Canning the Clutter is not an easy job for most people. For many of my clients I find there is usually an incident or event which occurs, or is soon to occur, that causes (or sometimes even feels like it forces) them to make the decision to take action. Some common incidents/events include transitions such as: grown children/families moving back in, divorce, or a sick spouse that use to be the one responsible for bill paying or home maintenance but is no longer able to. Sometimes I even find that clients have just had enough and realize things are not going to change until they have a professional step in to show and teach them different strategies to get and stay organized.
Just this past week I worked with a gal who for the most part had three different, yet all intertwined, motivations to Can the Clutter. One of her motivations was her daughter who had enough concerns with the conditions and safety of the house that she was refusing to bring her daughter (the client’s granddaughter) over to visit unless the conditions improved. Another motivation of my client was that her son and his children were coming from out of town to visit and were planning to stay with her. She didn’t have the necessary spaces clear of items and debris for them to be able to unpack, sleep, have adequate space/countertop area in the bathroom, or room to prepare meals in the kitchen and eat on the kitchen table. The last motivator for my client in deciding to Can the Clutter was through working with her therapist, she felt that the condition of her home was one of the factors contributing to her low self- esteem/motivation and unhealthy psyche.
Within 1 ½ days, myself and two of my employees were able to make enough headway to clean out and organize 3/4 of the house including the garage, the kitchen/dining area, the spare bedroom and bathroom, the computer room, and the back storage room. By cleaning and clearing out these spaces, we created a living space that was no longer enveloped with debris and clutter, but organized and spacious.
Deciding to take the step to de-clutter and organize your home is a personal decision, yet many times brought on by an incident or event. However you come to the conclusion to take action and make a change, I encourage you to contact me. I have seen the truly uplifting and positive affects in my client’s lives. I am so lucky to have such a great job where people are beyond appreciative and thankful for the work I do!
