Why do I want to become a professional organiser?

I recently ran into an old acquaintance who, when I mentioned that I was starting up my own business as a professional organiser, basically laughed in my face. I came away from this chance meeting feeling quite hurt and wondering if I have what it takes.

I have to say its well known among my family and friends that my house is often messy. However, I really feel that those who know me that mostly its not because I don't care about the state of my house but more that I'm often in the middle of some creative endeavors or me and the kids are having fun with paints and pens. Some days I will tidy up the sitting room of toys and then 10 minutes later its as bad as it was before I started. I JUST don't see the point. Not when the kids are constantly getting things out again, unless its so messy that its actually hazardous to walk through... then I pick things up! Or make Joshua do it. I'm getting better and better at trying to teach Joshua about being organised and tidying up. Its a learning experience for him as much as me.

So why the obsession with organising if you're actually inherently messy, I hear you asking.... Well, good question, I say (notice how I'm talking to myself now... first sign of madness, isn't it?). I think the issue is that my creative streak doesn't like to be nailed down by habits like putting things away after you've used them and HAVING to make the bed first thing in the morning. No matter how I would LOVE to be the kind of person who does that. But I DO LOVE the effect of my surroundings being tidy all the time. OK, for as long as it takes to UNtidy it again. So my only solution over the years has been to make it EASIER for myself, as I can't afford the live-in cleaner that I sooooo desire and DESERVE!!! The only way to make tidying and putting away easier if you are inherently messy, is to have a place for everything. I also always envied other people that had beautiful (and tidy, I have to say) homes. They always seemed to manage to have nice flowers on a windowsill or a little chinese sand/water thing... the little touches that make it look like an interior designer may have passed through. I envy that. Its only now that I'm really foraging into my organising capacities that I've been considering stuff like that for my OWN surroundings. I have to say its becoming a bit of an obsession, but I'm loving every minute of it!

Why do I want to do this professionally? I actually have some really great ideas. I've been doing masses of research (other blogs, websites, tv shows) and getting some great inspiration (from pintrest as well) and I have always loved the feeling of being able to help other people. I get such a buzz from organising a messy space. What better way to make a living?

So in conclusion, I'm mentally sticking two fingers up at people who (whether they know me or not) laugh at my ideas, goals and dreams.

I'm going to make it happen!