Although you may want to learn how to be better organized, your busy work and social schedule can make the process an unwelcome, cumbersome task. Luckily, you can get a handle on clutter around your home by making little changes in each room which, over time, transform your space from a chaotic mess into a calm, tidy sanctuary. The trick to an organized home--and life--is to break down your organizational goals into small, manageable tasks, not to overwhelm yourself with small details, and to reward yourself on a job well done numerous times throughout the project.
Step 1
De-clutter your entryway, says feng shui master Marie Diamond. Clearing the space you return to every day after work sets the tone for the open, airy, free feeling you are trying to achieve through better organization. Once the walkway or porch is debris-free, and stray shoes, coats and other miscellaneous items are put away, you will get used to the “high” that you get coming through the door, which will in turn motivate you to organize the rest of your house.
Step 2
Make your bed every morning, Diamond also suggests. Beginning and ending your day in a well-kept bed will inspire you to take a few extra minutes each day to tidy up around your room, put laundry away and find different ways to store things, such as using decorative boxes you already have to store items you do not use very often.
Step 3
Cluster your most-used cooking utensils, spices and condiments onto one area of your kitchen countertop, says Good Housekeeping. Keeping everything you use regularly together will help you prepare meals faster and make clean-up time more efficient.
Step 4
Purchase storage items one at a time. When you buy too many pieces at one time, you may quickly grow overwhelmed at the daunting task of organizing many pieces of your personal items at one time. Instead, pick up something to put your keys in one day, then find the perfect wall-mounted shelf for your bathroom toiletries on another shopping trip. This system allows you to stay on top of accomplishing small tasks, which will ultimately motivate you to continue your project until your whole house is organized.
Step 5
Reward yourself after every small organizational task that you accomplish. Even if you only allow yourself one bite of an organic chocolate candy bar, or a long, hot bubble bath, give yourself the credit you deserve for making positive, lasting changes around your home. The reward system will feed more fire into your project and give you a much-needed break to step away from the situation and see how well you are doing at maintaining your new, organized home.
Things You'll Need
- Storage containers
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