You know the Gilmore Girls, right? As an Australian Professional Organiser and card-carrying Gilmore Girls aficionado, I have a few thoughts. Welcome to my Ted Talk.
While the show focused on their personal lives, it’s clear that they had a talent for organisation and management. In fact, I think if the Gilmore Girls were real people, they would make excellent professional organisers. And because in Australia, professional organising is a new-ish industry – they may do pretty well.
Lorelai has a lot of balls in the air
Lorelai Gilmore was a master of multitasking. She works long hours as the manager of the Dragonfly Inn, while also being a single mother to Rory. Despite her hectic schedule, Lorelai always managed to keep the Inn running smoothly and her home pretty under control – although this is also thanks to Rory.
She knows how to prioritise tasks, delegate responsibilities and set clear boundaries (doesn’t cook – hell yeah!) and she owns these decisions. These skills would translate perfectly into the world of professional organising, where multitasking, project management and permission granting are key parts of the job.
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They make things look good
Both Lorelai and Rory had a keen eye for design and aesthetics. Lorelai decorated the Dragonfly Inn with a unique blend of quirky, vintage, and modern styles, while Rory keeps a cute and quirky bedroom. They both understand the importance of creating a space that was both functional and beautiful – not to mention they maximise space like pros – how many books does Rory fit in that bedroom!?
As professional organisers, they could use this eye for design to help clients create organised and visually appealing spaces.
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Problem solving queens
The Gilmore Girls were great problem-solvers. They often find creative solutions to the challenges they face, whether it’s finding a new job, navigating a difficult relationship, or planning a last-minute event. They are resourceful and adaptable, which are important qualities for Australian professional organisers who need to be able to come up with solutions to a wide range of organisational problems, including heat, bugs and mould.
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They know how to talk
The Gilmore Girls have excellent communication skills. They’re able to communicate their needs and desires clearly and effectively, which helped them to maintain healthy relationships with the people in their lives. As professional organisers, they would need to communicate with clients to understand their organisational needs and preferences, as well as to provide guidance and advice. Not to mention, it never get’s awkward in a session if you’re chatting.
But let’s be honest – they may have some shortcomings too
- I don’t feel like they would deal well with the bugs and rodents that sometimes grace our sessions. Especially if they were Australian professional organisers.
- They would be legit terrible at organising kitchens as neither of them could tell a whisk from a peeler.
- I feel like Lorelai would bring a lot of class-warfare baggage to the table, especially with more privileged clients.
- And the Year-In-The-Life-Rory really didn’t seem to bring anything to any table, so there’s that.
Wondering why I took the time to write this blog post? I didn’t. I’m just trying out some chatbots and I have to tell you, as someone who has been writing professionally for the past 10 years, I’m glad I started an Australian professional organising business. Web writers will be out of a job soon.