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Clutter-free living. Monthly Tips.
Kids at camp and you have a month to do some organizing projects?
This is a great time to tackle some overwhelming projects at home. But, please be realistic and follow this step-by-step process so you don't get discouraged.- Prioritize the list of your projects.
- Create a vision of what you want your space to look like.
- Choose mini-projects which are more do-able in the time allotted. (ie. one drawer; one shelf in the kitchen; just the medicine cabinet; the hallway closet.) This way you'll make progress and keep up the motivation.
- If you have all day and the stamina to organize—great—but if you don't—if your time is limited or it’s just too overwhelming—chose 1 hour at a time and set a timer to let you know when you can stop! Work when you know your energy level is the highest. Schedule this time each week on your calendar until the projects are finished.
- Gather supplies of sturdy trash bags, markers, and 5 boxes labeled Give Away, Other People’s Stuff, Put Away, Shred/Recycle, Sentimental. Pull out each item, make a decision, and put items in one of the boxes.
- Attack the visible clutter first. You'll tackle a big headache and gain inspiration to keep moving forward.
- Find a friend to work with to help keep you focused and on task.
- Only when you've finished with your project (or the hour or longer if you have the energy) should you bag up donation items; set aside items your family/friends need to take with them; and put items away where they belong. It's easy to get distracted if you leave the room before the project is finished. Good luck!
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