You have a vision for your home. You have a goal and a plan to get there. You started by purging all of the garbage and things that you don't want any longer.
Now it's time to Organize!
You ask yourself - what system should I be using? There are so many books and so many different ways of doing things. I'm confused. Which one is right???
The simple answer is - the one that works for you. The one that you are comfortable with. The one who's philosophy matches your own.
Each persons brain works differently. My clients hear me say that often. You have to find a system that works for you, for how your brain works and how you use your home. For a Professional Organizer that involves asking a lot of questions before starting a project.
Keep things simple. If you try to make things too complicated you probably won't keep up the area once you are done.
Think about the space. What do you want to use the space for. Don't be limited to what you "think" the space should be used for. For some clients with limited space we have to be creative.
Has the way you used your space worked for you? If you are constantly reaching up on a high shelf for an item that you use everyday - change it and put it on a lower shelf!
Keep things that you don't use often on a higher shelf.
Think about the contents of each cabinet. Would using bins or baskets keep things in place better?
What about using a lazy susan in a cabinet to make it easier to reach things?
Group like items together. It's much easier to know if you are out of canned green beans if all of the beans or vegetables are grouped together.
Another idea is to keep items that you use together - like coffee, creamer, sugar, coffee filters - in one spot. Or flour, sugar, baking powder and backing soda - all in one spot.
Be sure to look at the expiration dates as you are trying to organize (your kitchen, medicine cabinet, make-up....). Toss out any expired items.
Organization is personal. It has to work for you! Don't be stuck on "I organized it this way so I can never change it". If it doesn't work after trying it for a few weeks - tweak it!
Once your space is organized - set up a maintenance schedule. Maintenance takes a lot less time than the initial organizing.
Don't be afraid to start organizing - YOU CAN DO IT!
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