Feeling supported

Some things can be done easier on your own, especially the ones that need continued focus on one particular task. Organising and learning to more organised are tasks that may benefit from having someone else around to support you and keep you motivated. That other person does not necessarily have to be actively involved in the job that you are doing – just being there is often enough. They may be doing something entirely different while you put things back where they belong. The fact alone that they are there is sometimes enough to keep you from being distracted.

This is partly because it feels like emotional support during your work, but it could also bring out a competitive streak in yourself along the lines of “I can do this and I’ll prove it to you right now”.

It’s part of the professional’s job to enable the client to focus on making decisions and keep distractions at a minimum. If another person is involved in the process of organising, they can take over some of the manual tasks while you keep making the hard decisions, e.g. taking things out of your hands and placing them in the correct container (keep, sell, recycle, donate, etc.).

That other person could be anyone, but family members and friends are often too close emotionally, and also may not have the right tools to actually be helpful. Your ability to stay focused on making decisions is of utmost importance for any organising (or decluttering) task to be finished as painlessly as possible.

Professional organisers may seem like a luxury, but save time and money in the long run. We have the experience that you or your friends may not have. We know when you need a break, and react accordingly.

Support can come in different forms as well. Friends and family can reinforce any changes you manage to make by reaffirming them and highlighting what a difference it makes. It may be a good idea to tell them what you are trying to do, and encourage them to look for changes and talk about them with you.

Here’s your task for today: Ask yourself “what makes me feel supported”? Do you need physical assistance with shifting items, or do you prefer having someone around to chat with while you are doing something? Figuring out what keeps you going and finding ways to making those things are part of your process could be just the thing to help you move forward… and keep going.

I wish you happy thoughts and good luck.