Moving into a new home is exciting; it’s a new space, new possibilities, a fresh start! But also, it can be stressful when boxes aren’t getting unpacked and nothing has a place yet! That’s exactly why folks hire professional unpacking services—and it’s what The Organizing Boss does best.

Clients often say, “I bet your home is perfectly organized and decluttered!” The truth is that it’s not, but I have systems in place to easily tidy. That answer sometimes surprises folks, so I’m shedding some light on this and other questions I hear frequently.

As I look back on the first year of The Organizing Boss, I want to share three things I’ve learned about organizing, about life, and about engaging your community.