Modern life continues to add to the 'stuff' that piles up every day and gets in the way of productive living. The more toys we have, the more likely we are to misplace them and run late while looking for them. Take control back! Living a clutter-free life doesn't have to be for Type A neat freaks, just a few simple steps can eliminate some stress and put you back on track.
1. Keep your car interior empty. (Don't panic, you can allocate the trunk or hatchback area for things that you absolutely feel you must keep with you at all times!) Start by giving a look around every single time you step out of the car. Grab paper coffee cups and discard them rather than leaving them for later. If you have a briefcase, banking papers or dry cleaning that you need for later in the day, keep these types of things in one area of the car rather than tossed anywhere they happen to land.
2. Keep your work space for work. Remove everything from your desk and get back to the basics. One by one, put things back but only after you've really considered whether or not you need them daily. Put the 'pile system' to work for you and prioritize files or papers that need to be handled first and what can be dealt with later.
3. Make it a goal to see your kitchen counter. Do the same thing to you kitchen counter as you did to your workspace. Do you really need the peppermill and canister set every day? Can you stow the toaster somewhere else until needed? How often do you make coffee? Realistic answers to these questions can free up some much-needed space and streamline your cooking process.
4. The laundry room isn't a dumping ground. Keep the laundry flowing through this area by removing all unnecessary items from it. Allow a space for soiled laundry and an area for folded clean clothes and don't let anything else pile up there.
5. A family room is for the whole family - reclaim it! With children come a lot of stuff. Toys and video games will quickly take over the one room that should be allocated for everyone if you're not on top of it. Keep pillows and blankets to a minimum, or at least tuck them away when not in use. Make sure that there's one spot for things like remote controls and reading materials. And don't be afraid to 'retrain' your family into leaving the room exactly the way the found it each and every time.
If you don't know where to start, just focus on one area until you see improvement and then move on to another. Worry about overstuffed closets and storage areas after you're happy with the way all visible areas are functioning. Even if it takes six months, you'll be ahead of the game and back in charge of your life.
1. Keep your car interior empty. (Don't panic, you can allocate the trunk or hatchback area for things that you absolutely feel you must keep with you at all times!) Start by giving a look around every single time you step out of the car. Grab paper coffee cups and discard them rather than leaving them for later. If you have a briefcase, banking papers or dry cleaning that you need for later in the day, keep these types of things in one area of the car rather than tossed anywhere they happen to land.
2. Keep your work space for work. Remove everything from your desk and get back to the basics. One by one, put things back but only after you've really considered whether or not you need them daily. Put the 'pile system' to work for you and prioritize files or papers that need to be handled first and what can be dealt with later.
3. Make it a goal to see your kitchen counter. Do the same thing to you kitchen counter as you did to your workspace. Do you really need the peppermill and canister set every day? Can you stow the toaster somewhere else until needed? How often do you make coffee? Realistic answers to these questions can free up some much-needed space and streamline your cooking process.
4. The laundry room isn't a dumping ground. Keep the laundry flowing through this area by removing all unnecessary items from it. Allow a space for soiled laundry and an area for folded clean clothes and don't let anything else pile up there.
5. A family room is for the whole family - reclaim it! With children come a lot of stuff. Toys and video games will quickly take over the one room that should be allocated for everyone if you're not on top of it. Keep pillows and blankets to a minimum, or at least tuck them away when not in use. Make sure that there's one spot for things like remote controls and reading materials. And don't be afraid to 'retrain' your family into leaving the room exactly the way the found it each and every time.
If you don't know where to start, just focus on one area until you see improvement and then move on to another. Worry about overstuffed closets and storage areas after you're happy with the way all visible areas are functioning. Even if it takes six months, you'll be ahead of the game and back in charge of your life.
About the Author:
Julie Clark Robinson is a staff writer for the American Educational Guidance Center, which publishes online college search, school search, scholarship, online degree, and athletic scholarship websites.
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