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FAQs
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Where do I start?Putting like things together in 10-15 minute increments to start. (Example: one drawer)
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How do I make a decision?Prioritize!
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How many piles do I make?One to keep One to throw away One for others to enjoy or donate One to recycle / for consignment / for yard sale One to put in a labeled box and revisit in one year (if needed)
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What is the vision and purpose for the life and the home I want?Continue to ask that question while going through possessions and/or when considering buying (even if on sale). How does it fit in?
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How long do I have to keep records?Please review the following website:www.personalorganizing.about.com
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What records do I keep forever?Diplomas, academic records, portfolio work, and adoption papers. Check with www.irs.gov for more information.
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How do I stay organized?Go through the mail and discard daily. Remember your place for stuff and visit daily. Reinforce organizing by handling items daily.
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What are good organizing tools?smart phones Post-its baggies rubber bands markers, labels, and adhesive chalk labels ever notes drawer dividers/clear containers/folders key racks/bulletin boards
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Why get organized?Less stress, guilt and better time management with a place for everything.
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How much is your clutter costing you to keep?The answer is a challenge! Many people feel guilty about letting go of gifts and they also feel like they will need certain items someday even if they’ve never used them. A simple way to reduce costly clutter is to say “if I am not using it, then I will give it to someone who will.”
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