Thursday 8 January 2015
5 common organizing mistakes
Are you not getting anywhere with your organizing? Does it seem like no matter what you do the house always winds up right back where you've started? Make sure you're not making any of these common mistakes.
You're not cutting the clutter first.
When a hoarder stores everything neatly in bins it's called organized hoarding. Don't just have well organized junk - get rid of what you don't need.You don't have the correct systems in place.
Having a can dispenser in the fridge that you never use isn't going to help you at all, neither is using the wrong sized boxes or baskets for your belongings. Plan the system to the space and what needs storing, not the other way around.
You're too focused on form over function.
Sure, those baskets may fit gorgeously with your décor but if they are too cumbersome to use you wont bother. Nix the pretty lidded jars and other traps if they don't work for you.
Everyone isn't on board.
There's nothing more discouraging than everything having a home and the rest of the family not putting things back in their place. Make sure they know where things go and when in doubt use labels to help the transition go more smoothly.
You're not prepared for the upkeep.
Organizing is not a one and done situation. You have to continuously utilize your systems and either stop bringing in new items or purge what you have with each new addition.
Remember, any house can be big enough if you have the right amount of possessions!
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