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 my Virtual Organizing Services.

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.