Feeling Overwhelmed By Clutter?

A disorganized or cluttered room/area can make you feel “on edge” and overwhelmed. It is sometimes difficult to know where to begin and that is where I can help….

* We begin with one room or area of your choice and determine what YOU want that room or area to be used for. I can help you get a”vision” for what you want that space to look and feel like (if you don’t already have one).

* The next step is to go through each item in that room and ask yourself…. Do you need this item? Is it used on a regular basis? Is it contributing to the vision that you have for this space? These are a few very important questions to ask yourself as we begin the PURGING process. We will divide up the items that you desire to keep and have an organized place for and the items that you no longer use or have a need for.

* Next, storage, organizing suggestions and ideas are given to help create a well-organized, clutter-free existence for your enjoyment and to help you stay organized well after I am gone.

* If needed, organizing systems are installed and the actual “organization” of all of your things takes place.

Don’t let the clutter in your home drain you and your family.

Begin with one small area.

It is OK to have an organizer help you through the de-cluttering and organizing process, as it is sometimes an overwhelming task.

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December is a great month to….

Christmas Tree PinSeriously begin thinking about getting control of the CLUTTER in your life, your home, your office!

I realize that December is one of the busiest times of the year…with decorating, gift buying, entertaining, baking and other festivities.  However, if you are feeling overwhelmed, unfocused, inundated, irritable, claustrophobic, scattered, or perhaps desperate with the clutter in your home or office, it is time to take the plunge and actually do something about it.

Start with setting a date to BEGIN.  The first weekend in January might be a good time for you.  You choose.  You may only have time for one hour or one Saturday afternoon at a time.  The important thing is to begin the process.  Give yourself some time to think about which room, area, or space you would like to focus on first.

GET A VISION for what you would like that area to look and feel like. If you are unsure, look in magazines or websites for ideas and inspiration.

START SMALL,  such as a bathroom cabinet or a kitchen drawer.  Set aside at least 15 to 30 minutes at a time to de-clutter and purge through the items that you do not use on a regular basis.  Make a specific place for the items that you do use on a regular basis using bins, baskets, dividers, etc. to organize your belongings.  Keep items that are”alike” together (i.e., lipsticks, winter clothing/summer clothing, king-size sheet sets/twin sheet sets, kitchen plastic storage containers).  Clean as you go, so that everything is fresh.

STAY FOCUSED…Keep your thoughts on the end results.  Having your home and belongings organized will free you from the stress you feel when you walk into that area that is currently chaos.  You will feel better about yourself, you will take pride in your surroundings and you will have a sense of well-being.

COMPLETE THE PROJECT!  Don’t give up half-way through the process.

Below are some great websites that will hopefully inspire you to begin to organize your home ONE ROOM AT A TIME!

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Closetfactory.com

Custominserts.com

Garagewerks.com

Neatco.com

Organized.com

Organizedliving.com

Pendaflex.com

Rubbermaid.com

Schultestorage.com

Shelfconversions.com

Smead.com

Stacksandstacks.com

Storables.com

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