You have your rooms selected and scheduled your time for each one, so what are you supposed to do when it’s time to organize?
Remember, you are taking steps to live a stream-lined, clutter-free life to be a happier person and family. Keep that thought in your head while you begin to feel overwhelmed by the junk that grew overnight. Take your positive attitude and a few other things into the room with you:
Several Boxes.You will more than likely need several boxes. Of these boxes, Label three – Keep, Giveaway, Garage Sale. Depending on your items, you may need more once these three are filled up. You will place things you wish to keep, but belong in another room in the Keep box, things you no longer need and don’t think you can sell in the giveaway box and things you no longer need, but think you can sell in the Garage Sale box. You will also need a few boxes to categorize items – documents, art supplies, CDs, DVDs, etc. Be sure to place each like thing together, even if you have to generalize – office supplies (stapler, scissors, pens, markers, etc), computer stuff (cables, software, printer paper, etc.), and so on.
Garbage Bags. Be sure to take a box of garbage bags in the room with you, because you are sure to throw things away. Every time you fill one up, take it outside to keep it from cluttering the room.
Cleaning Supplies. When you are cleaning out your space, you might as well clean off the surfaces that hold the items. This will save you time and give your room that fresh feeling – keeping you motivated to continue the task.
Music. Most of us work better when we are having fun. Take your boom box and favorite CDs to jam to as you are cleaning up. You will keep your spirits up and work faster.