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The Comfort Zone : Testimonials

Stephanie Shalofsky, New York City Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant, has helped clients with office organizing, paperwork organizing, eliminating clutter and increasing their productivity. Here's what they have said about the home and office organizing solutions that The Organizing Zone has provided for them....

Your Conquering E-mail Overload talk inspired me to tackle my inbox. I was able to delete more than 1,000 e-mails as your suggestions were easy to implement. Thanks to your great advice I'm now back in control of my inbox and able to quickly process my daily e-mail.
-IMAGE CONSULTANT

Since we created a system for managing my paperwork and to-do list, I am less stressed, happier and better organized. I am much more productive in my office and no longer waste time and energy looking for information that I know that I have. You have helped me tremendously for which I am very appreciative as I was at my wits end before I called you!
-DIRECTOR, Health Information Management

You were fantastic at setting up a system for organizing my paperwork. I now know what to do with each piece of paper when it enters my home. You do what you do very well and I would highly recommend you.
-WRITER

You worked a miracle with my client who was downsizing after 50+ years in her apartment. How you cleaned out many year's worth of stuff in such a short time, with a client unable to make simple decisions, is a testament to your brilliance. Bravo to you.
-SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, Real Estate Company

Stephanie was prompt, thorough, "organized", made informative suggestions, but mostly extremely easy to work with throughout the process of creating a file storage area for our office. The project was completed in a timely manner and all the files and cabinets that were moved to the new space were labeled and organized in a defined manner so that filing in the future will be very simple. I would highly recommend Stephanie Shalofsky as a professional organizer.
-OFFICE MANAGER, Cardiologist's Office

The desk has been GREAT and the closets a MAJOR improvement! You have been a tremendous help to me. The designated space for a desk is smart and, of course, extra closet space is a blessing. I am a very, very satisfied customer. Thank you for your help.
-HOME OWNER

It has been a pleasure working with you! I have lots to digest and implement as a result of the time and task management discussions that we have had. I feel good about my direction, am more in control of weekly schedule and am grateful for the tips and recommendations that you have provided. THANK YOU!
-PRINCIPAL/CREATIVE DIRECTOR, Graphic Design Firm

Stephanie possesses the intense focus and clear mind that make her an organizer extraordinaire. She stays with each task until it is thoroughly complete, gathering you back from the abyss of distraction that is so tempting to dive into when trying to organize your life! She does it all seemingly effortlessly, although you know that her ease can only be the result of strong discipline and study of her topic. She is always ready with great tips on how to maintain the systems she gives you to keep things running smoothly and staying organized. And while she leaves you better able to handle your mess, a check up with Stephanie is always a pleasure! I can't recommend her highly enough!
-PSYCHOTHERAPIST, Private Practice

Stephanie burst into my office/studio and in two hours all the stuff I never use was gone, the important things were in plain site and easy to reach and I felt like a new person. It was quick, sensitive, painless and gave me a whole new lease on my career. She is a miracle worker. I can't wait to have her come to my apartment and tackle the hard stuff. Thank you Stephanie!
-LIFE COACH

When I downsized and moved the bulk of my office home, leaving only a skeleton office in the city, I found myself overwhelmed by the logistical obstacles presented by my new nomadic lifestyle. Stephanie developed a system so that I would always have access to the documents that were needed regardless of a given day's work location. She also cured me of the appalling habit of constantly working amid a stack of papers on my desk. I now have confidence that nothing has been overlooked in the rubble as her task management system is easy to implement and removes that nagging feeling that something has been forgotten. Stephanie customized organizational systems that work the way my brain works and months later I'm still using the systems she created for me and even introducing modifications based on the principles she taught me.
-ATTORNEY, Private Practice

First and foremost, thank you for the incredible job you have done helping us reorganize our office space and making a better and more efficient use of our space. Your time, talent and most of all sensitivity to staff during this transformation has been nothing short of wonderful and remarkable. Please accept my heartfelt thanks and appreciation for what you have helped us achieve.
-VICE PRESIDENT, Volunteer Resources, Non Profit

Stephanie's organizational abilities have been invaluable to my company for numerous projects ranging in complexity from a cross country move to downsizing the entire contents of a 3-bedroom apartment. She has tackled these projects with enthusiasm, creativity and excellent communication. I always know her projects will be done in a timely fashion and with the utmost professionalism.
-PRESIDENT, Real Estate Staging Company

You can imagine the difficulty of keeping employees happy while moving the office, but Stephanie was able to conduct our move in such a manner as to improve the company's morale as well as the company's operating efficiency. The job was handled with the utmost competence and professionalism. I know that if I want the job done right, Stephanie Shalofsky is the one to call.
-MANAGING DIRECTOR, Publishing Company

Working with Stephanie to set up my home office was not only effective but growth-promoting. As a certified pack rat I can say that she separated me from my "treasures" with tact, sensitivity and humor. She had many creative storage ideas. While she never told me I had to throw anything out, she did let me know that we would simply have to find a place to put it. That made me realize that it was "it" or "me" in that space--there was no room for both of us. Now that I am working in my office, formerly my storage room, I can only say that the feeling I have is one of luxury--the luxury of reaching out to retrieve something without searching, stepping over and digging out. While there was a lot of hard work involved, it was absolutely worth it. I would absolutely recommend Stephanie Shalofsky to anyone who has an organizing challenge.
-CERTIFIED IMAGE CONSULTANT

We appreciate all your help getting us organized for the move. The moving task schedule that you created kept us focused on all of the tasks and their respective deadlines. We're moving on schedule and expect to be up and running on Friday morning!
-ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Newspaper Publishing Company

With the re-positioning of office equipment, creation of a system for tracking open issues and re-organization of the paper flow, our book keeper's office looks mighty good! I now have peace of mind as I know that pending issues are proactively being addressed.
-CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR, General Contractor

Our Process:

Every office and household is different, and whether you’re in a professional or personal setting, your organizing solutions need to match your unique needs, space, specifications and goals. The Organizing Zone’s professional New York organizer solves your organizational challenges with a powerful, personalized 6-step process: