We’re halfway through the first month of the New Year. How are you doing with your fresh start and goal setting, planning, new habits, or resolutions? Making time to set goals, write them down, and implement them is integral to how some function. However, for many of us, planning is elusive, or our intentions quickly get derailed.

Does this sound familiar? You want more organization and less clutter, so you commit to decluttering and organizing your entire house. While the goal is doable, it’s so big that you feel overwhelmed and unmotivated. You give up and go down that negative self-talk path. What if you had the right support to help you clarify what is most important, create a doable way to reach your goals, and provide accountability and advice? Can you feel the big exhale?  

It’s all about surrounding yourself with people that will help you thrive. Marcy Stoudt, the founder of The Executive Mom Nest, understands the value of teams. She launched The Nest, an exclusive network of women whose vision of success includes career, family, and self. The Nest is a unique and trusting community for new moms to explore ideas, ask for feedback, and seek advice. Members have access to Advisors in diverse industries, including marketing, finance, design, nutrition, life coaching, and organization.

“Surround yourself with people that will help you thrive.”

— Linda Samuels, CPO-CD®, CVPO

I’m thrilled that Marcy invited me to join the Executive Mom Nest as their Professional Organizer Advisor. To celebrate the New Year, The Nest has an incredible giveaway that I’m participating in, and excited to share with you. 

Fabulous ‘New Year, New Me’ Giveaway

Giveaway Description:

The Executive Mom Nest’s ‘New Year, New Me’ giveaway provides you with support and guidance to become the best version of yourself as a mom, businesswoman, and mompreneur. It’s a chance to close the gap between who you are and who you want to be. Bring harmony to your career and home.

Prizes: 

The giveaway winner will receive three amazing prizes from Nest Advisors:

• A one-hour virtual organizing session with Oh, So Organized!, and a signed copy of the book, The Other Side of Organized – courtesy of Linda Samuels, CPO-CD®, CVPO

• A business introduction video paired with branded graphics for social media – courtesy of Branded Interviews, Alison Nissen

• A one-hour executive coaching session with Marcy Stoudt – courtesy of Revel Coach

Rules for Entry:

• Follow Executive Mom Nest on Instagram.

• Tag three friends in the comments on the Giveaway post.

• Get a bonus entry if you share the post to your Instagram Story.

• The giveaway closes on January 22, 2021, and the winner will be contacted shortly after.

How are you doing with your New Year plans? Have you taken on any new projects or goals this year? Have you run into any snags? Who is on your success team? I’d love to hear your thoughts. I invite you to join the conversation by adding your comments below, and pop over to Instagram to enter The Executive Mom Nest giveaway.

Fall is a season of spectacular change. From weather cooling to leaves shifting colors, to kids coming and going. Maybe the atmosphere of change has inspired you to work on projects like organizing drawers and closets for cooler weather clothing or decluttering spaces to prepare for guests and holiday entertaining.

Talk about being inspired! Today I had the pleasure of meeting Kip Tindell, Founder, Chairman and CEO of The Container Store. What a gracious person! He’s just written a new book, Uncontainable, which I can’t wait to read! Kip was meeting, greeting and signing books today at one of his stores. 

Kip Tindell and Linda Samuels

In the spirit of change, inspiration, and my birthday, I’ve put together the Uncontainable Organizing Giveaway with fun tips and goodies especially for you. Part of the giveaway includes a “hot off the press” signed copy of Uncontainable.

Organizing Tips

• Change – This is at the core of any organizing project or endeavor. You’re at one point looking to travel to another. The road might be bumpy, but it’s well worth the journey. As you’re changing your habits, your systems, and physical surroundings, you might be letting go of beliefs that no longer serve you and possessions that have lost their meaning and purpose. Be open and curious about your discoveries as you create what “organized” looks and feels like to you.

• Inspiration – Sometimes our inspiration comes from within, but often we need external nudges. If you’re looking for some visual inspiration, check out the Oh, So Organized! Pinterest boards. You’ll find organizing solutions, words of wisdom, tips, videos, and articles collected for you.

• Birthdays – These are days to celebrate. We’re here. We’re alive. We’re grateful for the creative, loving people that surround us. As a way of celebrating my birthday (today), I thank all of you for being such a giving, supportive, community. If I could, I’d pass out cupcakes to everyone. Instead, let’s all take a minute, imagine the flickering candle on top of the cake (your favorite flavor of course), close your eyes, make a wish, and blow. Wishing your wish comes to fruition.

The Uncontainable Organizing Giveaway goodies were selected to inspire, organize, and rejuvenate you! The winner will receive everything described below (worth over $100):

Goodies Include:

• Autographed copy of Uncontainable by Kip Tindell
• The Container Store $25 gift card
• Oval turquoise metal bin from The Container Store
• Starbucks $25 gift card
• “the day was in dire need of a "Ctrl+Alt+Delete” sticky notes from Anne Taintor
• Autographed copy of The Other Side of Organized by Linda Samuels

Now what? The Uncontainable Organizing Giveaway starts on November 11^th. One winner will be selected (using random.org) on November 17th. There’s no time like the present. Keep reading and enter now!

Contest Rules:

• Comment on this blog post below about your latest organizing project or favorite organizing tip
• Comment about the giveaway on the Oh, So Organized! Facebook page
• Tweet about this giveaway on Twitter and include @LindaSamuels when you do
• Subscribe to The Other Side of Organized free monthly e-newsletter for continued inspiration and motivation
• Follow Oh, So Organized! on Pinterest and comment on this blog post about which of our Pinterest board you like best
• Comment on Linda Samuels - Oh, So Organized!’s Google+ page on the Uncontainable Organizing Giveaway post

Do one or all of the above to enter. The more you do, the more times your name will be entered to win (up to 6 total entries!)

You are personally invited to join the conversation (and giveaway) about change, inspiration, and organization. What are your thoughts? Good luck wishes to all of you!

Spring is a wonderful season to let go, declutter, and organize. Maybe you’ve been thinking about taking action, but haven’t moved forward. The good news is that help has arrived! The Spring Organizing Giveaway has fun tips and goodies to get you started.

Spring Organizing Tips

• Get Inspired – Are you wondering how to start organizing? Read, think, shower (nothing like a little water to get those thoughts running,) and be inspired. There are many articles on this blog and in my book, The Other Side of Organized, about letting go, clutter, and motivation. If you prefer visual inspiration, browse through my collection of themed organizing Pinterest boards.

• Get Prepared – Once you’re inspiration infused, it’s time to prepare your organizing projects. Use lists to stay focused. Gather supplies like boxes and bags for releasing things and containers to organize the keepers. Some of my favorite retailers for fabulous organizing products are The Container Store, Target, Office Candy®, and See Jane Work.

• Get Rejuvenated – All work and no play is no fun! Organizing can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Pace yourself. Make sure that you take breaks to rejuvenate. Leisurely sip an iced tea or coffee, perhaps with a favorite friend, and admire the organizing work you’ve accomplished so far. 

The Spring Organizing Giveaway goodies were selected to inspire, organize, and rejuvenate you! The winner will receive everything described below (worth over $125):

Office Candy® Mini Clipboard & PadInspiration

• Autographed copy of The Other Side of Organized by Linda Samuels
• AquaNotes ® waterproof notepad
• “Say-it” sticky notes from NPW

Organization

• The Container Store $25 gift card
• Oval turquoise metal bin from The Container Store
• At Home At Work pad from Knock Knock
• Mini clipboard with matching pad from Office Candy®

Rejuvenation

• Starbucks $25 gift card
• Starbucks Salted Almond Chocolate Bites

Are you excited to win this fabulous group of favorites? The Spring Organizing Giveaway starts on April 8^th. One winner will be picked (using random.org) on April 14th. There’s no time like the present. Keep reading and enter now!

Contest Rules:

• Comment on this blog post about your favorite spring organizing project or tip
• Comment about the giveaway on the Oh, So Organized! Facebook page
• Tweet about this giveaway on Twitter and include @LindaSamuels when you do
• Subscribe to The Other Side of Organized free monthly e-newsletter for continued inspiration and motivation
• Follow Oh, So Organized! on Pinterest and comment on this blog post about which of our Pinterest boards you like best
• Comment on Pinterest about Oh, So Organized!’s new “Organize for Spring 2014” video
• Comment on Linda Samuels - Oh, So Organized!'s Google+ page on the Spring Organizing Giveaway post
• Do one or all of the above to enter. The more you do, the more times your name will be entered to win (up to 7 total entries!)

You are personally invited to join the conversation (and giveaway) about inspiration, organization, and rejuvenation. What are your thoughts? Happy Spring and good luck wishes!

Are you feeling motivated to declutter your spaces, let go of the things you no longer want, and organize your environment to support your needs? The less-frenzied pace of summer is the ideal time to take on those organizing projects you’ve been thinking about. The heat has arrived along with the Hot Organizing Giveaway. I’ve put together goodies and tips to motivate you to action.

Summer Organizing Tips

• Be Inspired – Not sure about where to begin with your organizing projects? Use think time to read and get inspired. There are many articles on this blog including posts about clutter, change, motivation, and letting go. If you prefer visual inspiration, browse through my collection of themed organizing Pinterest boards.
• Be Prepared – Feeling inspired? Next step is to prepare for your organizing project. Are there any supplies you need like boxes and bags for releasing things? Are there organizing products to purchase? You can find an array of organizing containers and products at my favorite retailers including The Container Store, Target, See Jane Work, Office Candy Gals, and Bed, Bath & Beyond.
• Be Rewarded – Have you completed all or part of your project? Organizing can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Pace yourself. Make sure that you take breaks, refresh, and reward yourself. Grab an iced tea or coffee, sit back, and admire the organizing work you’ve accomplished so far.

The Hot Organizing Giveaway goodies were selected to inspire, organize, and rejuvenate you. The winner will receive everything described below:

• Inspiration – Autographed copy of The Other Side of Organized by Linda Samuels
• Preparation – The Container Store $25 gift card
• Reward – Starbucks $25 gift card

I know you can't wait to win this fabulous group of favorites. The Hot Organizing Giveaway starts on July 9th. One winner will be picked (using random.org) on July 15th. There's no time like the present. Keep reading and enter now!

Contest Rules:

• Comment on this blog post below about your summer organizing project
• Comment about the giveaway on the Oh, So Organized! Facebook page
• Tweet about this giveaway on Twitter and include @LindaSamuels when you do
• Subscribe to The Other Side of Organized free monthly e-newsletter for continued inspiration and motivation
• Follow Oh, So Organized! on Pinterest and share which one of my boards you like best by commenting on this blog post
• Comment on Pinterest about Oh, So Organized!’s “Organize for Summer” video
• Do one or all of the above to enter. The more you do, the more times your name will be entered to win (up to 6 total entries!)

You are personally invited to join the conversation (and contest) about organizing, motivation and inspiration. What are your thoughts? Wishing you all the best of luck!