The Process

 

1grade

Initial Consultation

Depending on the size of the project, allow between 15 and 30 minutes for the consultation. This is a quick process where we simply walk through your space, I listen to you, and I assess your needs.

 

2grade

Prioritize

Together we identify what is the most important place to start. Sometimes that is hard to determine alone, which is maybe why you have had a hard time getting started by yourself. Now that you have me by your side, I provide an objective look as to where is the most logical place to start.

 

3grade

Schedule

We look at the size of the job(s) and put it on a schedule. This step alone starts to create freedom because you now have an actionable plan to create clutter-free and organized space. The schedule can be as flexible or focused as you would like.

 

3grade

Get Started

The STACKS* system is the quickest and easiest way to start any organizing project.

  • Sort: Put like items with like items; categorize all of your items.
  • Toss: Decide to keep it or let it go. Sometimes this is a hard decision on your own. I'm a great sounding board on what to do, and I never force you to throw out anything you don't want to.
  • Assign: Find a "home" for everything you choose to keep so you know exactly where to find it at any given time. For example, people often congest their office space with items they only use occasionally. We create a new home for those items making your office much more efficient and productive.
  • Contain: Obtain just the right containers for your items and label them for easy access.
  • Keep it Up: Create an EASY system for regular maintenance by either doing it yourself, finding others around you for assistance, or hiring me to come back periodically and maintain it.
  • Simplify: I consult with you on how to let go of things in your life that no longer serve you. People are amazed at how the more “things” in their life actually create distractions from joy, rather than providing them joy, which is why they think they bought the item in the first place. Now that you know where everything is, this alleviates the need to purchase new items just because you can’t find the one you have.

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    Organizing Supplies

    The Contain step in STACKS often requires purchasing containers, files and labels. This can be done in two ways:

    • I can do the shopping for you and you simply reimburse me, or
    • You do the shopping and I give you easy, clear instructions on what to purchase.

    For large shopping needs my fee is $30.00 per hour. If there are unused items to return, I do that for no charge.

     

    Donating Your Items

    It feels amazing to release the items you don’t need anymore and I will gladly take the items that will fit in my vehicle to a local charity for you free of charge. Many organizers charge for this service, but I include it as a bonus because now you will be left with the full impact of your fabulous new space.

     

    Questions?

    Explore the frequently asked questions for more details on how TAOrganizing will change your life. Or contact me today to discuss your specific needs

    *The STACKS system was created by Marla Dee of Clear and Simple.