Virtual Presentations on Decluttering and Organizing
Decluttering and organizing are ever popular topics, but particularly so during the start of the new year, in spring, and in the fall. I primarily do Zoom presentations which allows me to schedule programs with locations across the U.S. (I live in Norfolk, MA. If you happen to be within 30-minutes of my town, we may be able to schedule an in-person talk!)
Whatever the topic, I start by asking questions so I can tweak my talk to meet specific interests. And I always encourage participants to ask questions throughout my talk which I enhance with slides. I also offer participants a link to a downloadable PDF at the end of the talk.
My most popular topics as of September 2022 are:
I charge $125 for a 60-minute Zoom presentation to groups of 5-50 participants...there is an additional fee for traveling to your location. I can do presentations for community or private groups. Yes, you can even wrangle a group of friends into a session of decluttering! Scroll down to see what programs I currently offer. Ask about discounts if you want to schedule a series of presentations.
Whatever the topic, I start by asking questions so I can tweak my talk to meet specific interests. And I always encourage participants to ask questions throughout my talk which I enhance with slides. I also offer participants a link to a downloadable PDF at the end of the talk.
My most popular topics as of September 2022 are:
- Clear Your Thoughts, Clear Your Clutter
- Declutter and Organize Your Closet
- Develop the Habits for Staying Organized
I charge $125 for a 60-minute Zoom presentation to groups of 5-50 participants...there is an additional fee for traveling to your location. I can do presentations for community or private groups. Yes, you can even wrangle a group of friends into a session of decluttering! Scroll down to see what programs I currently offer. Ask about discounts if you want to schedule a series of presentations.
Choose the Decluttering or Organizing Topic for Your Presentation
All topics can be done in-person or on Zoom. Some topics, when done online, allow me to take participants through a mini decluttering session!
Send me an email, describing your group; the number of participants; what topic you're interested in; what time, day of the week, and month you'd like (if you have specific dates in mind, fantastic!); and where you're located (so we can figure out the time zone thing, if necessary - I'm near Boston, Massachusetts, USA).
Send me an email, describing your group; the number of participants; what topic you're interested in; what time, day of the week, and month you'd like (if you have specific dates in mind, fantastic!); and where you're located (so we can figure out the time zone thing, if necessary - I'm near Boston, Massachusetts, USA).
Clear Your Thoughts; Clear Your Clutter
If decluttering was just about tossing things in trash bags, chances are that your home would be clutter-free. Instead, your thoughts and feelings get tangled up in your stuff, making it hard to let go of items that no longer serve you.
We'll discuss some of the most common reason people have for holding onto stuff they may not use, need, or even like. Learn how to talk back to your thoughts so you can let go of clutter. There will be time to answer your specific questions and for participants to share their knowledge of local resources for donating items. This program can be done in person or virtually.
We'll discuss some of the most common reason people have for holding onto stuff they may not use, need, or even like. Learn how to talk back to your thoughts so you can let go of clutter. There will be time to answer your specific questions and for participants to share their knowledge of local resources for donating items. This program can be done in person or virtually.
Curate Your Sentimental Items
Throughout your life, you’ve saved items connected to a variety of events, experiences, and people. If you’re decluttering or downsizing, you probably realize that you can’t keep everything but you’re finding it a challenge to decide what to keep and what to release.
Go through writing activities that will start you on the process of curating your sentimental items so you can better tell the story of your life. Highlight the events and people most meaningful to you while still making space for your present life and interests. This program works equally well in-person or online.
Go through writing activities that will start you on the process of curating your sentimental items so you can better tell the story of your life. Highlight the events and people most meaningful to you while still making space for your present life and interests. This program works equally well in-person or online.
Declutter and Organize Your Closet
Learn four different techniques for decluttering your closet that accommodate different schedules as well as varied levels of mental and physical energy. Discover what you can let go of to make an immediate difference to your closet.
We’ll also discuss shopping techniques that will save you from buying clothing destined to clutter your closet. As a bonus, you'll also learn to identify your current personal style while clearing clothing that no longer suits you and those were aspirational purchases. When this program is presented online, participants will be introduced to Susan's Minimal Mess Method and begin to declutter their closets!
We’ll also discuss shopping techniques that will save you from buying clothing destined to clutter your closet. As a bonus, you'll also learn to identify your current personal style while clearing clothing that no longer suits you and those were aspirational purchases. When this program is presented online, participants will be introduced to Susan's Minimal Mess Method and begin to declutter their closets!
Deconstruct the Junk (Drawer)
Learn the basics of decluttering and organizing by working in the microcosm “fondly” known as the junk drawer.
While working through this drawer, you’ll learn the steps to tackling any decluttering project in your house, how to organize stuff, and, perhaps most important, how to prevent the clutter from coming back! This is a great topic for online presentations as participants can declutter a drawer during the talk!
While working through this drawer, you’ll learn the steps to tackling any decluttering project in your house, how to organize stuff, and, perhaps most important, how to prevent the clutter from coming back! This is a great topic for online presentations as participants can declutter a drawer during the talk!
Develop the Habits for Staying Organized
It’s easy to think that if you put in the time and energy to decluttering and organizing your home or office then everything will stay tidy. But organizing your desk or kitchen counter isn’t the same as keeping those spaces in order.
The necessary ingredient for staying organized is habits. But forming habits isn’t as simple as telling yourself, “Just do this.” During this hour, we’ll go through the process of designing habits that work for you and your life.
Not only can habits help you become an organized person, but they can also help you become more productive by streamlining your actions at home and in the office. This topic works well in-person as well as online.
The necessary ingredient for staying organized is habits. But forming habits isn’t as simple as telling yourself, “Just do this.” During this hour, we’ll go through the process of designing habits that work for you and your life.
Not only can habits help you become an organized person, but they can also help you become more productive by streamlining your actions at home and in the office. This topic works well in-person as well as online.
Get Control of those Piles of Papers
Learn how to control and eliminate (or at least, greatly reduce) incoming paper. Decide what papers you want and need to keep in your files.
(And what do you do with tricky papers such as greeting cards, kids' schoolwork, and papers from old meetings and classes?) Problem-solve your challenges with paper sprawl while learning how to create systems that help maintain order. This program works well in-person as well as online Done virtually, participants can start to declutter during the class.
(And what do you do with tricky papers such as greeting cards, kids' schoolwork, and papers from old meetings and classes?) Problem-solve your challenges with paper sprawl while learning how to create systems that help maintain order. This program works well in-person as well as online Done virtually, participants can start to declutter during the class.
Organize a Practical Pantry
Your pantry is more than just a place to store food; it’s a space that can support your goals – from eating healthier, creating a snack station for kids, or stocking up on supplies without losing control of where everything is.
A practical pantry doesn’t have to be Pinterest-pretty with dry goods decanted into jars with artful labels. It’s a space that allows you to see what you have available so that food doesn’t go to waste. When this program is done virtually, participants can start decluttering with Susan's Minimal Mess Method.
A practical pantry doesn’t have to be Pinterest-pretty with dry goods decanted into jars with artful labels. It’s a space that allows you to see what you have available so that food doesn’t go to waste. When this program is done virtually, participants can start decluttering with Susan's Minimal Mess Method.
Organize Your Kids' School Papers and Artwork
Get control over all the paperwork associated with your kids - from schoolwork to artwork. Create simple systems (that you can keep up with) for dealing with both the current influx of school papers and art projects (and their digital counterparts) as well as memorabilia for each year of your child’s life.
Learn how to curate and organize these items with simple, practical techniques. This program works equally well as an in-person class or a virtual one.
Learn how to curate and organize these items with simple, practical techniques. This program works equally well as an in-person class or a virtual one.
Organize Your Personal Library
Are your shelves crammed with books stacked vertically and horizontally so there’s no wiggle room? Do you own books that you’ve never read? Can you find the book you’d like to read?
Whether you want to prune or purge your book collection – or just get an idea of what you own, you'll learn how to sort through one of the most challenging possessions you own.
This topic can be presented in-person or virtually.
Whether you want to prune or purge your book collection – or just get an idea of what you own, you'll learn how to sort through one of the most challenging possessions you own.
This topic can be presented in-person or virtually.
Organize Your Photos
Curating your photos allows you to tell a story about your life, your children's, or your family's life. While it seems to make sense to hold onto all your photos, trying to look through a glut of print and digital photos can be overwhelming and actually encourage viewers to spend less time looking at the images and reminiscing.
In this program, I'll discuss how to sort photos into groups; make decisions about which images to keep; and how to best organize your photos to highlight the people, events, and activities in those images. Some methods apply to both print and digital images. I'll also address special concerns for both those groups. This topic can be presented virtually or in-person.
In this program, I'll discuss how to sort photos into groups; make decisions about which images to keep; and how to best organize your photos to highlight the people, events, and activities in those images. Some methods apply to both print and digital images. I'll also address special concerns for both those groups. This topic can be presented virtually or in-person.
Organizing Your Digital Files
This is a non-techy talk about how to organize all sorts of digital files so you can find them again. The focus here is on organizing techniques that can be applied to any digital device.
Whether you are trying to organize personal documents, family files, work files, or even photos, you want to create a system for naming and sorting digital information. We'll also talk about organizing email, bookmarking webpages, and other helpful ways to deal with your devices so to limit your stress. This topic works best as a virtual presentation.
Whether you are trying to organize personal documents, family files, work files, or even photos, you want to create a system for naming and sorting digital information. We'll also talk about organizing email, bookmarking webpages, and other helpful ways to deal with your devices so to limit your stress. This topic works best as a virtual presentation.
Downsizing to Simplify Your Home and Life
Downsizing to a smaller house or apartment is an opportunity to simplify your life. With less space and fewer items, you won't be burdened by regular housekeeping and organizing tasks. But to enjoy your new home and experiences, you need to do a deep decluttering of the things that fill your current home.
While letting go of so much stuff can sound scary, in this presentation you'll learn how to identify your most meaningful and useful belongings. With clear goals in mind and a plan for how you'll disperse your belongings, you'll enjoy having more time for family and friends, travel, hobbies and interests, volunteering, and whatever else matters to you. This topic can be presented in-person or virtually.
While letting go of so much stuff can sound scary, in this presentation you'll learn how to identify your most meaningful and useful belongings. With clear goals in mind and a plan for how you'll disperse your belongings, you'll enjoy having more time for family and friends, travel, hobbies and interests, volunteering, and whatever else matters to you. This topic can be presented in-person or virtually.
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After emptying her parents' overpacked home, Susan McCarthy took a hard look at her own crazy collection of stuff. After decluttering, Susan made a career change from nature and art teacher to professional home organizer. She is a member of the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals. Find Susan at ALessClutteredLife.com
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