by Martha Tobin, Owner at Declutter4Good
The holidays are a time when you want your home to look and feel its best. Whether that’s because guests will be dropping by or
for our own peace of mind so that you can truly relax.
Quick wins for organizing and decluttering will allow you to see progress before the holidays and will motivate you to continue.
Areas to focus on for quick wins:
—front entrance/hall closet
—kitchen counter
—dining room table
—bathroom counter
Tip for quick wins:
Create some cardboard boxes and label them:
- donation
- sell
- recycle/trash
- memorabilia
- documents
Questions to ask yourself as you tackle areas:
- Have I used this item in the past 6 months or year?
- Am I likely to use this item again?
- Do I have something similar that can do the same job?
- Does the item need to be repaired to be functional?
- Where is it going to live in my home?
Quick wins do not involve scooping all items into a box to get them out of view. Important items will get lost and inevitably make the situation more overwhelming after the holidays.
Like dieting, quick wins for organizing and decluttering will allow you to see your progress and this will motivate you to continue.
