OverHall IT!
Vol. 4 Issue 4
Organizing Newsletter for Your Life - OverHall IT!
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Vol. 4 Issue 4
Publisher: Janet L. Hall mailto:janet@overhall.com
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IN THIS ISSUE
1. Welcome and Happenings
2. OverHalling and Balance
3. Guest Article
4. Organizing Tips and Tools
5. Jokes, Quotes, and Anecdotes
6. Tips for Professional Organizers
7. Events
1. Welcome and Happenings
Welcome Mid-Atlantic Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue
Association, Washington Post and other new subscribers.
I can't believe that in just one day many of us will be celebrating
the Fourth of July. Seven months into 2003 and I've been so
busy with writing, creating, working, speaking, and studying that
last week I took a much needed break and went to Virginia
Beach to visit my mentor, Tom Antion, and get a sneak peak at
his new Retreat Center. You can check out the place by visiting
http://www.greatinternetmarketing.com/retreatcenter.htm
and
now I'm off to a friends farm where every fourth we celebrate
with lots of friends and fun.
I've completely "overhalled" my sister site,
http://www.gurusofinternetmarketing.com
and would like to
invite you to pay us a visit. While you're visiting check out the
Computer History section, I promise it's not what you'd expect.
My cutting edge pilot program, 33 Day to Creating a Supportive
and Healing Environment was such a success that I've decided to
make this a regular offering. One of my clients from New Jersey
that was in this program "overhalled" eight years of stuff in her
whole house in a record breaking 18 days! You can check out
the program at http://www.overhall.com/environment.htm
to see
if this is something you think would help you. I'd be happy to
help you get your home, office, and life finally organized.
I'm testing and learning a new editor in which I type the
newsletter so please bear with as some of the lines might show
up long or short. I hope to have this issue resolved by the next
issue.
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.Are You a Hostage of Indecision?
By: Janet L. Hall
The power to make decisions to change leads to powerful
changes.
Did you know that the decisions or lack of decisions you make
today is how you CHOOSE to experience your days,
environment, and life?
If what you are doing or how you are living doesn't make you
feel good, then you need to make a decision to make a change.
Until today you might have accepted that being a hostage of
indecision to your clutter and stuff is the way it is always going
to be, things will never change. This is true, to a point. To the
point that until you decide to take control and make positive
constructive adult decisions your life will continue as it is today.
When you make a decision, it has a consequence or a benefit,
yet you can influence the quality of that consequence or benefit if
you are aware of your true intentions and how your really want
to live.
One decision can result in a cascade of freedom from clutter,
pain, stress, worry, and a prisoner of all your stuff.
Your NOW lies in your past. What you decided to do or not do
in the past, action or non-action, has helped to shape your
NOW - this precise moment in time.
Your future lies in your NOW and what you decide on right
NOW - at this precise moment - will ripple out deciding energy
forces towards the future and wait patiently for you to arrive at
that now; awaiting to show you how your decisions and actions,
from many moons back, has gotten you to where you are
NOW!
Close your eyes, take a couple of deep breaths and take a
moment to plug into your first memory of the WHO's, WHAT'S,
WHEN's, WHERE's, and WHY's of how you've arrived at your
chaotic, stressful, and cluttered up world you currently live in.
Write your answers down, email them to me, and tell someone
out loud of your memories.
Think back to how you saved, piled, hoarded, hid, and stashed
things. When did this begin? What happened to you? Who was
setting the example? Who was making the decisions?
If you were a child and your "decisions" didn't "matter," then if
you must, blame whomever, forgive them, move forward with
your life, and start making different conscious adult choices
about WHAT you want to change; WHO you want to help you;
WHEN you're going to start; WHERE you're going to start. Be
honest and your WHY's and the HOW's of change will come to
you easier then you think.
Five Reasons You Can't Make a Decision:
1. Lack of Motivation
2. Procrastination - "It's easier to put things off then it is to act
decisively." [Power of Focus; Canfield, Hansen, and Hewitt; pg.
248]
3. Inactivity - non action - too overwhelmed or painful to move.
It's easier for you to NOT do something then it is to take any
action.
4. Lack of focus - Inability to plan, schedule, or follow through..
5. Unaware - You haven't a clue how your environment is
affecting you and your loved ones.
Let's look at the number one reason, Lack of Motivation:
"There are primarily two ways to motivate yourself: You can fear
the consequences of not taking action; or you can get excited
about the rewards and benefits of being proactive." [Power of
Focus; Canfield, Hansen, and Hewitt; pg. 249]
I want to ask you, " What are the consequences for not getting
organized and taking control of your environment and life?
Many of my clients "out of control" consequences have been:
>>Lost a job (or about to), client, raise, or promotion.
>>Stress of daily living has had a toll on their lives and their
medical bills are soaring.
>>Families quarreling and sometimes splitting up.
>>Loss of friends.
>>Passing on their bad habits to their children.
>>Waking up one day and wondering what happened to their
life.
I believe that you also can gain some kind of "reward" by not
making a decision to take back control of your environment and
life.
Many of my clients "rewards" for living in (and staying in) a
chaotic, stressful, and cluttered up life is:
>>They get attention; however this is generally negative
attention.
>>They always have something to talk, complain, or whine
about.
>>They like being referred to as the "eccentric in the family."
>>They have something to fight about.
>>They let others control their life and make decisions so they
don't have to, letting themselves off the hook.
Folks, let me tell you, this gets OLD! Trust me, people get tired
of hearing you complain and whine, and never take any positive
action towards "fixing" the situation - never getting any help -
unable to move forward - chained to your misery because you
can't make a decision! WHY? There has to be a reward. What's
yours?
Only YOU can decide to choose to take positive actions - you
can have control over yourself, your life, and your environment.
And if you need some help then call me for help. I'll help you.
Before you decide to call or not call me - ask yourself this:
"What will my future, life, and environment be like and look like
if I continue to let the stuff pile up and rule my life, not know
where my important documents are when needed or if they're
even safe, or if I continue to travel willie-nillie through my days
with lack of focus, motivation, and desire, unable to accomplish
anything because of poor time awareness, and the inability to say
no or make a decision?"
I can tell you what your future will look like - H---! CHAOTIC!
UNSUCCESSFUL! IN DEBT! STAGNANT! STUCK IN
THE SAME OLD RUT!
I know it seems you can't climb out of your "black hole," can't
loosen the chains of dis-order that are dragging you down.
You're your own prisoner in a world that you DECIDED to
create for yourself; however, the good news is your world can
start to change to "heaven on earth" if you'd only make the
decision and choice that you want a different life, a better life.
A better life that will allow you to have a feeling of security,
knowing where your important and irreplaceable documents are
and that they are stored safely away.
A better life that will allow you to have the ability to actually
SAVE money because you won't need to buy something
because you're unsure if you have it or "just in case."
By taking care of and taking control of yourself, your
environment and your time you won't need to "shop till you drop"
to fulfill 'that something missing' feeling.
Once you get organized and gain back control of your life you'll
be able to have the time, money, and peacefulness you've been
longing for.
Look into your heart today, now, and decide your future.
With some guidance and coaching from me you'll have the
bragging rights that you did all the WORK! People will notice;
however, more importantly you will notice. Your life will start to
change and wonderful things will begin to happen to you and
around you. You will fall in love with life again - You'll be alive!
So DECIDE, I dare you!
Do you want to continue to struggle and stumble through life?
DECIDE
Do you want to become successful or accomplished?
DECIDE
Do you need some motivation, help, and direction?
DECIDE
Do you want to look back at your life with a big list of
unfinished to-do's? I don't think so! No one wants to be on their
death bed saying, " If only, " do you?
"The pain of discipline weighs ounces whereas the pain of regret
weighs tons."
--Jim Rohn
I dare you to make the decision NOW to finally gain control of
your life, your stuff, and your environment.
And if you've been lead to believe that you should be able to
maintain your "stuff" and your environment alone - if you think
you should be able to do this by yourself - if you feel lost but are
afraid to admit it - if you simply can't decide where or how to
start, or what to do - if you need someone to help hold you
accountable - if you have these thoughts or other feelings, then
you probably need someone like me to help you.
The more you see the "picture of your future," the more decisive
you will become about what actions you need to take in your life
for positive change. I hope you'll allow me to free you and help
you see "your heaven on earth."
Have you decided that you would like help?
Check out my cutting edge program, 33 Days to Creating a
Supportive and Healing Environment, at
http://www.overhall.com/environment.htm
3.GOALS The Power Line to Success and Achievement
A Hands-On Goal Setting Workshop (Part 2)
By Glen Hopkins
THE BENEFITS OF GOAL SETTING
You will notice an increase in your energy level as you begin to
live your life with passion – the passion that having a meaningful
goal will give you.
You will be in control of your life and the direction you are
heading. Your life does not have to be determined by fate alone.
With goals, you create your destiny.
Goals give you a purpose in life. A reason to get up early and go
to bed late.
EVIDENCE
The following are examples of individuals who have achieved
their goals. How has it changed their lives and possibly the lives
of others?
Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandella, Michael Jordan, Mark
McGwire
What goals have you achieved that have changed your life, and
possibly the lives of others? Maybe it was, Education,
Relationship, New car, Job interview, Weight loss, [or]
Exercise program.
Everything you do is a cause set in motion. No matter how small
the act may seem, it will ultimately have an effect on your life
OBSERVATIONS
You will soon notice your mind will become a magnet for
attracting any information or opportunity that can help you
achieve your goals more rapidly.
For example, have you ever played the game, “Punch Buggy?” If
not, if goes something like this. When driving in a car with a
friend, the first person to see a Volkswagen “Bug” gets to punch
the other person in the shoulder while exclaiming the color of the
car “Punch Buggy Red”!
Once you begin playing this game, you will be surprised to find
how quickly your arm becomes sore! That’s right, all of a
sudden you will become a magnet for Volkswagen “Bugs”!
Everywhere you look, you will see one. The same thing is true of
your goals. When you know exactly what you are looking for, it
will mysteriously present itself.
This is based on the phenomenon that You Get What You Focus
On.
Remember to “enjoy the ride’. This is the key to a successful life.
There is little point in only allowing yourself to enjoy life at the
point of achieving a goal. If that were the case, think of all the
time that would be spent not fully enjoying your life. Learn to
happily achieve rather than achieving to be happy. After all,
whether you are conscious of it or not, the majority of your time
is spent striving to achieve goals. Such as, getting up in the
morning, getting to work on time, making time to see a friend of
loved one, and so on.
Although these “goals” are pretty exciting, let’s not forget the big
ones. The ones we create with passion and drive. The goals that
can truly change our lives if we commit to pursuing them.
SUMMARY
If you are dissatisfied with some aspect of your life, get excited.
All it means is you now what you don't want. Now its is time to
determine exactly what you do want.
Clarify exactly what it is you want and create a time frame for
getting it.
Write one or two paragraphs why you must attain your goals and
one or two paragraphs why you must not fail to attain your goals.
Keep a close eye on your progress. If what you are doing is not
working, change your approach.
Review your goals twice daily. This will keep you focused.
The time to change your life is now. Not tomorrow, not the next
day.
Take time to invest in the future you want. You have the power
to create your own destiny!
- Glen Hopkins
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4. Organizing Tips and Tools
July/August Special:
How-To Overcome Excuses, Challenges, and Hurdles so YOU
Can Take Control of YOUR Life! Audio tape.
In every economy there are people struggling and there are
people doing extraordinarily well...the difference is you - your
skills - your knowledge and THE VOICES YOU CHOOSE
TO LISTEN TO!In this session Rick and Janet will show you
how to take charge of your life and get big results in tough times.
Click http://www.overhall.com/organizing_special.htm
E-books and Books:
The Power of Focus by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen,
and Les Hewitt changed the way I do business. Folks, this book
is powerful and WILL help you change your life and your focus.
It's a must read and a must for your library. You can purchase it
at: http://tinyurl.com/fwsa
Oh, and last July I had the pleasure of
meeting Mark and Jack. Check out my picture with them at
http://www.overhall.com/office_resources_links.htm
My Internet Marketing buddy and friend, Rick Butts, has a
fabulous site, Ebook Source, where he offers many different e-
books to choose from: Self Help/Personal Development,
Entrepreneur, Sales, Management and Leadership, Internet
Marketing, and Too Cool to categorize. Please check out all the
ebooks you can instantly download, some FREE at
http://www.kickstartcart.com/app/aftrack/asp?afid=45217
AND
be sure to check out John Yost's ebook under self-help,
Knockout Success:How to Do More, Be More, and Get More.
Jeffrey J. Mayer, president of Succeeding In Business, and
author of many books, has an ebook, "Taking Control of Your
Work Day," that I highly recommend. This inexpensive 52 page
ebook is jammed packed with time saving tips so you can get
more done in less time. I urge you all to download this at
http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/aftrack.asp?afid=25003
Music to Get Organized By:
I love YANNI! If you never have listened to anything that Yanni
has produced then you are missing out on some wonderful music
and music that will inspire you to get to work. I once wall
papered and painted two rooms in the dead of summer without
air conditioning to the sounds of Yanni! His music kept me
moving and I know it will help keep you moving towards your
organizing goals. You can check out Yanni's music at:
http://www.yannimusic.net
My favorite album to work by is
Reflections of Passion. I think I'll go play it now!
5. Jokes, Quotes, and Anecdotes
>>"There is a time when we must firmly choose the course we
will follow, or the ruthless drift of events will make the decision."
--Herbert V. Prochnow
>>"Making a decision, even a bad one, is better then making no
decision at all.
--Jesse Aweida
>>"He who insists on seeing with perfect clearness before he
decides never decides."
--Henri Frederic Amiel
>>"What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love,
and an ocean of patience."
--St. Francis de Sales
>>"...the big rewards in life only materialize when you start
doing."
--From the book, Power of Focus, Page 252
>>"For things to change you've got to change. Otherwise,
nothing much will change."
--Jim Rohn
Have you made the decision to FINALLY get Organized?
We have several programs in which we can help you get
organized, gain control of your life, and help you move forward
towards a supportive and healing environment. Check out which
would work best for you at:
http://www.overhall.com/Consulting.htm
6. Tips for Professional Organizers
I've been watching HGTV's newest show, Mission Organization
and although they don't seem to mention or provide the
professional organizers company name or contact information
they do provide their names. Most of the professional organizers
seem to be from PA, maybe it's "their" show idea; however
congratulations to all involved!
I am disappointed however, as I'm sure many of the viewers are,
that one cannot locate many of the professional organizers on the
Internet that the show is spotlighting because the professional
organizer either doesn't have a web site or isn't coming up in the
search engines. BUMMER!!! The loss of potential clients is a
shame and this is happening to you if you don't have a web
presence.
People are looking for Professional Organizers on the Internet
and I can tell you 95% of my new business comes from people
finding me on the Internet, so why aren't YOU are the Internet?
Or maybe you are but you are so far down in the search engines
you are never found! It's not that difficult to create a web site,
and not that expensive to maintain and create a presence for
yourself if you have the proper teacher. I'd like to be your
teacher, your guide, your coach.
I've learned from the best of the best about creating web sites
and Internet Marketing and have begun to train others. Check
out my sister site, http://www.gurusofinternetmarketing.com
If
you need to purchase domain names, web site hosting, or get
FrontPage training click on FrontPage Training or call me at
1-800-687-3040 or outside the US at 1-410-586-9440 to see
how I can help you get an Internet presence.
So you want to be a Professional Organizer?
Check out my one-of-a-kind system, The Wizard's Professional
Organizers System that will give you a jump-start on your
organizing career at
http://www.overhall.com/professional_organizers_system.htm
7. Organizing Events
July 16, 2003 7-8 PM EST
Teleseminar-Maximizing Your Time Even When You Never
Have Enough Register at
http://www.organizelifetogether.com/index.php?ref=overhall
for
this and other organizing teleseminars.
NEED a speaker for your next event? Download my speaking
packet at:
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Smiles, not Piles,
Janet L. Hall, FSII
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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