Stage 1: It started with organizing a desk drawer
I clearly remember the feeling of being overwhelmed that would come over me as a child when tasked with cleaning my room. I accomplished it to varying degrees of success, but I was never really tidy, which didn't bother me.
I had a three-drawer desk; the largest drawer was the size of a standard filing cabinet drawer. Deep and tall. I used it for out-of-site paper dumping. It was so full and heavy I could barely open and close it.
One day, I dumped it on the floor for a reason I no longer remember. All of it. Even the glitter, broken staples, and dust.
With a trash bag next to me, I started to sort. I threw out at least 95% of it. I remember the feeling of sliding that drawer back into the desk and how easily it opened and closed. I remember walking into my room and opening that drawer to see it empty. I remember the sense of accomplishment I felt for doing this big job all by myself and for myself.
The overwhelming positive feelings of accomplishing that task created unbelievable confidence and momentum for me. Those feelings are unchanged today.
Stage 2: The COVID Catalyst
Flash forward a few (a-hem) years, and we were stuck in the house as a family non-stop for months. Our jobs switched to the new experience of being fully remote, and were mired in thestress of managing crisis communication. My kids were doing their best to manage online school. My father-in-law was hospitalized, and my husband spent many stressful and exhausting hours away managing his care.
Being home so much makes you see your space differently. We were confined to this much smaller world. Remote work and school meant giving up, sharing, and retro-fitting spaces typically used for relaxation to serve multiple uses. We lost the symbolic opening and closing of a work or school day by no longer changing physical locations. Typical stress relievers were off the table. Social interaction was on-screen only.
I felt caged, anxious, and stressed. The only way I could genuinely help our situation was to make home as comfortable, functional, and calming as possible. With abundant nervous energy, I started working through our spaces one at a time.
Working on the physical space, moving through the decluttering steps, and seeing the positive outcome was life-changing. I created space - physically and mentally.
Stage 3: Sharing the skills
Organizing is a talent some are born with and a skill that can be learned. The most difficult steps require narrowing down options and making decisions. Yes, physical labor is often involved, but most people who hire a pro need more help with the process than the physical.
Working with a pro organizer helps you build and refine your skills. I can help you identify your home's "hot spots" - spaces that seem to collect clutter and cause unnecessary stress. We can create and implement new systems to help you continuously and efficiently manage your spaces and prevent hot spots.
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Contact me today. We'll discuss your space, projects, and goals and formulate a plan. I can't wait to help you experience the positive snowball effect that organizing can have on your life!
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