You Know How You Get Really Excited About Something


And then you have to wait.....


Well, Jim and I were interviewed yesterday by WNDU's Tricia Sloma about the Hoarders show (which, coincidentally aired again last night). The segment will not be aired until next week. I will try and give everyone a heads up before it airs.


During our interview, I gave some organizing tips that anyone can use and run with. Jim talked about his experience on the show and what has happened since Hoarders first aired. Then we began working in his office and the cameraman filmed that.


Yesterday, Jim donated 5 boxes of clothes and one set of golf clubs to Goodwill and tossed one box of garbage.


Jim is doing so well clearing the clutter and getting organized because of one very important thing. He has a specific goal for his home and his life. He wants his granddaughter to be able to come and visit. Since the show aired his granddaughter has visited many times.


My advice to anyone beginning an organizing project is this - have a specific goal for the space. Once you know what you want from a space, you will make better decisions on what stays and what needs to go in order to support your goals. You will also keep the space maintained once you go back to your goal.


Keep moving forward and you will see results!

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