how to prepare for a home organizing session.

Below are a few things you can do to prepare for our session:

think about your why.

• Think about why you want to organize, as well as your ideal home and lifestyle. Below are some questions to get you thinking:

  • What was it that motivated you to tidy in the first place?

  • What do you want your space to look like?

  • How do you want to use your space?

  • What are some of the items or activities that you want to honor in your organized home?

gather supplies.

• Hang onto any storage containers or boxes that may be useful for storing items (shoeboxes, electronic device boxes, vessels, anything that sparks joy!) , and set aside large trash bags or delivery boxes that can be used to pack up items that will be discarded.

• If we will be working one-on-one, grab a pen and paper for taking notes, as well as something to write quick labels on (e.g., post-its, blue-tape or a combination of paper notes and tape).

prepare your space & belongings.

• We may be looking deep into closets and drawers, please set aside anything that is private or valuable that you do not want to have as part of our review.

• If you know off the bat that you want to discard certain items, it can be helpful to take note of them so we can be sure to address them right away. Some ways to do this are to physically gather them in one space, list them out on a piece of paper, or "flag" these items with sticky notes or colored tape.

• If we will be reviewing clothing during a session, it can be helpful to do laundry beforehand, but if you can't, that's okay too :)

a note on papers.

• If we will be reviewing papers, check with your accountant, attorney or other financial advisors regarding the procurement and/or retention of legal, financial, and accounting documents. We will provide general recommendations regarding paper management, but your personal advisors may be more familiar with the nuances of your situation.

breaks.

• If we will be working one-on-one, please be sure to take lunch and other breaks as needed. For in-home sessions, my team always brings our own lunch and snacks, so no need to prepare anything for us!