What is a Professional Organizer?

[ What you should know ] [ You might be ready if... ] [ Interviewing a Professional Organizer ]

Professional Organizers are "personal trainers" for keeping you on TRACK as you get your home or office in shape. They assist individuals and companies in regaining control over their time, space, and stuff.  (Be aware that most organizers do not do cleaning or clerical work: If either of these is your primary need, you'll be better off hiring a cleaning service or a secretary.)  

Not all organizers offer the same services, approach, personality or have the same training. Martha Goss specializes in working with Chronically Disorganized folks. Here is a list of trainings and Certificate of Study that Martha Goss has earned.

• Certificate of Study in Chronic Disorganization through the Institute of Challenging Disorganization. Courses included Basic Chronic Disorganization, Introduction of Hoarding, Transistions vs. Changes, as well as other courses needed for this certificate.
• Member of the National Association of Professional Organizers since 2006. Courses have included Fundamental Organizing Principles, Chronic Disorganization: Understanding Emotional Challenges with the CD Client, and many other courses over the years.
• Business Administration degree from Kent State University (1986 graduate)

What you should know...

• You are NOT alone
• You can stop feeling bad about the disorganization and throw away the stigma of what kind of a person is disorganized
• Its not an overnight fix, but there is immediate satisfaction with the process
• It’s not impossible to overcome with simple techniques
• Small adjustments can equal huge positive changes in your life
  

You might be ready if you...

• Loose things easily (keys, mail, shoes, phone #’s, you name it, it’s lost)
• Never have enough time to do it all
• Have To Do lists that never getting done – or get lost
• Are overwhelmed by your shedule or your stuff
• Have clutter
• Have a hard time letting go of stuff (delayed decisions)
• Struggle with Work/Production Flow that is chaotic
• Battle Home Flow – messy, uninviting, cluttered living space

Interviewing a Professional Organizer

Before you start calling organizers take a moment to reflect on where you are feeling most disorganized and how you would like your life to be after you get organized.  The organizers that you interview will need this information to make sure that they can provide the services you need. We have provided a couple of simple questionaires that will assist an organizer in determining your needs and if they can help you. This questionnaire will assist you in determining your needs and will be very beneficial to your potential Professional Organizer. (Both questionnaires are available in a PDF format for you to download and print.) 

• Degree of Disorganization
• Organizer Interview Checklist

If you are sensing that life could be simpler this is probably an indicator that you are ready to partner with a professional organizer.

You can do it!

Regain control of your time, space, and stuff and have more time in your life to enjoy the life you have. In the end, you’ll move from chaos to calm.

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