Ask Erin: Eight Reasons to Hire a Professional Organizer

by Erin Sharplin Love
erinlove@panachebyerin.com

Do you want to get organized but have no idea how to make it happen? If you see pictures of perfectly-organized spaces on Pinterest, but you can’t seem to duplicate them yourself, It could be due to a lack of time, a lack of motivation, or you might simply not know where to begin. If this is you, a professional organizer can help! A pro is trained to set up spaces that function smoothly and efficiently. That pro should also teach the client processes and practices that will help maintain the newly-organized space. Sometimes it just makes sense to get help from a professional. The reasons below may help push you in the right direction.

1. You are short on TIME – The number one reason my clients aren’t organized is lack of time! Most of us are working parents or busy stay-at-home moms who barely get the house cleaned and the laundry put away, much less get every space organized! There is no doubt that organizing and decluttering is a time-consuming job, and you might get lost along the way. So, if “getting organized” is on your resolution list, consider whether it is time to hire a pro!

2. You run a home-based BUSINESS – There is no greater reason to consider getting organized than the success of your business counts on it! A business cannot flourish fully in an unorganized state! Consider how much clearer your focus could be if you worked in an organized area and started each day with purpose. A professional organizer can make that a reality!

3. You are going through a life TRANSITION – Perhaps you are a new mommy, are getting a divorce, or are mourning the loss of a loved one. These life-transitions are hard to navigate and are even harder when surrounded by the chaos of unorganized spaces. The last thing you need during these times is added stress, so getting organized is a necessity.

4. You are MOVING – Moving is a high-stress endeavor that takes ample time and energy to complete successfully. If you are moving, starting the decluttering process is paramount to creating a new and improved home for yourself and your family. There is no reason to take unneeded items to the new house with you. Let go of the old and welcome the new! A professional organizer is also great for setting your house up for you! All you have to do is welcome your family to their new home.

5. You are REMODELING – Remodeling requires a significant investment of time and money, so I recommend making the most of it by hiring a professional organizer to optimize every shelf, cabinet, closet, and drawer! As much as we would like to say that our previous kitchen, for instance, was organized to perfection and the counters were clear, the truth is that there is a good chance you will fall back into old habits unless an organizing system is put into place.

6. You just want to SIMPLIFY – Simplifying is on-trend these days, so if you have been wanting (and needing) to hop on the bandwagon, a pro can help! To live the simple life, you must let go of attachments and survive on the necessities only. That is hard to do when there are so many people and places that make you want to purchase more and more. To prevent this waste, you need someone to hold you accountable and help you to know what to part with and what to keep.

7. You want every day to go more SMOOTHLY – Maybe you just want each daily task to go smoothly so you can get more done in less time and with less stress! That sounds great to me!! A simplified organizing system is just the ticket! For instance, wouldn’t meal time be better if you had a meal plan and shopping list ready at the beginning of each week? What if you could find the chopper and ladle quickly? I also imagine that cleaning the bathroom would be easier if you had a caddy stocked with just those essentials, too. There are endless ways a professional organizer can help your home run more smoothly.

8. You are completely OVERWHELMED – Getting organized can be an extremely daunting task! Where do I start? What will I do with everything? What if I start and can’t finish? Many clients call me because they have gotten overwhelmed and just quit right in the middle of the job. They couldn’t see the end in sight. A pro starts with the end in mind and does whatever it takes to get to that point. Vision is everything and a professional organizer has vision!

So, have I talked you into creating your best life yet? Getting organized WILL make your life better! I guarantee it!