So many of us are overwhelmed with just the task of "thinking" about getting one of our spaces organized. The process of making a list of goals to accomplish towards completing a task can be mentally draining. The key really is to break the task up into do-able phases. And you should break the entire job up into phases of time or tasks that you are comfortable with, not what you think you should be doing. The amount of time spent on each phase is completely individual. I have had clients that could only handle 1/2 hour a day focused on an organizing task. They really were overwhelmed with the scope of the project and found it difficult to focus on the small phases and accomplishments. That is where enlisting the help of a professional organizer can be a life saver. In addition to a solid plan that is developed for your personal circumstances and a professional that keeps you on task and completing items in a logical order - encouragement and validation along the way can be incredible morale booster. Some people may ask a friend or family member for assistance, but if that person is not naturally organized or of an "organizing mind", they may find it more discouraging because typically they both are going in different directions, and neither is getting much done. That can feel like another failure, another road block in trying again to get their project done.
A professional organizer will help you with laying out a project list that is within your mental and physical capabilities. They will keep you focused and on the tasks at hand, and not let you get distracted by the magnitude of the project. Your organizer will encourage you and point out your accomplishments along the way. Your organizer will be side by side with you through to completion, and rejoice in your success!
