Moving or Downsizing & Need to Get Rid of Some Items???

Moving or downsizing?? Craigslist is a great way to get rid of some of those items you've been holding on to and now want to get rid of without the hassle of a garage sale. Just be careful...if it's a small enough item, meet the person in a public place. If it's a large item, get their name and phone number and do a Google search to make sure there are no major hits on the person. If you can move the item to a garage or entry way, the better off you will be. Try not to let the person in your home as they could be "checking out" what you have. It's worked for me and my clients, so give it a try (plus it's easier than eBay...no shipping involved).


When you go to craigslist.com, locate the city you want to sell in and then go to the upper left hand corner and click on "my account" and set up a personal account. MAKE SURE you have a strong password as some people make it a hobby to hack in to accounts. Always be sure to add a picture of the item for sale. It will increase your chances of a sale.

When setting a price, remember you are only going to get pennies on the dollar for items. It you purchased something for $100, start by asking $75, and then if it doesn't sell, update your post by going in to your account and re-post at a lower amount. Chances are, you will get lucky at about 1/2 price of what you spent on the item new (always put the purchase amount in the description to show what it was worth new).

Craigslist is also a great place to post "FREE" items...those things you just want to get rid of but don't want to drag to Goodwill or the Salvation Army.

If you have a large item, always add a comment that the purchaser is responsible for transportation; therefore, there will be no question as to who's going to do the heavy lifting.

Good luck!!

Taking it One Day at a Time

Whether you suffer from chronic pain or just want to get your home in order, my simply answer to you is "TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME." Trying to rush through something to reach your end goal, can leave you mentally and physically exhausted. Make a plan! Take about 10-minutes to sit down and write down what it is you want to accomplish. Then break down that accomplishment in to 15-minute tasks. If 15-minutes seems to daunting, break it down to five-minute tasks (whatever would work best for you). Then set yourself the goal of working on one task per day, then maybe two tasks per day (and so one). Set a timer (just as you would when trying to get a child to do a chore). Once the timer rings, you are done for a while. If you feel compelled to work a little longer - GO FOR IT! If the task seems too overwhelming at the time, skip it until you are ready to start; however, set a date and time you will start it; otherwise, you'll never start it. If you need couching in getting started, please feel free to contact me at connie@anewbeginningorganizing.com and I'll be glad to help you out. Remember - take life one day at a time and you'll be a much happier person.

Great Expectations

Everyone likes a "great deal" when they find something they think they can use for a project of some sort; however, how many times does the great expectation of the "PROJECT" actually happened??? For some people it can happen right away; however, for the majority of people the "I had an idea of using it for..." never happens and things just keep piling up, and piling up and before you know it you have a room full of "GREAT EXPECTATION" projects cluttering up your life.


Recommendation 1) If you are a great deal=great project idea person, finish the project first and then you can bring in the next great deal project item. Too many unfinished projects can scramble your thought process and simply overwhelm you. Plus it creates chaos in your home with all the "STUFF" cluttering up your life.

Recommendation 2) If you haven't completed the project within a six-month to a year period of time...LET IT GO nor DO IT!! If you don't have time to do it, get it out of your home.

Clearing the project clutter will help clear your mind and give you more space in your home. Plus it then takes off the pressure of worrying about trying to do the "project".

It's not an easy thing to do and you might have the feeling of remorse that you "lost" something in your life; however, it was just an idea and once you finish all your other projects, you can maybe go back and try to do that project again someday. Bottom-line, learn to let it go. Mourn for the loss and then get over it and remember, clear space, clear mind and a better feeling of calm in your home.

Contact Information

My company is based on the belief that my customers' needs are of the utmost importance and I am committed to meeting those needs. I welcome repeat customers and offer special incentives for booking referrals. I welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the industry.


A New Beginning Organizing, LLC
Connie Reineccius
Professional Organizer/Owner/Coach/Speaker
Gresham, OR 97080
Cell: 503.481.0779
Office/Fax: 503.465.8350
E-Mail: connie@anewbeginningorganizing.com
Website: anewbeginningorganizing.com

Service Area:
Portland Metropolitan Area
Vancouver/Southern Washington
Willamette Valley

Office Hours:
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Appointment Hours:
Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Memberships

Connie Reineccius is a member of the following organizations:

Time Management Tip

Time slipping by and you are spinning out of control? Are you trying to keep up with all your commitments? Well if you receive text messages you are in business and won't be late to any appointments anymore. Try using cozi.com. Not only can you set up a family calendar and flag each family member for appointments, you can set up to do lists, grocery lists, and family journals. It's an amazing program and when you set up your calendar you can set up a reminder text from five-minutes to one-week before the appointment. It's a great way to keep the family organized and on time.


Also, remember try not to over schedule yourself or your children. Studies have shown that children involved in too many activities or over-scheduling can lead to increased stress, anxiety and physical ailments. (Go to on-line article The Overlooked Side Effects of Over scheduling Kids, Families, By Jan Dehner, 08/01/02 at http://www.hyper-parenting.com/sioux.htm.)

Want more time management tips, feel free to contact me at 503.481.0779 to schedule an appointment.

BACK IN BUSINESS!!

Great news...A New Beginning Organizing, LLC is back in business. (anewbeginningorganizing.com) Because of my issues with fibromyalgia I can only work part-time, but can work a few hours a day a few days a week if anyone is interested.

I want to work with people with chronic pain or disabilities (since I can relate to how they feel and function).

I also specialize in helping with garage sales. A sale I recently sponsored made over $1000.00 with only a few big ticket items (i.e. treadmill & exercise bike). The rest of the money was made by selling clutter from around the house. In economic times like this, you need to ask yourself:
1. When did I use it last? If it's been over six months...sell it!
2. Do I like it, love it, or not fond of it? If you love it, keep it, if you just like it or not fond of it...sell it! That includes gifts from friends or family. They will understand you need the money and chances are won't remember what they gave you 10 years ago.
3. In regards to clothes...does it fit, do you wear it? Don't hang on to things that don't fit. If you lost weight, save one item to remind yourself where you once were...if you have gained weight, save one item to remind you where you may want to be again. It you rarely wear an item...sell it or if it's women's dress clothes, donate it to Dress for Success in Portland OR to help get women on their feet.

I look forward to getting back to what I do best. Call me if you have any questions!