Reading Time: 3 minutes From Chaos to Calm: Get Organized At Home Once and For All
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Home should be a place of calm and relaxation; somewhere to recharge, an oasis that helps you to take away the stresses of the day. If your home isn’t living up to that expectation, then problems could arise. Your mental health might suffer if you’re not able to switch off.
While most of us would love a bigger home, getting one is unrealistic for the vast majority. We tend to live in homes we can afford. Bigger generally means costing more to buy or rent and more to run.
But if you get more organized, you can make your home feel more spacious and ensure it’s a calm and relaxing place. Here are a few ways to go about it.
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Get Organized By Clearing Out The Clutter
Start off by getting rid of things you don’t need. Many of us hold onto items that are useless to us for all kinds of reasons, it’s worth being brutal here.
If you’ve not used an item in over a year, have repeats or alternatives that you prefer, it doesn’t fit, is broken etc, then it’s worth getting rid of.
Donate, sell or throw away what isn’t helpful to you. With the clutter out of the way, you instantly have more space for the things you own that you do use and like.
We have a rule in our house. If you haven’t touched something in a year then sell it, donate it, or throw it away.
Declutter Regularly
But to get organized, don’t just clear the clutter once. Instead, declutter regularly. At least a couple of times a year, it’s worth going through your things. Sell, donate, or discard what’s not being used.
Get into the habit of doing this, and you’ll become better at it; you’ll be less inclined to hold onto things you don’t need, as you know that letting them go will make you happier in the long run.
Decluttering is an ongoing process so make it part of your home maintenance schedule. Everything needs a place, but not every place needs a thing.
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Make Use Of The Nooks And Crannies
Chances are you have areas in your home that aren’t being used to their full potential. Airing cupboards, cupboards under the stairs, space under beds or on wardrobes. Highlight where some of the spaces are in your home and consider what you could do with them.
Invest In Good Storage Systems To Get Organized
Shelves, drawers, boxes, storage bins, or picking bins. All kinds of containers suit your needs depending on what you plan on storing and where. Think about the best ways to divide and organize each area of your home.
For example, the drawers under your bed, your bedside table, the cupboard under your sink, and your coat cupboard.
With the right storage systems, everything has a place, meaning it’s easier to put things away and find them.
In Conclusion
The hardest part of getting organized is the getting part. Just getting started is tough. But clear the clutter and put things you want to keep away, and you’ll be organized in no time.
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Erin is the mother of identical twin girls and their slightly older brother. She is a domestic engineer, and previously had a career leading customer service teams for a major HVAC company. Cleaning without harsh chemicals, and cooking easy and usually healthy meals are part of Erin's daily life. She volunteers with youth leaders, and genuinely wants to help others win. Erin has a degree in Communications, with a focus on Broadcast Journalism.