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Having these items on hand as you tackle a room, or even a drawer, can help:
- pens and permanent markers;
- labels;
- rubber bands;
- reroute box (a box for everything that doesn't belong in the area but needs to be kept);{relatedarticles}
- trash can and fresh trash bags;
- recycle bin;
- donation/garage sale box;
- cleaning supplies (paper towels, wipes, duster); and
- storage items like bins, boxes and bags (only buy these after you assess what you need in the space to make sure it fits and can be used).
- Set aside time - you'll never get around to organizing if you try to squeeze it between dinner and running the kids to soccer. Schedule a set time dedicated to organizing. During this time, do not have visitors, turn off your phone and focus on the task at hand. It's OK to take small breaks, but commit to finishing what you have started. If something happens and you must stop in the middle of what you are doing, make an effort to clear things out of the way and make a note of where you left off so that you don't leave yourself a bigger mess than you started with and can resume easily.
