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Your encouragement means a lot to me" Yvette
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This is what readers are saying about Organized for Life...
"Thank you, Yvette, for
allowing me to participate in your great site. Your letters have helped me spot
areas I need to work on very badly. I moved my mother in with us three years
ago and since she insisted on bringing most of her things with her, I had to
clear out a lot of my hobby and craft supplies. I have "stuffed" all
of them into two other already-filled-to-the-brim rooms, but keep
procrastinating in sorting, tossing and storing things because I can't really
decide which ones I want to pursue. I've been taking a "Scarlet view"
of it all...you know, I'll think about that tomorrow?...but after visiting an
extremely disorganized relative, I think I have a better chance of getting back
to the task. Wish me luck and again thank you for all the good advice."
Mary Fulton, New Caney, TX
"Dear Yvette,
Let me start by telling you how
much I've enjoyed your book, Get Myself Organized. Having read many books
on organization, I found your most relatable to me. I love your writing
style and your common sense approach to staying on top of things. I'm
looking forward to your next newsletter.
Sincerely,"
Audrey Nelsen,
"Yvette,
Bev,
"Dear Yvette,
I'm still busy reading but have
already put a couple of things into practice.
Just to let you know that I almost
missed my flight last week reading your book!
Your book is excellent and is very
simplistic and easy to follow. I've started doing some changes in my
personal life and realized it was easier to read the book but I will persevere.
Thank you"
Sandra,
"Hi,
I am still enjoying the book and
reading more than doing at the moment but have implemented a few little things
so far.
I feel the main reason I became
interested and decided to buy your book was due to my clutter both mine and my
kids' clutter is becoming a huge burden and really getting me down. I think the
room rotation and just the thought of only using half hour at a time is more
appealing to actually getting it done than completely turning one room upside
down and being in utter chaos and not wanting to continue with it!
I do have a quote that actually my
daughter quoted to me when she knew what I was reading - she is nearly 7 and
said she will help me de-clutter so she can have friends over more often and
know where everything is and maybe do a car boot with the items she doesnt want
anymore. Thats providing her 3 year old sister doesnt get to them first!! Your
book has inspired me to slowly de-clutter in room rotation and as I dont have
too much spare time can work this in nicely and I am looking forward to having
an orderly house back again!!! Thanks so much."
Amanda, Jersey, Channel Islands,
"Hi
I am enjoying your book. It has
really helped me, especially meal plans section. Now I always have something
prepared at home and most importantly on time. I find grocery and other
shopping easier this way. Planning my mails has made me even spend wisely and
usefully. I cant thank you enough for this. The part where you insist getting
up on time, dish washing and Washing, i simply follow those now and I cannot
thank you enough for that advice."
Priya,
"Hi Yvette,
I've finally finished reading your
book. It was great and I'm going to start making those daily/weekly lists
after I write to you!
Now I recognize that my auto-pilot
wasn't programmed properly. I will make changes so I'm following a
thought out, planned course so I know where I'm going and will stop flying
round in circles.
I found this book gave me common
sense guidelines to house keeping that I had never learned or asked about when
I first left home. I'll be passing on what I learned to my children and
look forward to being more at peace with my home and family (instead of being
peeved the cleaning fairies didn't show again).
"Hi Yvette,
I just thought I'd write a
"Thank you" for your e-book. It has been a life saver.
Only starting this week it has helped a lot. It's funny how I knew all
that needed doing and the constant planning and (you know the rest)....You make
it easier to start and you have taken the tonne of pressure off.
Thank you again. Life is
great when organized."
Hayley Richardson,
"Hey Yvette,
I love it. Thank You.
I'm implementing and its actually making a difference already.
I'm less stressed, clearer in the
mind, and I have a tincy bit of 'free time' starting to appear.
It really just hit home, the penny
dropped, just how important organisation is - just how it changes how you feel,
operate, enjoy your day. Its kind of like sifting through the rubble and
starting to see some daylight - if that makes any sense. I can see I'm
going to start having time very soon for the actual things that are important -
like reading and writing with my 5 year old, I want to start studying again -
that now seems possible."
Tracey,
"Hi Yvette,
This is the first book I am
reading chapter by chapter like 'holy book' out of 100's of personality
development books/ebooks which I read so far. It's really getting on with
my rhythm.
I was amazed by the changes of my
approach towards life. Your book is really super practical and
easy. I found that I had been a 'perfectionist' in my life so far.
Thank you so much."
"Dear Yvette,
Christine Riddy,
"Yvette,
There is nothing like moving home
to get organised.
In the last two weeks we have
moved to a duplex, installed our mildly handicapped daughter in one to ease her
into independent living and moved into the other during major
renovations. It has rained solidly for two weeks, particularly heavily on
the day of the move. We have not established outside areas for the dogs
yet so have had a very wet Irish Wolfhound and Labrador inside for most of that
time (on ivory tiles - thank God its tiles and not carpets). However, all
the confusion and stress (plus a smaller kitchen) has strengthened my
resolve to simplify - I have chucked out 90% of my 30 year collection of
plastics, glass etc. etc. Now we are using our "good" glasses
for that glass of wine and guess what - wine tastes better out of
crystal. Also gone are the boxes inherited from Mum when she went into a
retirement village and couldn't part with her memories and left them with me
because I had the space. Gone are the collection of antiquated Christmas
decorations. All the woollen blankets saved (we all use doonas) have gone
to the Lord Mayors Winter Appeal (
My husband is a builder and gone
are all the bits of timber, doors, windows that might come in handy one day
(except for one piece of cedar that is his retirement project).
Gone is the oversize furniture
that fits the entire family around (bought for the annual occasion the whole
family was together) and we found we can move around this house freely.
Gone is ALL the tarnished silverware
(except for the kids christening cups and they have been sent to them to look
after).
The mending box is empty - most of
the stuff had been in there for years waiting to be mended - tossed it all.
The emotionally kept but otherwise
worthless ornaments inherited from my great grandmother are gone except for
about 3 pieces.
Gone are all the old dog collars
and tags kept over the years of faithful pets now passed on.
Gone is everything I can't fit
into, haven't worn for 12 months as well as half my husband and daughter's
wardrobes.
So, despite the trauma and damp
dogs, I am on the way as long as I can keep the pace up.
Thank you for a wonderful site and
book."
Meg,
"Hi Yvette,
I needed your book to push me to
get motivated. I have always been great a
Jenny,
"Hi
"It is time to thank you and
let you know that I am on my way to a more controlled life. I still have
a lot to do, but so far I am
1 Finding one home for all
things that I want to keep. I had too many places for some items.
2 Opening my mail right away and
putting a reminder into my computer calendar so that I know when the bills are
due. I will no longer wait for a day to pay the bills but do them a few
days before they are due.
3 Opening my mail near the paper
recycling container so that it can go out for pick up without having to find it
first. And all addresses and private information go to the paper
shredder."
Bee,
"Hi Yvette,
I have just finished reading your
book. I printed it off as I enjoy reading
Thanks so much.
Regards,"
Vickii,
"Hi Yvette,
I love your book! I am
still busy reading it and can't wait to really get stuck into my new organized
life!
I am a hopeless
perfectionist and can relate to everything you say in the book. The
hardest part will definitely be to stay in the time frame for each task.
When I decide to clean the kitchen bench top, I usually end up cleaning the
oven inside out and wash the windows and wash the floor with a
toothbrush, all in one go... and then I am usually late for work!
Vacuum cleaning is a nightmare because it takes me ages to finish because I end
up vacuuming the sofas and the walls and the ceiling corners. I am
wondering if I should clean the whole house from top to bottom first (maybe on the
weekend) and then carry on with the routine and stick to the time allocated to
each task."
(Yvette here - the answer to this
question was NO!)
"Anyway, I wanted to send you
a message, 'cause it feels like I know you personally! Thanks for a great
book and helping me sort out some crucial points."
U. Grobler,
"Hi Yvette,
I've enjoyed reading your
e-book. I have to say its a real comfort to read it. A lot of it is
common sense ideas, and it reminds me a lot of the folklore that my mother used
to tell me over the years, as she is quite organised in her household. Whereas
I was the opposite. I love to read your thoughts, as it inspires me when
things are down. Thank you and keep up the good work with your project."
Ida,
"Hi Yvette,
I’m so glad that I purchased your
e-book and will be forever grateful to you for writing it. I’m finding that the
simple act of glancing at my ‘daily routines’ is keeping me in check and
motivated….even though a lot of the things have become second nature, just to
be reminded to take the chicken out of the freezer to defrost in preparation
for dinner, rather than half cooking it in the microwave at 5.30pm is
priceless! A wave of completion washes over me once the morning routines
(including my now daily exercise) are done and then I shift a bit of focus onto
the de-clutter and clean. I’m only about 8% of the way through my home but can
see the results very clearly (no more pink grout in my shower) and vow that
this is the new me (and our new home) and am even looking forward to
maintaining it all. It’s quite bizarre, as I’ve found that more of my home is
cleaner and I seem to have more time for ‘me maintenance’….I had a lovely foot
soak last night, have been exercising in the mornings, have caught up with more
family & friends, am booked in to have a check up with my doctor in a few
days and the 2 little ones will be checked over by the community nurse tomorrow
(which was quite a bit overdue) ….all because I made time ..…many thanks to
you!
Once again Yvette, thank you for
your part in helping me feel better about myself and my home. Have a
great day, 'cause I am!"
Tracey, Dural,
"Hi Yvette,
What I have read "speaks to
me". Right from the start.. what I am discovering is that I am not a born
disorganized person.. but I do have a problem making decisions and your step by
step presentation has brought about changes in my thought process
already. You know this all comes at an interesting time because with the
side effect of chemo therapy.. what we call "Chemo brain" is created
a special challenge for those of us trying to complete tasks without wandering
off into a myriad of other distractions. I have no doubt there are a bunch of
us cancer survivors facing this problem. Your e book is yet another support in
getting on with my life in some very
Julia,
"Yvette's e-book helped me to
realise I wasn't as disorganised as I thought.
Her writing tone is warm,
encouraging and very readable. It's about doing more with less stress,
feeling powerfully in charge of day to day time management."
Sue,
"My motivation levels have
increased immensely because I now have a
"Dear Yvette,
I really loved your
book. I was very nervous about ordering an e-book and despite all your
reassurance was afraid it might just be a scam! But I was feeling so bad about
things that I decided it was worth the risk and am really pleased I did
as the book is even better than I expected.
The main and
unexpected benefit was your insight into what can lead to disorganization ie
the contents of Chapter 2. This led me not only to recognise how
disorganization was the result of some psychological issues but that it was
also aggravating them! It even helped me re-appraise how I deal with my teenage
daughter!
I liked the chapters
on daily routines as I guess they seem really achievable and just having a list
seems to ensure they get done. ie if I am feeling tired or fed-up,
previously I would just do nothing, now I just go to the next thing on the list
as it requires no effort in decision making.
Best Regards,"
Frances Lack,
Penzance,
"Thanks so much for your
book. The tone of your writing is kind humorous and uplifting. I've
already been able to implement some of your suggestions, but today I needed to
remind myself of what you said -- that I already made the decision to get out
of bed so don't think about how down you are (I am lately) just get up.
Your words are going to be with me a long time, because I needed help in some
very concrete areas of my life. Again, thanks so much.
Best,"
L
"Hi Yvette
I did enjoy the book and I've read
it through a couple of times.
I'm still working on getting myself
more organised in some areas but I have already implemented the menu
planning. It took a couple of hours to think about and sort out the first
one which I did for a whole month but it has really made so many things easier,
the shopping, organising the freezer, no more having to think about what to
have, the children think it's great they know exactly what they will be
getting, and my daughter has even started cooking a few of the meals for me so
it is ready when I get home from work. She knows what needs to be cooked
without having to wait until I arrive home and then start! It's a
miracle...
Kind regards,"
Trudie, Fleet,
"Hi Yvette
Thanks very much for your
book. I really enjoyed reading it and have already started to get
organised.
I bought the book as I needed a
plan/strategy to get going. I have a 12 month old baby and am working 4
days a week. It is very hard to find time to get everything done - and
for months now tasks and mess would continually build up and become
overwhelming.
The thing I liked most was the
practical and do-able plan of action. Breaking it down into routines and
room rotations helps to make the process of becoming organised
achievable. You don't need full days of uninterrupted time to make
progress - 15 or 30 mins here and there can work. I also like the quick
clean suggestion - I was always overwhelmed by the task of cleaning the floors
as I thought it had to be done perfectly and so I rarely did it and only
vacuumed. With a crawling baby it is essential and so I have started the
weekly express clean. I am working on menu planning and a master shopping
list now too - something I have also thought would be great, but never had the
inclination to do it.
After reading your book, I feel a
bit more in control and inspired to get organised. Thank you!
Kind regards,"
Lucy Harel, Wollstonecraft (
"Hello Yvette!
Just to say a HUGE thank you for
the e-book! It's absolutely marvellous and EXACTLY what I
needed! A new time has come in the Holmgren household! Bless
you for doing such a fab job - I LOVE your sense of humour, I think it's
because you're Australian (I'm English but married to a Swede - Swedish women
are INCREDIBLY house proud and I feel like the ugly duckling!
Love,"
Jacqui Holmgren,
"Dear Yvette,
Thank you so much for your book. I
believe it should be mandatory reading for anyone contemplating leaving home
and or getting married. Blokes should equally read this manual just to
get an idea of what we women do.
My daughter is 25 , just married
and is expecting her first child in 6 months. I have been trying to help her
organize her home, finances and health. Three most important things in life not
necessarily in that order. You can talk all you want, you can go over to her
house and do a massive clean up for her, you can organize her bills and have
her in some state of calm and cleanliness. This however always ends with the
same result - failure - because I am doing it for her.
When I discovered your book I read
it and the first forty pages were absolutely brilliant! You have managed
to get to the real core of the problem we all have within us and your sense of
humour makes it all bearable. We have to fix ourselves first.
I sent the E book to Lana the next
day. (By post after I printed it out!) She rang me while reading it
and the change has been phenominal. Once we realise that we are doing it
for ourselves and we cannot change people around us and we not responsible for
their mess it is easy. With luck we can influence them to some degree and
they may come over to the "Organized Side". I am very pleased to say
that Lana is now well on her way to a much calmer, and organized life with a
massive boost to her confidence and self esteem.
Thank you so much!
Regards,"
Jayne McLean-Hodgson,
"I have been reading the
e-book by sections, and so far, I think it is wonderful and gave me a lot of
good ideas that I want to put in practice. Your section on feeling good
about yourself was really good. I am learning to take better care of
myself. The section on self-image was excellent too. I thought that
you were writing to me. And the sentence "you deserve to treat
yourself well, and being organized is a sign of self respect" make me
think a lot because I never saw it that way.
Sincerely,"
Consuelo,
"Hi Yvette,
I think that your book is
absolutely brilliant!! Reading it is like reading my own thoughts but all
neatly arranged and concrete!
I am just starting up as a
Professional Organiser. Your book is a fantastic kick start for me.
Thank you."
Margie Theakston,
"I LOVE YOU! (in a
non-threatening purely fan-based way!!)
I've been reading your book - I
action things as I go along - and it is the single best investment I have ever
made, better than the house we are building I say!
I have problems with anxiety
attacks and depression and have to take medication daily. After finding
your book I am making huge leaps forward with my life. I have moved to
part-time work for a while to help me get back on track but your book has
really helped. It came at the right time as our house will be finished in
6 weeks and I am using this time to set up all my lists/files/goals and completely
declutter the house and set the new house up in all your fantastically
recommended ways. I can do my weekly household in 2 hours on a Tuesday
morning now, I never have more than 3 things a week to iron, if I have ironing
and I don't feel like things are getting on top of me.
It is one of those books I will
refer to in years to come - should I ever feel a little overwhelmed.
Thank you for writing it.
Michelle Peterson,
"Hi Yvette,
I have really enjoyed your
book. I have been busy trying to put things into practice i.e. allocating
time for everything and following it through. The book actually broke
down daily routines and put them in sequence that really makes sense. The
points made are directly applicable and results are immediately obvious.
I have read quite a few materials
on getting organised, managing your time, etc but this definitely stands out
because of its daily relevance and comprehensiveness. My suggestion is
for anyone that wants to really benefit from this book is take it in
steps."
H. A. A,
"Dear Yvette,
I just can't begin to tell you how
much your book and newsletters have changed my life! I LOVE reading your
writing style. The newsletters keep me focused on the things that are
important to me. Rather than just a how to book, your moral attitude comes
through very well on how to live one's life to the fullest and the best.
Thank you so much for deciding to reach out."
Sincerely,
Jen Jameson,
"Thank you very kindly for
your very speedy response to my e-mail and thank you as well for your words of
advice.
There is just ssoooooo much
information in this e-book, that while I am "running" through it,
grabbing tidbits here and there, I just know I will be reading it more than
once. Every page had some insight on it that I take careful note
of.
Things are going rather well, I
must say. I am still working on your book, and yes, it really is a huge
benefit. I am now going thought it and highlighting a lot of what I
consider quite important, and believe me, many of the pages have more than a
few lines highlighted. That, of course is just the way it should
be.
In reading through your e-book I
have found the practice of day to day events being guided – naturally.
Yes, there are still a great many messes in the house, but, what has been
tidied is staying tidied, and that was so important. There is no doubt in
my mind that you were heaven sent."
"Hi Yvette,
Just to give you some feedback
about your newsletter and ebook. I am an organised person who allowed
disorganisation to take over my life for just over 20 years. In fact I
was "too organised" which attracted a lot of
"criticism/attention" from others around me, so I sub-consciously let
it slide to my detriment. My mission now is to reclaim it. I am now
taking control of my life in many areas, and have since learned that my
greatest strength became my greatest weakness because I took it for
granted. In doing so, I have noticed the synchronicity with the theme of
your newsletters and the things I focus on the be re-organised. Meal
planning has been the focus for me this week and lo and behold a newsletter on
meal planning. So thank you for being so in tune with the messages of the
Universe and supporting me along my journey to reclaim my gifts and achieve my
dreams.
Maureen,
"Hi Yvette,
I just wanted to say that
I really enjoy your articles and I have been reading your ebook. It has
helped me VERY much. I am very grateful that I found your website.
Before I found your website I was getting so frustrated with myself because I
knew I needed to get organized but just didn't know how and that overwhelmed me
even more. You have given me direction to improving my life. I feel
that everyone who is "organizationally challenged" ;0) should get the
chance to read your book. You write in a very understandable way and the
humor you incorporate in you book makes it easier to relate to. It makes
me feel that I am not the only one with this problem and that encourages me to
take your advice.
Thank You so much!"
Charity Wittman, Cody,
"Yvette:
Wow. In reading
this, I was blown away by your quiet truth. I've been spending much time
on self-analysis lately, and your simple truth about how we can view discipline
struck a mega chord in me. I realized, while reading, that I have always
thought, "I have to choose between achieving my goals and being
happy". I never realized that I could be happy AND achieve my
goals!!
I am consciously
incorporating this into my goals for weight loss. I will get back to you
in a few months as the changes occur.
As for the e-book, I am
floored with its fabulousness. I have been on holiday for the past month,
so my sister has been reading my copy, and my dad has given your website to a
couple people. I love that you talk so much about internal motivation and
reasons for disorganisation....that is very important, in my eyes. I've
learned that before I make a change I must understand WHY I'm doing it or else
the change will be temporary at best. You put things so clearly and so
simply, I keep having AHA!! moments as I read it.
So thank you for
listening to your calling, going out on a limb, and creating your own
business. I sing your praises to all I meet! And I look forward to
seeing these changes -- however small -- I am making, under your suggestion,
manifest in my life.
Best wishes,"
Megan Phillips,
"Hi,
I am still reading the
book. I am seeing myself in a lot of what you say in the beginning.
I was always so stressed out and overwhelmed by everything I thought I had to
get done, completely, in one day. No one pressures me, but me. I am
glad to know I am not crazy, or lazy. I have to take baby steps to do
this, so I am taking my time reading. The advice and the knowledge in the
book is extremely helpful and gives me hope. I've already found confidence
in decision making. I had no self esteem whatsoever, but I'm working on
it. I haven't quite jumped into cleaning regularly yet, but I am getting
there. I would get so overwhelmed every morning, thinking I had to clean
the house top to bottom, perfectly, that I would just go back to bed and set
the alarm in time for me to go pick my kids up from school. And I hated
that feeling. I got depressed over it. I've made a million lists
thinking that would fix everything....ok so now I'm treating you like a therapist.
Thanks for the book and I
would highly recommend it to anyone who is struggling like I am/was."
Jennifer Hollums,
"Hi Yvette,
The effect of your e-Book
on me has really been quite profound. Since most of it spoke directly to me
like some sage counsellor who had been sent to inspire me out of the doldrums,
this should come as no surprise! I now clearly see my domestic nightmare
as a symptom of the struggling person I have become and I can't wait to get to
the point where I have worked through all the stages you suggest and feel
myself empowered again.
I am full of hope that
all you have said in your e-book will come to fruition in my life. I can
now see why thing have gotten so out of hand and it isn't because I am a
despicable sloth, I just didn't have the insights I needed to wage war on bad
habits and shabby attitudes, but you have provided those now. You can't
imagine how grateful I am to you.
Best regards,"
Pam Kelly, Mittagong,
NSW,
"Hi Yvette,
I thoroughly enjoyed your
book. I tackled it by a quick read through it all, then going back to
chapter one and working my way through, working out my routines, systems and
room by room routine, assigning days for everything. I have now started
on my lists, planning whilst sitting in the garden in the sunshine. I
love the structured format given, to get myself organized for life without
obsessing and relaxing with less than 100% perfection.
Thank you"
Mandy Gerrard,
"Hi Yvette,
I found your website and
decided after reading some tips that I had to buy your e-book. This is a
first for me, I have never yet bought an ebook online, so kudos to your site!
Obviously you touched a
big chord in me: although my house isn't as bad as something they might show on
TV, we (husband, 2 school age kids) live in a dusty old house with badly laid
out rooms and few cupboards, and perpetual attempts at renovation. I feel
so overwhelmed by the clutter and chaos that I am either exhausted or panicky so
I get nowhere except for re-arranging the dust. I am now also allergic to
house dust and have been coughing for 3 months now after a minor chest cold,
exacerbated by the dust. Did I mention dust?
I pore over your book
each evening. I haven't quite finished it yet, but I am starting t make
(more (and more sensible)) lists and plans. I feel like I can really take
control and get this sorted! There is a noticeable difference already.
Thanks again,"
Theresa Hargitai,
"Dear Yvette,
Regarding the e-book that I
purchased from you, I would like to thank you for taking the time to write it.
I have always seemed to lack the
organizational skills required for things to be ticking over the way I would
like. Since reading your book and implementing your suggestions, I have
seen a massive difference in my life already. For the first time (in a
long time), I feel that I have a day to get on with. Since becoming a
full time mum and homemaker I have felt out of action, as I love to go out to
work. I didn't have the skills required to make home life work until now,
thanks to you. My home looks better, feels more peaceful, I no longer
fear anybody calling around and as for the pile of post that I was collecting
in a haphazard manner, well its gone. I can find things, and I haven't
even finished yet. I look forward to the next job, knowing its another
step on the way to an even tidier, cleaner house. So thank you.
I think one of the most useful
parts for me was decision making. Being a Libran, I seem to particularly
struggle with this but I listened to what you said and stopped questioning my
decisions and feel that I have moved on. Also, the fact that everything
is laid out step by step means that you don't actually have to make any decisions
if you don't want to, they've already been made by you, which was extremely
helpful.
Once again, thank you, I have been
making lists, rules, plans etc for years now. Thank goodness you seem to
have it all worked out.
Yours gratefully"
Julie,
"Dear Yvette,
I wanted to thank you for your
ebook, newsletters and daily tips. I purchased the ebook in April
after visiting my cousin, who has a very clean and organized home. When I
got back I felt depressed and frustrated. My laundry was overflowing
out of the closet, the dishes where stacked up in the sink on the counter and
on the table. The house was a mess and I didn't even know where to
begin.
I started scanning the Internet
hoping to find a way to "get myself organized". I found
articles, suggestions and "helpful" hints. Soon I was printing
things out and writing down notes only to find myself spending more time on the
Internet and writing than actually accomplishing the tasks that
lye ahead. The problem was everything sounded great, but I was
never motivated and getting organized still seemed unattainable. Then when I
was near the point of self implosion I found your website. When I
read your home page, I kept thinking...this is me. Everything from missing
important deadlines, late fees because I hadn't opened the mail in months,
never being able to stick to a budget, funky smells coming from the kitchen and
bathrooms to purchasing new clothes because all of our
clothes were dirty.
We had $80 dollars in our account,
but I knew I had to buy the book. Despite not having very much money I
purchased it...never looking back.
I began reading and suddenly felt
a new sense of determination and focus. For the first time in my adult
life I knew I could do it. I started small. Taking it one step at a
time. Soon the dirty laundry pile was disappearing, the funky
smells had gone away and I was actually on time to several
appointments. I have even started utilizing a calendar and keeping track
of our finances. I now have a savings...it's small, but what an
accomplishment.
One story that I want to share
happened about a month after purchasing your ebook. My husband was
training for his EMT certification and we had to travel to the city where he
could do his 12 hours at an ER. When we returned home my husband and
sister-in-law went to class and I went to work at cleaning out the car and
washing the dirty clothes. When they returned from class my husband
informed me that he had offered a couple of students his scrubs for use at their
shift. Both he and my sister-in-law suggested that we hang up
the scrubs and spray them with a fabric spray to "freshen" them
up. I informed them that the scrubs had already been washed and were
folded and put away. Anyone that knows me, knows that cleaning
out the car so quickly is a miracle in and of it's self.
Both he and my sister-in-law looked at me incomplete
disbelief. They were completely blown away, which goes to show how
my disorganization has effected everyone around me. It also shows how the
changes I have made have wowed everyone around me.
I still have set backs, but
I am finally beginning to gain control of my laundry, my bills, my
junk and more importantly my life. Your ebook and monthly newsletters
have reminded me of what my desires are and how to obtain them. My
life is slowly changing in so many wonderful ways...each day I wake up excited
to see what amazing things will happen. Even better I now have the
time to enjoy them.
Thank you so much!"
Christy B,
Thank you for inspiring me!
"Hi Yvette,
I was a totally
disorganised disfunctional mother until I found your website. Bought the
book and life has been, on the whole, flowing more freely for myself.
Every home should have them, it makes so much sense and very practical. I
now no longer have to stress about anything.
Thanks mate,
A new improved aussie
mum, with a whole new purpose in my life. Keep the emails coming."
Michelle, Branxton NSW,
"I have enjoyed what
I have read so far and am finding it very helpful, especially the sections on
Procrastination (so easy to do!), Decision making (My nickname is Mrs
Ambivalent I am told by a friend) and Motivation. It is helping me
realise that positive habits are the answer and working in small 'boxes' is
also very useful.
However I felt a weight
lift off my shoulders when I read what you said about tasks never
finishing! At first sight that seems negative, but it actually takes away
the burden of feeling that one has failed if one does not get everything
organized and decluttered by the time set!
So, many thanks for that
Yvette too, and thank you for being realistic and reassuring - unlink some
rather forbidding books on decluttering etc that seem to be written by Superwoman!
All good wishes and kind
regards,"
JKF,
"Hi Yvette,
I am on 'vacation' for
the moment and have finally had some time to start reading your e-book and I
think it's great. Many times while reading it, I feel as though you
must've been in my kitchen or bedroom seeing me being buried away in my clutter
and frustration. You actually have 'hit it on the head' by saying that we
have to start with how we feel and how important it is to feel good about
ourself. The breakdown of your lists are really helpful and it is even
helping me to think in a better order as well, if that makes any sense.
Thank you very much for sharing these tips with others. You are an
inspiration.
Sincerely,"
MAM,
"Hello Yvette,
I've finally got your book
and it was well worth the wait. You've got some excellent ideas and I can
easily see how they can make for an easier life. I can't wait to start
implementing them.
Yours sincerely,"
Shelly Davies, Lower
Gornal, West Midlands,
"Hi again. I just
read the book. It is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Now I have a sense of hope
AND a realistic plan of attack. Two things I have wanted and needed, for so
long. THANK YOU!!!"
Jill
"Dear Yvette,
The most powerful part
for me so far is the statement that getting organized is not about spending
forever coming up with complex systems to manage things, but to get a process
together that eliminates the need to recreate the wheel every time something
comes up.
Thanks for the great reference
book!"
Sincerely,"
Scott Hogue,
"Thanks so much, I look so
forward to receiving your emails! I have finally
Carolyn,
"I purchased Yvette's e-mail
book...and am I delighted I did! I have always
Lorene,
"Thank you so much
for the 7 daily tips via email and for the easy reading in your Organized for
Life book which I downloaded last week. Your friendly writing style
helped us to get motivated and every morning and evening I can hear your words
in my head … "
Wendy,
"Dear Yvette,
I purchased your e-book a couple
of weeks ago and I must say you have changed my life! I have my weekly
list of chores to do and when I get something done I mark it off. My house has
never been cleaner!! Thanks again for your wonderful advice."
Lindell,
"Hi Yvette,
Linda,
"Hi, I have recently
purchased your e-book, and while I am still re-reading it, I have already
gotten so much benefit from it, it was well worth the money. The main
benefit was someone else giving me a 'starting point' to work from. When the
amount you have to do is so overwhelming, it's easy to give up before you
start, pages 15 & 16 really had an almost instant effect. The overall tone
of the book is friendly, humorous and makes sense, so I enjoyed most of it!
Katrina,
"Thank you for reading my
mind and writing a book that would be so useful for anyone: a mom working in or
outside the home, a single person, or a married person without children.
You may just be my saving grace!!!"
Vonda H.
"Thankyou so much
Yvette,
Most of what you said in your book
I have done in the past or have tried to do in the past but I never get to a
stage where it is routine. Reading your book has reinforced why it is important
to keep it up and make it routine. I am a single mum of 2 boys and as I have
just returned to part time work I am desperate to keep some sort of order in
our lives. Your book has spurred me on to not only get organised but to stay
organised!"
Again, thankyou so much.
Yours sincerely,"
Wendy Moorcroft, Qld
"Yvette yes thank
you for the great ebook. I absolutely love the format and
"Hello Ivette!
Beatriz Lopez,
"Yvette
I have enjoyed receiving your
newsletters and was very pleased with my recent purchase of your e-book. I
printed out your book and keep it by my bed and delve into it every so often to
reinforce my awareness of what I am aiming for. Your positive spin on things
has helped tremendously too. Anyway, I just wanted to say that I
thoroughly enjoyed reading your book
With kind regards"
Allison Girdwood,
"Hi Yvette
Congratulations on your book and
your concept! I stumbled across your website - and I'm really
glad I did! I enjoy your writing style - it flows very
easily. You have wonderful simple ideas that almost anyone can
implement. I'm certainly a satisfied customer
Kindest regards,"
Natalie Evans, Sydney Australia
"I really enjoyed the
Organized for Life book. It was like you were sitting in my house writing
about my problems directly - I swear you snuck in here at some point in time
and seen my mess!!! After I got finished with the book I grabbed a pile
of papers and started clearing out stuff. I was doing so good I grabbed
another box of papers and went through that.
If felt good to see the progress I
made in that space of time and did not make myself feel
overwhelmed. Usually I would sit and think about what I should do but then
I couldn't figure out where to start so I wouldn't do anything.
I have felt like my time is running away from me and knew that I had
to do something and do it now!!! So far your approach is very much
helping me - Thanks from a future organized life in progress :)"
Janice, Little
"Dear Yvette,
Thank you so much for your
wonderful book.
My life used to be organised, but
slowly over the past three years I have become disorganised and my home
has become chaotic. I was not as happy as I used to be, but I didn't know how
to change - the clutter in my home and having to rush myself and three children
(ages 5, 3 and 1) to get anywhere was really taking a toll on my self esteem.
Your book gave me some simple
things to work on that is helping me to gradually get back to the person that I
want to be.
I really do have more time to
enjoy being with my precious children.
Your book is so simply written
that I was able to read it in one day and start the process or becoming an
organised person immediately.
Thank you,"
Jessica,
"Dear Yvette,
First, I have to tell you
that I enjoy your sense of humor and sense of reality. My house is so out of
control and has been for a couple of years. I always blamed it on my work
schedule. It is such a mess that I often ask myself, 'Where do I start?'
Until I read your Ebook, I hadn't started on a task but rather, I had found
other things to do that I thought were more important. The main benefit
has been recognizing how my feelings play a role in being disorganized and to
start today rather than waiting until everything felt it was the perfect
time."
Denise Carmical,
"I thoroughly enjoy
your style of writing. Thanks for your help."
Marlene,
"I have read the
book and have really enjoyed it. I have a shortcut to it on my desktop
and use it as reference. Thank you for the book. I will continue to
use it regularly."
Marian,
"Hi Yvette,
Best Regards,"
Diane,
"Hi Yvette
I am now THOROUGHLY
enjoying your book – it is right where I’m at in my life, so thank you!!
Once I downloaded the
book it was really fun reading it because I felt like I was ‘kind of’ on track,
but with someone ‘on the same page’ as I was. So … things have already
changed a lot, I have a few more areas to gain control of, and then of course
the day-to-day maintenance, but I know I’ll get there. I read the book
often – I leave it next to my bed so that I can see it all the time and read
bits at bedtime, just to keep me motivated.
Thanks again,
Regards"
“Dear Yvette, I have just
purchased your ebook and it has been great. Once again thanks for your
wonderful ideas and tips.
Kind Regards”
Jenny Norton,
"Dear Yvette
I really found your book most
enjoyable. I have a family of 2 kids, 11 & 12 years old, 2 dogs & 3
birds, and quite a hectic career. What I found most useful is the
simplicity of your approach and your emphasis on the feelings. I have started
to implement the ideas and it has already made such a difference.
"Hi Yvette,
I've been searching for a book to
tell met the finer details of organizing
Mia Richards,
"Hello Yvette,
I would like to thank you for
taking the time in writing this book - I am sure it will be of great benefit to
others who have purchased it as well. Once again many
thanks,"
Lois Hartl,
"Hi Yvette,
Your book seems to talk
straight to me. I feel there is a lot more 'space' in my brain and am far
less stressed because I know I'm 'doing something' to make my daily life run
smoothly.
Kind regards,
J G,
"Hi Yvette,
I just wanted to tell you
how life changing your book has been for me. I had already spent a
fortune on organizing and declutterizing books by the time I found your book. I
had even bought a couple of ebooks before yours because they were less
expensive but they didn't come anywhere near to providing me with a clear
solution for dealing with not only clutter and mess but also housework and when
and why you have to do something. I like your direct method that cuts right to
what to do, when to do it, and why you do it. I can say this, it was the best
$25.00 investment I could have made, because now I can stop buying all those
other books, always searching for an answer. And if anybody is interested there
is no book like this in the bookstore. The information in your book is unique
and for somebody like me priceless! God bless you for taking the time to write
this book and helping so many people through it. With your book you have
helped me to understand after suffering my whole life with "what do I do
next?" Now I actually know what to do next! Thank you again so much for
your book.
Sincerely,"
Gerie Dickson,
"Hi Yvette,
I purchased this book as
I am training to become a life coach and I read lots of this kind of
material. As an organised person myself your book struck a very familiar
chord with me. As I said I have read many books on this subject and
visited different websites too. The best thing about your book is its
simplicity, there are no complicated routines or fancy paperwork involved, just
good basic common sense. As some people have not been brought up to have
these basic skills, it tells them all they need to know in an easy to implement
way, as well as perhaps adding new ideas for those who are ok in some areas but
not in others. At a very competitive price it is worth the money, well
written, and I will definitely recommend it to the appropriate people.
Kind regards,"
“Earlier this year I
could not continue work due to depressive illness. As my wife had to work
I had to take up the household duties. Organized for Life was a real
help, as I had not really known what I had to do due to living in a haze in the
past. It helped me to get moving, which made things easier because my
family could see that life was not going to fall to pieces with me at home.
Right now I am getting ready to go back to work and considering how I can
maintain the good habits that Organized for Life helped instil.”
Terry O'Riain,
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