Seriously 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!
