Everyone has good intentions at the beginning of each year. They promise to do a variety of things. Then they immediately come to a standstill. Now what ? Where do you start ?
Most people make things too complicated. There is no right or wrong answer. You start anywhere that you want. You start at the place that bothers you the most. The kitchen. Your bedroom closet. The family room. The basement. The garage.
It doesn't really matter. Don't over think it.
Just the fact that you are ready and willing to do something is a great first step. Now answer the question "what bothers you the most ?". And that's the place to start.
If it's the bedroom closet then you really need to be honest with yourself as you take everything out of the closet. Yes, take everything out. Be honest with yourself and if you have not worn it get rid of it.
If the kitchen bothers you the most then you take one cabinet at a time and take everything out and if it's expired...throw it out! If you don't have matching lids to your tupperware containers...get rid of them.
If the basement bothers you the most you might have to be even more honest and admit that all of those "projects" that you started are never going to get done....so get rid of them.
Start anywhere....but start somewhere.
Be honest and get rid of things that you never use (that means donate or recycle....).
Take one small step at a time....one cabinet at a time...one drawer at a time...
Just pick a place..... and start.
I would love to get some feedback on "what room / disorganized space bothers you the most...and why". Send an email to kefconsulting@gmail.com with the heading "disorganized space".
Now go and pick a spot....and start organizing !
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Getting started is often the hardest part. Once you do you will find that quickly things start getting organized and you feel happier in the places you are in. I am a professional organizer and this is the exact same advice I give my clients! Great blog!
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