If I’m not well organized, then nothing gets done, not on time anyway. Ellen organizes for a living!! She shares some very important advice, along with some time-honed tips & tricks with us today. You might wanna make some notes so you can remember. Here’s little more about Ellen. Enjoy!
Ellen Delap, professional organizer and productivity consultant, launched Professional-Organizer.com in 2000. She is an award winning Certified Professional organizer recognized for her contributions in the industry and community. She has extensive experience in working with ADHD individuals and holds certificates of study in Workplace Productivity, ADD and Chronic Disorganization. She works with families as a Family Manager Coach. She is currently the President of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO). Ellen enjoys sharing organizing and productivity tips as well as tricks and techniques as a blogger. She is an accomplished speaker and has been interviewed by ABC13 Houston and the Houston Chronicle. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Smith College and a Master’s degree in education from Boston College. Ellen’s goal is to empower her clients by making a difference in their lives.
In this episode, Peter and Ellen discuss:
:23- Intro and welcome Ellen! President of the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals www.NAPO.net https://professional-organizer.com (ref) https://challengingdisorganization.org
1:48- So how does one become a Professional Organizer, Ellen? (Ref: www.NAPO.net)
3:18- What are 5 things, right off the bat, that people with ADHD, or ADD, or someone in their family can do to get organized?
5:13- How do we break a “just in case I might need this” clutter-keeping mentality?
6:18- What is your advice for parents who are gently trying to guide their children down the road towards practicing good organization?
7:42- Talk a little about the home environment, in regard to structures & organization?
8:55- On exchanging house cleaning services with a friend or co-worker
9:27- How about teaching organization & structure to really young children; any specific thoughts?
11:11- On Dopamine rushes via purging, and getting stuff done! The sensation of accomplishment.
11:49- How can we better organize our Digital world? So many Apps! (over 8 just to make this podcast, in fact heh ;-)
12:51- What advice do you have for college students who will be entering a small dorm room/shared-living environment for the first time this year?
13:55- On maintaining good organizational tools and products.
15:20- What is your One, Ultimate, Top Tip for clients who want to become & stay organized?
16:27- Thank you Ellen! How can we find you? https://www.napo.net is a very strong resource! Also via https://professional-organizer.com and TWITTER
18:25- Faster Than Normal Podcast info and credits
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