Organizing the Garage and Other Storage Areas
What is the state of your garage? Is it ready to hold all the summer items that need a place to be stored? Do you have a space for…
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Creating new habits
Use all your senses when creating new habits. Think about it. Speak about it. Write about it. Do it.
Example: Create new habit of putting things in their assigned spots when returning home from work.
- Think about it = Where is the best assigned spot for my coat, purse, shoes, keys, sunglasses, work bag, lunch bag, mail, and anything else I brought home with me?
- Speak about it = Ask for input from family and friends.
- Write about it = Label where things go to reinforce new habit.
- Do it = Practice everyday.
Your organizing preference
The way we store, organize, manage, and retrieve stuff is unique to each individual. By paying attention to what works best for us, we realize our organizing preferences. Use these preferences to hone your organizing skills.
The image below is an example of 5 different ways to store sweaters. What is your preferred method? Is that the method that works best for you? If so, repeat this method with other stuff you need to store, organize, manage and retrieve. If it isn’t, test another method for effectiveness.
Would You Rather
Would you rather…
…wear a banana costume for a complete day (not on Halloween) or strategically remove all your clothes that don’t fit and flatter you?
…let go of 5 sentimental thing or let a tarantula crawl up your arm?
…thoroughly organize your junk drawer or jump off a high dive?
… have oral surgery or organize your kitchen cupboards?
…get rid of all your current tchotchkes or buy absolutely nothing for two whole weeks?
… wear a blindfold for a day or reduce your book collection by 50%?
…mow the lawn in your bathing suit or get rid of 10 items you’ve been holding onto for someday?
…donate 6 gifts you’ve received but don’t like, or shave your head?
…clear out and organize your file cabinet or tell your neighbors that you love them?
…spend $100.00 per month for a year on a storage unit or work with a Professional Organizer for 10 hours at a rate of $70.00 per hour?
So, what did you find out about yourself and your willingness to organize you spaces, places and stuff? I bet you realized that some decisions are easier than others. Please share your insights with me.
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Before your trip to the Container Store
I like the Container Store as much as you, but before making a trip I ask myself these questions.
- Is reducing a better option? Would the space function more efficiently if I get rid of stuff so I don’t need to purchase a new container?
- What are my best container options? Do I have something here at home that will serve my purpose?
- Where will the container go? Do I have a specific spot for the container? Do I need to take measurements before my C.S. visit?
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