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PSD Advisors, Palatine, IL (2026)

The owner of the company spent over 20 years traveling throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. She quickly realized that the key to success was organization. Eliminating clutter in her life was a key ingredient to time management. PSD Advisors goal is to work closely with our clients to reduce stress and create an environment that will give them time to enjoy life. We pride ourselves in p

roviding you the high quality, confidential services listed below.

• Eliminating/Decreasing clutter
• Medicare/Medicaid and all paperwork assistance
• Organization for homes and home offices
• Downsizing
• Packing - unpacking
• Coordinating move
• Estate sale for unwanted items
• New resident set-up
• Move notices to family, friends and businesses

Organizing doesn't come easy to a lot of people. You know what you wished it would be like, but it's hard to visualize how to go about getting the job done. Plus, there is the time element that we all have a problem with finding. Do you have a parent that wants to continue to be independent but may have difficulty keeping track of things? We can assist them with organizing their mail/paperwork that will give you peace of mind. Contact us today, we offer a free thirty minute consultation and an assessment of how we can assist you. Our rates are reasonable and PSD Advisors takes pride in the 'Positive Solutions Delivered' to you.

01/15/2019

Time is the currency of our lives. In essence, how you spend your time is how you spend your life.

With that said, how do you feel about the way you’re currently spending your time…and your life? I know from experience that when your to-do list feels out of control, and when you’re not spending time on the people and things that matter most to you, there’s a tremendous amount of guilt, stress and worry weighing you down. So today I want to share something with you that all effective time managers know, and it can drastically free you from unrealistic expectations you may have about your time. Ready? Here it is: “You will always have more to do than you can ever get done.”

Now maybe this doesn’t seem like that big of a secret to you. Maybe you have felt this in your life, but you’ve tried to push the idea away because, at first, this sounds a bit depressing. (Okay, who am I kidding, it sounds really depressing. We can’t really ever get it all done? We can’t ever get caught up?) So, you may even be wondering why in the world I would tell you this!

The reason is simple. When you understand that you will always have more to do than you can ever get done, you begin to understand the importance of having a decision-making process that allows you to spend more time on tasks and activities you most enjoy, and less time on activities you don’t. You can begin evaluating the tasks on your current and future to-do lists based on your values, priorities, and what matters most to you. You can also see the importance of learning how to say yes or no to tasks and activities, and become selective about how you spend your time. The bottom line is that your to-do list truly will never be done, so what you put on that list determines whether or not your life is filled with purpose, meaning and joy. Choose wisely!

What is one item on your to-do list that you can say no to and create time for a more meaningful activity? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment area!

01/14/2019

ARE YOU KEEPING TOO MUCH STUFF? {Continuing with the various excuses.}

Excuse 7 : “I can fit into that when I lose weight.”
Constantly thinking "I am too fat for that” as you look at a piece of clothing is a big drain on your self-esteem. Why not donate your too-tight clothing to someone who can use it now, and treat yourself to a new outfit when you reach your weight goal. If having a designer outfit or one favorite pair of skinny jeans is useful as a goal, it’s fine to hold on to those few key pieces, but don't keep them visible every day unless it truly motivates you in a positive way.

Excuse 8: “I might need it someday.”
This excuse may be the most common one of all. While it certainly could be valid, it’s important to think through a realistic scenario of when you truly would need it. A Texan woman with a fur coat once told me she had not worn the coat in years, would never travel with it, and because the likelihood of a freak snowstorm in Texas was very small, she would likely never have the opportunity to wear it in the future. She realized that parting with it was smart and made room for more usable and fun clothing she could actually wear. Ask yourself how likely it is that you’ll ever need a particular item in the future, and then let it go.

If you would prefer one on one assistance with getting started on organizing your life we offer a free 30 minute consultation. Call 847 494-0022 to schedule an appointment.

01/11/2019

ARE YOU KEEPING TOO MUCH STUFF? {Continuing with the various excuses.}

Excuse 4: “It’s a souvenir.”
In French, souvenir means "to remember." Does this item represent a pleasant memory? Do you have other memories of this vacation or event? If you need space, it’s best to prioritize and keep only the most uniquely representative pieces, and ideally, display them, or use them. For future travel, buy only practical things that are either consumable or extremely useful in everyday life, such as coffee, handbags, or a utensil for the kitchen. And remember, photographs are often enough.

Excuse 5: “It has great information in it.”
We have more information available to us than any other time in history, and you cannot possibly consume all of it. Give up the guilt about what you “should” be reading. The block of time required to sort through those old stacks of papers and magazines will never come, more will be added regularly, and looking at them will give you a nagging sense of in-completion. Recycle or donate those materials and free yourself!

Excuse 6: “It’s a keepsake.”
That macaroni art from your daughter’s kindergarten years is definitely adorable, but is it the only memory you have of that time? Just like souvenirs, it’s likely there are other more prominent and representative works of art that are favorites and true keepers. Even presidential libraries don’t want the president’s every childhood scribble in their collections, and you’re going to run out of storage. Make a rule that when that basket or bin is full of keepsakes, you must clean it out before adding more.

If you would prefer one on one assistance with getting started on organizing your life we offer a free 30 minute consultation. Call 847 494-0022 to schedule an appointment.

01/10/2019

ARE YOU KEEPING TOO MUCH STUFF?

Continuing series of the common excuses why people continue to keep too much stuff.

Excuse 1: “I might gain the weight back.”
If you keep your larger clothes in with your main wardrobe, you are sending yourself the message that you don’t believe you’ll keep the weight off. Those self-defeating thoughts are waiting for you every time you get dressed in the morning. Your best strategy is to donate this clothing with joy. It's a way of fully committing yourself to your new, healthy weight for the long-term.

Excuse 2: “It was a gift.”
Most gifts are intended as a gesture of appreciation or love. Would your friends want you to keep something that doesn’t make you happy? Exchange or return the item and choose something you will truly enjoy and use, or find a new home for your unwanted gift by donating it. Remind yourself that you have other tokens of your friendship with this person, whether in your heart, in photographs, or in other items you like and cherish.

Excuse 3: “I paid a lot of money for it.”
If you are not using it and do not enjoy it, it simply does not belong in your life. If you need to recoup some of your costs for the item, you can sell it on eBay or Craigslist, in a local Market Place on Facebook, or to a consignment store. Good candidates for resale are typically children’s items, designer clothing, furniture, and collectibles. Remember that the price fetched for some items might not be a good enough return on your time invested to sell them, so consider donating and taking a tax deduction instead.

If you would prefer one on one assistance with getting started on organizing your life we offer a free 30 minute consultation. Call 847 494-0022 to schedule an appointment.

01/09/2019

It's 2021 and it's a perfect time to get your life and home organized! PSD Advisors will offer you Sound Advice with Positive Results on accomplishing your goals of getting every aspect of your life organized. Starting with a Things To Do List.

How To-Do Your Things To Do’s

It seems so simple, you need to get something done, you jot it down, and you get it done. For many people it’s just not that simple. You may have your To Do things jotted down everywhere. Some are on sticky notes, some are on your hand-held iPod or cell phone, some are in your planner, and some are only in your mind. This just won’t do. It is imperative that you pick one place to keep your list that is logical for you.

By keeping your list prominently displayed, a refrigerator door is a great place, you will be more focused on accomplishing the your To Do List. Your next step is to schedule time on your calendar to accomplish your To Do items. You might block out one hour per day or an afternoon once per week. Let your schedule be your guide.

If you would prefer one on one assistance with getting started on organizing your life we offer a free 30 minute consultation. Call 847 494-0022 to schedule an appointment.

01/07/2019

We really do not recommend this but saw it and thought it's wrong but funny. Since we did post this we thought it was a perfect opportunity to also share the principles of Feng Shui which goes hand in hand with organizing.

I had someone Feng Shui my apartment because it just didn’t “feel” right. Maybe you have never heard of Feng Shui, but I bet you can “feel” the difference when you walk into a cluttered room and then into an organized room!

Feng Shui is the art of balancing and harmonizing the flow of natural energies in our surroundings to create beneficial effects in our lives. Clearing clutter can be considered one of the most powerful transformative aspects of Feng Shui. When clutter accumulates it represents energy stagnation. Clutter begins as a symptom of what is happening with your life and then becomes part of the problem because the more you have of it, the more you will attract.

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