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Published on: 3/25/2002
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"Spring definitely is one of our busiest times of the year," Fran Piekarski, professional organizer and spokeswoman for NAPO's Chicago chapter said."People are just in the mood to simplify and organize.
"We help them set goals for themselves to get organized; realistic, attainable short- and long-term goals," she said."The idea is to make the process manageable while still making significant progress on decreasing clutter."
NAPO-Chicago offers five easy tips anyone can use to start reducing clutter immediately:
• Identify an area of the home or office that needs attention.
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"Taking the organizing process one step at a time has a tendency to make it less overwhelming," Piekarski said."It is also more rewarding when you can see your progress as you move through the area you're working in, whether it's a room in the home or an office space."
National Clutter Awareness Week is a time for professional organizers to educate the public about benefits of getting organized, as well as lending support to those who suffer from chronic hoarding and other diagnosed obsessive-compulsive disorders.
"When you consider that a moderately disorganized person spends about six weeks a year looking for things in his or her home or office, taking advantage of the chance to get better at being organized definitely will make you more efficient," Piekarski said.
The National Association of Professional Organizers was founded in 1985 and is a not-for-profit, professional association whose 1,500-plus members include organizing consultants, speakers, trainers, authors and manufacturers of organizing products.NAPO has established chapters in cities throughout the U.S.
To find a professional organizer in the Chicago area, visit http://www.napo-chicago.org/ or call NAPO-Chicago directly at (312) 409-5523.
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