OverHall IT!
Vol. 4 Issue 3
Welcome Washington Post and other new subscribers!
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OverHall IT!
Organizing Newsletter for Your Life
Circulation 6,485
Vol. 4, Issue 3
Publisher: Janet L. Hall janet@overhall.com
http://www.overhall.com
( C ) OverHall Consulting 2003
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IN THIS ISSUE
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1. Welcome and Happenings
2. OverHalling and Balance
3. Guest Article
4. Products, Books, and Web Site Reviews
5. Jokes, Quotes, and Anecdotes
6. Tips for Professional Organizers
7. Events
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1. Welcome and Happenings
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Hello old friends! Yes I know, it's been awhile; however the
Universe has blessed me with some wonderful opportunities and
clients so I've been extremely busy, yet you have not been
forgotten.
Last time I wrote you might remember me mentioning that I
ALMOST had to have wrist surgery; however I'm happy to report
that acupuncture is helping tremendously! Now that I look back at
all the new and wonderful opportunities that have been coming
into my life I realized it all started around the time of the scheduled
surgery. When I thought I would lose the use of each hand for two
two week periods I HAD to start going through all my cupboards,
drawers, and storage areas, letting go of and releasing things that
no longer was feeding my Spirit or serving a purpose for me any
longer. Well that's how the Universe works, which I touch on in
my article this month so be sure to read it.
My guest article this month is Part 1 of a POWERFUL Hands-On
Goal Setting Workshop by Glen Hopkins, owner of motivational
messages.com, another MUST read.
And don't forget to check out our specials and events coming up!
Thanks for your support and for being a subscriber,
Janet L. Hall, The Organizing and Feng Shui Wizard
NOW ON TO THE ARTICLES!
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2. The Spider Listened and Took Action, Will You?
By: Janet L. Hall
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I noticed a spider zip and zigzag across my wall three times when
the spider STOPPED instantly when I began to speak out loud,
"Where are you going racing and zigzagging around like that?"
Stop reading RIGHT NOW and ask yourself OUTLOUD: "Where
am I going, what kind of life am I living, zipping here, zipping
there, and zigzagging all over the place, never seeming to get
anything accomplished?"
What did your inner voice say to you immediately? You know the
first thought that came back into your mind? Was it, "You need
professional help?"
Top 10 Reasons You DON'T Call A Professional Organizer:
10. You don't think anyone can help you.
9. You think you should be able to do this by yourself.
8. You're really not ready to change.
7. You have a fear of change.
6. You're afraid you'll be judged.
5. You're afraid to make an appointment.
4. You don't want anyone seeing your mess.
3. You looked on the Internet but then get waylaid by all the
information available. The day is over and you promise that you'll
begin tomorrow by using some of the ideas you found while
surfing the Internet.
2. You found an organizer in your area and promise yourself to
call, see how they can help, and what the cost will be but you lost
the professional organizers phone number.
AND the NUMBER ONE REASON You DON'T Call in a
Professional Organizer for help is:
1. You think the cost of hiring a professional organizer is too
expensive, and that you're not worthy.
Top 20 Reasons to CALL in a Professional Organizer:
20. You close down and your eyes glaze over when you look at all
the stuff you have to deal with.
19. You complain how much work is involved and continue to let
things pile up.
18. You are living in the past.
17. You're afraid to get rid of anything.
16. You're unable to make decisions on what should live where.
15. You're too attached and unable to let go of anything.
14. You're unable to rationally deal with all the clutter.
13. No one will help you.
12. You continue to bring more stuff in.
11. You're creative, making you a Right-Brain person.
10. You're too busy to keep up with everything.
9. You have no systems in place.
8. You're stuck and can’t move forward.
7. You have ADD, ADHD, OCD, or are ill in some fashion.
6. You're unable to make decisions of what should be kept.
5. It's too painful to see some of the stuff you know you'll
uncover.
4. It's too overwhelming to sort through all your stuff
3. You want to jump from one room/project to the other before
completing one.
2. You don't seem to have the time.
AND the NUMBER ONE REASON You CALL in a Professional
Organizer is:
1. You just don't know where to start!
Top 5 Reasons for You to Contact Me:
5. You just want your clutter and chaos over with!
4. You've really had enough of this way of living.
3. You decided you're not going to live like this anymore.
2. You're ready for change.
AND the NUMBER ONE REASON You'd Call Me:
1. You're ready to take control of your life and realize you need
some help, no matter what you can't do this alone!
You've probably heard that nature abhors a vacuum: when you let
go or release your stuff, replace your negative tapes that you aren't
worthy, something will always come into your life to (get sucked
into) replace what you have finally released to the Universe.
Clearing out your clutter and creating an environment for your
lifestyle can open up new doors and life possibilities for you. Here
is just what one of my latest clients sent me via email after an in-
person consultation:
-Since I started decluttering, I have:
- found dollar bills in unexpected places
- got single dollar bills in the mail, unexpected
- found a $12.60 money order made out to me
- got $50 cash in the mail
- got a $200-off coupon on my office furniture
- won free movie tickets on the radio (a first!)
- found $2.50 in rolled pennies (that I rolled in 1996 and forgot...)
- received some spa treatments as a gift (YEAH!)
-And it looks like I just landed a nice new client contract and I
might be getting free recessed lighting installed in my basement in
exchange for web site services for the electrician
-And a long-lost friend from college that I had been trying to find
for 2 years called Sunday.
--Jamila White, Internet Strategist, http://www.jamilawhite.com
As you can see a lot of unexpected and pleasant things are filling
up Jamila's vacuum and the same can happen to you!
If you've been praying for tools and someone to help you with your
emotional reasons for your clutter… if you have FINALLY chosen
to live an organized life and you're ready to receive and get help
for your journey to being the best that you can be, then let me help
you. Let me be your temporary lifeline to sanity.
Life is tough sometimes and at times we all need help and
guidance, even me. Wouldn't it be wonderful if someone could
help you create a supportive environment?
I understand your situation and if you're ready to take the plunge,
and are serious about changing, send me an email
(mailto:janet@overhall.com?subject=environment
) and I'll help
you create a supportive, healing environment, and a better way to
live.
You and I know that your "stuff" and the stagnant negative
energies of your spaces are holding you back from going forward
in life. I can help you put a face and a name on the things that have
been troubling you and getting in your way of living, let me help
you get clarity.
If no one has even helped you before… If you're having trouble
helping yourself…If you feel you life is ruined and your
environment and attitude is keeping you from fulfilling your
dreams…If you want to become strong and capable of achieving
something worthwhile in life, to feel integrated and whole, to know
who you are and what your environment is saying about you and
how you can change, then set your intention TODAY to email me
NOW to receive information on my NEW cutting edge pilot
program, 33 Days to Creating a Supportive and Healing
Environment, an inexpensive, practical approach to dealing with
your clutter, chaos, lack of time, and negative energies in your life.
I guess you're wondering what happened to the spider. Well he
listened to me and when I finished talking to him he dropped
behind my desk, onward to his destination. He had finally made up
his mind which direction he wanted to take in life, have you?
*********Where Do You Park Your Car? **************
Managing Your Garage and Other Storage Areas
Garage Organizing Expert Bill West and author of Your
Garagenous Zone joins me on audio tape with some fabulous
storage tips and product suggestions.
Click: http://www.overhall.com/organizing_special.htm
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3. GOALS The Power Line to Success and Achievement
A Hands-On Goal Setting Workshop (Part 1)
By Glen Hopkins
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WHY DO WE NEED GOALS?
>>Goals give you direction in all areas of your life – Personal,
Career, Spiritual, Material, and Contribution
>>Goals give you a purpose in life. A reason to get up early in
the morning and go to bed late at night
>>Goals will put drive and passion into your life
>>Not having goals is similar to sailing a ship across the
Atlantic without a map. Goals, like maps, help you get to your
destination much faster than sailing though life aimlessly
HOW DO I SET GOALS?
First you must dream! Dream of everything you want, and have
always wanted in every facet of your life.
There are no limits. Ask yourself, "What would I attempt to do, if I
knew I could not fail?" "What would I want for my life if I knew I
could have it?"
Allow yourself to dream like you did as a child. Let your
imagination run wild!
Brainstorm
Write your ideas down on paper and decide which ones are the
most important to you.
Review what you have written down on paper.
Now its is time to define your dream precisely. Which of these
goals are most important to you, and why?
On a fresh piece of paper, write down one goal at a time. Beside
the heading, write down a deadline for achieving that goal. Be sure
that the deadline is realistic.
To help achieve the long term goal, set a timeline using short term
goals. For example, if your long term personal goal is to loose 60
lbs. in one year, set short term goals leading up to the long term
goal. In this example you might set short term goal to loose 5 lbs.
per month. This is an effective way to evaluating your progress
helping you to determine if you have to make changes to your
action plan.
THE SECRETS OF ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS
1. Make your goals Inspirational
You need to set goals grand enough to challenge yourself.
Remember that if you don’t have to push yourself beyond your
current limits to reach your goals, you’re not really achieving
anything. To truly be successful, and reach your true potential, you
must constantly push yourself to move outside of your "comfort
zone".
2. Define your goals with Clarity
Be precise in what you want. The more clearly defined your goal
is, the easier it will be to attain. For example, let’s say you want to
buy a house. To say you want to buy a house is not enough. To
find a house you’ll really be happy with, you have to specify
exactly what you want. Do you want to live in the country or the
city? Do you want a two story or a bungalow? Do you want a
brick house or a wood house? How many square feet do you want?
Do you want a pool? How much can you afford? As you can see
there are many questions to ask.
The more questions you ask yourself, and are able to answer, the
clearer your goal will be.
Once you know the exact outcome you want, you will be able to
create an action plan that will ensure your success.
3. Write a Paragraph
Write a paragraph or two describing exactly why you absolutely
must attain your goal. Write down all the reasons why you are
committed to attain your goal. Feel the emotion stir up inside of
you. Feel the passion and drive. This will bring the goal to life!
How would you feel one year from now if you were to attain all
your goals? How would that make you feel about yourself? Would
your feel proud? Would your self-esteem be increased? Would you
feel unstoppable? Would you feel more confident in your ability?
What results would you get from reaching your goals? Would you
have greater job security? Would you be up for a promotion?
Would you be earning more money? Would your family and
friends be proud of you? How would that make you feel?
4. Write Another Paragraph!
This paragraph or two should explain what will happen if you
don’t attain your goal. How will you feel? What will happen to
your lifestyle? Will you be embarrassed? Will you loose self
esteem? Will you loose your job? The more emotion you can put
behind the reasons why you must succeed and why you must not
fail, the more committed to attaining your goals you will become.
5. Constantly Evaluate Your Progress
Having an action plan is not enough. The captain in the previous
example will have to constantly evaluate his progress in order to be
sure he is on target. Unforeseen obstacles are sure to arise, such as
a hailstorm, or increased southerly winds. As a result, he may have
to increase his speed or guide the boat in a more westerly direction.
In other words, notice what is working and what is not. If an
approach is not working, don’t waste your time with it. Change
your approach.
6. Never Lose Sight of Your Goal
Take the time to review your goals every morning when you get up
and every night before you go to bed. This will keep them fresh in
your mind. If you think reviewing your goals twice a day is too
much to ask, maybe you should reevaluate what it is you want. Ask
yourself, "How important is it to me that I attain my goals?"
7. Don’t Procrastinate
Procrastination is a "silent killer". Understand that the only way to
achieve your goals is to take action! Knowledge means nothing if
you don’t apply it. How many people have you come across with
an unbelievable amount of education working a mediocre job? The
world is full of people who don’t apply their knowledge. On the
other hand, chances are you know of people with less educational
background who apply everything they learn. These people are
usually the ones who are most successful in all areas of their lives.
Do something right now that will help you to achieve your goals.
There is no time like the present! Get the ball rolling. Each step
you take brings you one step closer to the life you want.
Remember the motto, "The road to Someday, leads to the town of
Nowhere". Someday is today!
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- Glen Hopkins
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4. Products, Books, and Web Site Reviews
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May/June Special:
Managing Your Garage and Other Storage Areas
Garage Organizing Expert Bill West and author of Your
Garagenous Zone joins me on audio tape with some fabulous
storage tips and product suggestions.
http://www.overhall.com/organizing_special.htm
E-Books and Books:
My Internet Marketing buddy and friend, Rick Butts has just
started a fabulous new site, Ebook Source where he offers
many different e-books to choose from:
Internet Marketing, Management and Leadership, Self
Help/Personal Development, Fiction, Entrepreneur, Sales,
and Too Cool to categorize. Please check them out at
http://www.kickstartcart.com/app/aftrack.asp?afid=45217
AND be sure to check out Jim Donovan's book under self-help,
Reclaim Your Life - How to regain your happiness
through
challenging times.
Jeffrey J. Mayer, president of Succeeding In Business, and
author of many books, has an E-Book, "Taking Control of Your
Work Day," that I highly recommend. This inexpensive 52 page
ebook is jammed pack with time saving tips so you can get more
done in less time. I urge you all to download this inexpensive but
very informative ebook at:
http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/aftrack.asp?afid=25003
Music to Get Organized By:
I have Jana's "Brave Faith 2-CD Set" and I love it! She has a
wonderful voice and some awesome music to motivate you as
organize, especially If I Were Brave What Would I Do Today. You
can listen to it at: http://janastanfield.com
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5. Jokes, Quotes, and Anecdotes
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>>Are You a Banker?
Imagine there is a bank that credits your account each morning
with $86,400. It carries over no balance from day to day. Every
evening deletes whatever part of the balance you failed to use
during the day. What would you do? Draw out every cent? Of
course!!!!
Each of us has such a bank. Its name is TIME. Every morning, it
credits you with 86,400 seconds. Every night it writes off, as lost,
whatever of this you have failed to invest to good purpose.
It carries over no balance. It allows no overdraft. Each day it opens
a new account for you. Each night it burns the remains of the day.
If you fail to use the day's deposits, the loss is yours. There is no
going back. There is no drawing against the "tomorrow".
You must live in the present on today's deposits. Invest it so as to
get from it the utmost in health, happiness, and success! The clock
is running. Make the most of today. To realize the value of ONE
YEAR, ask a student who failed a grade.
To realize the value of ONE MONTH, ask a mother who gave
birth to a premature baby.
To realize the value of ONE WEEK, ask the editor of a weekly
newspaper.
To realize the value of ONE HOUR, ask the lovers who are
waiting to meet.
To realize the value of ONE MINUTE, ask a person who missed
the train.
To realize the value of ONE SECOND, ask a person who just
avoided an accident.
To realize the value of ONE MILLISECOND, ask the person who
won a silver medal in the Olympics.
Treasure every moment that you have! And treasure it more
because you shared it with someone special, special enough to
spend your time. And remember that time waits for no one.
Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. Today is a gift. That's
why it's called the present!!
- Unknown
>>THERE IS NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT
Mark Twain said, "I have been through some terrible things in my
life, some of which actually happened." These words hold great
wisdom; the wisdom of knowing that there is no sense worrying
about the past or fearing the future. Your past will not change, and
your future concerns may never come.
Many people spend a great deal of time and energy thinking about
past problems and future concerns while the present is passing
them by. Remember the here and now is a gift, which is why they
call it the ‘present’. Treat it like a present, enjoy it to the fullest and
make the most of it.
Don’t let your life pass you by, focus on the present and enjoy
today!
- Glen Hopkins
************Get Your Life Back in 33 Days***************
Offered in JUNE Only! Start your month off with our new pilot
program, 33 Days to Creating a Supportive and Healing
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for details on
how you can get a life and more space.
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6. Tips for Professional Organizers
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Web site and Internet Marketing:
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OverHall It Internet Business Guide and get a FREE ebook when
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Networking, we all NEED to do it but are you doing it correctly? If
you having difficulty with networking then you must check out one
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If You Don't Have a Web Site You're Losing Business!
Need help creating a web site? mailto:janet@overhall.com
or call
me (410-586-9440) for FrontPage training and you can have a web
site within a day to three days. In just one hour I can teach you how
to make a one page web site, insert images, keywords, tables,
description and MORE!
"I am not a techie but I can get around Microsoft Word and some
of the other programs. I didn't have a clue about what to do with
Microsoft FrontPage until Janet came to the rescue. In one
telephone tutoring call she took me from opening the program to
knowing enough to create my first one-page website. I had a new
website the next day. I would still be trying to figure out the
program now if it wasn't for Janet. the process was streamlined,
easy to understand and doable, even for us impatient types. Janet
makes things so easy. I highly recommend her no matter what your
level of computer competence is."
--Al Lautenslager, speaker, author, consultant, coach, business
owner and entrepreneur.
mailto:al@market-for-profits.com http://www.market-for-profits.com
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*****Would You Like to Be a Professional Organizer? *****
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One is now available as an electronic downloadable ebook.
If you'd like to become a professional organizer and learn
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start working on becoming a business owner and a
professional organizer. Check it out at:
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Read what veteran organizer Kathy Paauw had to say
about this ebook:
Janet,
Wow! I just reviewed your eBook, and it is packed with some great
information. I have not seen a more comprehensive and helpful
resource anywhere else for those who are getting an organizing
business established. Your eBook is so comprehensive that I may
recommend it to some of my non-organizer clients who are starting
a business. Congratulations on a job well done! You've obviously put
a lot into this.
I'll be recommending your eBook to the Professional Organizers I am
coaching in their start-up businesses.
Best wishes,
Kathy Paauw, Paauwerfully Organized
Organizing/Productivity Consultant & Certified Professional Coach
www.orgcoach.net orgcoach@gte.net
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********** Do Your Employees Need Organized? **********
Call the Organizing Wizard and let her cast her "spells" on
their clutter! Janet delivers a one-of-a-kind, customized
workshop or speech. Call 800/687-3040 and book her
today!
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7. Events
>>May 21st, 9 PM EST Teleseminar and Audio Tape:
It's All About Your Keywords
You will learn:
How to discover what words people enter into search engines to
find you, Keyword placement guidelines, The TOP 7 places to put
your keywords on your web site, The importance of keywords in
your domain name to get better positioning in search engines,
Strategies using Pay-per-click keywords, And Much, Much More!
Register at:
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>>May 28th, 9 PM EST Teleseminar and Audio Tape:
Link Your Way to the Top of Search Engines
You will learn:
The value of link popularity to your site, What link strategies will
improve your ratings with the search engines, How to trade links,
Who to trade links with, Step-by-step instructions to give to
potential link traders, How to locate, solicit, and negotiate an
exchange, And Much, Much More!
Register at:
http://www.kickstartcart.com/app/netcart.asp?MerchantID=31507&ProductID=1279724
>>June 4th, 7 PM EST:
Abundance IS Yours! Intention Setting Support Group
In Port Republic, (Southern) MD, lead by Paula Langguth Ryan
Call 800-507-9244 for location/directions. $20 suggested donation
>>June 11th, 9 PM EST Teleseminar and Audio Tape:
Starting or Joining Affiliate Programs
You will learn:
How to start your own affiliate program and have other people sell
your products, How to find affiliate programs for products you
would like to offer your clients, How to make BIG commissions by
selling other peoples products, And Much, Much More!
Register at:
http://www.kickstartcart.com/app/netcart.asp?MerchantID=31507&ProductID=1279725
>>June 22nd, 4 PM: Not Open to the Public
Mid Atlantic Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association
NEED a speaker for your next event? Download my speaking packet at:
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Smiles, not Piles,
Janet L. Hall
The Organizing and Feng Shui Wizard
Let me work my "spells" on your Clutter, Life, and Environment!
http://www.overhall.com
"If your current life isn't working for you... get an
"OverHall"!"
Janet L. Hall is the owner of OverHall Consulting, and Organizing
By Phone, which is based out of Southern Maryland and can be
reached at 800-687-3040 or 410-586-9440, or e-mail her at
mailto:janet@overhall.com
Janet can "OverHall" your office, home, and computer clutter and
can deliver a customized speech or seminar for your next event.
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P.O. Box 263,
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