How can a professional organizer improve my life?

We offer information, structure, creative ideas and systems that will increase your productivity, reduce your stress and help to lead you to greater control over your time, space and money.
Organizing is the art and science of knowing what is important in your life and how to arrange the resources to get it.

How do I know if an organizer is qualified?

The best organizers will be active members in and certified by either the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization or the National Association of Professional Organizers or both.
Randi Lyman is the first Certified Professional Organizer, Specializing in Chronic Disorganization in Texas.  Randi is also an NSGCD Level V Master in CD and Organization (the highest certification level) through the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization.
Advanced training and hands-on experience guarantee that your organizer uses systems and strategies with proven success rates.

Is there a difference among certified organizers?

In general, most professional organizers can manage different types of projects, but just as in other careers, everyone has particular strengths, preferences and personality traits. A Helping Hand tends to work most effectively with residential clients and small businesses, providing additional expertise in working with people who have special needs. Our style is to teach and coach alongside our clients, allowing them to make small changes in habits and environment over time, leading to long-term success.

What is the pricing structure for professional organizing services?

Our pricing structure depends on the size and scope of each project, but in general, A Helping Hand charges by the hour or if applicable, by the project. We are affiliated with PayPalŪ and accept credit cards. It's easy to prepay through our web site.

How long does an organizing session last?

A minimum session is scheduled for three hours unless other arrangements have been made. We determine when your high-energy time is, and schedule our sessions when you are at your best. We offer a free phone consultation to determine what your specific needs are.

What do we do at our first appointment?

Depending on your needs, we usually start the first appointment with an initial assessment of your current situation, discuss your goals for your organizing project and then start working in the area of need.

Isn't clutter just part of life?

It's true that many of us are disorganized at times and fall behind in our work, due to illness or other events. Circumstantial disorganization is one thing, but when the quality of your life suffers on a daily basis and you feel completely overwhelmed or feel like you are sinking deep, you might be more than simply disorganized; you might be chronically disorganized.

What is chronic disorganization?

The National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD) defines chronic disorganization using these criteria:

• A past history of disorganization in which self-help efforts to change have failed
• An undermining of your current quality of life due to disorganization
• An expectation of future disorganization

Click here to learn about the clues to and the causes of chronic disorganization, including the most extreme form of it: compulsive hoarding.

What other services do you provide?

In addition to hands-on organizing services, we offer classes and seminars on a variety of topics for individuals, groups and organizations. We also offer training and motivational coaching to meet your needs on site or by phone, in the event that hands-on assistance is not an option.

Is my privacy protected when I send information to
A Helping Hand via email?

We honor your privacy and we will not rent, give away or sell your name or email. We give you our word!

If onsite organizational work results in an injury,
will I or my business be liable?

No. We are fully insured to avoid putting our clients at risk.

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