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It is getting to be that time of year when the sun is out a little bit longer and the temperatures start to creep a little higher….Spring is in the air. It never fails, as soon as this time of year comes around I kick into spring cleaning mode. While dusting and cleaning is obvious and most know how to tackle these tasks, decluttering and organizing can seem overwhelming and it can be difficult to know where to start.
5 Tips to get Organized
1- Start small. Don’t try to tackle an entire room all at once. Pick a small space like a shelf or a drawer. This will help prevent feeling overwhelmed. Also when you get interrupted (cause you will) you won’t have a giant mess on your hands.
2- Look for obvious trash first. You’d be surprised how often random trash gets lost on its way to the garbage can. This is a no brainer task!
3- Define the space. When you know what the purpose of the space is, you can easily decide what actually belongs there and what should find a new home (AKA where would you naturally go to look for that item).
4- Set a timer. Seriously. It works. Set a timer for 15 minutes and work in a space until the timer goes off. Our brains try to talk us out of doing tasks for one reason or another. Setting a timer tricks our brain into being motivated. *Secret* You might even be motivated to keep going after the timer ends, but no pressure.
5- Try to put “like” things together. By putting the same items or similar items together you can see what you have and make informed decisions on what should stay and what needs to go!
The decluttering process looks different for different people. Don’t be discouraged if one method doesn’t work. So put on some fun music and set that timer, you got this!
Jen is the owner of Jen Hill Organizing- Professional Home and Office Organizer. You can find her online at jenhillorg.com or on Facebook and Instagram at Jen Hill Organizing.
