11 posts categorized "Classes & Coaching Groups"

February 16, 2009

Simplifying Your Life - Free Class on Wednesday!

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Just a reminder that I'm giving a free teleclass on ADDClasses.com this coming Wednesday!

Here are the details:

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TITLE: Simplifying Your Life:  Strategies that Work for ADHD 


(and work for anyone with "ADD-Like Traits" or a Creative Personality Type)

DATE: Wednesday, February 18, 2009

TIME: 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Tara McGillicuddy, is also giving a free class

TITLE: Is it Really about Time?

DATE: Tuesday February 24, 2009

TIME: 9:00 pm EST

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The classes are free, but you do have to
signup for AddClasses.com by clicking here


Hope to see you there!

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February 11, 2009

You're Invited to a FREE Q & A Conference Call with Me on Friday 2/13!

This month, on the Neat & Simple Living Radio Show, Ellen Shapiro, Bernadette Armiento and I are talking about "getting unstuck" in all the areas of our lives. 

You get to call in and tell us what's making you feel "stuck", whether it's about money, filing tax returns, organizing, clutter, eating healthy, exercising, business projects, financial matters, procrastination, perfectionism, whatever!


Don't miss this opportunity to discuss your challenges and get ideas from three coaches at once! A truly holistic approach to address the obstacles to your success.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Date / Time: 2/13/2009 1:00 PM EASTERN

This event will be simulcast. You can listen over the web on Blog Talk Radio

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/neatandsimpleliving

OR

You call in and join the discussion!


DIAL IN:  (712) 432-0600

Access Code: 285167#



We look forward to seeing you on Friday!

Ariane, Ellen & Bernadette

Simplifying Your Life: Strategies that Work - FREE CLASS!

I'm so excited!  I've been a big fan of ADDClasses.com for a long time.  And now I'm going to be an instructor there!  I'll be giving a FREE one hour teleclass, so mark your calendar!

Here are the details:

TITLE: Simplifying Your Life:  Strategies that Work for People with ADHD 
(and anyone with "ADD-Like Traits" or a Creative Personality Type)

DATE: Feb. 18

TIME: 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

There will also be a handout, so don't miss this!

The class is free, but you do have to signup for AddClasses.com by clicking here


p.s. I gave a 2 hour version of this class to my Getting Unstuck Coaching Group this past Thursday and people really loved it!  Here are a few of the comments I got after the class:

"the slides were a great reference point and later memory aid. lots to think about and try out. thanks."

"these calls are such a source of energy for me and I am trying to build in a block of time right after for taking action."

"I have gained so much in just the few weeks that we have been doing the calls... You doing such a wonderful thing with the calls The program is wonderful, filled with extremely helpful information.   Thanks for everything that you are doing for us!!!"

"This is good information. Your "class" and "sharings" today are wonderful. Thanks."

"Excellent info. thanks..."

(BY THE WAY: It's not too late to join!  You will get to listen to the past month's worth of recordings, download the 39 page version of the handout, PLUS get 3 additional months of classes and coaching calls with me.  but that's not all, you also get my office and paper organizing books AND Suzanne Babb's ebooks!  Learn More Here)


Don't forget to mark the date in your Calendar! 
   

See you there!

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January 28, 2009

Are you dreading tax season? Are you ready to take charge of your financial paperwork?

Stresses-woman I vividly remember how hard it is was to live under that constant feeling of "impending doom" that comes along with not being prepared to file my tax return and running out to the post office in the middle of the night to meet the deadline. I also remember how hard it was to be living under a mountain debt.  That's why I've written so many posts about Organizing Your Finances over the past few years. (Remember my post about how I got out of $25,000 in debt?)

In economic times like this, it's more important that ever to know the state of your financial health, and take steps to "weather the storm"  like lower your "fixed" expenses, pay bills on time and not pay late fees, lower your interest rates, pay off debt, and file your tax returns on time so you don't pay penalties or extra charges to tax preparers because you filed an extension. 

If you feel overwhelmed about dealing with financial matters like these, then YOU are the inspiration for my newest educational coaching program, a holistic financial empowerment coaching program unlike anything you have EVER seen before!  

My partner, Ellen Shapiro (who happens to be an MBA and CPA with a degree in Psychology AND is a Certified Repatterning Practitioner AND a Sedona Method coach) brings an amazing combination of talents and experience to help you overcome fear, dread and overwhelm around finances, getting ready
for taxes, dealing with credit card debt, and organizing your paperwork. In fact, she is now our resident Prosperous Living Coach and is hosting a regular support group forum / workshop within the Getting Unstuck Group
We have been incubating Taking Charge of your Finances program for over a year now. 

WHY?  Because we have both had to overcome our own issues with finances and we BOTH have extensive experience in helping other people do it, too. We KNOW that it's not enough to just give tips on how to set up a bill pay system, or how to organize your paperwork for tax time. 

You also have to make a "mindset" and "energy" shift AS WELL as learn the "how to's" to truly conquer "financial phobias" and get over strong emotional resistance to dealing with money.  People like me who grew up on welfare and knew nothing about how to handle money or credit cards when we finally had some to deal with, plus have ADD, have an especially difficult time absorbing and applying everything you have to learn to manage your finances.  That's why our Taking Charge of your Finances program provides you with holistic support over a 3 month period. We help you:

-  Deal with and overcome your emotional issues and fears PLUS

- Understand the basic concepts involved in financial management, PLUS

- Learn the "how tos" of organizing the systems and routines that empower you PLUS

- Deal with communication issues with your spouse/partner PLUS

- Deal with your brain issues like ADHD or ADD-like personality traits such as dislike of routine, impulsivity etc. 

- Stay motivated throughout the transitional period of changing your habits by providing ongoing support between sessions.

The Power of Repatterning

Repatterning is a powerful tool to create mindset change, shift your energy and clear negative beliefs. Ellen will provide a one hour session on each 2 hour call to help you feel confident and capable of getting your finances in order. I've experienced many sessions with her now and I can tell you that it never ceases to amaze me not only how transformed I feel after, but also how much people LOVE her work and rave about it after the call.  If you haven't already, you listen to a FREE Repatterning session on our Blog Talk Radio show here.  

There has never a program like this anywhere before that combines the skills of: CPA, MBA, Educator/Instructional Design Expert, Financial Organizing Expert, ADD Coach, Cognitive Behavioral Belief Reframing, and Repatterning Practioner ALL in one program.  

WHEN / WHERE / HOW

DATES: January 29th, February 19th and March 19th.  By the time we are done, you could have your tax paperwork completely ready to go, or maybe even already Filed! Wouldn't that be awesome to be able to enjoy the spring without that hanging over your head?

NOTE: If you happen to be reading this after the 29th
you can still join - everything is recorded for you
and we will still be there to provide you with support.

TIME: Calls are Thursdays from 11:00 am - 1:00pm EST (Eastern Standard Time) 
The calls will also be recorded and available for download immediately after the call. 

All this alone is worth the normal price of a 3 month membership, $297, but for the first 100 people to join, the price is only $197.  There are already 25 members, and we would love to have you join us! 

Ready to Enroll now?  Click here

This 6 hour program with personal coaching over 3 months is an amazing value.  The program could stand alone, but it's even more effective combined with the support you get from being part of the Getting Unstuck forum and website. You will get not only this program...but you will also get my Office Organizing Book, The Neat & Simple Guide to Organizing Your Office, my paper organizing Book, Take Charge of your Paper, my Neat & Simple Paper Retention Guide, and a wealth of other resources. But you will get even more! Here's a few of the other classes lined up for the next 3 months that you can participate in as well.  NO EXTRA CHARGE.

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Simplifying Your Life

What it really takes to simplify, what gets us stuck and how to get unstuck so you can take steps to make your life simpler and easier. We'll also be covering how Creative Personality Type, ADHD, and ADD-like traits affect your ability to keep life simple and what you can do about it!  (February 5)

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Simple Solutions to Healthy Eating Challenges

Bernadette Armiento, Certified Holistic Health Counselor will be joining us to kick off a monthly series on Healthy Eating Challenges and ways to simplify menu-planning, grocery shopping, meal preparations and eating healthy when you have no time. (Feb. 26)

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Cleaning Your Home - The Quick & Simple Way - FREE BOOK!

Ariane will be presenting super shortcuts to Quick and Easy Cleaning and Clutter Clearing. Learn how to simplify cleaning and get your family to help, too! She will be releasing her new book too!  As a member you'll get the book free! (March 5)


Ready to Enroll now? 
Click here

Have more questions?

Learn more about Taking Charge of Your Finances and the  Getting Unstuck Group

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p.s. I'll be posting a few articles related to all the above topics over the next few weeks, so stay tuned!

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LIVE OUTSIDE THE US or PREFER TO LISTEN OVER THE WEB?

No problem! All of our conference calls are streamed over the web so all you have to do is click a button to listen live. You can also post questions LIVE during the call via our special web page. AND all calls are recorded and AUTOMATICALLY available for download within 5 minutes of the call.

    • No need to tie up your phone line
    • No long distance charges
    • No software for you to download either

January 24, 2009

Managing Multiple Priorities using Project Folders on my Computer (Windows XP)

One of my favorite things about my new Getting Unstuck Organizing Coaching and Clutter Support group is that by interacting with the group daily, I get inspired constantly to write about things that I just never thought about sharing before.  I'm blogging in the group every day sometimes 4-5 times a day!  (Yes, I have a blog AND a Support forum on the private group website.)

For example, last week as part of a whole series on prioritizing, I shared a tip about how I organize the many projects I have underway on my computer.  I was surprised how many people found this helpful to them.  So I thought I'd share one of my little "hacks" with you!

If you like it, let me know and I'll share more. 

so here it is..

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One way to prioritize multiple projects is to make a list of projects in the order you want to do them. (Assigning each project ABC or 123 priority can be very helpful.) It's also helpful to make some notes about why you are assigning the project a certain priority. e.g., money you need for the project? time needed? people affected by it? etc. That way you don't have to remember why you chose the order you did.

Now, that idea is fine, but too cumbersome for me.  First of all, why keep yet another list when I need to keep all my projects in a computer folder anyway?   

In "My Documents" on my computer. I have a "Projects" folder. In that folder, I created a folder for each project that is self-initiated, like books I'm writing, workshops, etc. (Client projects have a whole separate system.)

The folders then are automatically in a list. But as you know, on the computer, folders display in either alphabetical or chronological order. That just isn't helpful for me and the way I work.

I prefer to see them listed in the order I wish to complete them. That way I don't have to think about the order or look through a whole list to find the project I want. My current project is always at the top. To make them appear in completion order, what I do is add a number to the front of the Folder / Project name.

My projects that I MOST want to complete in the next few months I give a 1 to. That moves them to the top of the list. Then I assign my 2s, then my 3s.

Just doing that allows me to focus now only on the 1s. I ask myself, of all the really important ones which is MOST imortant?  Then I rename the folders to have 1a 1b 1c etc. This puts all my projects all in order - AND I never have to worry about where the list is, or create a file folder for Project Lists! When I forget what my priorities are, I just open that folder and there they are.

My-project files


When I have content that applies to a project I'm not working on right now...I file it away in that folder.

In each Project folder I have a simple TEXT (.txt) file that has my goals, objectives and notes about the project. Could be an outline, names of people I want to involve. etc.

To make things even easier, I have a shortcut to my projects folder on my Windows Quick Launch Bar. So it's ALWAYS handy. I also have a corresponding binder with pockets for each project that has paper associated with it.

By the way...

Guess what 1a was for me this last 6 months?

You guessed it...The Getting Unstuck Coaching Group!!!  : )

If you like learning ways to simplify like this, consider joining Getting Unstuck Coaching Group and get unlimited access to tons more ideas like this.  Or, you can also get lots more great organizing ideas like this in my organizing books.

So, what do you think?  Was this worth me taking 2 hours to write this up to share with you?

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January 16, 2009

Ask Seth Godin a Question! About marketing, having ADHD, anything!


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When the brilliant, Terry Matlen of www.addconsults.com  saw a post by Seth Godin on Bryan Hutchinson's blog at 
www.adderworld.com, she emailed him and asked if she could interview him AND HE SAID YES!!!.

Seth Godin is a marketing genius who has revolutionized the world of business and marketing through He's written 10 books, including his latest: Tribes, and The Dip . He's also the founder of www.Squidoo.com.

In a recent article in Business Week,  as I told you in December, Seth mentioned that he has ADHD.

If you've read any of Seth's books - you know he is not only a creative market genius, he practices what he preaches.  And he doesn't let having ADD stop him from succeeding! 

I'm so thrilled that he came out with having ADHD, as I know how difficult a decision that is.  I was terrified how it would affect my business, and it has!  But truly in a more positive way than I could ever have imagined. It's such a relief to not feel like I have to hide who I really am. 

The choice to "come out" is not right for everyone because many people still DO have preconceived notions about people with ADHD "being unreliable" or "flaky" but that is simply not true!  People who embrace their ADD and learn to manage it, as well as find the "gifts and treasures" often succeed in STELLAR ways. 

The more people who come out and speak openly about it, like Ty Pennington, Michael Phelps, Richard Branson, Howie Mandel and so many more, the more people will realize its not a "disability", it is a "challenge" we can learn to deal with and integrate into our lives.

When you cultivate the treasures and manage the difficulties that accompany ADHD, you can learn to "design a LIFE that fits"  AND "design a BUSINESS that fits" and allows you to flourish.  Having ADD is NOT a reason to give up on yourself!

Seth Godin,  Terry Matlen and other heroes of mine including Sari Solden,  Jennifer Koretsky, Denslow Brown, and Tara McGuillicuddy (to name only a few) are all wonderful examples of how you can design a business that fits you and achieve remarkable success!

Want to Ask Seth a Question?

Terry Matlen has graciously offered people to submit questions for her interview with him about what it's like to have ADD!  I can't wait to read how he designs his life and work to fit him!

All you have to do is email them to her at AskSeth@addconsults.com  Then, look for the interview in an upcoming newsletter.  You can read her archives and sign up for her great newsletters here!

Wishing you all the best!

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p.s.

We had our first Getting Unstuck Coaching Call yesterday and it was AWESOME!  During the 2 hour call, we got deep into the decision-making process, how we "predictably" get stuck at each stage, and what we can do to "get unstuck" at each stage.  We also got deep into ways to help us let go of clutter painlessly. People are already writing to me with all the great ways they've already started getting unstuck!   We have 22 wonderful members now, and there is still room for lots more! 

ITS NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN as a CHARTER MEMBER! 

The call recording came out great and is now posted in the group. You can easily listen online, or download the recording.  Plus you get all my ebooks and lots more unreleased material included!

January 12, 2009

Getting Unstuck Coaching Group is here!


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Over the last several weeks, Suzanne Babb and I have been working closely with my new publishing company to reinvent the Getting Unstuck Coaching and Support Group as an ONGOING group, not just a one-shot deal.

We are thrilled to announce that the group officially begins Jan. 15! 

An Affordable Alternative

For people interested in coaching, but aren't sure about investing a lot of money in it, (and who has money to spare these days?)  we have designed a truly unique program that enables you to experience coaching in a group setting. 

Group coaching provides you with a way to receive ongoing learning, feedback, support, and inspiration without having to spend a fortune. You not only get our support, you get the support of other people who are all working on getting unstuck, getting inspired, and getting organized.  

A Longer Term Alternative

This program is designed to be an ongoing support experience, kinda like Weight Watchers, but for Managing Your Life, not your weight.  So just when you've found your groove and are making serious progress on your goals, you won't be cut off.  

If you find you've really gotten a handle on things, you can leave the group.  If you "fall off the wagon" (and most of us do when life throws us curveballs) we will be here for you - and you won't have to get on a waiting list.  Just re-enroll in a couple easy steps.

 Special Offer

You get 3 months of coaching calls, ALL of Suzanne's e-books on Organizing, and Technology and Ariane's Organizing eBooks, discounts on future workshops, an exclusive online support forum, and much more.  Learn all the details here:  Getting Unstuck Coaching Group

Whatever you decide, I truly wish you a world of sustainable success in 2009!

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December 05, 2008

Are you setting Positive Intentions for a Happy Healthy Holiday? Live Call, Friday 12/5 1:30

 Everyone's talking about managing Holiday stress, but are you actively setting your intentions for a Happy and Healthy Holiday?  Most of us don't stop to do this, but what a huge difference it can make. 

So we thought we'd help you get the most out of the holiday by making positive intentions the theme of our first Live broadcast on our new Talk Radio Show!

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Setting Positive Intentions for a Happy Healthy Holiday!

In this call, we are using an usual format. Ellen Shapiro will lead us through an actual live group coaching session using "Repatterning"(r) techniques to set intentions for a happy, healthy & prosperous holiday season!   Ellen is in a seriously generous holiday mood, so you get to experience how Repatterning works for FREE!   You don't want to miss this! 

DATE:  Friday 12/5

TIME:   1:30 PM Eastern Standard Time

You can call in and / or listen over the web at

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/neatandsimpleliving

You can LISTEN and use the chat there to type responses, HOWEVER, if you wish to ask questions and participate in the group coaching, the ONLY way we can hear you speak is if you call in to our

Conference Line: (712) 432-0600

Participant Access Code: 285167#


To learn more about the calls and participate in a discussion forum after the call,
visit www.neatandsimpleliving.com

Once there you will need to join the CAFE GROUP cleverly called: LIVE CAFE CALLS  : )

There you will find all the details, including several World Clocks to help you figure out your Local Time for attending the call.  You can also leave comments on the Comment Wall to let us know if you have any questions.

Hope to see you there!

Ariane

p.s. Check out the Cafe Blog while you're there.  There's lots of neat discussions going on PLUS a Special Holiday Offer there from me!

Visit Neat and Simple Living Cafe at: http://www.neatandsimpleliving.com

Listen to a Recording after the show here:



About the Happy Holidays Graphic I used above.

I have a poster of the Butterfly Alphabet in my office...I Love it.  It reminds me of the importance of perspective.  From afar, it just looks like a butterfly, get close and really look, and you can see all kinds of neat things. : )

TM © Copyright 1965-2008, Kjell B. Sandved, © Sandved.com. All rights reserved.    

The letters of HAPPY HOLIDAYS are written by nature's own hand on the wings of butterflies. In the 1840s the significance of the butterfly to those with lupus was recognized by the Viennese physician Ferdinand von Hebra. He described it as a distinctive rash - "mainly on the face, on the cheeks and nose in a distribution not dissimilar to a butterfly." While the butterfly across the cheeks and nose may be a common symptom of lupus, it is also the Lupus Foundation of America's symbol of hope.

 

November 05, 2008

Reminder: Free Call! Thursday Nov. 6 1:00 PM EST

LivecallJust a quick reminder that tomorrow I will be hosting a one hour Q&A call-in for members of the Neat & Simple Living Cafe - an online community for people seeking "Sustainable Success" in Health, Prosperity, Relationships, Work, Home, Organizing, and Clutter Control! There is no charge to join the cafe.

Date: Thursday, November 6, 1:00 - 2:00 pm EST

This will be the first of a monthly series of "Members Only calls" to help you get to know other members of the "cafe" even better!

This month your hosts will be:

Ariane Benefit, Organizing Coach
Ellen Shapiro, Prosperity and Success Coach
Bernadette Armiento, Certified Holistic Health Practitioner

You can ask us anything about organizing, clutter, ADD, chronic disorganization, repatterning, prosperity, holistic heath, nutrition, or whatever is on your mind.

All the details for calling in are here:
http://www.neatandsimpleliving.com/profiles/blog/show?id=2385095%3ABlogPost%3A851

Hope to "see" you there!

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p.s. If you know someone who might be interested in being on the call, please forward them this information!

October 30, 2008

Perfectionism & Me - Debbie Jordan Kravitz Interviews me for her book!

Superwomanbutton_3 On October 9, 2008, Debbie Jordan Kravitz, interviewed me for her upcoming book on Perfectionism! She was so easy to talk to, and so compassionate that I really opened up to her and revealed things I've never talked about "publicly" before. We also laughed a lot and I have to thank her for asking such insight-provoking questions and helping me to understand my perfectionism even more deeply yet in such a FUN way!

Listen to or download the MP3 recording our conversation about Perfectionism and Overcoming Perfectionism here. (note this is about an 86 MB file)

You can listen live right now here! Though it make take a minute to get started.

As another step on my personal journey to recovering from perfectionism, I decided to share the recording with you - in spite of how imperfect I may sound. I hope it helps you in some way understand your own issues. Here are some of the topics we talked about:

  • When did you first realize that perfectionism was part of your personality?
  • How perfectionism became an issue for me in college and at work
  • How becoming a Professional Organizer taught me about ADD
  • How perfectionism, ADD and creativity are connected
  • How I learned to overcome / manage my own chronic disorganization and clutter issues
  • Consequences of perfectionism - what made you realize you needed to change and how do you keep it at bay?
  • The biological bases of perfectionism
  • How perfectionism is related to your self-concept, image, reputation, ability and desire for being known for quality
  • How I learned to give up being perfect about email, writing and other things
  • How self-monitoring works
  • and much more....

Debbie Jordan Kravitz, can be found at  www.DandRcustomorganizers.com Debbie is my new BFF (BloggingFriendForever) and the brains behind the really cool blog, Virtually Organized

Here's the link to Download our discussion on Overcoming Perfectionism!

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September 30, 2008

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