Profit By Design: 102: The Mental Health Benefits of Organization with Andrea Walker

102: The Mental Health Benefits of Organization with Andrea Walker

Aug 20, 2020

In Episode 6 of this special series on self-care and strategy for entrepreneurs, Dr. Sabrina, The Business Psychologist™, welcomes Andrea Walker of Smartly Organized, and together they will be discussing the mental health benefits of getting organized in terms of what we, as entrepreneurs, can do to take care of our mental health.

Andrea is a Breakthroughs on the Bayou Retreat alumna and you’ll be hearing some of the strategic moves she’s been using in her own business. You don’t want to miss out on this conversation!

Certified Professional Organizer® Andrea Walker is passionate about helping her clients. As the owner of Smartly Organized, a professional organizing firm headquartered in New Jersey, Andrea and her team have been helping discerning clients accomplish their organizing goals since 2010. Her attention to detail and high level of service set her apart from her peers.

Andrea has been quoted in various publications, appeared on the TV show “Hoarders: Buried Alive,” and was interviewed on NBC’s home improvement show “HouseSmartsTV” where her work organizing 250 pairs of boots and shoes was featured in a segment.

Prior to launching her own firm, Andrea held senior positions in risk management at various well-known financial institutions.

Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production in collaboration with Small Business Consulting Group.

Show Highlights:

Andrea shares the career path that led to her current passion and how it is based on her strengths.
The “shelter in place” portion of the pandemic presented some special challenges for Andrea and her team members, so she had to shift her focus.
Dr. Sabrina relates the importance of Pumpkin Planning.
Andrea has been working hard to position her company, Smartly Organized, as an employer of choice.
Dr. Sabrina discusses hiring strategies for A-players.
The Breakthroughs on the Bayou Retreat has a “no cell phone” challenge, which presents a surprising new skillset.
Andrea relates the mental health benefits of being organized.
Clutter, Dr. Sabrina says, can shut down our creativity and our problem-solving skills.
“Smart Reset” - Andrea explains how this works and how it works for you.
Positive routines are helpful, grounding, and important to our psyche.
Tips on how to deal with paper and collectibles.
There’s an 80/20 rule when organizing paper!
Virtual organizing is a thing until business gets back to full swing!
There is value in having outside perspective because we develop tunnel vision and can’t see the opportunities around us.