If your clutter has taken over your house you'll want to
read below
Get a handle on the clutter in your house
by working together, breaking it down and following a simple guide
From: Beth Dargis, Encouraging Coach
Re:
New Decluttering Coaching Group - Limited Room - Jan 18 2010
Attention:
Overwhelmed individuals with too much stuff and nowhere to put it, yet unsure
where to even begin
Ask yourself: do you want to continue to be enslaved
to your clutter?
When it comes to decluttering your house, do you know where
do begin and how to get going?
Or does decluttering go to the bottom of
your to do list (which you can't find beneath the pile on your desk)?
Or
worse, do you start to declutter, taking everything out of the cabinet only to get overwhelmed
and ending up with a bigger mess than before?
We all want a serene, clutter-free
space to enjoy, but how do you do it?
I'm
Beth Dargis and I've been teaching people how to simplify their lives and declutter
for the past 6 years. I first got organized and declutter with the help of some
online friends. A group can really make the difference.
My goal
is to help you focus and have fun support to get your decluttering done.
Help,
I am buried in clutter!
In 1999, I had just moved into a new house and
had stuff I hadn't even looked at for over two years. I knew I needed help. I
went to some online support boards.
But, it took quite a few years to get
where I am now. I would get sidetracked or move onto other projects, leaving half
done decluttering projects everywhere.
I didn't really have a plan. I was
just allowing myself to follow whatever I felt like doing next. And it seemed
nothing got finished.
How 'bout a plan?
So I wrote out a nice plan
on what I wanted to declutter, when.
I
think that worked about three days before it was buried as well.
I knew
in my gut that plan was completely impossible to do given my schedule. I had such
high hopes.
Sitting down on the floor next to a pile, I didn't know whether
to scream or to cry.
Where was the home I envisioned? I seemed stuck in
this cluttered house, not knowing how to crawl out of the mess.
Seeing
some light
I started to be very vigilant with my online organizational
group. It was frustrating seeing some people, just needing a little support, and
they were on their way to a less cluttered, more organized home. I took a bit
longer. OK a few years longer.
I read books, made plans, chatted with friends
until I finally figured it out.
Now:
- I only have clothes in
my closet that I love
- My basement storage area has labeled boxes and I
know what is in them
- I have a maintenance plan so my house doesn't get
overrun (I took two bags over to Goodwill the other day)
- I don't have piles all
over the place
- My papers and mail are all caught up
- My office,
which seems to get cluttered the fastest, gets back in shape quickly
Enroll
in the 8-Week "Get a Handle on Your Clutter" Group Now - Limited Room
- starts Jan 18, 2010
So, Beth, how can you make
my house have less clutter?
Well, I'm not going to be able to declutter for
you. You are actually going to have to do the work yourself - but not by yourself.
The
group and I will give you cheering, kudos, and a kick in the pants when you 'don't
wanna'.
You'll also need the decluttering calendar, which is free. If you
are on my newsletter list, you already have access. If not, you can get it here.
Your
ability to declutter your house will depend on how much you use the support of
the group, follow the simple plan which breaks things down for you and have fun
doing it.
Because it is a lot easier to get motivated if you are having
fun.
Not effort free
This is not an effort free plan. You will have
to do some decluttering work. But, it will be in small chunks, not overwhelming.
If you have time to get rid of at least 5 things a day, you can do it.
Warning:
To see a pay off, the declutter group will require a commitment. The more time
you put into it, the better the results. But, even if you only have 5 minutes
a day, your house will be better than it was the day before.
And it
will take you a lot less time to declutter your house than it did me, because
you will have a road tested plan to get you moving.
Enroll in the 8-Week
"Get a Handle on Your Clutter" Group Now
What others are saying about the declutter group:
"Taking the declutter workshop helped me see the areas needed to be worked on, actually making the time to do small steps and stick to my small increments as I felt accountable to the group. Lots of items were given away allowing my house and me to breathe. I feel better, have less stress and more energy! "
- Jo in Michigan |
" I was so happy with the support and encouragement that Beth showed! Daily check ins helped keep me motivated in areas where I had not succeeded before. The difference in my home was noticeable, and I love having a craft area back!"
-Tamara Havens
|
“I have been a part of Beth's program for a while, and one issue at a time, I make progress each time I join. It's fun and encouraging to work together like this. It reminds me of my mom and aunt helping each other out whenever our families visited each other. They had fun and got stuff done!"
- Lois |
“What a wonderful program! Not only did the Declutter Club keep me focused and accountable, it was also there as a means of support when the going got tough. The Declutter Club was instrumental in helping me create a habit of decluttering. I am really looking forward to the next group.”
- Maryann, NY |
How do you really want your house to look?
Ask
yourself, "What is my ideal home?"
Imagine what your home
would look like. Would you be able to eat at the kitchen table because it would
be free from papers? Or are you enjoying a peaceful night's rest in your serene
bedroom?
Maybe you welcome friends and family for visits and they complement
you on your comfortable home. Can you see your living room ready for company?
Are
you able to get ready in the morning because you aren't searching through all
your toiletries?
Is your desk clear and ready for focused work?
Are
you starting to see the possibilities of less clutter and more serenity?
Well
keep it up because you are headed there
Just a note...
Working
full time, with two kids, a busy volunteer schedule and full life, I was still
able to declutter my home - and so can you.
I hear people
complain all the time that their homes are cluttered and they don't know where
to start.
My jump-start came from a group and I want to give you that opportunity,
too. But, this isn't just a group, this is a group with a plan.
Would
you like to be well on your way to a decluttered home in the next two months?
Well,
who wouldn't?
Keep in mind, if you play with the declutter plan, you could...
have room to move, live, think
get rid of more clutter than you thought possible
open your home to more people
begin to have clarity of mind and focus
effectively learn to make decisions about your possessions
go from despair to hope
learn to maintain a clutter free home
have room for you in your home
Finally, room for you
and your family in your house. Having your home nurture you, instead of being
an energy drainer.
How would you like to make more and more space.
Now remember, having less clutter does not make you a better person. It is not to make you feel more acceptable to others. The person that declutters most does not win. The reason to declutter is to make your home or office work for you and your family.
You
could keep working with your home on your own. But, how long have you been trying
that?
It's up to you!
Enroll in the 8-Week "Get
a Handle on Your Clutter" Group Now
"You have taught me to believe in myself
and to take things slowly, one step at a time, keep sight of my goals,
both short term and long term. Your coaching style was both nurturing
and motivating, you seemed to intuitively know some days what I needed most.
Your caring and understanding was so appreciated and it came from the heart."
-Holly
C. |
What are your declutter plans?
Raise your hand if you have tried these before?
- Cramming
a year's worth of decluttering into a day with nothing to show for it
- Taking
everything out of your closet, getting overwhelmed with the mess and then shoving
it all back in a week later
- Going through a pile then making even more
piles with your sorting, which never seems to end
- Reading a How to Declutter
book, then getting sidetracked after a couple of days
- Energetically tackling
an area, then crashing with exhaustion before it was completed
- Decluttering,
with almost everything going into a maybe pile
- Making a New Year's resolution
to finally declutter your house, only to find it December and the house looks
the same as in January (or worse after a year of added clutter)
Sigh...
It's
OK, I did all of those myself. But, it is time to banish these ineffective methods
forever.
Instead, let's take the steps that really produce results.
It's
time for a systematic plan and a group to support you
You want a simple
plan, that will integrate into your busy life and will solve your clutter problem.
So
I have created the: 8-Week "Get a Handle on Your Clutter" Group.
I love simplicity as most of you know, so I didn't want this to be a complicated,
time waster.
Instead I have laid out the plan step-by-step in an easy to
use workbook.
And this workbook is only part of the system.
Enroll
in the 8-Week "Get a Handle on Your Clutter" Group Now
Fun support included
With
weekly chats in my chat room and message boards for daily challenges with one
another you will get the support and encouragement you need to keep on going.
You are definitely not the only one struggling with your home.
The chats
are online in my chat room, so we don't have to worry about noisy kids or dogs
barking.
Join the "Serenity Sisters" as we take control of our
homes. Wouldn't it be great to say, "I have this object that I just don't
know whether to toss or save..." And get help making that decision.
Of course, I am available
and would love to coach you one on one: but that would be over $300 for the two
months of coaching.
I want as many people as possible to enjoy living in
their homes, so you can enroll in the 8-week decluttering program for $37.00.
My guess is that you have already spent more than that in decluttering books over
the years, but your house isn't much better.
The funny thing is many of the declutter group participants made more than $39 just by selling their stuff.
You need a plan, plus support
and support with a plan.
Enroll in the 8-Week "Get
a Handle on Your Clutter" Group Now - limited room - starts Jan 18, 2010
And to make
the decision really easy, here are some bonuses
have room to move, live, think
get rid of more clutter than you thought possible
open your home to more people
begin to have clarity of mind and focus
effectively learn to make decisions about your possessions
go from despair to hope
Enroll in
the 8-Week "Get a Handle on Your Clutter" Group Now
If you have any questions please email me at: bethd @ encouragingcoach
.com (without the spaces).
Wishing you a peaceful, serene, comfortable home.
Warmly,
Beth
Dargis
