Organizing
Take these courses as a series or as individual courses Each course, one class, Tuesdays Instructor: Janice Russell Mission: Organizing for Disaster (CE 1237) A hurricane or tornado is on the way. What should you grab so that you can rebuild your life if necessary? Someone dies unexpectedly. What should they have in place to make it easier for their relatives? Many believe that a natural, weather-related or man-made disaster won’t affect them. After the fact they regret that they didn’t make any contingency plans. Participants will learn how to get organized in case a disaster strikes. Stop Letting “Stuff” Overwhelm You (CE 1090) February 12, 6:30–9 p.m., 0.25 CEU, Cost: $29 Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 5 Audience: Anyone who wants to make a lasting change to bring order into their lives by identifying how to part with “stuff,” as well as those interested in becoming professional organizers Do you feel so overwhelmed by “stuff” that you have considered taking a torch to your personal or work clutter? Does the stress associated with these piles of confusion cause you to be less efficient in your professional or personal tasks? This seminar will help expose the habits surrounding “stuff accumulation.” Participants will also learn new methods for handling the items that enter their work or home space. The principles covered in this class are foundational to getting organized in every area of life. Hone in on Home Organization (CE 1072) February 26, 6:30–9 p.m., 0.25 CEU, Cost: $29 Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 19 Audience: Anyone looking to make their home environment more functional and peaceful, as well as design students or those interested in becoming professional organizers Is clutter at home cluttering your mind during the day? Clutter is the enemy of organization and disarray in one area can impact how effective you are in all areas—at home, in your mind, at work and at play. From the garage to the bathroom, this seminar will give you the information to organize your home in a way that will help you be more organized personally and professionally. Perish the Home Paper Pile (CE 1073) March 11, 6:30–9 p.m., 0.25 CEU, Cost: $29 Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 4 Audience: Anyone who wants a plan to reduce incoming home papers and organize those that need to remain, as well as those interested in becoming professional organizers Is the paper clutter at home distracting you from concentrating on other home or work tasks? Paper clutter is one of the greatest sources of frustration at home or work. Seeing piles of paper can de-motivate you and prevent you from being effective at home or at work. From which papers to keep to how and where to file those papers, this seminar will help you to be engaged and motivated and give you the information you need to file your papers in a way that will help you be more organized personally and professionally. Contain Your Collections and Photos (CE 1251) April 1, 6:30–8:30 p.m., 0.2 CEU, Cost: $25 Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 25 Audience: Anyone looking to elevate their photos, collections and memorabilia from clutter to cherished memories, as well as those interested in becoming professional organizers Are your photos in their original packaging or on your computer in one big file? Is your favorite collection in whatever box was handy when or as the items came off a shelf? Is the memorabilia from a past trip in a bag somewhere? Photos, collections, and memorabilia represent cherished memories, but often the way they are “housed” is anything but admirable. Attendees will learn methods to better maintain and honor these memories. Living at the Speed of Stress (CE 1250) April 22, 6:30–8:30 p.m., 0.2 CEU, Cost: $25 Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 15 Audience: Adults who want to learn strategies to live a more manageable and fulfilling life Has your life been invaded by stress? If your answer is a resounding “yes”, it’s time to learn strategies to thrive in a world that has gone (slightly) bonkers. Going beyond stress management basics, this seminar equips attendees with the tools to avert common stressors and to successfully adapt to new ones. Discover how to use some stress to your advantage and then dismiss the rest. |
