If you feel like you should be able to manage the clutter yourself, but just aren't getting it done, that's ok. There are seasons of life when we just can't seem to do what we normally were able to. Right now you may feel overwhelmed, exhausted, have a mental block, or a physical limitation that's keeping you from addressing the clutter. Instead of continuing to fight it, reach out to get the help you need to finally conquer it.

If you feel apprehensive about changing things in your home, it may be helpful to remember that you're here reading about getting help from a professional organizer for a reason. You're apparently not happy with the current condition of your home and haven't been able to address the problem yourself. Changing how your home feels requires changing how you've been doing things. And hiring a professional organizer is a great step to take in finally making your home a place you love to be.

If you feel embarrassed about the condition of your home, I want to reassure you that you need not feel that way. Maybe it would be helpful to think of Professional Organizers in the same way you do doctors. You don't avoid going to the doctor because you're embarassed that you have a medical issue. You go to the doctor to get the help you need to become healthy again. In a similar way, a Professional Organizer can help you conquer the clutter and get your home in order again so you can feel happy and whole living in it.

If you feel uneasy having a stranger in your home, let me help set you at ease. I've been organizing in people's homes since 2020 and am known in my community. I have lots of 5-star reviews on Google from clients who were happy and comfortable with me being in their homes. I'm known by my family, friends, and neighbors to be a kind, trustworthy, and honest person. If you inquire about getting organizing help from me, we'll chat on the phone and can also do a free in-person consultation so you can get a chance to know me before committing to my services. I keep all client information completely confidential during and after our working relationship.

If you feel shameful having to ask for help, I'd like to encourage you with a different perspective. I personally believe we were never meant to live life on our own. We all need help sometimes and it's ok to ask for that help. We only have one life to live and we want it to be our best. Sometimes that means pulling in others to help us get ahead in areas where we struggle. Let's work together to help you live your best life.

If you're fearful of being judged about your mess, please know, there's no judgement here. Your home is yours to live in as you wish. Each person has different values, different habits, and different ways they live in their homes. I've seen it all and pass no judgement.

If the idea of letting go of things feels daunting, you are not alone. Most of us have never developed a system of letting go of things we no longer use. We don't know how to decide whether to let go of something or not. Part of my job is to help you learn how to do that in a way that is informative and comfortable. When decluttering, we pull together all the same types of things so you can see what you have and how many you have of any given item. That process informs your decision-making so you can have confidence in what you decide to keep and what you decide to let go of.

Working with a Professional Organizer typically involves an initial phone conversation to discuss the client's frustrations and goals. This may be followed by an in-home consultation where the organizer and client walk through each space of the home to discuss in further detail what the client wants to accomplish. If both organizer and client want to move forward, they'll schedule an organizing session. The hands-on organizing session involves decluttering and organizing the client's spaces. The organizer will guide the client through the decision-making process, create functional systems for storage, and teach strategies for maintaining organization long-term.

The length of time it takes to organize a space is difiicult to estimate because it's dependent on such a wide range of variables. One space can potentially take between 2 hours and several weeks. The following are several variables that can come into play. How large is the space? How much stuff is in the space? How long and how often will your schedule allow us to work on your space together? Will some things need to be relocated to other parts of the house? Are you wiling to declutter and get rid of things you no longer use? How quickly will you make decisions about what to keep and what to let go of? Will the decluttered space need cleaning before putting things back in place? Will furniture need to be rearranged for better space utilization? Will you need organizing containers or different ones than you already have? Will you want containers labeled?

Hiring a Professional Organizer is expensive because organizing is considered a luxury service. A client is paying for skill, training, and experience. A good Professional Organizer listens carefully to a client's goals and frustrations, is able to see the big picture and break it down into smaller projects, prioritizes projects based on the client's needs and desires, can look at a space and determine causes of clutter, is able to identify categories of items, can quickly sort things, knows questions to ask to help a client determine what to keep and what to let go of, helps a client overcome decision fatigue and lack of focus, provides emotional support, has good spatial calculations and an eye for proportions, possesses knowledge of the most appropriate organizing bins for certain items and where to purchase them, helps the client determine the best locations to store things according to their habits, has good space utilization, and naturally knows how to make a space aesthetically attractive.

The expense of hiring a Professional Organizer is very worthwhile. Home should be your sanctuary where you can escape the stresses of life and be refreshed. Your physical rest and peace of mind are of utmost importance so you can live your one life in the most meaningful ways.