Are you like me and love to know what other people are doing during their day? What kind of routines they have, what kind of work they do, and how they balance family life and work life? In this blog post, I’ll share what a typical day in my life as a professional home organizer — combined with being a mom of four — can look like.

I run my own small business, and my hours are very flexible. No two days are the same! Some days, I work from my home office all day —answering emails, making phone calls, planning and preparing for client meetings or sessions, working on my social media, newsletters, blog posts, invoices, or any other current tasks. On other days, I’m at a client’s house — either for a first meeting or for a decluttering and organizing session, tackling some part of their home. Those are my favorite days! So, tag along — I hope you´ll enjoy this behind-the-scenes glimpse!

Morning Routine

First things first: my alarm goes off at 5:45 a.m. I start my day by preparing breakfast for my two oldest children, who leave for school early every morning. Once they’re out the door, it’s time to wake up my twins, who start primary school about an hour later than the teenagers. While they’re having breakfast and getting dressed, I empty the dishwasher, tidy up the kitchen, and prepare their snacks for the day.

After everyone is set and off to school, I throw in a load of laundry. Then, I carve out some time for myself. I work out several times a week (thanks, Heather Robertson!), always in the morning between getting the kids to school and starting my work. After my workout, I shower, finally enjoy some coffee (yay!), and check any urgent emails or pressing tasks. I always keep a running to-do list, and there’s nothing more satisfying than checking things off it!

Breaks and Flexibility

Today, I’ll be heading to a client’s house in the afternoon, so I prepare everything I need beforehand. This includes ironing my Ordna t-shirt, packing essentials like boxes, trash bags, my label maker, and some snacks, and loading it all into my car. I double-check the address and ensure my car is fueled and ready.

Since I’m working from home this morning, I take a quick break to clean or at least refresh the bathrooms. I also vacuum the kitchen area and hallway, and if there’s time, I fold and put away some laundry. This is one of the perks of working from home — you can squeeze in a bit of housework during breaks!

In Switzerland, where we live, younger kids often come home during their lunch break because there are no school cafeterias like in Sweden, where I grew up. It took me a while to get used to this system, but after 10 years, it feels completely normal. So, I cook a light meal for us — my three younger kids, my husband, and myself—and we eat together. After lunch, when everyone is back to school or work, I head out to meet my client for the day. Let’s go!

The Process

Most of my clients meet me once for a free, non-binding consultation before we book a decluttering session. At the initial meeting, they show me the problem areas of their home, ask any questions, and we discuss how I can help. On the day of the session, we jump straight into action because we’ve already made a plan.

Most sessions last three hours, allowing us to make significant progress in one go. Some clients prefer continuous support, such as weekly or biweekly sessions over a few months. If that sounds like something you’re interested in, feel free to reach out for individualized pricing!

For each session, I bring boxes and bags for donations, recycling, items to relocate, trash, and projects — things that need attention, like repairs, returns, or other follow-ups. My client and I work together to go through the items, making decisions one by one. We always start by removing obvious trash, recyclables, or donation items — things that are easy to decide on. Then, I sort and arrange the remaining items.

On this particular day, we began with the entryway, tackling one small section at a time — one item after another. Together, we sorted through the shoe shelf, the space for jackets and coats, and the items on the floor. Then, we moved on to the closet, working shelf by shelf. Once all the decisions were made, I took over the final organizing, ensuring that everything had a clear and functional place.

Seeing the transformation from cluttered to organized is so satisfying, and my clients love the progress photos I take!

Afternoon/Evening Tasks

After the session, my car is often full of items to donate or recycle. If the donation center and recycling facility are still open, I’ll stop by to drop everything off. If not, I do it as soon as possible the following day.

Once home, I check in with my family. My kids are usually back from school by then, and my husband, who works from home, is there if they need him.

We have dinner together as a family. Afterwards, we tidy up, help the kids with homework or their bedtime routines, and then I wind down — often with a cup of tea and a Netflix series.

By 10:30 p.m, I’m ready for bed, wrapping up another fulfilling day of helping people create organized, stress-free homes.

Final Thoughts

Having my own business gives me the freedom to balance work and family life in a way that works for us. Decluttering and organizing transformed my life, and I know it can do the same for you. Take it step by step, let go of what you don’t need, and enjoy the clarity and freedom that comes with it.

If you’d like support or inspiration, I’m here to help — whether in person, online, or on Instagram. Don´t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or want to book a session!

I hope you enjoyed this blog post! Remember, small steps lead to big changes. Happy organizing!

With love,

Malin