Living in the chaos of clutter robs you of so much. It’s a distraction that robs you of the ability to be present in your own space. It robs you of time, because you can’t find what you need when you need it. As a do-nothing space holder, it robs your environment energetically. It also robs you in a very tangible way—financially—by representing funds you could have used more productively.

Most people are overwhelmed by the reality of too much stuff—either their own or a loved one’s for whom they’ve become responsible. And the more we’re overwhelmed, the less we’re able proactively to do something about it.

That’s where I come in.

Your stuff doesn’t scare me.

My name is Tina McMillan, and I’m a professional organizer. I work with individuals and families who are facing transition, and need to divest themselves of personal possessions.

Your possessions aren’t just inanimate objects. They are treasures that represent the experiences of your life. But when you become overwhelmed with personal possessions, it’s time to reassess and refocus. Often a neutral outside party is key to this process, helping you redefine what’s still important and let go of what’s no longer needed. I view this as a sacred process, and it’s an honor to watch clients learn, grow and let go!

Even more sacred, however, are the transitional events surrounding aging. It’s enormously difficult for older adults to acknowledge the need for help in their daily lives, or to move from their well-loved, familiar home into a smaller dwelling or facility. During this difficult time, when family dynamics can become thorny, a neutral party plays a crucial role in both helping aging parents downsize with dignity and independence and providing diplomacy between the generations.

Most sacred, however, is the disbursement of personal possessions after the death of a loved one. Whether the death was expected or unexpected, a life has been interrupted, but the “stuff” remains. It’s an incredibly difficult task for grieving family members to not only plan a funeral, but also to deal with the enormity of that which was left behind. Complicating this process is the fact that often, the house must be cleared quickly and prepared for sale to help with final expenses.

A professional organizer is an indispensable tool in all of these scenarios. I can take the burden and worry off your shoulders and handle your possessions with professionalism, integrity and efficiency. Moreover, I truly view this work as a sacred, spiritual task. I walk with individuals and families during some of the most stressful transitional times in their lives. It is truly an honor and a privilege to take this load off someone’s shoulders, and to honor those in transition by “tidying up” the loose ends at the end a loved one’s life.