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Written by Antione Blue
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Many people say they feel stressed when their home is disorganized. Trying to keep up with a demanding work schedule, home life and children’s activities, leaves one very little time to think, let alone keep your house in an organized state. With papers lying around, kitchen cupboards unable to close, books falling out their shelves, and clothes lying over chairs, how can one not feel stressed and overwhelmed? Disorganization in your home can cost you precious family time, space, energy, and money. If you're always mislaying things or constantly searching for important items, it's time for some good home organization .
Holding onto unnecessary stuff is often an emotional issue. There’s a long list of reasons why clutter can be hard to throw out. Just as we carry emotional baggage that is difficult to let go of, our lives can become filled with material objects that we feel compelled to hold on to. Many people are not even aware of how many ‘things’ they own, and how many of their possessions add no value to their lives. They consciously hold on to material objects, because this makes them feel secure. We get a lift when we are down by doing some ‘retail therapy’ but, more often than not, the high we experience is short-lived and we end up with yet another useless item. It’s important to remember that disorganization in your home did not happen overnight, and it will take some time to create the organized home you want.
There is a misconception that organized people spend a great deal of time keeping their homes neat and uncluttered. The fact is they probably once had too much clutter in their homes, and found a way to get organized. Not everyone is taught to be neat and organized, although if you are a neat freak and live with a messy person – it can drive you out of your mind! Taking control of the clutter in your home may seem like a daunting task, but if you do it slowly, one room at a time, you will become organized. And remember there are no short cuts! The job needs to be done properly, and you need to be ruthless.
The first thing you need to do is sort through your clutter - not just rearrange it. Get some large boxes, garbage bags, a permanent marker pen and adhesive tape. Start in one room, e.g. the kitchen, and mark two boxes: one box for things you don’t need, but could sell, and one to donate to charity. The garbage bag is for items that are to be thrown out. Get rid of expired cooking and baking ingredients, torn or worn linen, and chipped cups and glasses. |
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