National Organising Week (NOW) 2016

National Organising Week (NOW) between 7th-13th November 2016 is designed to celebrate the positive impact of decluttering & organising your home.

The Association of Professional Declutterers & Organisers (APDO) is running a 3rd annual National Organising Week (NOW) asking: Why delay letting go of those possessions which are cluttering your home and impacting on your precious living space? Declutter NOW.

So from 7th-13th November, APDO is launching a mission to encourage UK households to tackle those niggling tasks. We at Organised Life and Mind decided to take it further and also move NOW to this region!

APDO specialises in assisting people to clear their clutter and organise their homes. Some APDO members can also help clients mentally declutter negativity from their lives. Some professional organisers have backgrounds in life coaching or mental health, whilst others are experts in interior design. Whatever the slant, the common theme is an ability to motivate and inspire.

As Britain’s experts in decluttering and organising, APDO is aware that some do need a push in the right direction. In fact, “Procrastination Nation” has become something of an epidemic. Crucial.com conducted a 2016 survey which revealed the majority of people (58%) had left jobs undone for over 6 months. A third leave tasks for a year and one in 10 just can’t find motivation to even begin a chore – for over 5 years!

 

Now that’s a lot of unfinished business… So here are some top decluttering tips from APDO to get the job done:

Tip 1: Don’t delay decisions.
Avoid the temptation to put unwanted possessions ‘out of sight and out of mind’, whether that’s in a cupboard, attic, shed or in self-storage outside the home. You’re essentially just postponing dealing with the clutter. Just because it’s out of sight, it doesn’t mean it can’t weigh on your mind.

Tip 2: Don’t give up.
When you start decluttering and organising, things can look worse before they get better. The key is to commit some time to the process, not become distracted by other tasks and push through feelings of overwhelm.

Tip 3: Be realistic.
Rome wasn’t built in a day. It took longer than one weekend for things to become disordered so it will take time to solve the problem. Don’t be discouraged if it seems like you have a mountain to climb. Break down the task into bite sized chunks and it will be far more manageable.

Tip 4: Call in the professionals.Agni Skafidas
Sometimes the task of tackling clutter on your own can feel too overwhelming. That’s when a professional organiser like I can help you clear a path through the mess and stress to achieve a calmer home and life. We have the experience and ideas to help you make the most out of the space you have. We have the expertise to advise you on what to do with unwanted possessions and can teach you to maintain the changes for good.

Procrastination is a genuine blocker to productivity, stealing time and draining emotional energy. A 2015 YouGov survey found that 41% of Brits procrastinate for up to an hour each day. That equals a whooping 15 days a year! Worse, 13% of us (that’s 8 million people) sometimes lie awake at night worrying about procrastination.

Additionally, procrastination could be harming important relationships. According to psychologytoday.com, delaying action has a high cost to others as well as oneself. It shifts the burden of responsibilities onto others, who become resentful. Procrastination destroys teamwork in the workplace and cohesion within private relationships. Not only that, but it’s a common cause of conflict: over a quarter of UK couples argue about unfinished tasks at least once a week according to crucial.com.

The National Organising Week (NOW) is a great opportunity for you to stop and think about the physical and mental clutter you’re living with. It’s a chance to consider how you are using your precious time and we hope to inspire the UK and this region to take action to tackle things. NOW!

Are you ready to take the first step and start your decluttering and organising journey NOW? Contact me to hear how you can benefit from special NOW rates.

Get ready to transform your office, home and mind NOW and start living the life you envision!

Until next time,
Agni

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