Two simple words...
~~~ Start Small ~~~
Yes, being organized lends itself to being more productive, reduces
stress, and saves time, space, and money. When the process of getting
organized seems too big, start small.
"If you look at your entire house as one unit of junk, you’ll never do anything
because the job is too overwhelming. Take it one drawer at a time."
~Janet Luhrs
because the job is too overwhelming. Take it one drawer at a time."
~Janet Luhrs
How to Organize a Junk Drawer in 5 Simple Steps
STEP 1 - SET UP - Create your work space- have a trash can, recycle bin,
and two empty boxes. One box is for items to donate, the other is for items
that belong in another room. Avoid
leaving the area. Stay focused. Once you’ve achieved your goal, and the
drawer is organized, then you will distribute the rest.
STEP 2 – CLEAR - Empty the drawer completely, dump it all out!
Then wipe it clean.
STEP 3 – SORT - Put like things together, and into separate piles.
For example all pens go in one pile, rubber bands in another pile, etc. When you see everything sorted out, you will
know exactly what you have, and then easier to choose where things belong.
STEP 4 –DECIDE - Where does each thing belong? Does it belong back
in the drawer, in another room, in the trash, or can it be donated? Ask yourself these 3 questions:
*Do I need it?
* Do I use it? *Do I love it?
STEP 5 – CONTAIN & ARRANGE & MAINTAIN - By putting the
things that stay in the drawer into separate containers, and arranging them in
an organized fashion, it’s easier to maintain your organized space, and reap
its rewards!
This post was created by the following NBOC member
Donna Till of Till You're Organized
