You can imagine my delight when my client greeted me with this scene on Wednesday:

This is the 5th year I’ve paused at the end of the year to reflect on what I’ve learned as an organizer over the last 12 months.  This time around, each observation could stand alone as its own post!  Each year I grow as an organizer, and this post helps me to solidify new ways of hearing what clients want, and delivering what they need.

Thank you for all of your positive feedback on my eBook, The Inspired Office: Organize Your Life One Paper at a Time!  I’ve heard from many of you who are already implementing what you’ve learned.  It contains the true rudiments of my work with clients, just like you, who feel like they should be able to do it on their own, but can’t.

Last week I introduced you to my sister, Tori, who owns The Still Point spas here in Maryland.  She brings a unique perspective on the significance (and profound need to) let go during the fall.  The creative cycle of the 5 elements, as utilized in all Chinese healing modalities, teaches the natural times to harvest, sit still, let go, and more.  

When I decided to become an organizer upon graduating college, it was a gift to have such clarity so young.  I was and still am confident that I’m on the right path.  When I joined the National Association of Professional Organizers at 21 years old, I was the youngest person in the room, and often asked by peers and prospects if I was still in high school!

Ever frustrated with your lack of space?  DaVinci has something to say to make you feel better about it (and yourself):

“Small dwellings discipline the mind, large ones weaken it.”
- Leonardo da Vinci