A lot of people don't understand the trauma that "organizing" brings to some people. They think "what's the big deal....just clean up already". But that's not how it works.
For a lot of people the thought of "organizing" is traumatic. It brings a lot of stress and emotion into the picture. They think that they are going to have to "throw out" their possessions and they regress. They shut down and won't even contemplate trying to get their home into some type of order.
I have a lot of clients that call me that think they are "ready to organize"....but they aren't really ready.... yet. They might have taken the first step by calling me, but they really aren't ready to proceed.
Organizing involves a "process". Thinking about getting organized is just one step in the process. Reaching out for help is another step. Actually doing it is another step. A really, really big step.
And that's where a lot of people have a stumbling block. But that's O.K. They have acknowledged that they want to change, that they want and maybe need help.
For family and friends the "step back" and not continuing the process and actually "getting organized" is disturbing and annoying.
As a "professional organizer" it's a "normal" part of the "process".
I can wait. I know that you really have to be "ready". It has to be "your idea". Not your families or your friends.
"You" have to be ready. And when you are the process will continue. But it has to be a personal choice and you have to be ready.
No one can force you to be ready before your time.
Being organized is a wonderful thing. It frees up not only your space but your life.
When you are ready.... you will know it.
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