You know someone who could use the services of a Professional Organizer... They are constantly apologizing for the mess when you drop something off at their house. They avoid hosting events because it's too difficult to clean up the house for company. They cannot park in the garage, because there is too much stuff in it. They have to move piles out of the way to create a workspace on the desk or table. They are constantly stressed out because they have too much on their calendar and no time to relax.
So... how do you politely and tactfully refer your friend or family member to a Professional Organizer? Without hurting their feelings or them thinking you are judging? Without sticking your nose in to someone else's business?
That is the big question!
Organizing is a highly personal business. As an organizer, we see the ins & outs of the space, as well as the people who live or work there. We are, as I say "...all up in your business".
It is extremely important to ensure the organizer you refer to your co-worker, friend or family member meets these criteria:
Even if the organizer meets all of the above criteria, it can be difficult to broach the subject. Here are a couple of scenarios or ideas to suggest the idea:
One very important thing to remember before you refer someone is that they have to WANT help. They have to WANT to change. Just like referring an overweight friend to a gym won't help, neither will referring a chronically disorganized friend to an organizer. You cannot make someone do what they do not want to do.
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