"Because I don't want to throw anything away."
This is one of the first things I hear from clients who want professional help with tidying up and organizing their home.
And I want to make this very clear:
When tidying up with BAGA, no one throws anything away for you or without you.
Where does this fear come from?
For many people, decluttering is associated with:
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pressure
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judgment
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the slogan "this has to be thrown away"
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feelings of guilt that there is "too much" of something
Especially after an illness, a difficult time, or after many years of accumulating things, the very topic of tidying up can be paralyzing and stressful.
I already have a way to deal with the fear of judgment, and it works with every client. I ask them if they are also ashamed to take their car to a mechanic because they cannot repair it themselves. It always works – it cures the fear of judgment 🙂
What does the process of tidying up and decluttering really look like?
In my work as a space organizer, the decisions always belong to the client.
My role is to:
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ask questions
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help them see the function of things
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suggest solutions
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respect history and emotions
I don't work on the principle of
"throwing half away."
This is confirmed by my clients. See one of the reviews:
When working, I often repeat the question:
"What do you really want to keep in your life?"
What if I can't part with my belongings?
This is very common. And very understandable.
That's why tidying up
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is done at the client's pace
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without time pressure
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without judgment
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often in stages
Often, the goal of the first meeting is not perfect order, but regaining control and a sense of security. And the look of relief on the client's face is the greatest reward for me and the best feedback that I am doing a good job.
Tidying up is not about getting rid of things.
Looking back, I can see that real change is not about the number of things thrown away, but about:
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better access to what is important
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less chaos in your head
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more peace of mind on a daily basis
Things stay or go only when you are ready for it.
If you are afraid of tidying up.
If you live in Warsaw or the surrounding area and:
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you feel resistance to tidying up
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are afraid of being judged
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you have been through a difficult time
cleaning up may look completely different than you imagine.
Sometimes a calm conversation is enough to see if this is the right solution for you.
BAGA – organizing your space without pressure or judgment