What is a
Professional Organizer?
A professional
organizer is an individual that provides clients with ideas,
personal assistance, motivation, coaching, education and
products to help organize. Professional organizers create new
systems, processes and solutions that increase productivity and
reduce stress.
What is NAPO?
NAPO, the National
Association of Professional Organizers, is a professional
association for organizing consultants and manufacturers of
organizational products. Choosing a NAPO member insures you're
working with a professional who has agreed to NAPO's code of
ethics -- including confidentiality; and providing fair,
affordable pricing to clients.
How do you charge
for organizing?
Minnesota organizers
generally charge $40 - $100 an hour. We enjoy organizing, and
want to be affordable for everyone so we are happy to discuss
options if your income necessitates it.
The first step is a Needs Assessment, which typically runs about
two and a half to three hours for an entire home, and is
followed by hands-on organizing, which is done in several-hour
increments. All services are payable the day of service, and we
accept cash or checks.
Why do I need a
Professional Organizer?
It's not uncommon to
feel overwhelmed by disorganization. That's because sometimes a
project is not a one-person job. More hands, and professional
expertise will help you accomplish the task easily, in less
time, and make it fun!
The professional organizer provides knowledge and expertise in
proven organizational methods. We see your situation with a
fresh set of eyes, and simply scheduling an appointment helps
you commit to the project, ensuring it gets done.
Procrastination will come to an end!
If I get rid of
my things, how will I keep the
memories.
Visual people may
struggle with losing memories attached to things. We understand
this emotional connection, and work with you in a loving manner,
and at your own pace.
You decide what to keep and what to let go of; we only ask
questions to help you decide what is, and what isn't important.
We offer methods to preserve memories and make space for your
current life.
How can a
Professional Organizer help me?
All organizing
projects require decision-making, whether the project consists
of setting up a new office, working through piles of paper,
excavating a kitchen counter, or clearing clutter.
We help you make the necessary decisions by asking questions,
offering advice, and providing hands-on help. We work in your
home or office, in a partnership with you.
Why bother when it's impossible
to stay organized?
It is possible to
stay organized! All you need is a system that's built for the
way you think and live. The systems we develop can continue to
adapt as your life changes!
What will you think when you see my mess?
You're not alone!
Many situations in life throw us curves, and once the balance is
upset your space can become quickly disorganized. Please don't
worry about your mess; you can count on New Life Organizing to
be nonjudgmental, confidential, understanding and supportive.
What is the
definition of Chronic Disorganization?
A person with
Chronic Disorganization has a history of disorganization where
self-help efforts have failed, whose current quality of life is
undermined due to disorganization, and where there's the
expectation that disorganization will continue.
