Sometimes, as a profesional organizer, I encounter clients that are reluctant to address the root of the problem in their home- uncontrolled clutter and chaos. They want to become more organized yet something is holding them back. They have developed a comfort zone- even if it is a chaotic one- and are afraid to create permanent change. As a way of getting them to look at the situation differently I ask a simple question- what is the current way of life costing you and are you comfortable with continuing to pay that price? Let's look at this together!

Our professional organizing firm's website (www.organizedlifebydesign.com) asks some questions like "Do you have trouble finding bills?", "Have you had to pay late fees because you simply couldn't find the bill to pay it?", etc.

There are more questions you can ask yourself to determine the cost of disorganization in your life-
--Do you pay late fees on movies, library books, etc. because you can't find them?
--How often do you panic in the morning or make yourself late because you can't find your keys?
--Do you ever just give up looking for an item and go buy another because it's easier?

The cost of clutter is more than just monetary. The cost of clutter is also emotional.

--Would you be embarassed if someone stopped by your home unannounced?
--Does looking around your home make you depressed and overwhelmed?

Clutter causes stress and wasted time. Time that could be better spent enjoying your life, accomplishing more, feeling better. So, ask yourself today, what is clutter costing me and am I willing to continue paying the price?