Putting like things together in 10-15 minute increments to start. (Example: one drawer)

Prioritize!

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)

Continue to ask that question while going through possessions and/or when considering buying (even if on sale). How does it fit in?

Please review the following website:www.personalorganizing.about.com

Diplomas, academic records, portfolio work, and adoption papers. Check with www.irs.gov for more information.

Go through the mail and discard daily. Remember your place for stuff and visit daily. Reinforce organizing by handling items daily.

• smart phones • Post-its • baggies • rubber bands • markers, labels, and adhesive chalk labels • ever notes • drawer dividers/clear containers/folders • key racks/bulletin boards

Less stress, guilt and better time management with a place for everything.

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.”