5 Times When You Need a Professional Organizer

Professional organizers are passionate about helping people eliminate clutter from their lives. We’re a creative bunch and we thrive on enhancing spaces, making life changes easier, and providing inspiring ideas. How do you know if you need a professional organizer? Here are five common scenarios:

1)    Lack of time

Work, kids, pets, cooking…and a space that desperately needs organizing. If this sounds familiar, a professional organizer may be just what the doctor ordered. Nowadays, families are busier than ever. It’s no wonder that organization can sometimes fall lower on the priorities list than you’d like. A professional organizer can assist you when you don’t have the time, manpower or ability to handle an organization project on your own.

2)    Emotional Attachment to Belongings

We’ve all seen the show “Extreme Hoarders” on TLC.  While that show truly is…extreme, lots of us have an emotional attachment to our belongings and have trouble getting rid of certain things. For instance, you might be going through a bereavement process where you’re struggling with the question of “how do I even begin to sort through my treasured items and memories?” A good professional organizer is sensitive and realistic, and can turn highly subjective decisions into easy objective ones.

3)    Facing an Organizing Task that’s Overwhelming

Maybe you’ve been using your basement as a “storage space,” but now it’s starting to resemble a dumping ground. And your in-laws are visiting from out of town. Don’t panic! A professional organizer can expertly help you assess, organize and virtually transform what was a dumping area into a fantastic use of space that will allow you to stay organized.

4)    Dealing with a Small Space

Dealing with a small space isn’t easy. Whether you’re moving your teen into a tiny dorm room or didn’t get the walk-in closet of your dreams, a professional organizer can provide inspirational and practical ideas. With their help you can make the most of your small space.

5)    Need to Downsize

Downsizing yourself or your aging parents to a smaller home or condo can be intimidating and time-consuming. This stressful process requires critical decision-making since your new space may not be able to accommodate all of your possessions.  Preparing to move is a perfect opportunity to de-clutter and edit your belongings before you start packing.

A professional organizer can help by visiting your new home and providing space planning solutions. They can also assist with packing and unpacking, including: sorting, sale, donations, re-cycling and disposal of unwanted items. In your new place, a professional organizer will organize and create storage solutions for easy retrieval. They will also ensure that the new place is set up and organized with comfort, safety and accessibility in mind.

Remember, professional organizers have seen it all and nothing excites us more than a cluttered space! You should never feel embarrassed or ashamed of getting extra help. Your beautifully organized space will thank you. 

If you live in Toronto or the surrounding GTA and have questions about organizing, de-cluttering or downsizing, you can contact me here.