5 Easy Ways to Stay Organized

June 22nd, 2011 Organizing Tips

Cluttered Table

When a space goes from this, to this:

Uncluttered Table

Then you probably want it to stay that way. After all, you did all that work! First, let me remind you that organizing is a process it is not an event. This means you will have a lovely, clear table with a pretty pot of flowers on it. But it doesn’t magically stay that way. We live in our homes, we use our homes and we get stuff out. And that is OK; that’s why we have homes, they are to live in! Once you clear that table, you will just need to continue the process by staying organized or restoring order when things do get a bit messy as they most likely will.

Here are 5 organizing tips to keep you on top of your game!

1) If you get something out, put it away. That may sound pretty basic, but it’s common for people to get something out and then leave it out which contributes to clutter.

2) Make time to restore order, whether that’s once a week or 15 minutes at the end of every day. If you don’t make time, it won’t get done.

3) Write down why you want to get organized in the first place and revisit that from time to time. This will help keep you motivated to maintain your system!

4) Tweak your system as needed. Set up an organizing system to the best of your ability at the time you are organizing. As you use it, don’t be afraid to make changes if something isn’t working. This isn’t a failure, this is making your system work for you!

5) Don’t bring more into your space then your space can handle. If you don’t have room, either don’t bring it in or let something else go to create space.

For more tips on how to get a handle on your clutter to stay organized, please read more here. Have an awesome day!!

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