Decluttering: Where to Begin?

PLANTake pictures of the area you want to organize OR... ask a good friend to be honest about what looks cluttered.

PICK A PLAN1) Start Small and set a timer for 15 or 30 minutes.

Stop organizing when the timer goes offOR

2) Spend two consecutive days on each room you want to organize

Place your screenshot here

HELPFUL HINT: Scheduling organizing tasks into your day will ensure they get accomplished

“If the plan doesn’t work change the plan, not the goal.

REMOVAL

★ Assemble Supplies○ Trash Bags○ Bins○ Cleaning Rag

★ Clear a site to place everything you remove

★ Empty EVERYTHING from that area

REMOVAL PROCESS

HELPFUL HINT: Clear surface areas one at a time so you end up with a lot of empty spaces on which to sort things.

PURGE

➢LABEL BOXES○Keep/Donate/Trash

➢Pick all KEEPERS first

➢Don’t Love it, or Use it??? Then LOSE IT!!!

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“Reduction is the key to successful

organizing”HELPFUL HINT: Remind yourself that less stuff equals more space. Make decisions based on what you actually use.

Containerize

➢ Keep it Simple➢ Frequently used items accessible➢ Group like items together➢ Use Labels

Purchase organizational Containers at the END of the Process

ContainerStore.comAmazon.comHomeDepot.com

Favorite Web Sites for Containers:

RE-EVALUATE & MODIFY

HELPFUL Cleaning is easier and faster when there is less stuff.

● creating a more peaceful and appealing environment● saving yourself time with cleaning & looking for things● surrounding yourself with items that you love

BENEFITS:

31DaysToDeclutter.comBecomingMinimalist.com

His And Her MoneyGood Housekeepinghttps://youtu.be/DRF5SszuUCo

TO PLAN:

HOW-TO VIDEOS:

USEFUL VIDEOS:

Decluttering: Where to Begin?

Krista ScammahornMoore Norman Technology Center