How An Organizer Helps You More Effectively Declutter Your Space

I often hear that getting organized is something people need to do on their own because it is so personal. And I totally get that! Except that what usually happens next is that people are so overwhelmed by the process and where to start decluttering that they end up doing nothing at all, or starting and quitting half way through. The next thing I hear is "do you have any advice?" So today I'll be sharing 3 reasons why decluttering with a professional organizer is better than doing it yourself.

Reason #1: A Pro is Guaranteed to Help You Purge More effectively

People who choose to work with a professional organizer to declutter and organize their spaces get it done significantly faster than going it alone. This is because of two reasons.

First, a professional is going to do the dirty work of sorting and categorizing all the contents of your space very quickly, because they have experience and do it often. They can quickly analyze what they see and determine its usage, creating what I like to call "organized piles of chaos." With this done for you, you can easily view the different categories presented to you and be able to spot what is obvious trash, see duplicates, or know that it belongs somewhere else in the house or even to someone else.

Secondly, when it comes time for making decisions, an organizer serves as a neutral third party (not a family member or a friend who will all pass judgment), who can give you their unbiased opinion about whether you should keep an item or not. Furthermore, an organizer can offer lots of suggestions about what to do with that item if you do choose to keep it - such as where to store it so that you can more easily access it or how to display it so that you can see it and enjoy it more. For many clients, I have pulled wedding souvenirs, treasured photos and travel trinkets out of buried boxes and displayed them in frames on the wall, in acrylic display cases or out on open shelving where they can be appreciated. My favorite displays have been showcasing women's sparkly wedding sneakers in their closets. My clients love this too!

Reason #2: An Organizer is Happy to Handle Discards & donations

Many professional organizers will handle the physical removal of your trash and donations. When choosing an organizer to work with be sure to ask if those services are covered or if you will incur extra fees.

Here at Organized by Meg, we include trash and donation removal in all of our full-service packages. The reason we do this is because our service is focused on simplicity, convenience and beauty. I want you to feel better immediately - even if we are in the middle of your organizing project. The relief that clients feel when their physical stuff is magically gone once they finally decide they don't want to keep is palpable!

We will haul away whatever fits in our work vehicle after each trip, and that includes the trash that comes from unpacking your moving boxes or from any new products, furniture or closet systems we are installing in your home. If there are large donations of furniture that we can't handle, we arrange 3rd party services to come to your house to remove them. No more moving boxes of donations to the basement or garage where they will sit for months or years!

Reason #3: A Coach Blends Their Expertise with Your everyday life

When we work on organizing projects for Denver families, we get to know your lifestyle whether you are able to be present with us during our projects or not. Questionnaires and conversations help us get a feel for how you live, what your priorities are and what your preferences for home decor are. We also learn about the different organizing habits and attachments that your family members have. Along the way we are sure to reach out and get your input on anything we are unsure about.

We strive to create simple systems that are easily maintainable for everyone in your household. While we definitely have an eye for beauty and ensure that your systems complement your home, our ultimate goal is functionality - whatever that looks like to YOU. There is no one size fits all solution to decluttering and organizing because each person and household is unique.

Do you think that you could benefit from the help of a professional organizer? Maybe you are struggling with getting dressed in the morning or packing for trips, or you have a renovation or big move coming up and you're stressed just thinking about dealing with your stuff. If this sounds like you, Organized by Meg can help with our full-service decluttering and organizing packages for clients in the Denver metro area.

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Sending you organized vibes,

Meg