Are you Chronically Disorganized?

According to the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD), you may be considered Chronically Disorganized if you answer yes to the following questions:

1. Do you have a long, on-going history of being disorganized?
2. Does disorganization negatively affect your daily life (e.g. losing things, running late, overwhelmed by clutter)?
3. Have you tried getting organized on your own, but haven't had much luck at it? 

If you answered "yes" to the above questions, don't worry--we can help. 

How We Can Help...

Order and Balance, LLC specializes in assisting clients who are chronically disorganized. Our Hands-on Organizing services are tailor-made to assist you in creating organizational systems that will work for your specific needs.  Please note that getting organized is a process rather than an event, especially for those who are chronically disorganized. We work with you to develop the necessary skills and habits to overcome your disorganization and to maintain the systems that we create together.

Signs of Chronic Disorganization

If you, or someone you know, are Chronically Disorganized, you may recognize some of the characteristics listed by NSGCD:

Individuals may have...

• Accumulations of large quantities of papers or possessions beyond what appears to be necessary, useful, or manageable.
• Trouble discarding or parting with things.
• A  heavy reliance on visual reminders (e.g. leaving things out in order to remember them).
• A tendency to be easily distracted or to lose concentration.
• A propensity for losing track of time.
• A wide variety of interests, unfinished projects, and incomplete tasks.

At home, you may notice...

• Cluttered living spaces.
• Storage areas are filled to capacity (e.g. overstuffed closets, may have rented a storage unit).
• Difficulty categorizing things or making decisions.
• Difficulty keeping up with household chores(e.g. laundry, dishes, housecleaning etc.).
• A tendency to misplace or lose things.
• Difficulty managing time or often "running late."

Sound familiar? If so, Order and Balance, LLC will guide you through the process of learning new skills and implementing creative strategies that will empower you to manage your disorganization. 

Causes of Chronic Disorganization*

NSGCD states that disorganization can be caused by a number of situations and/or conditions, and it may be situational or chronic. Situational Disorganization usually occurs as a result of a temporary transitional period following a change in one's life (e.g. birth of a child, divorce, new job, death of a loved one, relocation, etc.).  Chronic Disorganization may be caused by a wide range of factors including (but not limited to):

• Difficulty adjusting to transitions.
• Overly complex organizational systems
• Never being taught organizational skills
• Haven't found the right organizational fit
• Lack of storage/too much "stuff"
• Physical Impairments
• ADD or AD/HD
• OCD/Hoarding
• Depression
• Anxiety
• etc.

Whatever the cause, Order and Balance, LLC will assist you in finding organizational solutions that are appropriate for your particular situation.

Resources for the Chronically Disorganized

The National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD)- The best educational resource for those interested in Chronic Disorganization. Find Fact sheets and a wealth of information.

The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO)- The recognized authority in the field of organizing.