A few bullet points of encouragement for your organising projects this Spring/ Autumn:
- Small spaces count. Your one drawer matters as much as an entire room. Start small to motivate you to keep on going. I also suggest starting with a small space that will make a difference to you mentally or emotionally.
- Declutter first. I’ve been saying this for years and it’s still true. Any space is easier to work with once you get rid of stuff.
- Just start. Don’t overthink things – it doesn’t matter where you start, as long as you do.
- You can do anything for 15 minutes – Flylady. You can. Set your timer and start with one drawer, one pile of paper, one shelf. If you feel like continuing after the first 15 minutes are over, great. Go ahead. But if you want to stop there, that’s also good. You can start again tomorrow with another 15 minutes.
- Use what you have. This is my favourite thing about Marie Kondo – she’s not about buying pretty containers and storage boxes, but recommends shoe boxes or whatever you have laying around.
And finally remember, there’s no perfect time to get organised – now is a good a time as any.
I created a printable last year when I did Spring into Organising. It’s still available for my friends in the Northern Hemisphere. Download the attached printable and print it out. If you liked this post, please feel free to share it on your social media or with a friend.
