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Get Organized With a Little Help From the Pros
A CLEAN SWEEP
G E T O R G A N I Z E D W I T H A LITTLE HELP FROM THE PROS
Photos courtesy of Heather Gold
LOOKING AROUND the room wondering what happened to that clean, neat and tidy area? Having issues with finding stuff ? Feeling like your focus is off ? As the years go by the clutter stacks up and then one day it hits you. You need to organize and clean up. Everyday life leaves you frazzled and overwhelmed. Spring arrives March 19 – what better time to do some cleanup? If you don’t know how to get started, there are people who can help with the task.
Heather Gold is a professional organizer who now also works as a social worker and life coach. Her visit includes assessment, storage ideas and a step-by-step plan of action. This planning stage is where hopes and dreams are discussed. The rooms are often treasure troves of items and provide a walk down memory lane. Gold marks boxes with “save,” “donate” and “trash” to help streamline the sorting, and each room is transformed into a clean and usable space.
Decluttering is not just about extra stuff in the home – it is about creating a living environment that enhances health, order and creativity. “The ‘now’ is a vital part of the organizing journey, as clutter can be so much a part of the things that were and could be. Being in the present moment is the greatest gift that people can give to themselves. Often, clutter and all the other stressors of daily living can make us feel lost and burdened.”4 continued on page 16
Heather Gold
Jessica Huavi
THE BENEFITS OF LESS IS MORE
• Less to clean • Less to organize • Less stress • Less debt • More financial freedom • More energy for your passions
16 | www.EnjoyMagazine.com MARCH 2020 This spring, Gold will teach two classes at Shasta College: “Taking Steps to Move Forward and Get Organized” and “Living Well: Developing the Resiliency Necessary for Living in Today’s World.” In 2011, she was featured as a professional organizer on the TV show “Hoarding: Buried Alive.”
Another organizational expert is Jessica Huavi in Chico, who began her business after having her first daughter. She had begun to feel overwhelmed with organizing the baby’s room. After reading about the concept of living minimally she discovered something about herself. “I became addicted to downsizing and the way it opened up spaces and cleared my mind,” Huavi says. “I realized that I could let go of many things I had been holding onto for years, and just felt really free afterward. I do not come from a family of purgers, so the idea of it was really new to me and exciting. After that, it was much easier to keep a clean house and feel in control. I also became much more mindful of what I brought in, which in turn saved me a lot of money.”
After watching shows about hoarding, Huavi attended a business class which gave her the confidence to create her own business. Her grandparents, Paul and Frances Newsom, were her first clients. “We tackled their large garage over several weeks, and it helped give me the confidence that I could take on any project,” Huavi says. “Working with family can be just as tricky as strangers, but part of what I love about this is the bonding that comes with working together. You get to hear stories about their things and lives, it can be really interesting.” Her services also include shopping and donation hauling.
Spring is peeking out from around that corner. Now is the time to make a clean sweep! •
Heather Gold • 1650 Oregon St., Suite 216, Redding (530) 691-4577 x 3
Jessica Huavi • www.jhuaviorganizing.com (530) 715-0667
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HELPFUL TIPS FOR THE DIY ORGANIZER
“The first step in crafting a life you want is getting rid of everything you don’t.” – Joshua Becker
IT’S ONE OF those tasks that we continually push off, telling ourselves we’ll get to it eventually but never actually making it a priority: clearing the clutter. Those three words might sound daunting, igniting an underlying weight of anxiety, but clearing up your space refreshes body, mind and soul. Organized space is a breath of fresh air to the brain; working in a clean environment increases both creativity and productivity. No longer having that everlooming list of things to “get to” that keeps you up at night will ensure a better night’s sleep. Decluttering not only puts your mind at ease, it also gives your soul a fulfilling sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
How to get started?
COMMIT. Instead of adding more to your daily routine, schedule a day each week or a weekend each month dedicated to getting your clutter under control. Setting aside specific days allows you the freedom to focus on decluttering without distraction.
START SMALL. Tackle the easiest area first. A junk drawer is a good example. Eliminate everything you don’t use and re-organize the things you do. In the future, stick to keeping it that way.
KEEP TO THE CORNERS. If you’re not ready to go big just yet, head to a cluttered corner, get rid of what isn’t used or wanted, and tidy up what’s left. SET A TIMER FOR LARGER SPACES. When taking on larger areas, like a room or pantry, set a timer for 15 minutes. Do as much clearing out as you can within the time frame, and when the timer goes off, take a break. Take a look at what you accomplished within that short time and enjoy that wave of satisfaction. When you’re ready, restart that timer and repeat the process.
BAG IT. Grab a trash bag and walk through your house, filling it as quickly as you can. For additional motivation, time yourself and see if you can defeat your personal record. Once those bags are filled donate, recycle or trash them.
TAKE BEFORE AND AFTER SHOTS. Log your progress with before and after photos. Not only will this add to your sense of accomplishment, the “after” photos can also serve as a reference for keeping those areas tidy in future. •
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