Ask the Organizer: Where Do I Begin?

I’m often asked questions or tips on howto get organized. This week’s question is one of the most asked “where do I begin”.

The thought of tackling the clutter is so overwhelming that it brings some of my clients to tears. 

Ask yourself these questions.

Do you look forward to coming home at the end of the day the way it looks right now?

Do you avoid having people come to your home because you are embarrassed?

Do you think if I just had a bigger house things wouldn’t feel so cluttered?

Are you using an extra room as a storage area for your clutter?

Are your counters covered with stacks of papers?

If you answered yes to any of these questions it’s time to get motivated and start enjoying your new uncluttered organized home.

The only way to start is to start! No more excuses on why you can’t.

Living in clutter is not only stressful but it is emotionally unhealthy for those in your family especially children.

Children often don’t say anything to their parents because they have become use to living that way and cannot see change until it happens. I’m often told by many children and spouses when I’m done how happy they are now that the clutter is gone and how much they are enjoying the new organized space. Just the facial expressions from where we started and when I’m done are so amazing to see.

Start small but start somewhere. 

Tackle one room at a time

Schedule a donation pick up or drop off a bag once a week until you get a handle on the clutter. It really does make a difference!

Keep like things together. Go through your home and start grouping like things. Example: Keep office supplies in one area including bills and paperwork. Kitchen counters are not for stacks of paper and bills to be paid they are for cooking and serving food.

Hire a professional or get the help of an organized friend. Its okay to ask for help especially if you don’t feel you can tackle the project yourself. 

New seasons are a time for change and there is no better time than the present to begin the clearing the clutter, it will be life changing.

If you have an organizing question or just need motivation to begin the clutter clearing process leave a comment below.

Simple Tips To Organize The Junk Drawer

 

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So excited to be back on River City Live this week with Mark Peyton.

In this segment we tackled the junk drawer.

These simple tips will not only organize the drawer but will help you keep it that way.

Click the link below to see the step by step video and get started today!

http://www.news4jax.com/river-city-live/organizing-your-junk-drawer#

Simple Tips To Organize The Junk Drawer

1. Clear The Clutter 

2. Remove What Does Not Belong In The Drawer

3. Invest In A Drawer Organizer

4. Fill The Drawer With Everyday Essentials 

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What Made MY Mom So Happy This Mother’s Day?

Every year I rack my brain trying to figure out the perfect gift for my Mom on Mother’s Day.

You would think this would be easy because she and I have so much in common.

We both love a good blow dry and cannot pass a beauty counter without trying something new.

This year I decided to get her one of my favorite things a GLAMbox. As an organizer I love anything that gets you organized and looks good.

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We spent the afternoon getting her beauty products and makeup organized. I think that was the best part of the gift!

Of course our first step was to purge the things that have expired, she doesn’t use or love. You can tell by my hand we hand to do some testing before tossing.

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The second step was getting everything organized so she had easy access to the items she uses on a regular basis.

We both loved the drawer dividers for smaller items.

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Now that Mom has her beauty routine neat and organized I think the organizer might have to invest in a GLAMbox for herself!

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