When most people think about hiring a Professional Organizer, their first reaction isn’t always, “Great, let’s do this!”. It may be more along the lines of “Oh no… they’re going to judge my junk drawer.” Spoiler alert: we’ve seen worse – MUCH worse! In fact, the ones who are worried about being the worst thing we’ve ever seen are NEVER the worst we’ve ever seen. And even if it is, that’s ok. That’s why we’re here – to help! It’s totally normal to feel nervous or anxious about letting someone into your personal spaces. Let’s talk about a few common fears—and why they’re not nearly as scary as they seem.
1. “They’ll throw away all my stuff!”
Nope. A Professional Organizer is not some villain with a garbage bag and a maniacal laugh. The goal isn’t to get rid of everything you own; it’s to help you figure out what you want to keep and make sure it has a home in the most convenient location. We guide you as you make decisions on what to keep and what you are ready to part with. We talk through your priorities and set up your living spaces in a way that fits your life at this moment in time. See, that’s not so scary, is it??
2. “They’ll think I’m a disaster.”
We promise, you’re not the first person with a closet full of mystery boxes or a garage that’s secretly a black hole. Organizers like tackling chaos—it’s literally our job. Those who know me know I love puzzles!! From crosswords to Sudoku to Wordle to jigsaw puzzles, I love them all! And a good organizing project is just that – a puzzle. The Put It There team even has shirts with the phrase, “Start with what you know” which is puzzle strategy. If you feel embarrassed, just remember: to us, your messy space is like a thrilling puzzle. And nothing makes us happier than solving it.
3. “They’ll make me live like a minimalist monk.”
Relax—you don’t have to give up your shoe collection, your craft supplies, or your twenty mugs with funny sayings. Organizing isn’t about stripping your personality away; it’s about making sure your favorite things are easy to find, use, and enjoy (instead of buried under the things you don’t care about). We create spaces that work well in daily living, allow you to work with maximum productivity and spend time on activities that are important to you – not running around trying to find missing objects or wasting money on items you already own an ample supply of.
4. “They’ll be expensive.”
Sure, hiring a Professional Organizer is an investment, but so is that storage unit you’ve been paying for. The difference is: organizing is an investment that keeps paying off—less stress, more time, and maybe even a little extra money when you stop buying duplicates of things you couldn’t find. I’ve literally found money for clients and shaved dollars off of budgets from needless spending. And what is the price tag for mental clarity and less stress?
5. “They’ll judge me.”
This one’s the biggie. Here’s the truth: Professional Organizers don’t come in with judgment; we come in with strategies, loads of empathy and patience. The only thing we might judge is a flimsy storage bin that can’t handle its job. (Seriously—if you’ve got one of those bendy plastic ones, may it rest in peace.) We are here to help – nothing more, nothing less! There is absolutely NO room in the process for guilt, shame or embarrassment! Nothing to be scared of here!
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Bottom line: Hiring a Professional Organizer can feel scary, but it’s not about judgment or deprivation—it’s about support, solutions, and a lot less stress in your daily life. So don’t let fear stop you. The mess is scary enough.
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