Keep only the things you need
©Adrienne Bishop Coaching
The more you have, the messier you will be! If you ever did pay attention to organized people, you would notice they keep around the things they need only, and only a few things that they really want.
Plus, you will feel an odd sense of pleasure when you have only a few belongings that you truly enjoy using, instead of letting many useless items sit there and collect dust.
In case you noticed that you have way too many stuff and not enough space, you can simply get rid of them by donating them or throw them away. Start by writing a list of things that you need to keep, things you own, things you can get rid of, and then start organizing!
Be aware of where to discard stuff
©Tentmaker Real Estate
You need to do whatever it takes to get rid of things because fewer items mean more organization. Start by having a plan of where everything should go:
You can sell them on eBay or Craigslist, donate to thrift stores, set up a garage sale, or take a trip to the recycling center… What matters is finding a place to get rid of all the unnecessary stuff!
You can start by going through all of your drawers, shelves, and boxes. Find everything you don’t need, make a pile of items you want to keep (maybe go through them again later), and then a pile of items that should be discarded right away.
Keep away from bargains
©Forbes
Why would you replace items you just got rid of? Is it because they are on sale? It is still wrong! When you go bargain shopping, you should not go unplanned. Make a list and write down the things you need only, and then stick to that list.
You should not give in to false advertising because these items on sale will only cause more clutter and ruin everything you have been working on. You can start by going to the mall without your wallet and no money.
Look at all the items you wish you had bought if you brought your money, especially if they are on sale… Remember that these things are not really needed. So if you find nothing, then you are going on the right track.
Assign responsibilities
©Mental Floss
Here is the thing: Just because your life is filled with deadlines, responsibilities, and meetings, it doesn’t mean you have an overfilled, organized life. Instead, it means that you are getting lost in many stressful events that will slowly clutter your lifestyle.
You can start by making a to-do list, and then find one task that you can take off from the list or assign it to someone else. You can then feel the stress fading away beautifully.
However, make sure the task is not something you need to do by yourself because giving it to someone else may increase your stress if you don’t trust them!
Work hard
©Invest Real Estate Florida
After you make a schedule and delegate all of your responsibilities, you can then organize the tasks you need to do and do them when you can… that’s when you need to put a little more effort, especially when necessary.
Keep in mind that being an organized person is not as easy as you might think because it needs more work and continuous work.
You will recognize in the process that working hard is the main key to enjoy a more successful, clutter-free life, and the day you feel like giving up is the day you need to work harder!
