Do you feel like you SHOULD be able to declutter your home by yourself, but the motivation just isn't there? Even if you were to get motivated, who has the time to spend an entire weekend sorting through items? If you do finally get started, you quickly get tired or overwhelmed and can only make a few decisions. It doesn't have to be this hard and cause this much stress! Today we'll be sharing our top 3 reasons to hire an organizer to help you declutter... Reason #1: A Coach is Guaranteed to Help You Purge More Effectively Decluttering on your own is hard. You're easily distracted, and decision fatigue is so real! You second guess yourself and keep wondering if you should keep the item "just in case." When you work with an organizer, we act as your coach and motivator. We keep you focused and are able to ask leading questions such as, "When was the last time you used the item?" "Do you really LOVE this shirt?" "What's the worst thing that will happen if you do end up needing these 5 cake pans you've never used?" "Is letting this go worth having more space and making it easier to find the items you actually do use?" (The answer is yes!) We find that clients are able to declutter exponentially more items they no longer use or need when they work with us. We had a client who said she had already decluttered her primary closet on her own, but we asked if we could go over a few things again with her to be sure. She ended up decluttering TEN more garbage bags of clothes with us. She was thrilled with her newly spacious closet that included the clothes she truly loved. It was no longer stuffed to the brim with clothes she didn't wear. Sometimes, you just need coaching through the process to get the best results. Read more about the importance of decluttering in Uncovering the True Cost of Clutter. Reason #2: An Organizer is Happy to Handle Donations, Shopping, & Returns After making hundreds of decluttering decisions, the last thing you want is to have bags upon bags of donations cluttering up your mudroom or riding around in the trunk of your car for weeks. Plus, if you don't donate right away, you're likely to be tempted to second-guess your decisions and end up keeping items you don't really want or need. When you work with us, we whisk all donations away for you that day and send you the donation slip after. It's as easy as can be! We also do all the organizing, product planning, shopping, and returns for you. You can get that Instagram-worthy look with our expert product recommendations. No worries about buying the wrong-sized baskets or having too few or too many drawer dividers. No pile of Amazon returns that need to be made or never get returned and just sit in your closet as wasted money. We handle it all and make it so easy that you'll be wondering why you didn't just hire us sooner! Reason #3: A Pro Does The Sorting and Organizing For You When decluttering on your own, there's also the time-consuming and tiring work of pulling everything out of the space, sorting it into categories, and then, after you declutter, putting it all back in an organized way, often with organizing products. That can take not just hours but days or even weeks to do on your own. When you work with a professional organizer (or a team of organizers to get things done even faster!), we do all the labor-intensive work for you. We only pull you in to make the decluttering decisions. Then, you can go off and do your own thing again while we organize your space into functional systems. We factor in your unique daily life while also using our expert organizing skills to keep things tidy, beautiful, and maintainable. Have you been putting off decluttering your home? Give yourself some grace, and give us a call. We'll not only motivate you to declutter, but you'll end up decluttering more effectively, providing long-term success.
Learn more about our home organizing services and how we can help you declutter by downloading our organizing guide here. See you soon, Sandi
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It's easy to get overwhelmed by clutter. The piles of papers on your desk, the items that've been hiding under the bed for months—all of that stuff can start to feel like a weight on your shoulders. It might even seem impossible to clear it all away, but we promise you, it isn't! We've helped many clients declutter their homes and simplify their lives over the years, and we've discovered a few tricks along the way that make this process much easier than you think! How to Decide What to Keep and What to Toss.When deciding what to keep and what to toss, we encourage our clients to consider their needs. What do you need the item for? Do you use it now, or at least once a year, for a specific task, or are you keeping it “just in case”? For just-in-case items, if you do end up needing them in the future, is there another way to get the item (like borrowing from a friend or purchasing a new one)? If it’s something you can easily replace for under $20, if you need it in the future, then worst case is you’ll spend under $20 to replace it, and you can donate it. The space and mental clutter you clear now by letting go of all those “just in case” items makes the risk of needing to buy one thing again in the future seem not so bad. If you're having trouble determining whether an item has sentimental value, ask yourself: If I didn't have this [item], would I miss it? Do I remember where I bought/gave/received [it]? If it’s not something you remembered you had or even care about seeing on a daily basis, it’s not something worth holding onto. We encourage many clients to take a photo of the item, so they can remember it, then let it move on to another owner! Say Goodbye to Things You Don't Need.Decide what you want to keep, and what you want to part with. Once something is in the toss/donate pile, do not pull it back out. Make your final decision and be done with it. We take donations away for clients each session. That way, the decision is made and you don't have the urge to second guess things (or drive around with donations in your car for months). You may be tempted to try selling items that seem valuable, but if you don’t already have a plan in place to sell those items, chances are they will sit around for a while. Even the best of intentions can get pushed to the side due to overwhelm. If your stuff isn't worth much in monetary value (it can help to set an amount, say $50 or more per item that you can realistically sell it for), consider recycling or donating it. If it’s totally unusable or not worth repairing, toss it. You’ll instantly feel lighter! Setting Up Organizing Systems.Creating functional systems is what it's all about at Hello Simplified. We want your home to work for your individual needs. We give every item a home, so it's not only easy to find items, but it's also easy to put things back where they belong. Using labeled containers makes daily life simple. You’ll know where everything goes, and if an item doesn’t have a home, this can be an indicator that either you already have too many items or it’s not something worth keeping. Avoiding Clutter in the First Place.It's not always possible to avoid clutter, but with a few reminders in place, you can avoid clutter in the future. Some rules we like for maintaining an organized home are: Don't leave things lying around - put them away as soon as you're done with them. Don't buy things you don't need, and don't keep things you don't use just because you paid money for them. Let it Go if it Doesn't Bring You Joy.As you declutter, it's important to keep in mind that not everything needs to be kept. If it doesn't bring you joy, or if it doesn't serve a purpose in your life, then it's time for that item to go. The same goes for things that aren't used often enough and have no sentimental value attached to them. There are many reasons why people hold onto things like this: maybe they think they might need them someday; maybe they don't want to throw away something expensive; or maybe they feel guilty because it was a gift. It’s time to let go of the guilt and reasoning with ourselves as to why we need to hold onto things we don’t love or use. If they aren’t serving a purpose in your home, let them go! Hopefully, this guide has helped answer some of your questions about decluttering and how to get started. However, if you’re overwhelmed or just want a partner in decluttering, we are here to help. As professional organizers, we can simplify the process and get your home decluttered and organized efficiently.
Ready to get started and learn more? Download our organizing guide to see how we can help! Are you ready to declutter, organize, and simplify your life? Investing in yourself and your life is a significant first step, and knowing that a Professional Home Organizer can help can provide much relief. If you’re ready but want to understand the process better, we are breaking it down for you here. We aim to have every Hello Simplified client be confident and excited about their home organization journey, and we know that understanding how it works is part of the process. 1. Let's Chat on the Phone.The first step is to fill out the contact form on our website. One of our friendly Professional Organizers will contact you for your phone consultation shortly after. You'll tell us a little about your home, the spaces you're dreaming of organizing, and a few other details that will help us understand the scope of work. This is a no-pressure, no-obligation phone call. 2. Schedule your In-Home Consultation.If you're ready to proceed, we will schedule a complimentary in-home consultation at your earliest convenience. Seeing your home in person before the organizing can begin is essential in the planning process and overall success of the job. As you walk us around your home and through the spaces you want to declutter and organize, we can better craft the most efficient and tailored action plan for your end goal. We understand it can be nerve-wracking to have a stranger come into your home; however, at Hello Simplified, we have a few mottos, one being no judgment and 100% confidentially. We know it takes trust to allow us to come into your home and create a simplified and organized environment, which is why our consultations are so important. 3. Give Us the Grand Tour of Your Home.We really mean it when we say that the consultations are painless! You'll give us the tour of your space, and we'll take notes, measurements (if that's necessary), and photos for reference. The more detail you provide us, the better. Once we gather all the info we need to create a plan, we'll leave and send you a detailed organizing proposal (with 1-3 organizing options to choose from) within a day or two. At the consultation, you'll also have a chance to ask any questions, chat about products, and let us know your scheduling preferences for the future. 4. We Want to Meet You Where You Are.We always let clients know a few things before a consultation - one being you do not need to clean up. In fact, we want to see your space exactly as you use it, so there is no need to tidy up or put things away into closets. That's what you're hiring us for - to create a beautifully organized space! [As we said before, we've seen it all and never judge.] We hope this breakdown helps ease your mind and excites you for your consultation! Are you ready to step towards a simplified life and organized home but aren't quite ready to book a consultation? Download our organizing guide to learn more about our process and company.
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