Proactive House - Where simplicity is the key to your personal transformation.

There's absolutely no place like the Big Apple. No matter which neighborhood you live in, it's easy to feel the adrenalin flow as soon as you step out of your door. We've got it all here, from a diverse array of tantalizing restaurants and world-class dramas and musicals on the renowned Great White Way, and Broadway to spectacular sports events and concerts at venues such as Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center and Radio City Music Hall. Not to mention iconic landmarks like The Empire State Building, The Statue of Liberty, the Intrepid Museum and the Museum of Natural History. And, of course, we can't leave out the refreshing green spaces that the city is known for, namely Brooklyn's Prospect Park, Queens' Astoria Park and the world-famous Central Park.

One of the few buzz-kills, however, on the negative side of the ledger would be the all-too-typical small, rather cramped apartments that most New Yorkers call home. Whether you are flying solo, coupled up, have a roommate or two or three, or one child with another on the way, you know how difficult it can be to navigate the premises, especially when disorganization and clutter begin to rear its ugly (and VERY troublesome) head! Clutter can happen without you even being aware of it. But clutter definitely hits home when you can't find important documents on the" office " desk in your living room because the top is overflowing with stacks of papers, video games that you haven't played in ages and a couple of toys belonging to your five-year-old. Looking around the premises and searching through the bedroom closet, which is packed with boxes, shoes, and all manner of apparel and God only knows what else, brings no relief. Riddled with anxiety, you feel as though you're going to go just a bit crazy with all the garbage that's strewn about and tucked away. Yes, even under the bed!

Well, take a deep breath and prepare to exhale and smile. Help is on the way in the form of home organizer extraordinaire BEATRIZ MELO and her brand PROACTIVE HOUSE. Beatriz and her team can help you get through all the clutter in your life, making a smooth transition from chaos to harmony.  The motto at Proactive House is "Make Space for Simplicity ". And those words are powerful, indeed. Taking a holistic approach to professional organizing,  Beatriz wants to assist her clients in simplifying their lives while also inspiring them to follow their dreams, focus on what's REALLY IMPORTANT in their lives and, above all, make a sustainable, positive impact on their day-to-day living.

Beatriz Melo gets it. Nobody is perfect. Life can be unpredictable ( when is it NOT ? ), spaces that were once kind of neat become messy and cluttered and feelings of hopelessness abound. You ask yourself: "How can I deal with all of this ?" That's where Beatriz comes in. Her mission is to guide you through life's transitions, providing expert support and personalized solutions. At Proactive House one size never fits all. It's not just apartment dwellers and homeowners who could use Beatriz's services.  How is your office space or work cubicle looking right about now? Ah, we thought so! Time to call in the experts at Proactive House.

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Beatriz Melo has been a proud New Yorker for over twenty years and adores her neighborhood of Astoria, Queens. Her adventurous journey from Brazil, with little more than a backpack, has gifted Beatriz with a profound understanding of what simplicity really means as well as an emotional connection to the spaces that surround us. Accredited by the Better Business Bureau and a member of NAPO, the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals, Beatriz is also a proud member of the Home Transition Pros organization. In addition to her superb organizing skills, Beatriz brings Feng Shui to the table when it comes to creating a more tranquil organized space and knows a thing or two about assisting individuals and families when they are moving from one place to another or just want to downsize and get rid of non-essential things.

As far as experience goes, Beatriz has put in her time as far as organizing spaces in private homes.  But, let's allow the founder of Proactive House to pick up her story from here. " My father worked in the hotel and hospitality industry for more than two decades, so you could say that I was born into the business. Before I was eight years old, I knew a great deal about how a hotel worked simply by watching my dad go through his various duties.  As an adult, after I came to NYC, I started working with different high-profile homes where you were expected to maintain high-end hotel-like standards. Learning the ins and outs of keeping a home well organized was essential. I am pretty comfortable with anything that can come up from making sure that the inventory for household supplies is kept up to treating a stained silk carpet and caring for fine art. The Feng Shui part of the equation came naturally to me as I fell more and more in love with making a house feel like a HOME and making someone's office space into an environment where they can totally thrive. In short, Beatriz is all about not merely eliminating some unwanted junk from your living and working space. She is into creating an AMBIANCE. That, my friends, is the key to happily ever after.

The name of Beatriz's brand, Proactive House, has quite a story behind it. So, let's have the founder get into the origins of the moniker.  " I remember the first time that I heard the phrase " being proactive" and it stuck with me.  It was in one of my first college classes here in America. My professor introduced the concept of being proactive in life and gave us examples of looking at life's circumstances differently and how it is up to us, as individuals, to initiate the change we want in our lives. I clearly understood that we can change our perspectives and use life's transitions and events to grow, to improve and, most of all, to help others. I loved the word and concept. "

More than a marketing tagline, "Make Space for Simplicity" are words that Beatriz has personally lived by for years.  " I truly believe that life doesn't have to be so very complicated. " firmly stated Beatriz. " We can break down tasks, prioritize our time and energy and really stick to what is essential for the moment.  We need to make space for what matters most to us, whether that is sitting down to have a nice dinner with our family or not having to pay high, unnecessary storage prices for items that we will never end up using. I want to help my clients create a lifestyle that reflects this philosophy and simplifies their everyday lives."

Earlier in this article we wrote briefly about  Feng Shui as one of the services that Beatriz provides as a professional organizer.  Feng Shui, for starters, is a very ancient Chinese practice that involves arranging objects and spaces to create balance and harmony. The words Feng Shui literally translate to " the way of wind and water ". The art of decluttering is a vital principle in Feng Shui interior design or organizing. By removing items that are no longer used, the practitioner creates a clean space that promotes a more positive energy flow. Beatriz's utilization of Feng Shui strives to create an environment conducive to creative thinking and efficiency at work, thereby boosting productivity and achieving goals. Feng Shui harmonizes energies to create a peaceful ambiance as well as promote harmonious relationships, strengthening interpersonal bonds.

Now, there might be those among our readers who think that they've got their act together; why would they require the services of a professional organizer?  Beatriz will be more than happy to give you a reason to get in touch with her.  " Achieving the proper work/life/wellness balance is why our services are so important. You might have your space organized but still, with your busy schedule, have a hard time managing, maintaining and caring for that space. A professional organizer is someone who can help you to create a system that increases your productivity. It is a collaborative effort. We will work together, diagnosing what needs to be addressed and then getting to it."

Beatriz's approach is very well-rounded, encompassing a variety of specialties. If your kids are now away at college or have moved out of the house or apartment altogether, she can assist you with downsizing. She is also a Green Cleaning Specialist, having participated in an official City of New York training program. Stop letting clutter and disorganization hold you back from living the life you want to lead. Beatriz Melo and Proactive House will create a safe, welcoming and healing space in which you can thrive and be the best version of yourself. Easy to talk to and a consummate professional, Beatriz is available for both phone or Zoom consultations as well as in-person visits. But, it's up to YOU to make the FIRST move. You'll be so glad that you did.