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Each January the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO) celebrates GO Month! GO stands for Get Organized and what a better way to kick off 2021 than with tackling your clutter!
Imagine this scenario: you’re hosting a family BBQ and instead of enjoying yourself on the patio, you’re flustered and stressed, searching for those stainless steel kebab skewers you bought last summer. Imagine your chagrin when you have to leave the party to go buy another set, spending time away from your guests and money on something you already own, but can’t find. I’m sure most of us have found ourselves in similar situations so let’s make 2021 the year you embrace GO Month and hire a professional to help you finally take control of clutter.
You might be thinking to yourself, ‘I don’t need a pro,’ and maybe that’s true. I believe in you! You can absolutely do this…but when? Do you have the time to spare? Do you really want to spend your weekend going through boxes in the garage or sorting the junk drawer? Do you actually want to make the trips to the donation center? Probably not, and that is absolutely normal. Thankfully, professional organizers do want to do this! So, while you consider embracing GO Month here are 5 reasons to hire a professional!
#1 | Efficiency
NAPO members pride themselves on rigorous efficiency training. Efficiency isn’t about cutting corners to beat the clock, it’s about understanding that truly efficient organization comes doing it right, the first time. Each service project truly has its own timeline, but you can trust that when you hire a NAPO professional it will be done properly and efficiently.
#2 | You’ve Tried…and Failed
Time for some real talk. Chances are you’ve tried, and tried…and tried to implement an organizing routine only to find yourself frustrated or spending a lot of money on ‘solutions’ that only lead you back to clutter. That’s OKAY and NORMAL! NAPO professionals understand that in order to break the clutter cycle, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. They work directly with you to create a custom program for your needs.
#3 | Money
1 in 11 American households rent a self-storage space, spending upwards of $1000 a year to store items they probably don’t use or need. Multiply this by numerous years and you can see total rental fees in the double digits. Chances are that these self-storage spaces were initially meant to be temporary solutions during a move or lifestyle change but in reality clutter lingers on without real solutions designed to get and keep you organized. Just think what you could do with $5,000?! Hiring a professional costs much much less than the average self-storage fees.
#4 | Experience
NAPO pros have experience in a variety of settings and have worked with diverse clients, each requiring custom solutions. Their experience allows them to see solutions to every scenario and customize maintenance plans for each individual client and setting. Furthermore, experience means that they have a vast network of connections that they can rely on for specialized solutions…do you know a custom shelving fabricator or a machinist that can create a special item designed just for you? Chances are your NAPO pro does.
#5 | Patience and Dedication
Think about the last time you tried to organize something, it probably started off well. You felt motivated, enjoyed seeing things put back properly, then the phone rang, the kids started fighting, dinner needed to be made, or it became less enjoyable and you shoved it into a box and forgot about it. Maybe that project from 6 months ago is still sitting half-finished and at this point you just want to throw it out and buy new. (I’m sure we’re all thinking about holiday decorations right now…those pesky lights) Professional Organizers have the patience and dedication to see a project through to completion. We won’t quit until the job is done.
Around the globe, people are looking forward to a new year filled with promise and potential. New Year’s resolutions are being written, healthy routines are being started, and people are working to make 2021 better than ever. Reflect on your goals and commit to GO Month and I promise you won’t regret it. Reach out to your local NAPO professional for a helping hand…and let’s GET and STAY ORGANIZED!
For more information about the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO), please visit: https://www.napo.net/
Contributed by S. Walter
