Palais Professional Organizer

Can you tell I got my haircut?

I got my hair cut today. Not such a blogworthy story. What is blogworthy about this particular hair cut is that my amazing stylist, artist, beautifier extraordinaire came to my home. After moving to a Beverly Hills salon she has made herself available to me in Venice, at my home, so it is more convenient and cost-effective for me – repaying me in spades for my continued loyalty. (Ok -  I strayed once. But never again!)  She has set herself apart from the rest in myriad ways.  This was the icing on the cake.

It got me to thinking…as I’m always thinking… about what sets me apart from other organizers. For another example, my hair stylist only cuts hair. She doesn’t color. Even though she could make more money these days if she did color. But in the long run it would not pay off to diversify this way. She is an artist and she is creating a niche. I think this long-term thinking is so smart even though it is hard to stick to at times.

What has always set me apart is that long term thinking. I am not looking for a quick fix for you. I want to inspire change that sticks. Change that works into your overall lifestyle in a way that is sustainable (for you and the environment). Long term. Therefore, my methods are not for everyone. Many call wanting an overnight solution – like the shows on TV where in 24 hours Tinkerbell (and her team of giants) has sprinkled her magic organizing dust on the cluttered home and POOF! Order is restored. I know that is satisfying to watch in some ways. But it is also demeaning in another way because no one learns anything … not the people who live there or the people watching. Come back to that home in a week.

Some people want a quick fix. They want the “problem” to go away. But that “problem” is called your life and it doesn’t go away. It is begging to be dealt with. I want to help people who are committed to doing things a little differently over time. Those little changes add up big time. I’ve seen it. You can’t trust something that happens overnight. That guy/gal you just met that is completely in love with you. The make it rich quick scheme. The drink this shake for a week and lose 20 pounds diet. All sounds great. Try it one and all and come back and let me know how it goes. If you think about your actual experience – successful, lasting change happens when you put in the effort, slowly over time. Might not be too sexy but the results are real.

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