Spring is Here and it'sTime to get Organized!

Spring is a great time to get started on that long overdue organizing project you have been putting off for months or even years. Let's be honest, you probably have at least one room, closet or space in your home that is cluttered and in serious need of spring cleaning and organizing. Have you been parking your car in the driveway because the garage is spilling over with stuff? Maybe your basement or spare room has become the catch all place for everything that doesn't have a home? Take charge of the clutter once and for all and get organized!


Before you get started you may want to enlist the help of a family member or friend. This will insure you to stay motivated, focused and as an added bonus you will get the task completed more quickly.


No matter what project you choose to tackle, here are 4 basic steps to get you on your way to a new and organized you.


1. Do not underestimate the amount of time your project will take. Having unrealistic expectations can sabotage your entire mission. While you may start out the day with great enthusiasm, you will end up feeling frustrated and overwhelmed.


2. Designate and clear a space for sorting. Create a keep, toss, recycle, donate and sell pile by labeling boxes or using large garbage bags for the task. You may want to sub-categorize the “keep pile” as well, this will prevent you from having to sort the items again later.


3. Time to start the purge! As you are evaluating each piece make sure to ask yourself these questions. Does this item still serve a purpose and when did I use it last? Do I love it? Do I truly need it? Be tough in your decision making, keep in mind that you are trying to minimize and de-clutter! Many will hold on to their possessions for sentimental reasons, but once you realize that an item does not represent the person or moment you are trying to remember it will get easier to let go of your things.


4. Now you are ready to create homes for everything you decided to keep. You may need to purchase appropriate shelving units, plastic totes or other storage systems, depending on your personal style and needs. Do not forget to measure the space before you make your purchase, to assure proper fit. Store seasonal and like items together, be sure to label everything and always leave a little “room to grow”. Keep in mind that you can always adjust things if you find that the system isn't working for you. Make arrangements to dispose of donations and trash and start enjoying your new space.


Remember that in order to stay organized it is extremely important to return everything back to its designated space. Just imagine never having to search for misplaced items again. Take pleasure in the knowledge that being organized will make your home run more efficiently, creating more time for you to enjoy the things that are truly important to you.


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