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Once a person has reached the Moment of Change, the next question is “what’s next?”
Whether it’s the smell, “droppings,” chewed wires and/or nests, rodent activity in your home, garage, boat or car is ick.
This post is about the process of dealing with rodents. I’m not a rodent removal specialist so can’t tell you the actuals steps to get rid of mice, rats, voles and shrews.
Once a person has reached the Moment of Change, the next question is “what’s next?”
Several years ago, someone told me her house was making her sick.
Not in those exact words, but the meaning was clear.
When she left her home, she felt different in about an hour. When she returned, within an hour, she felt “off.” This pattern was clear. It got worse with seasons and temperature fluctuations.
Family members complained of feeling sick too. The pets had medical problems.
Once a person has reached the Moment of Change, the next question is “what’s next?”
Organizing is an inside job.
It starts with you. You are a compilation of thoughts, ideas, words, values, actions, relationships, and scenarios. Some are recent; some are not.
Today, in this moment, you are uncomfortable with a situation, pattern or reality. You’ve wanted things to be different for a while. You’ve tried a variety of methods, plans and tools. The results weren’t what you hoped for, but they were fine. And then, during a rare quiet moment, you realized that “fine” isn’t what you want.
So here you are.
Once a person has reached the Moment of Change, the next question is “what’s next?”
After reading hundreds of books and testing various formulas, I’ve realized each person has to figure out what works for her. We are from different cultures, unique family systems, various geographies, life experiences and vastly varied current circumstances.
Watching clients craft their own formulas to organize their homes, offices, barns, storage sheds, studios and garages, revealed three steps.
Karen Hallis, JD,CPC is a professional organizer and certified professional coach. Service areas are Clallam, Jefferson, King and Kitsap Counties. Karen appreciates outlying areas and/or ferries and will travel when needed. A travel fee may apply.