Milestones are an important way of measuring our progress on the goals we have set for ourselves. As I completed the nearly two year process for being named a Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization (CPO-CD©), the journey seemed full and rich. As I reviewed everything I had learned and done in those months, it seemed as though I were putting hinges on once separate learnings. With the hinges, now the myriad of learnings came together in a very useful way.
My CPO-CD© counterparts are noted on the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization list. Our specialized training in organizing for the chronically disorganized included skill-building in areas including emotional techniques and boundary setting.
My goal is to better serve my clients. She or he may be an individual in a residential setting, a business person in a corporate environment, a child needing some help with organizing, or a participant in one of my workshops or seminars. We can help you become more productive and organized!
What milestone have you set for yourself? I would like to hear from you!
Ellen –
Congratulations on your huge achievement! We are all very proud of you.
Last February, I set a milestone to become healthy. I struggled with many health issues and the medical bills were growing daily. Fortunately, I found a nutrition coach that was able to help me figure out where the real problems were and how I could systemically tackle each one. The work I did with him is much like the work we do with our organizing clients, only the focus was on eating and sleeping. When I started working with him, it felt almost like a no-win situation. Fortunately with the guidance of my coach, I was able to see things clearly and be a bit less overwhelmed. I took action and I am so glad that I did. As of today, I have eliminated almost all of the major health issues and am 55 pounds lighter! May everyone you come in contact with that struggles with disorganization (be it chronic or not) take action and find the peace they are looking for!
To your success,
Stephanie
Posted by: Stephanie LH Calahan aka @StephCalahan | November 03, 2009 at 07:50 AM
Thanks for sharing the motivational success story, Stephanie!
Posted by: Ellen Hankes | November 03, 2009 at 08:10 PM
Mine is what I call the other term "time line". As a young adult I've set them them on a yearly process. So far I achieved a successful 5-year timeline with goals getting done in the process.
Posted by: Community Colleges | November 05, 2009 at 09:28 PM
Time line is a great way to recognize that acheiving goals takes time. Thanks for sharing your experience
Posted by: Ellen Hankes | November 06, 2009 at 09:08 AM
Ellen:
Congratulations on earning the CPO-CD. You are a unique and talented young lady!
Bruce
Posted by: Bruce Hammitt | November 10, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Thank you, Bruce. You are very thoughtful!
Posted by: Ellen Hankes | November 10, 2009 at 04:27 PM