It's Just Stuff

June is National Home Ownership Month, or as we like to refer to it "Own Your Home, Don't Let Your Home Own You" Month. We love the feeling of pride we have of our homes, and all too often, that gets cluttered by all of the stuff we put in them.

Sometimes, simply picking up the phone, answering questions, and doing our job is exactly what is needed. Happy to help Frankie!

“I contacted It's Just Stuff, I received responses within just a few minutes. Beth called, I explained the service I was needing, we agreed she would be available to proceed with my request. She came to my home, was prompt, friendly, respectful and courteous. I will definitely use this company again if I require their services."

As many know, our Chief of Chaos to Calm is no stranger to the dance floor! Did you know that dancing can have a massive impact on your mental health, even more so if you are neurodivergent? This article highlights the many benefits that dancing can have on your mind, body, and spirit. We highly recommend throwing on some music and adding some dancing to your organizing routines - if you can make organizing fun, it won't feel like a chore!

Thanks for the inspiration ADDitude

https://www.additudemag.com/benefits-of-dance-special-interest/?srsltid=AfmBOoqbg-7IZixEJGTpxQYQfqZ-HHWduP4Gen20YJud41R1zA1t5ara

May is Older Americans Month, an opportunity for us to recognize the contributions, resilience, and vitality of older adults. also take this as a reminder to check in with the Older Americans in our lives and see how they are doing. Something as simple as a quick phone call, coming over for a meal, or taking a walk can really brighten someone's day. Connecting with organizations like the AARP Colorado, your local chapter of the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging & Veteran Services, or for us Coloradans, AgeWise Colorado can offer support, resources, and community.

This year, the theme of Older Americans Month is "Champion Your Health!" We're all on board with that, and urge everyone to remember it is also Mental Health Awareness Month. There are so many factors that can impact our mental health, particularly in older adults. Clutter and Community are at the top of that list. If you focus on the community element, we can help on the clutter (or decluttering) front - Call us at 720.637.2492 or shoot us a text to schedule a time for a FREE 30-minute virtual consultation.

There is a misconception about professional organizers.
People think our job is to convince clients to get rid of things.
Our Chief of Chaos to Calm, though, instead always tells clients even before we've been hired that our job is to guide them to the decisions.
But on rare occasions, Beth will be a bit more ruthless without being too pushy or insensitive.
That was the case with one of Beth's ongoing downsizing/decluttering senior clients who recently sent her the text below.
Being compassionate and non-judgemental is so important when doing this work.
Being practical as well?
Well, sometimes that is the reason you just have to hire a pro.
😏
If you are in need of letting go of things, especially the things your family has told you repeatedly THEY..DO...NOT...WANT?
Call us at 720.637.2492 or shoot us a text to schedule a time for a FREE 30 minute virtual consultation.

"Do the best you can because that’s the best you can do"

Apparently, this was a quote from the 1990s children's TV show Rollie Pollie Ollie???
There are many other famous ones like it, including Maya Angelou's "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better".

The message, though, is the same.
It's all about accepting your limitations and not allowing what others can do affect you.

In a world of Monday morning quarterbacks, that's really hard when trying to simply function as an adult with so much chaos swirling around us that we have no control over.

Being judged sucks.
But being paralyzed and overwhelmed by visual clutter is even worse.
It will eventually lead to even more mental clutter.

A professional organizer can handle the external clutter. And with May being Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to be part of the solution to reducing that mental clutter. But you really do need to seek out a mental health expert for any internal clutter. Working on both at the same time will eventually bring less chaos and more calm to the things you can control, and we are always happy to help achieve that outcome.

If you would like to explore your options, feel free to schedule a FREE 30-minute virtual consult to discuss your specific needs by filling out the contact form provided in the first comment below or call/text us at 720-637.2492.

Thanks to Voyage Denver Magazine for giving our Chief of Chaos To Calm the opportunity to share her passion for what she does each and every day, not just for It's Just Stuff clients but the community at large.

https://voyagedenver.com/interview/inspiring-conversations-with-beth-blacker-of-its-just-stuff

May is National Moving Month, marking the start of the peak of moving season in the U.S. With longer days of sunshine, warmer weather, and the school year coming to a close, lots of folks plan to move over the summer. Our advice - plan ahead! The more you plan for the logistics of your move, the easier it will go...and yes, you'll still most likely hit some bumps in the road. If you need advice or help as you're preparing for or unpacking from a move, give us a call or text at 720.637.2492 to schedule a time for a FREE 30-minute virtual consultation to see how we can help make your move go smoothly!