One of my favorite blogs, Org Junkie, recently posted an article about how to decide if you should hire a Professional Organizer. It is filled with questions you should ask yourself before hiring one. She accurately describes the role of an organizer: “Contrary to popular belief a PO will not just come in and make you throw everything away.  Remember, a PO’s job is to create systems and solutions that work for YOU.” I wholeheartedly agree!

Whether you have a small project that has been nagging at you and you just need the extra motivation to get it done or whether you are unable to function in daily life due to chronic disorganization/hoarding, a Professional Organizer can help! It is very important that you find an organizer that you can trust and who is knowledgeable about the type of organizing assistance you are looking for. Look for this symbol:

If the organizer is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers, they are allowed to use this symbol. The NAPO symbol indicates that the organizer is serious about her profession and most likely working toward certification. Becoming a Certified Professional Organizer is a three year long process and involves many, many hands-on client hours per year, as well as continuing education courses.

I am proud to be a member of NAPO and am excited about taking continuing education courses and becoming a CPO. In fact, I start a new class this week! If you have questions about how to become a Professional Organizer or would like more information about hiring one, please feel free to contact us!

At Lasting Order, our goal is to help you GET organized and STAY organized!