Have 25 Minutes?
Use it to organize a small space!
Drawers, desk top, purse,
you pick!
Put on
some fun music, pick the small area you wish to attack, and let’s get started! (if
you dance while performing the following steps – you can also burn a few calories
to boot!)
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| My Space: My husband's over-stuffed valet |
Step 1…
Consider
and mentally plan how you want the finished space to look (1 min).
Step 2…
Take
everything out!! Yes everything. Clear it completely (4 min).
Step 3…
Put Items
into categories (4 min).
Step 4…
Remove
misplaced items. Anything that doesn't belong in the space, place in a box, I call it the “Lost box”. You can put those things away once you are
finished. (1 min)
Step 5…
Strategically place your categories back into the space.
Assign a home for each category within your area (4 min).
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| Existing valet not enough space - added a tray |
Step 6…
Containerize. This step is essential! Don’t just put the things back in loose. You have to create a container for each
category. If you are organizing a purse
or briefcase areas may be preexisting.
However, you may need to create containers even there. Mesh zipper bags for make-up, small case for coupons. In organizing this space I made the space larger with a tray, then added additional small containers. (7 min).
Transformed the "spare change" can into something more fun.
Step 7…
Label –
take the extra time to label. It helps
guarantee things will remain neat and organized (2 min).
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| Looks a little sparse. Hubby at work with all his stuff when I organized this space. |
Step 8…
Step back
and assess the finished space. Make any
needed tweaks. I added the clipboard for paperwork. I also decided to frame a note to him in the space. A checklist of things he needs to remember :) (2 min).
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Congrats
you are finished – and in the time you would have spent watching a sitcom – you
have given yourself an organized space.
Time better spent indeed!
