We always have the best intentions to keep our homes neat and organized, but there are various roadblocks that get in the way. The clutter starts to pile up until it either becomes so overwhelming that we don’t know where to start, or we become so used to it that we don’t see it anymore.
I know that there are certain hot spots in my home that tend to gather clutter. Most of the time I hardly see it until I get ready for company, and then I am amazed at home so much stuff has gathered in one spot, such as on any flat surface by the front door, on our office desk or even on the kitchen counter.
I also have a clutter-filled basement. There are many boxes down there that have gotten moved to the space because they don’t have a home anywhere else. Most of the boxes have been opened, at least, and some items were actually put on shelves, but it is hardly organized.
The above two instances of my clutter illustrates two different roadblocks to de-cluttering. The first is not having enough time to deal with the clutter, especially as it relates to new stuff coming in to the house. There is never enough time to tackle any kind of clutter it seems, new or existing. In the upcoming series of posts, I’ll address some of the common issues associated with clutter and time management and share some of the tips that work for me.
The second instance illustrates being too overwhelmed to deal with the clutter (although, of course, time management and other de-cluttering roadblocks come in to play as well). When there is just so much clutter and nothing has a clear space to go, it is hard to know where to begin. It can be intimidating and frustrating when faced with the task. I’ll share some great strategies to help break the task down into more manageable pieces, and we’ll get started.
Next up, let’s take a look at some of the ways that we can deal with not having enough time for our stuff and feeling overwhelmed. I’ll include a few different strategies we can use. Meanwhile, go through your house and find five things that can be thrown away or put away. I don’t care what these things are. They can be anything from candy wrappers to tax returns. Good luck and report back soon!
Mary Ann Romans writes about everything related to saving money in the Frugal Blog, technology in the Computing Blog, and creating a home in the Home Blog. Starting June 1st, don’t miss her articles in the Baby Blog. You can read more of her articles by clicking here.
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