IS IT TIME TO HIRE AN ORGANIZER?

 

You are busy and you feel lost amidst all your mess and clutter.

 

 

THERE ARE REASONS TO HIRE AN ORGANIZER

           

    * Organizing is much more than just cleaning out

    * If you do not honestly understand why you accumulate, it will just come back again

    * Professional Organizers serve as holistic "clutter doctors" to free up the soul

    * Eradicate the cause of disorganization, as well its symptoms and you will be free

    * Create a lasting change in your environment and your organizational habits for a lifetime

 

6 REQUIREMENTS FOR ORGANIZING SUCCESS

             

    * Learn practical, useful, concrete information for a lifetime

    * Learn easy-to-understand organizing techniques that you can implement yourself

    * Acquire and learn to use the appropriate organizing supplies and simplify your life

    * Containers, shelving, racks, desk accessories, drawer dividers, etc. all work great

    * Set up proven, effective, easy-to-use organizing systems to de-clutter the mind

    * Use standardized methods for handling paper, workload, and daily activities

 

3 COMMON ORGANIZING PRINCIPLES

   

    * 1) Reduce all forms of clutter

     (Get rid of anything that wastes time, space, energy, or money)

    * 2) Create systems that make everyday jobs easier

     (Develop effective routines and standardized procedures)

    * 3) Simplify daily responsibilities

     (Reduce the amount of time and energy spent on routine activities)

           

WHAT DO PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZERS DO?

 

    * They help you change a disorganized environment

     (Reorganize storage, home or office layout, clean out the "clutter")

    * They help change behaviors that cause disorganization

     (Procrastinating, failing to plan ahead, and accumulating "excess stuff")

    * They monitor and encourage your ongoing progress

     (Offer follow-up visits, phone calls, coaching, and “homework" assignments)

    * They teach organizing techniques -- also keep clients motivated and focused

    * They wear many hats -- educator, resource, coach, and cheerleader, project manager


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