My friend and fellow professional organizer Missi McKown sent me a voice message with an idea on how to start this podcast.
" So this is a cautionary tale. Please do the opposite of everything we do unless you'd like to burnout and stress yourself out, and also start dropping balls left and right, including family, friends, and relationships that are important to you. Okay, let's dive into it!"
We are talking about some things we do in our business--and the why behind it--but also how we're working on better ways to make sure we're servicing our organizing clients but also not losing ourselves in the process.
LINKS FOR LISTENERS:
Get in touch with Melissa: www.proorganizerstudio.com or hello@proorganizerstudio.com
Learn more about Missi and her business, Clear Spaces Organizing in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area of Minnesota: www.creatingclearspaces.com
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Balancing Boundaries in the Professional Organizing Business
In this episode of the Pro Organizer Studio Podcast, host Melissa Klug, joined by her friend Missi, explores the challenges and solutions surrounding boundaries in the professional organizing industry. They discuss the importance of setting boundaries with clients, recognizing burnout, and the personal experiences that influence their professional lives. The episode also covers topics like the Enneagram personality test, the significance of establishing values, and practical strategies for managing work-life balance as professional organizers.
01:52 How Not to Be Like Us: A Cautionary Tale
03:08 Enneagram 2 issues when Organizing
06:24 Client Boundaries and Burnout
13:06 Melissa's Hypocritical Moment
21:58 Balancing Flexibility and Boundaries
27:48 Personal Reflections on Boundaries
29:48 Childhood Influences and People-Pleasing Tendencies
30:29 Validation and Love Language
31:55 Setting Boundaries with Clients
34:24 Blurring the Lines in Professional Services
37:07 Recognizing and Managing Burnout
42:39 Balancing Work and Personal Life
50:08 Under-Promise and Over-Deliver
58:10 Final Thoughts and Reflections