"I have no idea where to start! I feel like I'm drowning!" I'm pretty sure every client has said that when I started working with them. Just having a plan and a few concrete steps can go a long way in helping you achieve your goals. If you're in the Seattle area, sign up for my 90-minute "Get Rolling" in-home consultation. I'll come to you, chat with you about your challenges and goals, see your space (don't be shy — I've seen it all), and give you a personalized plan for getting moving. I'll also provide estimates for working with me, and if you sign up for an ongoing course on the day of your consultation, your consultation payment will be applied to your package cost — your consultation is complimentary!

For a little extra accountability, I'll follow up with you via phone or video chat two weeks after your consultation. We can discuss how you're doing and think about potential next steps then!

WHAT YOU GET:

• a personalized "Get Rolling" plan for your space
• a personalized lesson guide with worksheets
• a hands-on tackling of one of your major trouble areas
• managable homework assignments
• custom estimates and recommendations for working together
• a 20-minute follow-up call or video chat, two weeks after your consultation

It's really amazing how much a little action and success can jump start your motivation. A consultation can be the catalyst for big changes in your life!

What You'll Get

Once we start working one-on-one, you'll have access to all sorts of great tools and benefits! In addition to hands-on assistance and guidance, you'll also get:

• Personalized lesson plans and worksheets that teach you how to change for good
• Weekly text/email reminders and check-ins for accountability
• Donations and consignment items removed from your home
• Package postage and shipment assistance
• Disposal of tricky items (e-waste, expired medications, shredding, CFL bulbs, etc)
• Temporary storage containers and trial organization tools (e.g. drawer organizers, over-door hooks, boxes, etc.)
• Full access to my supply toolbox (e.g. folders, labels, picture hanging supplies, shipping envelopes, etc.)
• Full access to my library of organizing books
• Assistance with tackling stressful phone calls and other to-dos
• Assistance with minor home repairs, shelf installation, art hanging, etc.

Regardless of what kind of one-on-one work you choose, here are the general steps we'll take together when you hire me:

"Get Rolling" Personalized Consultation: You've probably already read about this. It's our first face-to-face meeting, where you'll show me around your space, tell me about where you are, and what you're hoping to accomplish. We'll dig into a small project to help build your motivation, and so we can see what it's like to work together.  At the end of this session I'll provide you with a personalized step-by-step guide for beginning to regain control of your environment, and we'll talk about time and cost estimates to continue working with me. This takes about 90 minutes.

"Get Dirty" Hands-On Course Work: It's time to really dive into those piles you've been neglecting! During these 4 to 6 hour sessions, we'll get hands-on with decluttering lessons from your personalized curriculum. One of the simplest but most valuable services I provide in these sessions is taking all of your discarded items out of your house: to the recycling bin, the consignment shop, or the thrift store!

"Get Real" Analysis & Prioritization: You'll notice that a lot of forgotten projects and dreams rise to the top as you dig into your stuff. With my coaching, you'll be able to start narrowing in on how you want to spend your time and energy. I'll be there to help you decide what you want to bring to life and what you want to let go of. You'll feel so relieved and satisfied when you see how much more focus you gain.

"Get It Together" Systems & Structures: Once you've pared down your belongings and prioritized your projects, it's time to make a plan for maintaining it all! This involves making efficient choices about storage, as well as focusing on your day-to-day responsibilities, like how to manage your to-do list, keep track of your spending, and stay on top of chores.

"Get Up and Go" Course Completion: You did it! At the end of our time together, your lessons and notes will have become a fantastic, customized resource to reference any time you need a little reminder of what to do. I'll follow up with you a few weeks after we stop working together to find out what's been working for you and what hasn't. I also offer maintenance plans and check-in appointments; some people like the help with accountability or with getting "reset" once in a while.

Chances are, no one taught you how to be organized. You probably think of it as a character trait; something someone either is or isn't... and you AREN'T. But like learning to drive or sew or speak a language, organizing is a skill! You can learn how to do it, get better at it over time, and apply it to situations for the rest of your life. When we work together, you'll be following a customized curriculum I've developed to address your unique challenges and consider your personality and individual needs.

While we're tidying your space together, I'll be providing you with practical lessons and strategies that will help you know how to get through challenging times, make decisions quickly and wisely, and focus on what's important. Once we've gotten through your curriculum, you'll have a personalized folder of guides that you can reference any time. I've made a few of these materials available to you here on my site; take a look!

It's important that you understand this will be a hands-on process for both of us, and you'll need to be sure you're ready to buckle down and practice the skills you learn on a daily basis. I'll be there to support you along the way, checking in with you and keeping you accountable, but you will have the most success if you can find even 15 or 30 minutes a day to practice on your own. (We'll cover habit-building, too, if that's a challenge for you!)