Martha Stewart has been doing it for decades, Candice Olson has been making waves in Canada and Queen of Talk Oprah has even dedicated episodes for organization gurus like Peter Walsh to share some of the tricks of the decluttering trade to her audiences.

However, these celebrity and professional organizers’ services cost a fortune. According to the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), organizers can charge from $35 - $125 an hour for their services. And if those rates aren’t enough to encourage you to organize your own space, we don’t what will.

So, here are some helpful, easy and fun tips to get you started on your way to becoming your very own professional organizer.

Tip #1: Love Labels

Not only do labels help you in organizing your workspace by helping you properly manage your files, but more importantly it helps you save a lot of time by allowing you to know where everything is at a glance. And although easy retrieval is one of the biggest perks when you put labels on your files, drawers and compartments, easily returning things to their proper place also follows.

For example you can have all your story drafts for your writing class in one folder and then just use Post-it® Flags as both labels and dividers by writing on the tab of the flag. This way you can specify the first, second and final draft of your story with no hassle at all.

Tip #2: Tame those Cords

If you’ve already made the decision to organize your space but don’t know where to start, why not try taming those stray cable wires?

3M’s Cord Bundler with Command Adhesive is rated by visitors of the CableOrganizer website as one of the best cable organizers around giving it 5 out of 5 stars. It is also one of the most recommended products because it’s easy to install, holds strongly and leaves no surface damage or residue to walls.

Tip #3: Write Down Your 3 MITs

Your MITs are your Most Important Tasks for the day and writing them down allows you to organize your schedule, so you can accomplish all 3 MITs you have set out for yourself. Website Zen Habit suggests that it should be the first you should do everyday in order to make it a habit.

When you reach your office, take a piece of Post-it® Note and write down your 3 MITs for the day immediately and stick it where you can easily see it. This way you won’t forget your goals for the day.

Tip #4: Clean as You Go

Let’s face it. Clutter begins with one small thing that you forget to put back in its place. The Clean as You Go tip is merely the habit of putting things back where they belong instead of leaving them to be cleaned up later.

Living Simply suggests that the true test for this tip is to keep all flat surfaces in your home or office clear of any of your things. If you can keep your counters, tables and vanity spic and span for a week then you have passed this test.

Tip #5: Always Remind Yourself

Don’t forget to congratulate yourself for a job well done. Write down notes of encouragement on a Post-it® Note to yourself to constantly motivate you to keep flat surfaces clear of clutter, organize your cable wires, accomplish your 3 MITs, label your files, and to be your very own professional organizer.