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Remove Things to Create a Happy Home

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Organizing tipThe way we feel about our homes influences us every day. I think we all want to be happy in our own homes. Here are three removal guidelines that will make our homes happier.

  1. Remove broken things. If you intend to fix the broken items do so right way.
  2. Remove things with a negative association.
  3. Remove static stuff (things that are not used) that may be in the attic, basement, garage, or other storage areas.
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The Refrigerator Clutter Test

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Organizing tipDid you know that the amount of items you have on your refrigerator can be an indicator of how much clutter you have? So, if your refrigerator is loaded with items, remove 50% of them, and keep them off for at least 3 months. This may motivate you to reduce clutter in other areas in your home as well.

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Remove Clutter

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Helpful Organizer Newsletter – January 2016
 

***    My spring class schedule is available on my website.  I’ll be teaching classes on the following topics,  Downsizing, Closet Organizing, Steps to Organizing, Controlling Clutter,  and Organizing Paper.  If you’d like to attend a class please contact the class location directly.
***   Two fun facts are that the New England chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, and the national association is celebrating its 31st.
***  Question:  Why is organizing important to you?
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Hi  Janine,

Thank you for helping me build, grow, and sustain my business. As I celebrate my 8th year as a Professional Organizer (January 2016), I am truly grateful for your support.  I feel very fortunate to be entering another year in a profession that allows me to use my expertise to help others.

Winter Organizing Projects

 

Now that the snow and cold temperatures have arrived it’s a good  time to tackle some indoor organizing projects, after all, January is Get Organized (GO) Month.  An organizing project that I like to do during the winter is remove clutter.  When I remove clutter from my filing system, it’s easier to use.  When I remove clutter from my closet, it’s easier to see my clothing options.  When I remove clutter from my desk area it’s a happier space in which to work.

One helpful way to remove clutter is to set a size or numerical goal before you begin.  For example, a size goal could be to fill a paper bag with files that need to be shredded, or to fill a trash bag with clothes that need to be donated.  A numerical goal could be to remove 20 items from your desk area.  Setting a goal helps give you focus during your project, and helps you know when you’ve succeeded.
One wonderful benefit of removing clutter is that you’ll spend less time on housework.  In fact, it’s been documented that getting rid of excess clutter would eliminate 40% of housework in the average home.

If you’d like a personal helper call me for a complimentary consultation or email me.  I’d be happy to help you.

Recycle Resource

Finding new ways to recycle, for myself and my clients, makes me happy.  Everyone is more motivated to get rid of something when they know it is going to someone who is truly in need.

How many pairs of shoes do you own?  What about boots?  Are you ready to pare down (pun intended)?  If you are, you can assist two local organizations at once.  Keep North Attleboro Beautiful and Attleboro Enterprises, Inc. have teamed up to recycle used shoes and boots.  The donated footwear will benefit those in need, raise money, and provide  job training skills.  You can read more about the endeavor in this newspaper article.

If you’d like to donate you can drop off your bundle of footwear at North Attleboro public schools, the North Attleboro Town Hall,  Northeast Roofing on Route 1, and with me.  I’m collecting donations for this worthy cause for the next 3 months.
From,

Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

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Host a Party

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partyOnce a year host a party or event.  This is great incentive to organize and de-clutter.  In fact, having guests over is the number one motivator for getting organized.

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Organize with Color

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towelsUse color to help maintain order by  having a color distinguish an individuals belongings.  Have each person in the household pick a color she would like for her sheets, towels, lunch bag, hats, gloves, book bag, etc.  This way each individual can easily see what belongs to her, and then be held accountable for keeping those things in order.