StatisticsAccording to a study conducted by a Boston marketing firm, the average American burns 55 minutes a day - roughly 12 weeks a year - looking for things they know they own but can't find. - Newsweek
More than 90 percent [of adults] declare an overwhelming sense of "time-poverty" - part of an epidemic of anxiety and pressure in our society.
Cleaning professionals say that getting rid of excess clutter reduces housework by 40%.
80-20 rule: We only use about 20% of what we own.
The US Department of Energy reports that 25% of people with two-car garages don't park any cars in [their garage] and that 32% parked only one.
Realtors regard "first impression" improvements such as decluttering closets to be one of the smartest ways to speed the sale of a home and fetch a better price. - New York State Association of Realtors.
23% of adults say they pay bills late [and thus incur fees] because they lose them. - Harris Interactive
Statistics from www.NAPO.net.
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Pam Wedig-Kirsch is a Professional Organizer serving Southeast Wisconsin and Northeast Illinois, including Racine, Kenosha, and Gurnee areas. She helps individuals and families organize their homes so they can find what they want when they want it. She is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), NAPO-Wisconsin, National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD), and Faithful Organizers.