Summary: Life. There are so many adjectives to describe it and depending on what road we happen to be travelling at the time, they aren’t always positive. That feeling of overwhelm can engulf us in a shroud of negativity and give us a feeling that there is simply no way to escape the world we’ve created around us. Yep! Many times, we’ve created our own situation and just don’t know how to remove ourselves from it. Other times, we have nothing to do with the reason why we find ourselves suffocating, but it is still up to us to choose to change our direction so that we find a path that supports our journey, not hinders it. Did you know that the estimated cost of employees spending time searching for things they need results in an estimated $89 billion of lost work time each year? Did you know that clutter is really just the result of postponed decisions? On this episode of CHANGING DIRECTION, I interviewed Sara Skillen, founder and owner of SkillSet, about how clutter impacts our lives and how organization can liberate us to achieve and succeed more than ever. An upcoming guest speaker at The Women’s Survivors Convention in Nashville, TN, Sara shared how taking control of your space helps you take control of your life. Plus, examples of how when you’re in control, stress and anxiety are magically reduced. We covered so much terrific hands-on information - and still had to leave important topics untouched! Here's what you'll learn: A simple, 3-step process for starting to organize your life What clutter is and how it affects your body and mind The science behind how your environment affects your daily experience How to break the cycle of clutter Important questions to ask yourself to help you declutter any time MEET MY GUEST: Sara Skillen, founder and owner of SkillSet, is a former educator and paralegal with experience in a variety of vocational settings – from education to the legal world, from large corporations to solopreneur home offices and telecommuting. In all phases of her career life, she has used her aptitude for organization, project planning, idea development and teaching to serve employers, clients and colleagues. Sara now loves sharing her knowledge of organizing principals to creatively help people from all walks of life get control of their clutter and reduce their stress. Her company’s services include home and business organization, custom file system creation, move assistance, estate organizing, technology for productivity and virtual organizing to help clients reach their organizing goals. She is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers, and currently serves on the board of the Nashville chapter.
