It’s so exciting to visit a former client’s office and see that he maintained the results we achieved. It’s been about a month since we worked together    and when I walked into the reception area the other afternoon I was immediately struck by the orderly and more simplified appearance. As a I passed  the work area on my way to his private office the desk tops were no longer full of personal and food items. The staff was making great use of the  containers we purchased and everything was in its place. All of the waste and recycling baskets were out of sight, as suggested. The best part was  seeing the boss’s office. He maintained not only the aesthetic changes but also the clutter-free horizontal surfaces (desk and file cabinet tops).
With the help of a Professional Organizer, such as Outside In Organizer and Makeovers in San Diego, a motivated client can make and maintain results.  Systems are being used for productivity and clients walk into a space that simply states, “We are the professionals you can trust.”

You’ve seen the shows on tv, magazines devoted to organizing, you’ve signed up for the Outside In Organizer and Makeovers newsletter…but you still struggle with letting go of things in your home or office. You are not alone. There are many reasons why getting rid of things is challenging for people:

• “I spent a lot of money on this.”
• “I might need it someday.”
• “I can’t get rid of it my (relative or friend) gave it to me.”
• “I’m saving this for when I lose those last 5 pounds.”
• “It makes me happy to look at it.”
• “It reminds me of happier times.”

Do some of these sound familiar? They are real reasons for people and as a trained, experienced Organizer I know that helping individuals through the process uncovers more than space! My advice?  First of all, accept that this will be difficult at first but that as you go through the process you will gain both insight and momentum. Second, set up rules for yourself, for instance, organizing guru #Peter Walsh suggests turning your hangers in the opposite direction. If you wear it, turn the hanger back the way you typically have it. If after 6 months the hangers are still facing the opposite direction, it’s time to consign, donate, or trash! Sounds silly but rules that you set for yourself are very helpful. Let me know what works for you, send me your ideas and questions.