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Who likes to hunt? I’m talking, in your own closets, pantry, cupboards and drawers? Are these areas unorganized and filled with random stuff? Is what you need, want, and use mixed in with a bunch of items you don’t need, don’t want, and don’t use? Having to sift and hunt every time you’re looking for an item is a waste of time, not to mention stressful and frustrating. Organizing these areas can help. Organizing these areas can start with 3 important actions, separating, discarding, and removing.
Action #1 – Separating:
Separate what you need from what you don’t need.
Separate what you want from what you don’t want.
Separate what you use from what you don’t use.
Action #2 – Discarding:
Discard as much as you can from the don’t need, don’t want, don’t use piles.
Any remaining items should be given away or donated.
Action #3 – Removing:
Remove what you’re not CURRENTLY using from the need, want and use piles.
Now put the remainder of items back into your space in an organized way based on frequency of use. Viola, no more hunting.

I understand this process is sometimes not as easy as it sounds, and that it is helpful to have assistance. If you’d like my assistance, please email me to set up a complimentary consultation. Another option is to attend one of my class on the subject.

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In organizing, just like real estate, it’s all about location, location, location. Where we permanently and temporarily place our belongings, papers, projects, and information, is important because it helps us find what we want when we need it. The Reach Ability Factor is a system that helps us decide the best location for things based on how frequently we use them.

We have 4 sections.

Section A: Items in this section are things we use daily, like our toothbrush, our favorite coffee mug, and underclothes. Everything in section A is easy to reach, all we have to do is reach out an grab it.
Section B: Items in this section are things we use weekly but not necessarily daily, like our workout clothes, and specific utensils or dishes. Everything in section B requires us to move a little, but still within comfortable reach.
Section C: Items in this section are things we use occasionally, like suitcases, a food processor, and extra blankets. Everything in section C requires us to exert more effort to reach, like bending down or using a step stool.
Section D: Items in this section are things we use once a year, like holiday decorations, or things you can’t part with like our wedding gown. Everything in section D would be in a remote storage area like the basement, attic, or a cabinet that is more difficult to reach.

The Reach Ability Factor is meant as a guide to help individuals evaluate the best location for their belongings. What is a perfect spot for one person is not the best spot for another. Organizing is personal.
Please note that it’s important to concentrate efforts on one’s current lifestyle and reevaluate the placement of items once a year.

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