Insider Insights with Rachel Solutions
Did you know that on average, people spend around 90,000 hours of their lives working? Let's make sure every one of those hours is spent doing something you love and excel at!
Hi there! I’m Rachel, a dedicated solutions consultant with expertise in small business, HR, career development, and non-profit sectors. Through Rachel Solutions, I provide personalized advice and support to help my clients unlock their full potential and achieve their goals across various domains.
This topic is immensely important to me because I believe everyone deserves to thrive and find fulfillment in their professional and personal lives. By offering tailored guidance and strategies, I empower individuals and businesses to navigate challenges confidently and achieve success.
Fun Fact: Did you know that on average, people spend around 90,000 hours of their lives working? Let's make sure every one of those hours is spent doing something you love and excel at!
Here are 5 quick and actionable tips:
Small Business: Create a detailed business plan to guide your growth and track your progress. A clear plan helps you stay focused and makes it easier to communicate your vision to others.
HR: Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Encourage open communication, provide regular feedback, and recognize employees' achievements to boost morale and productivity.
Career Development: Set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals to help you stay on track and motivated. Regularly review and adjust your goals as needed.
Non-Profit: Build strong relationships with your community and stakeholders. Engage them through events, newsletters, and social media to keep them informed and involved in your mission.
Networking: Attend local events and join professional groups to expand your network. Building connections with like-minded individuals can open up new opportunities and provide valuable support.
Whether you're running a small business, managing HR, advancing your career, or working in the non-profit sector, the key to success is continuous learning and adaptation. Remember that every challenge is an opportunity to grow and improve.
CHALLENGE
This week, I challenge you to set one specific and achievable goal in your area of focus. Whether it's improving team communication, enhancing your resume, or boosting community engagement, take that first step today.
Try one of these tips and let me know how it works for you! Share your experiences, successes, and any questions you have—I'd love to hear from you and support you on your journey
We've covered quick and actionable tips for small business growth, HR management, career development, and non-profit work. Each of these areas is crucial for achieving success and fulfillment.
At Rachel Solutions, we provide personalized advice and strategies to help you navigate these domains effectively. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and support needed to thrive in your professional and personal life.
For those wanting to dive deeper into these topics, Rachel Solutions offers in-depth coaching sessions tailored to your specific needs. Let's work together to unlock your full potential and achieve your goals. To discover more about how we can support you, visit our website.
Don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help you succeed!
How to Declutter Using the reHome Hub
Helping Busy Entrepreneurs Declutter with Impact. As a woman in business, you’ve got a lot on the go.
Helping Busy Entrepreneurs Declutter with Impact
As a woman in business, you’ve got a lot on the go. Making time to declutter and organize isn’t easy, and it can be even more challenging when you don’t know what to do with the items you want to let go of.
I know you don’t want to toss a perfectly good coffee mug in the trash, or to chuck out a T-shirt simply because it’s got a highschool emblem on it. Maybe you’ve got a big, heirloom dresser that you couldn’t possibly lift on your own, or even an old set of Pyrex bowls that might hold some value. As professional home organizers, we’ve seen this countless times!
Meet the reHome Hub: Your Go-To Decluttering Directory
Our second-hand directory connects you with local organizations eager to give your items a new lease on life— and keep them out of the landfill. Whether you're itching to donate, consign, or sell your goods, we've got you covered.
The reHome Hub is online and absolutely free! Making it accessible to all Albertans with just a few clicks.
How Do I Declutter With the reHome Hub?
It’s as easy as Sort & Simple! Sortandsimple.ca, that is. From our website, go to the menu and select reHome Hub. There you’ll find the second hand directory!
You can browse all of the organizations, or you can refine your search based on the category of item you are looking to rehome. We've curated a list of businesses, charities, schools, and makers looking for:
• Clothing and Textiles
• Baby and Children's Items
• School and Art Supplies
• Books and Media
• Furniture and Home Goods
• Home Renovation Supplies
• Sporting Goods
• And more!
For each organization, you’ll find helpful information including what items are accepted, where they are located and how to get in touch if you have further questions. Plus, we’ve listed who can do pick-ups (great for big furniture!) and highlighted some of the most needed items (wonderful for decluttering motivation!).
The reHome Hub is more than just a directory - it's a platform that showcases the commitment of Albertans to keep reusable items out of the landfill. With our comprehensive list of organizations, you can trust that your decluttered items will find new homes and new life!
Time to Declutter with Impact!
With the reHome Hub at your fingertips, you’re ready to tackle decluttering with confidence.
No more wasting time, wondering where all your stuff should go after spring cleaning, or stressing over where to consign clothes in Edmonton. Head on over to the reHome Hub to save time, declutter with purpose, and support sustainably-minded community organizations!
Still feeling stuck?
Contact Sort & Simple to declutter with confidence!
Photography | Christina Louise Branding
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kaytlyn Beakhouse is the Lead Organizer at Sort & Simple Professional Organizing. With a passion for simplicity, efficiency and sustainability, her team brings flow and function to any space. Ready to organize your space? Contact S&S
How to Start Organizing Your Space
A professional organizer’s guide to kick-starting decluttering and organizing for 2024.
A professional organizer’s guide to kick-starting decluttering and organizing for 2024.
Welcome to 2024!
It’s the time of year when new beginnings abound and we want to give you the secret ingredient to organizing success. Whether you prescribe to new years resolutions, or are just ready to make a change, we’re ready to share our #1 tip for starting your organizing journey!
Let Me Introduce Myself
I’m Kaytlyn Beakhouse, the Owner and Lead Organizer at Sort & Simple Professional Organizing. I have a passion for simplicity, efficiency and sustainability. Our team of expert organizers supported over 100 individuals on their organizing journey last year, and we want to help you get started too!
How do I get organized?
You might be thinking the first step is to declutter. While that typically is a major part of the process, there’s something we need to do first. Before attempting to make decisions about what to let go of or keep, it is essential to identify your goals and motivators.
That’s right. Before you break a sweat moving boxes, shuffling papers and emptying out drawers, we need to sort out what we are working towards and why. Not only will this help you work towards a specific goal, it’s going to empower you to make intentional decisions.
STEP 1: VISUALIZE YOUR SPACE
Close your eyes and picture your space transformed. What does it look like?
Likely, you’re already picturing a functional, tidy space where you can easily access and put away items. If it’s an office, there are neat filing systems and a clear desk top. In a bedroom you see calming colours and a floor clear of clothes and clutter.
Let’s keep going. How does the space feel once it’s organized? Maybe your craft room feels inspiring, creative and peaceful. Or a kitchen feels cozy, welcoming and energetic.
From there, what activities are you doing in the space? Identify the specific functions that it serves. In a storage room you might picture yourself stowing away holiday decor with ease, whereas, in a living room you can picture friends and family gathering together with ample space to play games.
Now, I want you to imagine how you feel in this space. Confident, peaceful, happy, excited, relieved - these are many of the common emotions clients are working towards.
STEP 2: WRITE IT DOWN
Having created a clear and specific visualization of your transformed space, it’s important that you write it down. This further solidifies the image you’ve created and turns the vision into articulated thoughts.
TIP: If you share your space with others, do this part together to ensure you’re on the same page.
We’ve made it nice and easy - use our complimentary worksheet to organize your thoughts.
STEP 3: FIND YOUR MOTIVATIONS
With your clear and specific vision identified, take a look over and see if you can spot your key motivators. These are the “why’s” that will keep you working towards your goal.
Here are some examples of visions and their accompanying motivators:
My space will look beautiful. - Motivated by aesthetics.
My space will feel inspiring and creative. - Motivated to have space for hobbies and learning.
I will be able to cook for my family. - Motivated to spend time with loved ones.
I will feel confident in my abilities. - Motivated to grow and improve self-esteem.
List at least three motivators that you can refer to throughout the process. These are going to be paramount to overcoming obstacles like loss of momentum or indecision.
TIP: Post your vision and motivations on a wall to keep you on track.
STEP 4: TIME TO DECLUTTER!
Armed with an inspiring vision and clear motivations, now you’re ready to tackle the decluttering and organizing process!
When you come across items you’re not sure about letting go of, reflect on whether it aligns with your vision. You’d be amazed how many things we have in our homes that don’t match our goals. With your specific goals in mind you’ll be able to make intentional decisions confidently.
TAKE ACTION
It’s time to apply what you’ve learned and to make 2024 the year you declutter and organize.
Want to make it even easier to get started?
To guide you through finding your organizing vision, download our complimentary worksheet here.
Looking for additional support? We’d love to work with you through identifying your goals and motivations, to set you up for success. Contact us below!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kaytlyn Beakhouse is the Lead Organizer at Sort & Simple Professional Organizing. With a
passion for simplicity, efficiency and sustainability, her team brings flow and function to any
space. Need help getting started? Contact S&S
Did you know that on average, people spend around 90,000 hours of their lives working? Let's make sure every one of those hours is spent doing something you love and excel at!