Organizing FAQ

 

Q: Who is an Organizing Consultant?

A: An organizing consultant is a professional who utilizes organizing principles and systems to help clients organize their home and/or office, and teaches effective strategies and processes so clients can stay organized.

Q: When to work with an Organizing Consultant?

A: Getting organized is more than buying containers or planners. It is about changing the way you approach things in your life. Organizing is a skill that can be learned. If you’ve tried to get your home or office clutter under control but haven’t been able to keep it up, contact us to help you determine the root cause of your physical clutter and design specific systems to address this challenge. It is only when the systems match your pesonal style and living that you will be able to maintain organization.

Q: What is the benefit of hiring an Organizing Consultant who is also a Certified Coach?

A: As a certified life coach, Sibel is able to completely tune into your needs and listen and extract your most pressing organizing goals.  When she works with you, her attention is on you and she is completely present in that moment. Sibel is also trained to keep you focused and motivated. Many of our clients tell us that this alone has made their organizing session so very special and enjoyable for them. Click here to see what our clients say.

Q: Will you make me throw away all my "stuff"?

A: No. We will ask key questions, make observations and suggestions to help you decide what is or is not important to you. Ultimately, you, the client, are the final decision-maker.

Q: Do you do the work or do you tell me how to do it?

A: During a hands-on session, we will work together side-by-side. That way, we will be able to determine your organizing style and needs. Our ultimate goal is to develop a system that works specifically for you and transfer our skills to you so that you will be able to maintain the new system and enjoy the benefits of being more organized.

Q: I am embarrassed of my clutter. Will my sessions with you be confidential?

A: As a member of both ICF and NAPO, Sibel follows the highest ethical guidelines of this profession. Integrity, honesty and confidentiality are our guiding principles.

Q: How do I get started?

A: Step 1: Phone/E-mail Consultation
During a short phone consultation or e-mail communication, we will address the organizing challenges you experience in your home or office and learn about your specific needs and what is more important to you. Prior to an in-home visit, we will also specify payment options.

Step 2: In Home/Office Appointment
The first appointment will be either an assessment visit or a hands-on working session depending on your project(s). Prior to this visit, we will send you our pre-organizing questionnaire. Your answers will help us use our time in the most efficient and effective way. During our in person session, we will work together to organize your space and you will see immediate improvement. We typically work in three hour segments. However, schedules can be customized for your needs.

Ready to take the first step? Click here to schedule your complimentary phone consultation.

Q: How long will it take to get me organized?

A: There is no set answer as each organizing project is different. Length of a project will depend primarily on the size of your home or office, the amount of clutter and/or paper that has built up, and how quickly you can make decisions. That is why our services are charged hourly.

Q: Should I buy supplies?

A: No. Let's first figure out what you want to do, how much you will be discarding, and how you want to organize the rest.  Buying the wrong supplies can just create more clutter.

Do you have a question that has not been answered above? Please call 617 285 2803 or e-mail us and we will be happy to answer it for you.