A: Having just reorganized the entire lower level of my own home – alone – I can tell you first-hand, working with a partner when you organize is a better way to go! When I work with clients, I always have a built-in helper (the client). Last week in my own home: no helper. So even though I know how to organize, created an organizing plan for my space, and followed it step-by-step, I missed having someone there working with me. Organizing gets done much faster with a companion. You have someone to talk to and bounce ideas off of … someone to reminisce with when you come across precious keepsakes … someone to keep the momentum going … someone to reassure you that it will ultimately get put back together in time. I really missed my clients last week when I tackled my own space solo, because above all, it’s just more fun organizing with a buddy.
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Aby Garvey is a creative organizing expert and simplify 101’s founder. She has created 14 online organizing classes, which she has been teaching since 2007, helping thousands of people around the world get organized. Aby loves to help people create positive change in their lives through her online classes and organizing eBooks.
Hi Abby,
Im enjoying your site and have your e-book as well. I also signed up for your Big Picture class.
Now Im not the most organized person, but I try.
I share a large family room . One side is my scrapping/office space the other is family space. But Im having trouble getting my space functioning for me. Dont know what the problem is. How do I get started on tight budget. Where do you suggest I start ?
This is sooo true! I get more stuff organized when my mom or stepmom are with me … they don’t even really have to help, but their presence just seems to make it easier to part with the clutter and only keep the good stuff.