When managing your household and everything in it becomes overwhelming, it may be time to embark on your home organizing or resetting journey. Yes, the task may seem too much to accomplish at the start. However, with the right approach, and maybe some professional help, the experience will be extremely rewarding for all involved.

Here are a few tips to help you get started:

1. Remember what you value most- How do you want to live? How do you want to feel in your home? Everything you want for your life is right on the other side of your decision to align with your values. They are the things/characteristics you hold dear that direct your behaviors; what you deem fundamentally important. Remembering your values will help you to let go of a life that disconnects from what fulfills and supports you; and propels your goal setting. Just BE, LLC. created a Core Values Worksheet to help you define, or revisit, your core values as you begin reclaiming your desired life and home.
2. Conduct a room-by-room assessment, determining what is most important- Actually walk through each room of your home with a pad of paper. Write down what needs to be refreshed or decluttered. Envision each space as you desire it to be, note what feels easiest to accomplish or what will relieve the most stress. For example, ask yourself if clearing the pile of shoes and paper at the home’s entry point ranks higher in importance than not being able to find your clothes so you spend more time and money either looking for or replacing items. Or what is the first thing that can be done to declutter your bedroom so that you achieve longer, restful sleep.
3. Give yourself a deadline, along with some grace- Create a manageable timeline for accomplishing your tasks, one by one. That may mean two days to clear off the dresser surface, thirty days to get those clothing items repaired, or one week to install those hooks at your entryway to hang bags and jackets. Also, give yourself grace during the process because decluttering can sometimes be overwhelming. At the same time, let your progress be your motivation to get the next area started.

Of course it is possible to tackle a home organizing project on your own. However, if you are questioning your ability to accomplish the task, do not feel ashamed for seeking help. 

Here are a few benefits to hiring a Professional Organizer:

1. Expertise- a professional will be able to conduct assessments, apply techniques, and provide very specific guidance on systems. Such as, why what you’ve been trying has not worked for you, guidance on function and space measurements, or helping you think through the overall process more compassionately.
2. Time and Money- saving you time and money is really where a professional’s expertise shines. Because: 1) You feel like you just can’t spare the time to get started on your organizing journey. Organizers come to provide the service, with no interruptions or competing priorities, and with the energy needed to complete the task. 2) You’ve purchased the bins, baskets, and the cute organizing products, only to have them stacked in a corner somewhere. Organizers will either suggest storage solutions for your project, or bring storage items with them when coming for your service. Following their lead will save you tons of money on storage options. 
3. Accountability/Maintenance- sometimes you need that extra push to the finish line. A professional will become your accountability and maintenance partner throughout your journey. From checking in on the functionality of the system they set up for you, to guiding you through any changes that may need to be made. And sometimes these maintenance checks turn into you tidying or refreshing other areas of the home!

You will know when you are ready to begin your home organizing journey; when the space does not allow function, rest, nor time with family, or when you feel like all you do is pick up stuff around the space. Let these tips guide you to a life and home where you can just be.