Testimonials

Seminar Attendee

When I see members of the staff that attended your workshop, they break out in a big smile and give me an example of something they have done to un-clutter their life or their worksite! To me, this is a real measure of success. ~ Jeannine Semrau Staff Development Day Coordinator	She adapted her talk to the areas most sought after by her audience. Nancy was inspirational. She helped spur the efforts of myself and others into making the most of our time. This was appropriate for men and women, ages 40-102. ~Sharon Arnold-Rasp Library Operations Supervisor
I believe the program motivated everyone to unclutter and get organized. We have used all your tips and told members who were not able to attend what we learned. ~Karilyn Pye Association of Petroleum Wives	I went home from the class and three banker’s boxes of paper. I am trying to do the same at the office. Today’s in box holds one paper I have not read yet. ~ Sylvia Wells Assistant Delinquency Court Administrator

It was very interesting. So much information was covered. Useful data was covered. ~A.K. Grotz Retired College Administrative Secretary	Very informative on storage, gave me many new ideas to reorganize my home. ~ Judy Ryan Senior Librarian
Good speaker who takes a realistic view of people & clutter. ~Connie Griffin-Woodring Librarian Acquisitions Librarian	Helpful hints, examples, ways to reduce clutter. ~Diane Zayas Registrar
The ideas & suggestions were “do-able” and practical. I actually plan on trying some of the ideas—and I already do some (& they work!). ~Debra Bemben Branch Supervisor	Well organized, excellent, no gimmicks, practical tips, engaging presentation, all very valuable information. ~ Ophelia Georgiev Roop Library Director
I learned something, I didn’t expect to. ~Madeline Pratt Children’s Librarian	Helpful hints that were useful. ~Elena Michaels PhD, MA, CCH, LMFT
Loved it. A lot of good information. ~ Kim Bierwolf	I love how you SIMPLIFY so easily, and state so SIMPLY! ~Sheryl Roush
Very informative & interesting. I needed it as I am full of clutter. Stimulating! Helpful! ~ Cecelia A Berman	It was well organized and presented with enthusiasm. Sounds as if you’ve put into practice what you preach. ~ Mina Coon
I like the ideas you gave me of going room by room. Deciding what to use & what not. What do to with junk mail & how to stop from getting it? Everyone is still talking about it. ~ Mayra Machuca	You involved the audience and put humor into your presentation. The examples given were something we could all relate to. ~ Rubi Sobieski Secretary Long Beach Public Library

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Students

I want to thank you once more for your clutter class. I was as if you switched a light on in my mind and I began seeing excess stuff in a whole new way. Since your class I have complete 95% of my kitchen with just the under the sink cabinet to go. Once I started I couldn’t stop! My kitchen is a much more enjoyable place. I may even have a guest over for Thanksgiving! Thank you so much for your expertise, professionalism and wisdom. You have made a big difference in my little world. ~Dianna A. Diress

Perhaps the most practical hint I learned, and the easiest to accomplish was setting up my desktop like a neighborhood. The area in the very center and closest to wear I sit has been designated as my “Prime Property” area. I rearranged my desk to include the things I use frequently to be stored in my prime property section and within easy reach. This has doubled my efficiency when working and multi-tasking. ~Marva Murphy

A city employee who attended your last Clutterology seminar here, acted on your advice. She cleaned up her cubicle at City hall. After nine years in the same cubicle, it was the first time the top of her desk was visible. The change was so dramatic that the next week the director of personnel stopped in to see her. Evidently several people had asked the Personnel director if she was leaving. ~Stephanie Tanton

I came home & tossed out so much “stuff”. This just scratched the surface. You didn’t try to tell us “we” needed to change. You didn’t go on & on & on about what clutter was or why either, other than the junk mail. This prevented being on the defensive & allowed me to open up to listen to what you had to tell me. All of which was useful into. Thank You. G-d Bless You. ~ Bobbie Marshall

The tips I can go home and use right now. ~Ruth Schreiber

Useful/practical application to daily life of class content. You were great Nancy! Thanks. ~Theresa A. Modes

That is a day [of the class] that really had a significant impact on my life. I especially applied your rule of if you don’t use an item within a year, get rid of it because you’re not likely to use it. ~Mychael Watts

"I truly was inspired, as my “uncluttered” kitchen/dining room now shows. I FINALLY understand the adage “It is easier to keep it clean/organized/uncluttered than to continually have to clean/organize/unclutter it” It’s kept clean . . . and pity on the poor soul in the household that leaves their stuff there! I’m tackling my “living room” which is the “music room” and the “office” and library” these next few days. Your class made me: 1) willing to consider trying to organize it and 2) ideas on how to do it. " ~Valerie Elliott

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Hands-On Client

Some of the littlest things have already made a BIG difference!

~Janet C. Huber

Words are inadequate to express my gratitude for all the help you have given me these past months. You have empowered me with organizational skills that help simplify my everyday life. I plan to maintain this mindset as well as apply what I’ve learned to other aspects of my life. You have been an inspiration to me and I value our time together.

~Marisa Perley