Keep boxes at least until you’ve opened the items, used them, and established that they work to your satisfaction. Then get rid of the box. If you’re not ready to do so, break the box down and store it flat for 6 months, then after 6 months get rid of the box.
Do you like giving and receiving gifts? It can be fun, meaningful, and heartwarming. Unfortunately, it can also make our home feel like it’s bursting at the seams with toys, clothes, and electronics. After the gift giving season is over do you dread having to make room for all that stuff? Do you detest having […]
In preparation for visiting a new doctor last week, I realized that my medical papers were not organized in a manner that was suitable to my needs. They were mostly organized in chronological order of doctor visits, and I wanted them organized by subject, and then, in chronological order of doctor visits. So, I gave […]
Practice mindful de-cluttering. Angry de-cluttering is done without thought, when we’ve reached a point of being overwhelmed and just start pitching stuff. Mindful de-cluttering is an orderly, systematic approach to making decisions about our belongings. We allow ourselves the time necessary to make mindful decisions based on our current needs and lifestyle.
Do you feel that being organized could save time? When I ask this question in the classes I teach on organizing, everyone says, “yes”. They go on to say that one of the major time saving benefits of being organized is being able to find what they want when they need it. They feel that […]
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