It’s critical to understand a person’s dominant personality and organizational style preference... How do you design an approach for a client who is terrified to put something away for fear of never seeing it again? Would you suggest the same solutions you'd use for an individual who feels claustrophobic when there’s too much stuff around? What about clients who are Savers versus those … [Read more...]
Impulsive and Cliff Hanger Time Style Comparison
Impulsive and Cliff Hanger Time Management Styles This article compares Impulsive vs. Cliff Hanger time management styles. The truth is both Impulsive and Cliff Hanger personality types struggle with time. To compare them though, let's start with an overview of each style preference. The Time Management Style Impulsive describes someone who loves the rush of leaping before they look. While … [Read more...]
Straightener and No Rules Organizing Style Comparison
Comparing Straightener and No Rules Style Preferences Comparing Straightener and No Rules Organizing Style Preferences is done around how one tolerates disorder. The 'Law of Disorder' happens as a part of life... it seems that there is an ever-expanding perimeter of stuff. It’s pretty easy to figure out if you’re a Straightener... ...just have someone move something out of place in one of … [Read more...]
Comparing Organizing Styles: Minimalist and Saver
Minimalists vs. Savers Minimalists and Savers truly live on opposite sides of the continuum. They have very different beliefs when it comes to the value of “stuff”, which can lead to very different experiences of life. … [Read more...]
Comparing Organizing Styles: Everything Out & Nothing Out Case Studies
Everything Out = Out Of Sight, Out of Mind A person identifying with the Everything Out Style Preference is very clearly from the “out of sight, out of mind” camp of organizing. They feel most comfortable when things are visible and within reach. Unfortunately, if you leave everything out and within reach, pretty soon you won’t be able to see anything. Stacks of papers and piles of everything … [Read more...]