Organize any space is just the same as in anything else, taking the first step is always the hardest! Choose just one area to work on so that you can accomplish it and are not overwhelmed. Start with maybe a drawer, a cabinet or a small closet. Learning how to organize any space and getting it done will feel great! Set a date and time on your calendar to get organized! Now for the fun part. Think how great it's going to be once it's done and come up with a reward for yourself when it's completed!

Here are a couple of very useful guidelines to keep in mind when de-cluttering and organizing, especially when you cannot decide what to do with something. Hold up your hand and count with your fingers, asking yourself, "Do I really love this?" and "Do I really need this?"

Okay, the day has arrived to begin. Put on your "get it done" attitude and your favorite music. This is how to organize any space.

TAKE IT OUT

Pull everything out of the area, putting items in four piles: 1) trash 2) donation 3) goes elsewhere 4) stays here .

Everything has to come out so you can clean the area and put back the items that belong there in an organized way. Pulling everything out will also make you aware of all that is in there and help you do a thorough job.

DISTRIBUTE

Distribute piles of items where they go: 1) take trash out 2) put donation bag directly in car 3) put "goes elsewhere" items where they belong

Keep that "get it done" attitude!

KEEP & ORGANIZE

Put back the items that belong there, being sure to group similar items together and place items that are used more frequently used, easiest to get to.

REWARD TIME!

You have learned how to organize any space. Stand back and revel in the beauty and relaxation of having it organized! Remember to claim your reward and mark the job off of your 'To Do' list!

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