Online Class: Clutter Control 101
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7Lessons
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15Exams &
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7Hours
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0.7CEUs
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Video Audit
Available
Course Description
Mastering the Art of Decluttering: Organize Your Life and Boost Productivity
Have you ever felt drowned amidst towering piles of documents, overwhelmed by a never-ending jumble of clothes, or confounded by the disorder around your workspace? Recent research from Princeton University Neuroscience Institute suggests that physical clutter competes for your attention and results in decreased performance and increased stress.
The good news? You can break free from this chaos.
This course is a comprehensive journey designed to empower you to reclaim control over your space and, in turn, your life. This meticulously crafted, self-paced program will provide you with transformative tools, resources, and methodologies that will not only help you declutter but also ensure you never revert to old habits.
Lesson 1: Introduction to Decluttering
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Overview: Begin with understanding the psychological and emotional implications of clutter. Discover why decluttering is not just about tidiness but mental wellness too.
Example: Consider Sarah, a diligent worker who often missed deadlines due to the chaos on her desk. By understanding the root cause, she could strategize her decluttering approach.
Lesson 2: The Philosophy of a Clutter-Free Life
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Overview: Dive deep into the principles of living minimally and the multifaceted benefits it offers, from mental clarity to enhanced productivity.
Example: John transformed his cluttered living room into a minimalist haven, resulting in improved sleep patterns and overall mood enhancement.
Lesson 3: Kickstarting Your Decluttering Journey
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Overview: Equip yourself with actionable strategies to begin decluttering. Understand how to differentiate between essential items and clutter.
Example: Emma, a fashion enthusiast, employed the "KonMari" method, discarding clothes that didn’t "spark joy", effectively reducing her wardrobe by 50%.
Lesson 4: Crafting a Clutter-Free Home
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Overview: Tackle each section of your home systematically, ensuring every corner radiates serenity and order.
Example: Mike transformed his junk-filled garage into a functional workspace by categorizing, discarding, and organizing.
Lesson 5: Desk Decluttering: The Gateway to Enhanced Productivity
- Overview: Delve into techniques to organize your desk, optimizing it for maximum efficiency and creativity.
Lesson 6: Streamlining Your Office for Success
- Overview: Explore methodologies to create an office environment conducive to focus, collaboration, and innovation.
Lesson 7: Maintaining a Decluttered Space
- Overview: Imbibe sustainable habits and routines to prevent the return of clutter. Discover tools and apps to help maintain order.
Now, ask yourself:
- Do stacks of unsorted mail and papers dominate your living space?
- Are your collections gathering dust rather than being displayed and appreciated?
- Does locating basic utilities like stamps become an expedition?
- Are contact details scattered, making communication a hurdle?
- Do financial disarray and unexpected expenses plague your peace of mind?
If these situations resonate, recognize that you're not alone. Countless individuals, from working professionals like James who missed an essential promotion due to misplaced documents, to mothers like Linda who forgot her daughter's school event due to a cluttered calendar, have faced the repercussions of disorder.
The aftermath of disorganization isn't merely a messy room. It’s missed opportunities, financial strains, and constant stress. But with commitment, it can be changed. With this course, you will not only declutter your space but also pave the way for enhanced productivity, peace, and prosperity.
So, if you yearn for order amidst chaos and aspire for a life defined by purpose rather than clutter, enroll today and embark on a transformative journey!
Course Motivation
- Do you save every single scrap of mail and paper that comes your way because you do not have a filing system that allows you to quickly decide what is essential, and what is trash?
- Are you a big "collector" who has all of these collections, but none of them are displayed?
- Does it take you more time to locate the stamps and envelopes, than it does to actually write a thank-you letter?
- Are your addresses and phone numbers spread out across many different "hiding spots"? Are some numbers on your cell phone, while others are on your lap top, and yet others are in a hard copy address book? Do you often have trouble remembering where to find each person's information?
- Does your family complain that you are a pack rat? A clutter bug? Perhaps, even something harsher, like -- a slob?
- Is your checkbook always out of whack? Do you bounce more than two checks a year? Do you know how much money is actually in your bank account right now?
If you answered "yes" to most or all (ouch) of these primary questions, you are probably taking this course for a very good reason.It is frustrating to have your plans and dreams thwarted by poor planning and preparation, and a confused, chaotic follow-through. It is depressing to constantly watch other, more organized parents and employees, achieve success after success, while you are struggling to merely get by on the skin of your teeth.
You were late to that presentation with your boss last week. You waited until the last minute to plan for your son's promised contribution to the bake sale. (You know, the one he did not tell you about until the night before.) And you wound up having to spend a small fortune going to the bakery and buying a professionally baked and decorated cake. You forgot to write the transaction down in your check register and, unfortunately, your light bill is going to bounce. Fortunately, your bank covers the check for you, but you are given a $25.00 insufficient funds fee, which starts a domino effect of growing debt.
It is no wonder your nerves are shot, your eyes are red, and you have absolutely no idea where the remote control or the TV guide are!
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Missed deadlines
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Overlooked appointments
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Messy desks
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Dirty living rooms
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Lost files
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To help you recognize the negative impact that clutter is having on your life.
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To define and implement self-motivated methods and strategies for success
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To choose and actively utilize the best methods for your own unique situation and
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To provide additional tips and resources to help you stay on track
If you've tried everything else, but still haven't found the results you're after, this may be just what the doctor ordered. Better yet, there's no reason to procrastinate--enrollment is always open, 24/7, so it's never too late to take back the reigns.
Lesson 1: Living the Clutter Free Life
Lesson 2: Getting Started and Keeping on Track
Lesson 3: Getting your Home to Be Clutter-Free
Lesson 4: De-Clutter Your Desk
Lesson 5: Organizing Your Office, and
Lesson 6: Maintaining Order and Preventing New Clutter
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To supply motivation, and
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To help you tackle your strategy to overcome clutter
Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Introduction
Thoughts to get you startedLesson 2: Living the Clutter-Free Life
You will identify all the negative impacts that clutter has had on your life, and get inspired by reading examples of how others have successfully conquered their own clutter.Lesson 3: Getting Started and Keeping On Track
You will not only get yourself motivated to begin to de-clutter, but also will learn how to avoid procrastination, define your overall objectives, and begin to gather the materials.Lesson 4: Getting Your Home to Be Clutter-Free
You will begin to work on your home, by first reviewing popular organizing methods you may decide to use, and reviewing various tips and checklists to aid you.Lesson 5: De-Clutter Your Desk
You will get your home or office desk in perfect order, with topics that will include: ingenious tips and tricks for lasting desk de-cluttering, how to deal with your "danger zones," and functional fixes.Lesson 6: Organizing Your Office
This lesson will provide you with tips and tricks for organizing the remaining sections of your home office. These will include: bulletin boards, computers, filing cabinets, address books, business libraries, and your mobile office.Lesson 7: Maintaining Order and Preventing New Clutter
This lesson will leave you with a few tips, tricks, and practices that will prevent clutter from coming back to plague you. These are practical, everyday tidbits, that may very well ensure the success of your new clutter free lifestyle.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the benefits of living a clutter-free life.
- Describe the best methods to get started de-cluttering your life.
- Describe the methods for removing clutter from your house.
- Describe methods for removing clutter from your desk.
- Summarize techniques to organize your office.
- Summarize ways to maintain order and prevent future clutter.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information
- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media
Student Testimonials
- "I enjoyed this course and now know how to get rid of everything I don't use! Instructor always provided a feedback which kept me going!" -- Jan D.
- "I enjoyed the positivity of the comments from the instructor and I felt I gained insight from her lessons. Thank you!" -- Martha L.
- "Thank you for taking the time to review my assignments." -- Sharon W.
- "She is an outstanding teacher! I would recommend her to everyone!" -- Anthony H.
- "Everyone should take this course. I've recommended it to several of my friends." -- Mary R.
- "I found it extremely useful and life changing toward a positive future." -- Aven B.
- "This is the second course that I have completed and I am very happy with both." -- Cathy W.
- "Please utilize this instructors expertise forever. Excellent individual!" -- Kathleen M.
- "I really learned a lot and enjoyed myself doing it." -- Karen K.
- "The course was very motivating." -- Dinah J.
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