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Are you looking to save money and get organized in the new year? Our guest Geralin Thomas, of Metropolitan Organizing, can help you do just that. Geralin will discuss the real cost of clutter and offer strategies for saving money and staying organized. She'll share her experience working on the show Hoarders and share tips on how to stay focused and avoid getting overwhelmed. Geralin will also offer practical advice for organizing your space and maintaining your newfound organization. Plus, find out how Geralin stays organized in her own life. If you're ready to take control of your finances and declutter your space, tune in now! Connect with Geralin Thomas: https://www.metropolitanorganizing.com/ Register Today for Jumpstart 2023 Organized! Click this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jumpstart-2023-organized-tickets-487555119487?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_content=shortLinkNewEmail Organizing Resources: Organize & Protect Important Documents: https://www.etsy.com/shop/OrganizePapersNow?coupon=JORGANIZER Secure Online Storage For Your Documents: https://2ndvault.com/?via=janet Janet's Amazon Organizing Products Picks (Lazy Susan/Turntables): https://www.amazon.com/shop/organizerjanet Affiliate Partners: Audible: Get a FREE eBook and FREE 30-day trial from Audible www.audibletrial.com/doDBNy Ways You Can Support Our Podcast: Individuals: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GCGOwithJanet Businesses: https://www.shoutparty.com/shop/p/got-clutter-get-organized-with-janet Connect with Janet: Schedule a FREE 15 Minute consultation: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/services/15-minute-session-with-janet Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifetotallyorganized Social Media Platforms: YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/janetmtaylor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/janetmtaylor/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janettheorganizer?lang=en --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

Do you work from home (“WFH”)? Do you have limited space and multiple people also working from home? Would you benefit from some WFH organizing tips to help streamline your processes so you feel more in control and create a professional environment? This episode will cover the challenges of WFH and provide organizational solutions. Our guest, Geralin Thomas, is a naturally gifted professional organizer. For 19 years, she's helped people around the world get organized and become more productive so they can pursue their passions. You may have seen Geralin on the Emmy nominated television show, Hoarders, where she worked in some of America's most cluttered homes. She is the author of Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets, and is a wealth of information. Visit the detailed show notes with the links mentioned at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/213 WE DISCUSS: Work From Home office setup and motivationOffice furniture/supplies Desk, chair, wastebasket, shredder, Diva ring light, camera, microphone, headphonesGlass floor mat for easy-glide chair Laptop stand Motivation Tips Fragrances: Grapefruit, lemon, lime, mint Temperature: cooler rather than warmer  Stand rather than sit.  Brush your teeth  Determine if you're an early bird or night owl and work with your natural rhythm  Music For a “chill” playlist —background music good for focus try searching “lofi beats” on Spotify — it's sort of like soft nightclub music  This article has good suggestions for people who want to experiment and try different types of music https://www.themuse.com/advice/10-playlists-thatll-power-you-through-your-day-better-than-coffee Resources Mentioned Website:  MetropolitanOrganizing.com First Interview with Geralin Thomas on How to Organize Your Closet Book: Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets Michele's Freebie – join the newsletter Ring Light for your desk Laptop Stand Kathy Vines Organizing Interview on my podcast Here's the woman on YouTube that shows how to organize digital files in Google Drive. Pocketful of Primary: Digital Organization for Teachers  https://youtu.be/8ApGLGzTT4k Jacki Hollywood Brown from Productively Organized says “It's easier to put all old emails into a “pre-[date]” folder and sort at your leisure than to bulk delete them. Some emails may be records or have attached records that you need to keep” for legal reasons. GUEST BIO: Geralin Thomas from Metropolitan Organizing is a naturally gifted professional organizer. For 19 years, she's helped people around the world get organized and become more productive so they can pursue their passions. Geralin especially enjoys transforming chaotic closets into color-coded, curated collections.  You may have seen Geralin on the Emmy nominated television show, Hoarders, where she worked in some of America's most cluttered homes. She's been featured on TV commercials and interviewed in national publications. Her book Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets has been translated into [x] different languages and is sold worldwide. In addition to coaching professional organizers, Geralin's Ask Me Anything YouTube videos provide answers to frequently asked questions about their business challenges. Her website has free articles, quizzes, and checklists to help people get organized – whether that be by decluttering their homes or standardizing processes in their small businesses.   Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast player — and be sure to follow us Instagram! If you'd like to advertise or sponsor the show, you can reach out here. This episode was sponsored by Design a Life You Love, A Woman's Guide to Living a Happier and More Fulfilled Life. My book includes 52 inspirations, one for every week of the year, each with practical tips to guide you to self-love and success on your own terms. It makes a great gift for yourself or a friend!

Do you work from home (“WFH”)? Do you have limited space and multiple people also working from home? Would you benefit from some WFH organizing tips to help streamline your processes so you feel more in control and create a professional environment? This episode will cover the challenges of WFH and provide organizational solutions. Our guest, Geralin Thomas, is a naturally gifted professional organizer. For 19 years, she's helped people around the world get organized and become more productive so they can pursue their passions. You may have seen Geralin on the Emmy nominated television show, Hoarders, where she worked in some of America's most cluttered homes. She is the author of Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets, and is a wealth of information. Visit the detailed show notes with the links mentioned at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/213 WE DISCUSS: Work From Home office setup and motivationOffice furniture/supplies Desk, chair, wastebasket, shredder, Diva ring light, camera, microphone, headphonesGlass floor mat for easy-glide chair Laptop stand Motivation Tips Fragrances: Grapefruit, lemon, lime, mint Temperature: cooler rather than warmer  Stand rather than sit.  Brush your teeth  Determine if you're an early bird or night owl and work with your natural rhythm  Music For a “chill” playlist —background music good for focus try searching “lofi beats” on Spotify — it's sort of like soft nightclub music  This article has good suggestions for people who want to experiment and try different types of music https://www.themuse.com/advice/10-playlists-thatll-power-you-through-your-day-better-than-coffee Resources Mentioned Website:  MetropolitanOrganizing.com First Interview with Geralin Thomas on How to Organize Your Closet Book: Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets Michele's Freebie – join the newsletter Ring Light for your desk Laptop Stand Here's the woman on YouTube that shows how to organize digital files in Google Drive. Pocketful of Primary: Digital Organization for Teachers  https://youtu.be/8ApGLGzTT4k GUEST BIO: Geralin Thomas from Metropolitan Organizing is a naturally gifted professional organizer. For 19 years, she's helped people around the world get organized and become more productive so they can pursue their passions. Geralin especially enjoys transforming chaotic closets into color-coded, curated collections.  You may have seen Geralin on the Emmy nominated television show, Hoarders, where she worked in some of America's most cluttered homes. She's been featured on TV commercials and interviewed in national publications. Her book Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets has been translated into [x] different languages and is sold worldwide. In addition to coaching professional organizers, Geralin's Ask Me Anything YouTube videos provide answers to frequently asked questions about their business challenges. Her website has free articles, quizzes, and checklists to help people get organized – whether that be by decluttering their homes or standardizing processes in their small businesses.   Thank you so much for listening!

Are your closets cluttered? Do you have plenty of clothes but nothing to wear that you are excited to put on? Would you like help getting organized so you can get ready easily and feel more in control of what you are putting on? If you answered yes to any of these questions, or you simply enjoy learning more organizing techniques, then you will love this interview with Geralin Thomas. Geralin is a naturally gifted professional organizer. For 19 years, she's helped people around the world get organized and become more productive so they can pursue their passions. You may have seen Geralin on the Emmy nominated television show, Hoarders, where she worked in some of America's most cluttered homes. She is the author of Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets, and is a wealth of information. The show notes and links mentioned are at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/156 We Discuss: How clutter can be physical and psychological Clutter vs hoarding Where clutter *typically* comes from Emotionally, how clutter makes people feel? Geralin's closet organizing system in depth Tips to help you get started:   ·      Gather the goods: bins or bags, a tape measure, full-length mirror, stepstool, vacuum, duster, bright lighting, “miscellaneous bin” for change, buttons, pins ·      Block time on calendar and put phone in DND mode ·      Get motivated: music, beverage, perky scent, lower the thermostat, wear appropriate undergarments, easy-on-off-outfit ·      Take measurements ·      Analyze and note hair, eye, and complexion colors ·      Determine wants vs. needs; create a wish list (hangers or handbags) ·      Group like with like + give everything a permanent address ·      Get high (use vertical space: wall space/shelves, pants/scarves/hangers that cascade) ·      Save prime real estate (easy access/high visibility) for most often used items Resources Mentioned Website:  MetropolitanOrganizing.com Book: Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets Easily plan what you're going to wear from head-to-toe with Geralin's Wardrobe Worksheet  Here's a link to Geralin's quiz https://www.metropolitanorganizing.com/life/home-organizing/whats-clutterer-personality-type/ Here's a link to Geralin's Wardrobe Wisdom Workbook https://www.metropolitanorganizing.com/personal-style/wardrobe-wisdom-workbook/

Geralin Thomas shares about travel, organization and about becoming busy helping people that she had to transition to coaching. Check out more of Geralin Thomas website: metropolitanorganizing.com/ Geralin's books From Hoarding to Hope: metropolitanorganizing.com/products-services/from-hoarding-to-hope/Decluttering Your Home: metropolitanorganizing.com/products-services/declutter-your-home/ Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Get our free gift of 11 Actionable Hacks from Successful Entrepreneurs @ AddValue2Entrepreneurs.com. Are you stuck? Do you struggle with procrastination? Sign up for a 5 day challenge to help you take more action and make more money in your business AddValue2Life.com/action

Geralin is the author of the books, Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Tactics & Trade Secrets and From Hoarding to Hope: Understanding People Who Hoard and How to Help Them. You may recognize her from regular appearances on A&E's Hoarders, and she was featured on Time Makeover on the Fine Living Network and Lifetime for Women. Geralin has also been a guest expert on The Today Show, The Nate Berkus Show and CNN, among other national programs. In short, she's a seasoned pro with a wealth of knowledge to share. In this session we'll discuss: What to do BEFORE you pack up your winter clothes How to know when to keep something and when to let it go post-Pandemic Geralin's secret weapons for keeping your wardrobe in top form Why measuring is so important Swedish Death Cleaning and your wardrobe Learn More about Geralin Thomas and grab her Wardrobe Wisdom Workbook here: https://www.metropolitanorganizing.com/ It's here! My coveted seasonal trends e-book, How to Rock the Spring/Summer 2022 Trends here: https://shopstylefinder.myshopify.com/cart/39816410071101:1?channel=buy_button Ready to take your style to new heights? https://linktr.ee/stylebymarymichele Follow me on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stylebymarymichele? Be a part of the StyleFinder Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stylefindervipgroup Join me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stylebymarymichele/ Shop with us: https://shopstylefinder.com/  

Have you decided this is the year that you get organized? Are you looking for practical expert advice to get started? Tune in to my conversation with Professional Organizer, Geralin Thomas, Metropolitan Organizing as we discuss: · Where does clutter come from · Suggested strategies on letting go · How she stays organized · And more Professional organizer, Geralin Thomas, founder of Metropolitan Organizing, has been organizing her entire life; some say she's a naturally-organized-professional-organizer. For 19 years she's helped people around the world get organized and perfect the process of being more productive so they can pursue their passions. Geralin enjoys assisting her clients in understanding their acquiring and discarding patterns. She's had a variety of clients with different challenges. You may have seen Geralin on the Emmy nominated show, Hoarders, where she worked in some of America's most cluttered homes. She's been featured on TV shows, interviewed in national publications, and TV commercials. On YouTube Geralin provides answers to frequently asked questions submitted by professional organizers, and on her website you'll find over 500 free articles and quizzes. To learn how to become a professional organizer or to access any of Geralin's free checklists and downloads, visit Metropolitan Organizing.com. This episode's product suggestion are drawer organizers. This episode's book selection written by Geralin Thomas is Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets Janet's upcoming workshops (Click the link for details and to register): Conquer your clutter and create a home you love Mastering Your Time To Create The Life You Want Join my FREE Facebook Group For Women Ready To Live Life Totally Organized. If you need help getting organized to better manage your time and life click the following link to schedule a FREE 15 minute session Contact Me | Janet M. Taylor (janetmtaylor.com) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

Are your closets cluttered? Do you have plenty of clothes but nothing to wear that you are excited to put on? Would you like help getting organized so you can get ready easily and feel more in control of what you are putting on? If you answered yes to any of these questions, or you simply enjoy learning more organizing techniques, then you will love this interview with Geralin Thomas. Geralin is a naturally gifted professional organizer. For 19 years, she's helped people around the world get organized and become more productive so they can pursue their passions. You may have seen Geralin on the Emmy nominated television show, Hoarders, where she worked in some of America's most cluttered homes. She is the author of Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets, and is a wealth of information. The show notes and links mentioned are at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/156

Geralin Thomas shares about travel, organization and about becoming busy helping people that she had to transition to coaching. Check out more of Geralin Thomas website: metropolitanorganizing.com/ Geralin's books From Hoarding to Hope: metropolitanorganizing.com/products-services/from-hoarding-to-hope/Decluttering Your Home: metropolitanorganizing.com/products-services/declutter-your-home/ Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Get our free gift of 11 Successful Hacks from Sage Entrepreneurs @ AddValue2Entrepreneurs.com. Are you stuck? Do you struggle with procrastination? Sign up for a 5 day challenge to help you take more action and make more money in your business AddValue2Life.com/action

As fall nears it's time to start thinking about going through our closets. To help you get a jumpstart, I sat down to chat with Professional Organizer, Geralin Thomas to get the scoop on her insider secrets that will help whip your closet into shape this fall – or any time of year. Geralin is the author of the books, Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Tactics & Trade Secrets and From Hoarding to Hope: Understanding People Who Hoard and How to Help Them. You may recognize her from regular appearances on A&E's Hoarders, and she was featured on Time Makeover on the Fine Living Network and Lifetime for Women. Geralin has also been a guest expert on The Today Show, The Nate Berkus Show and CNN, among other national programs. In short, she's a seasoned pro with a wealth of knowledge to share. In this interview we'll discuss: 1. Her suggestions for storing clothing in the off season 2. Her #1 tip for managing your closet and your clothes (this may surprise you) 3. Her best go-to tips for maximizing closet storage 4. Tips for storing accessories 5. Her must have secret organzier ‘tools of the trade' 6. Her style icon and the question she asks herself before she gets dressed Be sure to share this with a friend! And don't forget to leave a review. Merci.�� Learn More about Geralin Thomas and grab her Wardrobe Wisdom Workbook here: https://www.metropolitanorganizing.com/ Follow my own personal style journey on Instagram @stylebymarymichele Discover new styles in our boutique @shopstylefinder Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stylebymarymichele/ Follow StyleFinder Boutique on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopstylefinder/ For more style inspiration and support, come join us over in the SF School of Style (https://sfschoolofstyle.com/optin1623856748682) and let's take your style to new heights! You'll be the first to hear when the doors open. Want personal assistance? Work with me! Grab a spot on my calendar and let's chat! https://calendly.com/marymichelenidiffer Join in the fun in our StyleFinder VIP Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/stylefindervipgroup)

Part 2 of our podcast where, Professional Organizer Geralin Thomas discusses how to get started and what to do when you have a big idea for a new business. Keeping You Organized is the show that brings you the best organizing tips, advice, and behind-the-scenes stories from the top professional organizers.

On this episode, Professional Organizer Geralin Thomas discusses how to get started and what to do when you have a big idea for a new business.  Keeping You Organized is the show that brings you the best organizing tips, advice, and behind the scenes stories from the top professional organizers.

In this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast organizing consultant Geralin Thomas discusses how she’s helped clients from around the globe create curated closets. Tune in to hear Geralin's tips, techniques, and tactics for letting go of clothing that doesn’t fit or flatter. Listeners will enjoy her strategies and words of wisdom about building a better wardrobe. WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER in Ep #100  Geralin's passion for helping people build better wardrobes.   Geralin's tips for more mindful shopping.     How to start the decluttering the clothing process.  Hilarious strategies for figuring out which garments aren’t needed, loved, wanted, or worn.  Why numbers matter.  Connect with Geralin: https://www.metropolitanorganizing.com Hoarding + Decluttering books by Geralin:  Decluttering Your home: https://www.amazon.com/Decluttering-Your-Home-Techniques-Secrets From Hoarding to Hope: https://www.amazon.com/Hoarding-Hope-Understanding-People-Hoard Geralin’s Wardrobe Wisdom Workbook: https://www.metropolitanorganizing.com/personal-style/wardrobe-wisdom-workbook/  

This week Shannon and Janine sit down with Geralin Thomas of Metropolitan Organizing in Cary, N.C., a rock star in the organizing world. She's not only famous for many appearances on the Hoarders tv show, she's known for her generosity in sharing her business acumen with other organizers (including Janine). Geralin is a business coach for entrepreneurs, particularly professional organizers, and in this episode we talk with Geralin about the challenges people face when starting a business. And, yes, perfectionism can be one of those challenges! Be prepared for a lot of laughter. Discussion topics include: • How perfectionism can show up when starting a business • The perfectionism/procrastination relationship • Geralin’s emphasis in branding and marketing with her coaching clients • How what you say, how you say it and your processes are all part of your branding • How people can get perfectionistic about branding • Geralin’s advice on how to pay attention to details without getting mired in them (hint: Know thyself) • Having a specific—and consistent—point of view in your branding • The importance of being authentic in branding and marketing • Advice for starting points at the very beginning of a business • Some thoughts on choosing a business name • The things we’ve regretted in our businesses • The prospects of drinking alcohol while recording (or listening to) the podcast • Geralin's favorite Getting to Good Enough moment Visit the show notes at www.gettingtogoodenough.com for lots of links!

On this episode, Professional Organizer Geralin Thomas takes us behind the scenes of an organizing business and what it takes to get started and to keep it going.  Keeping You Organized is the show that brings you the best organizing tips, advice, and behind-the-scenes stories from the top professional organizers.

Geralin Thomas founded her business, Metropolitan Organizing LLC, in 2002. In addition to residential organizing, she is a career coach for professional organizers specializing in creating and growing successful, profitable businesses. She is a speaker and author of From Hoarding to Hope, Understanding People Who Hoard and How To Help Them as well as Declutter Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets. She has been seen on A&E’s TV show Hoarders, the Nate Berkus Show, NBC’s the Today Show, Fine Living Network, just to name a few. She was voted best chronic disorganization expert and has been a NAPO instructor since 2006, past president of NAPO North Carolina, NAPO North Carolina ambassador and on NAPO’s education committee. What you’ll learn about in this episode: What’s the best way to start out if you’re new to the industry Why building your credibility and your professionalism is essential to building your business What you can do to build your credibility How to use social media to your advantage How to build a relationship with a brand Using NAPO to build relationships nationwide Why steady marketing is a must to grow your business How to craft an “elevator” speech The one marketing tool Geralin can’t live without How to do what you’re good at and hire out the rest Employees vs. Independent Contractors  

Special Guest: Professional Organizer Geralin Thomas offers real solutions for real people, emphasizing simplicity and excellence in her approach to organizing challenges both large and small. Past President of the NC chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers as well as a chronic disorganization and ADHD specialist, Geralin founded Metropolitan Organizing® in 2002 to help transform the lives of her clients. Geralin has been published in an array of national magazines. She is often featured on well-recognized television and media outlets, including A&E’s Hoarders, The Nate Berkus Show, Today and South Africa’s The Home Channel.   Special Guest: Susan Orenstein, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and the Founder of Orenstein Solutions, a group private practice providing psychological services for the entire family. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Brown University, Master’s Degree from Georgia State University, and Doctoral Degree in Counseling Psychology at Temple University.

Professional Organizer Geralin Thomas offers real solutions for real people, emphasizing simplicity and excellence in her approach to organizing challenges both large and small. Past President of the NC chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers as well as a chronic disorganization and ADHD specialist, Geralin founded Metropolitan Organizing® in 2002 to help transform the lives of her clients. Geralin has been published in an array of national magazines. She is often featured on well-recognized television and media outlets, including A&E’s Hoarders, The Nate Berkus Show, Today and South Africa’s The Home Channel.   Geralin is based in Cary, North Carolina and works with clients around the world. She truly enjoys sharing her organizing tips, techniques and problem-solving skills with others – and has helped professional athletes, politicians, artists, small business owners and many others.http://metropolitanorganizing.com

Dr. Gail Steketee joined the faculty at the Boston University School of Social Work in 1986 and is currently Professor and Dean at the School. She has conducted multiple research studies of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic and OC spectrum conditions, including body dysmorphic disorder and compulsive hoarding. She has received several grants from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to study OCD and hoarding. She currently leads a multidisciplinary team studying the psychopathology and treatment of compulsive hoarding, as well as web-based and group treatments and community task force initiatives to address this problem. Her most recent books include Compulsive Hoarding and Acquiring: Therapist Guide and Client Manual (Oxford University Press, 2007), and Buried in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Hoarding (Oxford University Press, 2007). Professional Organizer Geralin Thomas, CPO-CD offers real solutions for real people emphasizing simplicity and excellence in her approach to organizing challenges both big and small. Past President of the NC chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers as well as a chronic disorganization and ADHD specialist, Geralin founded Metropolitan Organizing® LLC, in 2002 to help transform the lives of her clients. She is an organizing expert on A & E TV's show, Hoarders. Check out: http://www.metropolitanorganizng.com