Kristin’s New Systems

Nov 25, 20082 min read

Maeve helps Kristin tackle #paperwork and create an inspiring new workspace.

The Call

My friend Kristin called last week and said, “I’m sort of organized, but if I have to sit here and look at things on my desk the way they are one more day, it will drive me crazy.”

Sort of organized? Kristin is one of the most highly effective people I know. Nevertheless, with the changing economy and a couple of careers, she’s working a lot from home these days and needed some help. #busyprofessional #homeoffice

The Response

I popped over to Kirstin's apartment a few days later, and over the course of two-hours helped Kristin to journey from chaos to total home office control. We locked down her priorities, reduced paper #volume and re-arranged existing furniture to build out an airy, motivating work space. I left Kristin with a list of to-dos before our one-week phone check-in. But only 24 hours later, she called, with an exciting update:

“It’s Tuesday. I scheduled five client appointments today. That’s my goal for the entire week. Thought I’d give you a quick share!”

“It’s Tuesday. I scheduled five client appointments today. That’s my goal for the entire week. Thought I’d give you a quick share!”

The secret to Kristin’s instant success? Kristin put it best when she shared, “Maeve, we put everything right where I need it. All that visual and mental #clutter is gone. It's so nice in here now there’s no excuse for me to mess the place up.”

"It's so nice in here now there’s no excuse for me to mess the place up.”

Congratulations, Kristin, I am so proud! We are still going to do that check-in call, though, as if you were that productive in a day, I can't wait to see what a week brings.