Be a choosy consumer
Buy what you need and use what you buy. This leads to less material possessions, which means that there is less to organize.
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Feel happy while Organizing
I read about a study from Gretchen Rubin’s book Happier at Home that indicated, “interrupting a pleasant experience with something less pleasant can intensify a person’s overall pleasure.” Let’s use this while organizing. While doing something you enjoy, pause that activity to perform an organizing task.
Here are 3 examples:
- While watching a favorite tv show, podcast, or YouTuber, pause and organize the surface of your desk.
- While baking cookies, pause and organize your pantry.
- While chatting with your BBF, pause and organize your dresser.
Don’t keep utility bills
How are you enjoying your spring? Do you have spring cleaning and organizing projects lined up? At my house we’re getting central air conditioning installed. I’m very excited that we won’t have to deal with the window AC units anymore.
5 Easy Steps to Seasonal Clothing Swap
If you’re like me, your closet is tiny and can’t accommodate your complete wardrobe. So we need to preform the seasonal clothing swap. Early spring and fall are when I do my swaps.
Steps for spring:
- Wash winter coats, hats, gloves, scarves and pack away until next winter. Clean and condition winter boots before packing away. Don’t forget those wool socks, fleece socks, winter slippers and bathrobes.
- Remove all wool, cashmere and heavy sweaters from your closet. Pack up all turtlenecks and winter layering pieces.
- Add 3-season items and summer layering pieces to your wardrobe.
- Swap out winter hats, scarves, leggings, and jewelry for lightweight options.
- Once it gets hotter add tank tops, shorts, bathing suites and summer dresses.
Taking some time to evaluate clothing prior to packing it away is a great way to stay organized.
People Matter More
Spending money on the upkeep of our homes is important. Scheduling time to take care of our things is important. As a Professional Organizer I understand the value of order and maintenance. However, the people in our lives matter more. Scheduling quality time with them and spending money on creating valuable experiences with them is more important. Devote energy and resources to both.
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