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5 Strategies to Implement TODAY to Keep Clutter AWAY.

Do you find yourself having trouble keeping spaces clear of clutter? The key is consistency. Here are 5 habits to adopt to help you stay consistent : Set Realistic Goals: Define achievable de-cluttering goals. Break down larger tasks into smaller, manageable steps. Setting realistic goals will make it easier to stay focused, motivated , and actually accomplish the goals you have set. You also want to make your goals measurable . Instead of a vague goal like "de-clutter the living room," specify the number of items you aim to donate or the number of bags you want to fill with discarded items. This adds clarity to your objectives. Create a Schedule: Allocate specific times in your calendar for de-cluttering sessions. Your goals can be adjusted based on your current daily and weekly commitments. Whether it's a few minutes each day or a dedicated block of time each week, having a schedule helps to keep you focused as well as ensure that de-cluttering becomes a regula...

Hiring a Professional Organizer

     Organizing and decluttering one’s home can certainly be a daunting task.  For those of us that don’t have the time or patience to do it ourselves, hiring a professional organizer is the answer.  There are so many things to consider like which area of your home needs the most attention, your needs and habits, how much of your things should you keep and how much do you purge?  The list goes on and on.  The anxiety sets in.  Yikes!      Hiring a professional organizer may be something you never considered.  The peace of mind from having an organized space that suits your needs can make a world of difference.  Start with a small area like a pantry or an office space if you feel overwhelmed. Having a home that works the way you need it to doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg.  You can choose to use as many products as you want or none at all. That's where a pro organizer can guide you through the process. They’ll lis...

20 Decluttering and Organizing Quotes for Motivation

If you’re feeling unsure, unmotivated, and possibly scared to declutter and organize your home and mind, take a breath. Reference these 20 quotes whenever you need to give yourself that little extra pep in your step! “When you let go of something that no longer serves your growth or upward progression, you actually make room for more.” – Brandie Gilliam “I regret decluttering.” – Said no one ever “Clutter is not just the stuff on your floor – it’s anything that stands between you and the life you want to be living.” –   Peter Walsh. “The space in which we live should be for the person we are becoming now, not for the person we were in the past.”. — Marie Kondo. “ Outer order contributes to inner calm.” – Gretchen Rubain “Having a simplified, uncluttered home is a form of self-care.”  — Emma Schelb “The first step to crafting a life you want is to get rid of everything you don’t.” — Joshua Becker “Your home is a living space, not a storage space.”  — Fra...

Should I Hire a Professional Organizer?

Should I hire a professional organizer? The answer is yes, obviously! But lets talk about why you should hire one. There are a few popular questions that I get asked often concerning hiring a home organizer; what am I getting for my money, I can just do it myself can't I, and will I be able to stay organized. The answers are simple, so stick with me. When you decide to hire an organizer to come into your home, the best part about it is the final reveal, right? The behind the scenes stuff that you don't see is important too. You are not just paying for that final reveal, it's the ideas and research as well as the planning and design. There's fun in every step for me and I love being able to share that with you and all of the other feels as well! Now I'm sure you're thinking, well I can just get some ideas from Pinterest and rack my Amazon credit card up a bit. Listen, everyone is capable of organizing to some degree. Some are actually pretty good at it, but thei...

How Do You Clean Your Room?

I remember back in the day when my Mother would ask me to clean my room. It was as if it was the worst thing that could have possibly happened. The feeling of "being an adult" yet being told to clean my room was insulting. Looking back, I wish I would have known then what I know now - being organized is the s**t! Here are five easy steps you can take towards a clutter-free room:   The first thing that I do before I get ready for the day is make my bed. There are two reasons that I do this. One, it will immediately create a sense of calm in your room and two, if you accomplish nothing else that day, at least you made your bed. Either way, you're going to feel great after doing it!   Remove anything and everything that should not be in your room. For example, tableware, toilet paper, and your pizza from the night before should not be in your bedroom. Just keep in mind if there is something that normally belongs in another room you should probably return it. Is it laun...