Happy new year!
The January 2020 issue of Real Simple magazine features an article by Anne T. Donahue titled, “Adventures in Organizing: She thought she had her closets under control—until a professional showed her how it’s really done.”* Unfortunately, some articles about hiring professional organizers take a negative tone, wrongly implying that anyone considering hiring a professional organizer must be overwhelmed by “mess” or “clutter.” In reality, people hire organizers for many reasons, and hiring an organizer doesn’t imply anything—and certainly not anything negative!—about the client. We all have areas wherein we benefit from others’ help or knowledge. Donahue’s piece, a humorous, at times laugh-out-loud reflection on her collaboration with a professional organizer, was thus a welcome change from many organizing articles. Confessing that she “like[d] to think of [her]self as the most organized person on the planet,” Donahue details her surprise and eventual delight at how, even for a super-organized person like her, professional help proved invaluable! Not a subscriber to Real Simple, but want to check out the article? Inquire at your nearest public library (link is for U.S. residents) for free in-person or online magazine access. However you‘d characterize your organizing skills, from novice to pro—you, too, can benefit from another perspective on your space or systems! [Italics in original title. As always, linking does not imply my endorsement, and I don’t accept compensation for links.]
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3/30/2022 02:59:52 am
It's great that you elaborated on the importance of having the best schedule to prevent misunderstandings and shortcomings. A friend of mine told me that he hoped to find a cleanup service that could restore and organize their kitchen supplies. He asked if I had any idea what could be the best option to do. Thanks to this informative article, I'll be sure to tell her that it will be much better if he consults a trusted organizing service as they can help provide tips for their kitchen.
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AuthorSteven Cohen is the owner of Streamlined by Steven, a professional organizing company based in Washington, D.C. Steven offers organizing services in-person to nearby clients--per COVID safety rules--and remote services to clients worldwide. Archives
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