{"id":21008,"date":"2020-10-13T12:45:03","date_gmt":"2020-10-13T12:45:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=21008"},"modified":"2020-10-13T12:45:03","modified_gmt":"2020-10-13T12:45:03","slug":"hire-certified-professional-organizer-when-is-it-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/hire-certified-professional-organizer-when-is-it-time","title":{"rendered":"When Is it Time to Hire a Certified Organizing Professional?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]<i><span lang=\"EN-US\">Lianne Cousvis is a graduate of QC Design School with certifications in decorating (IDDP), home staging and redesign (ISRP), color consulting (ICCP), and professional organizing (AIOP). Lianne grew up in the Bahamas, where colors are celebrated and regularly utilized. She now owns her own design company, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chichifringodesigns.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ChiChi Fringo Designs<\/a>, in Toronto, Canada.<\/span><\/i>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]Ahh, the age-old question: &#8220;When should I decide to hire a certified <a href=\"\/2020\/09\/how-to-become-a-professional-organizer-during-covid-19\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">organizing professional<\/a>?\u201d\n\nOf course, my answer to that question is simple. The time is NOW!\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">2020 has been a crazy ride so far. Now more than ever, we need to try and reclaim our space. In the dawn of &#8220;a new normal&#8221;, we&#8217;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">re all finding creative, innovative ways to do things. For instance, many of us are rethinking our homes and what we want our ideal living space to look like. Since we&#8217;ve been in them so much more over this past year, it only makes sense that we might be feeling the need to switch up our sanctuary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">For those of us wishing to reinvigorate our homes, the task can seem a bit overwhelming if our quarters happen to be cluttered. This is where the help of a certified organizing professional comes in handy! <\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">If you don\u2019t think you have enough space for a full-blown makeover, or you simply want your immediate environment to be a little less chaotic, then you&#8217;ll be surprised at what a <a href=\"\/2020\/02\/5-signs-youre-destined-to-be-a-professional-organizer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">professional organizer<\/a> can do for you!<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; 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custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Sometimes, it&#8217;s as simple as rethinking the guest bedroom that you never use, or creating a nook in a closet that can easily become an effective study area. Other times, the need for a professional organizer can be more dire. For example, if you have a tendency to <a href=\"\/2018\/07\/hoarding-when-do-people-seek-out-a-certified-professional-organizer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hoard your belongings<\/a>, a certified professional organizer can be exactly the person you need to get your home back on track!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">It&#8217;s important to note that a professional organizer won&#8217;t simply barge into your home and command you to start tossing out all of your beloved possessions. Rather, they&#8217;ll arm you with tools and techniques so you can clear up your space and maximize all of that free room!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Keep this in mind: to <a href=\"\/2016\/08\/professional-organizers-declutter-dont-keep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>declutter<\/em><\/a> is not always to <em>discard<\/em>. Sometimes, it simply means to reclaim a space that is no longer being used efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">You would be surprised just how many creative and functional solutions a set of trained eyes can be, especially when it comes to objectively examining the various options in your home. Often, they&#8217;ll be options you never even imagined you could ever have!<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;21013&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_You_Know\"><\/span>Did You Know:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]If we were to add up all of the time together, we spend an average of one <em>whole <\/em>year of our lives looking for lost items! Isn&#8217;t that jaw-dropping? <span lang=\"EN-US\">That\u2019s over 8,700 hours spent looking for misplaced things!<\/span>\n\nI think we can all agree that this is definitely a\u00a0<em>waste\u00a0<\/em>of such time.\n\nThat being said, w<span lang=\"EN-US\">hen you look at the facts, it\u2019s a great way to get things into perspective. For instance&#8230; how easily could you<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0find your keys this morning?<\/span>\n\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hiring_a_Certified_Organizing_Professional_Where_to_Begin\"><\/span>Hiring a Certified Organizing Professional: Where to Begin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Hiring a certified professional organizer isn&#8217;t always an easy task. For some, admitting that you need assistance can be a vulnerable thing to do. But if you&#8217;re feeling overwhelmed in your home, and are unsure where (or <em>how<\/em>) to begin, your first step <em>should<\/em> be to make that phone call and get the help you need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">There is absolutely NO shame in asking for help!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">In fact, hiring someone to come <a href=\"\/2018\/07\/more-than-putting-things-away-what-a-certified-professional-organizer-does\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">conquer your clutter<\/a> is actually quite the trend these days. <\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">It\u2019s not just for the rich and famous &#8211; although you can see that they&#8217;re on the bandwagon, too. There are even shows about it, as well as all kinds of Instagram and Pinterest boards to prove it.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;21014&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Benefits_of_Hiring_a_Certified_Organizing_Professional\"><\/span>The Benefits of Hiring a Certified Organizing Professional<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span lang=\"EN-US\">This field is relatively new. <a href=\"\/2017\/10\/6-clients-who-dont-know-they-need-a-professional-organizer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The benefits<\/a> of hiring a certified professional organizer are just starting to be recognized by the masses.<\/span>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">For starters, you get to save time in your everyday life! This is because you won&#8217;t need to look for items once they&#8217;re in a well-organized space. On top of this, by reclaiming control over your home, you&#8217;ll regain a sense of control over the rest of your life as well!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Even more importantly, hiring a certified professional organizer is a key way to help conquer your <em>stress levels<\/em>, too. <\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">It&#8217;s true! It\u2019s been reported time and time again that living in a cluttered environment is actually <a href=\"https:\/\/www.besthealthmag.ca\/best-you\/home-and-family\/dangers-of-clutter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">detrimental to your health<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Did you know that clutter increases the primary stress hormone, cortisol? Did you know that cortisol is a leading culprit of weight gain, an inability to focus, chronic fatigue, and depression (just to name a few)? It can even alter how we experience pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Add to a worldwide pandemic on top of all that, and it&#8217;s safe to say that the majority of people are dealing with much higher stress levels than usual. Our homes <a href=\"\/2020\/10\/learning-feng-shui-design-turn-2020-around\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">should\u00a0<em>not\u00a0<\/em>be a contributing factor<\/a> to this negativity!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">If you feel that your home is a chaotic environment, rather than your safe haven, then it&#8217;s high time that you hire a certified professional organizer. Trust me: it&#8217;ll be a health benefit to both you <em>and<\/em> your loved ones!<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Become a certified organizing professional in as little as 3-6 months! 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