Some people are naturally organized, but that is not my story. If you ask my mother, I was never one to keep a neat and tidy room, and could never find a matching pair of socks. Because I was organizationally challenged, it really became a topic of interest for me in my first few years of marriage, and motherhood.

My goal was to improve in one new process or area in my life per month. I don’t remember if this was an idea I pulled from a book I read, or magazine article, or one of those wake-up in the middle of the night thoughts.

The “One new thing a month” became my working motto - whether it was to get the laundry process down, the food prepared for dinner, the toys organized, or work towards my degree, I committed to only one new thing at a time to keep from becoming over-whelmed. Amazingly, it worked for me, and I was able to tackle my bad organizing habits in the bite sized chunks without too much hassle.

Eleven years later, I have a new skill set that has provided me with personal benefits as well as knowledge I share with and teach to my clients.

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My 14 year old son was diagnosed as ADHD inattentive a few years ago, but I knew he had a different learning and organizing style when he was three. I recognized some of his organizing challenges in myself, and really drove myself to find solutions that worked for the both of us.

In 1998, I chose to stay home during the day with my son while he was young, so worked as a server in a busy restaurant at night, and opened a state licensed daycare in my home during the day. Serving taught me many things about multi-tasking and prioritizing, and the classes took and experience I received probably taught me most of my organizing skills in residential space and time management.

In 2002 I returned to work in the insurance brokerage field and also set a goal to complete my degree in business with a focus in ebusiness from The University of Phoenix. I will graduate from the University of Phoenix program in 2008, but have decided that operating my own business is my passion and calling.

I began organizing for family and friends, and soon after joined the National Association of Professional Organizers, and began operating my business. I am currently working on my organizing and coaching certifications through NAPO and ICF (International Coach Federation), as well as offering a new Virtual Organizing Service.

Today my motto is to find success in one new way each month, and that really keeps me growing in a balanced way.

I have four beautiful children, and a wonderfully supportive husband. We make our home in Farmington, Utah.