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I have got a family visit planned in a couple of months. I have been putting off this whole organising thing for years and now I have to do this. I am in a panic and I don't know how to start.

 
 
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How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. You are overwhelmed right now but often all it takes is just getting started.

- Start NOW.

- Make a list of everything that you need to do (big and small).

- Highlight the most important tasks and start here.

- Guess how long it will take you to do each task and allocate it to a day and time.

- Delegate where you can – get the whole family involved.

If you find you still need some assistance you can find a professional organiser at one of the many professional organiser associations world wide – here are some to try: www.poaa.co.za (South Africa), www.napo.net (USA & International), www.organizersincanada.com (Canada), www.aapo.org.au (Australasia)

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