Stay Organized With These Six Simple Tips
I’ve got some good news for you - staying organized is much easier than getting organized. To keep things in good order indefinitely, follow these six easy tips.
1) Don’t Put It Down, Put It Away - The Golden Rule of staying organized. Don’t just drop it on the desk-put it back in the place you’ve reserved for it. A couple of extra seconds spent doing that will save you time in the long run.
2) One In, One Out - For every new thing that comes into your home, donate, sell or throw away something older.
3) Make Sure Everything Has a Place - Find a reasonable “home” for new things –and keep them there.
4) Seasonally, Do a Clean Sweep - Four times a year, with laundry basket in hand, take an inventory of your house and garage. With each item ask yourself:
Do I use this item now or will I likely use it in the near future?
Is this item important or meaningful to me?
If you answered “no” to both of these questions then, donate, sell, or toss the item. Repair items that need repair and then return them to their designated places.
5) Police Your Closet — Look through everything in your closet and ask:
Does the item fit?
Is the item in good condition?
Is it in style?
If there are items in your closet that fail one or more of these questions, sell, donate, or toss them. If your weight regularly fluctuates and you think you will be able to wear an item in the near future, keep it in a separate section of your closet.
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Heidi is a professional organizer, creator of The Fast-Filing Method home filing system, & publisher of Life Made Simple e-Magazine. Heidi energizes her readers’ lives by teaching effective organizational systems to help you accomplish more & GAIN peace of mind! Visit ClearSimpleLiving.com to get a complimentary subscription AND a FREE Home Organization Kit.
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