a customized presentation, you will see results. Check out our testimonials!