"If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten."
- Tony Robbins
As a professional organizer, a common phase I hear repeatedly when people find out what I do for a living is, "I can organize that myself." From experience, the time span from a first casual conversation to a "I need your help" call is about a year, give or take.
After many individuals realize that their same way of "organizing" over and over isn't working, I get the "white flag" call. I'm thrilled to jump in and put my talent and "obsession" (husband's word choice) to use. After listening to my client's need, daily schedules, and patterns, I look at the space with a different set of eyes and come up with an organized system that works best for them. Then I dive in with an abundance of (sometimes to clients) overwhelming energy and I even forget to slow down for a water break. (One day I worked 13 hrs in a classroom and wouldn't sit down with my sandwich after 12 hrs of working w/o eating. I'm addicted to finishing a job!) No matter how many times a client has tried to organize a space prior to hiring me, I always hear the exuberant statement, "I've been looking for that!" A HUGE smile spreads over my face and I'm reminded once again why I'm thankful that I get to put my passion to use.
My goal is to sprinkle "organizational dust" over everyone I meet, help make lives less stressful, and give the gift of time. I share tips with anyone willing to listen and am thrilled when the positive feedback comes barreling back like a tidal wave. Not only does it spread over me, but out over many other individuals in need of organization. I'm truly grateful that my business has always grown from word of mouth.
No matter who you call, get a second (not someone living/working in your space) set of eyes to help you make a difference. Change is challenging, but EMPOWERING!
It's OKAY to ask for help!
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Yes, I can relate. I do not do professional organizing anymore, but I do help friends, and I still get obsessive about "the job". Thankfully, I remember to EAT though. As far as the blog and techie stuff goes, I hire someone or have my kids help me. (I put some sites on the blog comments). People have various degrees of interests in the blog world. You don't have to be an expert in everything to have a blog. It sounds like you have a passion and a good niche. I started out on "just organizing" but I don't LOVE organizing enough to make it interesting every day, if you know what I mean.
Anyway, let's talk some more. The timer just rang, and I have to rinse my hair color out.. you needed to know that, didn't you?
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