We've all had those days where we feel bogged down, our spaces feel heavy and our disorganization creates a feeling of utter claustrophobia. Who wouldn't want to experience the utter calm and euphoria that comes from being organized?
Clutter in our environment wastes time, money and absorbs our space; before vying for a bigger house, try purging items you no longer need and clear away clutter to increase your livable square footage.
In these tough economic times it makes sense to look at what you own and to make the most out of what you have. There is less room for people when your rooms are full of stuff. If your possessions are taking up valuable space then it's time to clear out the clutter and take back the space you already own. The benefits of de-cluttering are cleanliness, efficiency, peace, order and additional space.
How to get started
1.Commit to organizing and removing clutter for 15 minutes each day
2.Start in one room and work on it each day until you are finished. It's better to start with your storage areas first so you will have room for other items you need to
store as you reorgainize your rooms
3.When starting a room, remove all accessories, furniture and clutter leaving only necessary furnishings
4.Disgard or give away items that you no longer need or use (the rule of thumb is if you haven't picked it up in 12 months it's time to get rid of it; don't look back)
5.Bring back accessories with restraint and organize your possessions (group collections)
6.Increase the appropriate use of the space (i.e. a kitchen island is not a place to store mail and other items; make sure the function aligns with the intended use)
7.Once organized to your liking, prevent future clutter by putting back items as you use them and only add replacement possessions as needed.Don't forget that less is more
