By Daryl Ashley
Confusion Solution
Today, I’d like to address questions I often receive regarding how to get motivated to start organizing your home.
Having to think about adding another chore to your already busy schedule can actually prevent you from taking the time to organize at all. Most of us actually do organizing projects without much thought like picking up things and putting them where they belong, or arranging food, utensils, and towels while you are going about your usual housekeeping chores. But considering what to do to make your entire home more efficient can be overwhelming.
I think of it this way. If I have to clean the kitchen, I move everything off the counter or stove top and before I put anything back, I look at what used to be on those surfaces and decide if they could be more useful in a different location. Maybe a container, of some sort, would help keep things together by eliminating clutter. Even if I can’t go out and make a purchase right then, I write down what I think would work better and when I’m out shopping, I look for those items. This also avoids adding a separate trip to the store. By evaluating while I’m cleaning, I’m not creating more demands on my time.
Now, that doesn’t mean you usually clean your closets, desks, under sinks, or bookshelves on a regular basis. So, the easiest way to organize these areas is to take on one area a month and schedule a time to make a serious effort to downsize or relocate. Clean shelves, drawers, or floors as you go because once you are done, these are areas you most likely won’t have to touch again for a long time. Well, maybe a light dusting. Schedule times when you can work for an hour or two and have time after you are done to relax. Try not to take on a project if you have other plans. You need to take it slow and uninterrupted in order to make good choices. Trying to take on too much will definitely be counterproductive. You want an organized home, but not at the expense of your joy for living.
It’s as simple as that!
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