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The Value of Hiring An Organizer

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I have been slowly clearing out my mother's house.  Through this process I realized my own value as an organizer.  I also began to really realize how my client's feel when they reach out to me for help. Well, that's a fine kettle of fish! I get hired because a client is overwhelmed and in need of advice, a plan and accountability.  During my last clearing out session: I lost my focus . I was overwhelmed . I had a plan - and then changed it.........like a million times. I thought - I really need someone to stop me, talk through what's going on and get me back on track.   I need an organizer!   My second thought was - you ARE an organizer.  Pull yourself together! I noticed what I was doing and stopped.  I stepped away from the situation.    I regrouped and: I found my focus , reduced my overwhelm and put a new  plan  into place by looking back at what I had accomplished.  I also looked...