Everyone has heard the expression,” A missed cluttered up space will lead to a cluttered mind.” Focusing on something becomes all the more difficult when there’s too much clutter around, whether physical or digital. This raises the questions of why are we getting less work done? Why do are not a motivated? The answer is rather simple: we are not organized. On the contrary, an organized space brings efficiency and calm to our lives. But, how does one reach this desired state? Everything lies in devising a plan.
Once you have everything planned out, you can go ahead and transform your environment with the following recommendation on how to Organizing your space efficiently.
Identifying Goals Related to the Desired Organization Level
Setting an objective and trying to achieve it is much better than aiming blindly. Ask yourself, what would you like to achieve? Is it a pleasant and desaturated living space? Would you prefer a more effective workplace? Is it a world with less digital clutter? If the answer to the above questions is achieved, then you will surely feel what accomplishment simply feels like.
Overwhelm Everything at Once
Take care with decluttering, as it can quickly become unmanageable if everything is done in one go. Start by doing the following instead:
Start with one shelf, drawer or even a particular section of a room.
Focus on one area and set a time scope of 15-30 minutes.
You can also start slowly to avoid feeling fatigued.
Follow the Four Box Method.
When trying to sort items, apply this method; it works best with four labeled boxes:
Keep – For items in regular use that you genuinely love.
Donate – For items that are not in bad condition but can be of help to someone else.
Trash – For things that are broken and cannot be used at all.
Store- For those items that are good but can only be used during certain seasons; these items may have to be put in storage.
Using this method helps you move fast and makes decision-making much easier.
Declutter by Category Rather Than by Room
Try to conduct a categorization of items instead of rooms if wanting to organize. This way one can see how much of a particular item one actually possesses. The following can be done in an attempt to organize:
Books and papers
Kitchen items/utensils
Sentimental items.
Clothes
Electronics and their chargers
Having items in one area at a time results in ease of decision making and thus enables better judgment as to what items to keep and what may be disposed of.
Maximizing Space Efficiently
After cleaning out all of the unnecessary items, use the following ways to maximize space storage:
Utilize Vertical Space – Build shelves or place hanging organizers up.
Purchase Storage Bins – Put together like items to keep them organized.
Label everything – Make items easy to store and retrieve.
Block Drawer Dividers – Ensure small, loose items don’t get lost.
If planed effectively, the storage system will enable you to maintain a clean environment as well as carry out additional activities.
Decluttering a Digital Space
The virtual world need rest as well. Make sure to set aside some time to clear out inactive accounts and unused subscriptions.
Get rid of useless files, and place the needed documents into folders.
Remove email subscriptions that open new messages, but do not provide value.
As with accounts, folders should also be decluttered and unused shortcuts removed.
Apps on a phone should also be decluttered by removing those which are not used frequently.
An uncluttered digital space is peace of mind and productive outcome.
The “One In, One Out” rule
Try to use this rule to combat clutter build up. For every new item brought into the home or office, something else needs to go.
Implement a Daily Reset Routine
Instead of waiting till the end of the year for organization bring it to your daily routine. Every day for 5-10 minutes consider doing the following activities :
- Checking places that accumulate mess over time and putting things where they belong.
- Taking a look at busy spots on the place and removing anything that is out of place.
- Putting things back in order by the end of the day to have a clean starting point the following day.
Staying on top of organization is paramount when it comes to maintaining a clean environment!
Make It a Fun and Rewarding Process
Decluttering should be as boring as listening to your least favorite music. Turn on your favorite jams, make it a game, or give yourself a treat for completing the tasks. The more fun you have while completing the process the more likely you are to do it multiple times in the future.
Maintain a Clutter-Free Mindset
When it comes to keeping your physical space organized and clean the next step is mind control.
- Always think twice when you want to buy something new and ask “Do I really need it?”
- Don’t transform overly attached things into butterfingers
- Check and change your space from time to time
Life without clutter leads to improved concentration and better thought process!
Conclusion
Organizing your space is not simply a matter of beauty; it is an important part of improving both your productivity and wellness. Following this step-by-step process will ensure all home and office spaces -even digital ones- are well designed and allow you to experience less stress. Enjoy the convenience that comes with a well-organized life and start your decluttering journey today.