One Thing at a Time: 100 Simple Ways to Live Clutter-Free Every Day
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From Fall 2015 FOL book sale
I liked this organizing book - it is organized into 100 short suggestions (no more than 2 to 3 pages) to help with getting clutter under control. Her suggestion is to read this through and then go back and select/work on/implement those bits that speak to your particular problem areas. I think it's a good suggestion and have marked a few passages for further action:
Living clutter-free requires that you take care of yourself. Things have a way of piling up when you don't feel energetic and happy. Certain aspects of self-care --going to bed earlier, getting enough exercise, fresh air, and sunlight, even grooming and wardrobe--are particularly relevant to the clutter-free lifestyle.
De-clutter your body Creating order and beauty on one level makes it more likely that you'll create it on another level.
Post checklists of routine tasks Checklists are invaluable for clarifying routine tasks, Make at least 4 of them: daily, weekly, monthly, and annual. Keep the lists simple & easy to read.
Make a list of minitasks Pool your minitasks by making a long list of them and then throw yourself into the big job of doing them all. Select tasks that will take ten minutes or less.
Purge deep storage areas first Purge everything you can and consolidate the rest. Then when you start to move surface items into deep storage, purge out those as well.
Use pleasures as rewards, not escapes Make a list of favorite pastimes and use them as rewards after finishing daily chores.
Plan your wardrobe Start looking at what you already have. Sort. Purge anything that doesn't fit, is worn, or just makes you feel ugly. Look at what's left and the outfits that you can make from them. Decide what you need to purchase to make your wardrobe work for you. It's about taking charge of your clothes and your life.
Living clutter-free requires that you take care of yourself. Things have a way of piling up when you don't feel energetic and happy. Certain aspects of self-care --going to bed earlier, getting enough exercise, fresh air, and sunlight, even grooming and wardrobe--are particularly relevant to the clutter-free lifestyle.
De-clutter your body Creating order and beauty on one level makes it more likely that you'll create it on another level.
Post checklists of routine tasks Checklists are invaluable for clarifying routine tasks, Make at least 4 of them: daily, weekly, monthly, and annual. Keep the lists simple & easy to read.
Make a list of minitasks Pool your minitasks by making a long list of them and then throw yourself into the big job of doing them all. Select tasks that will take ten minutes or less.
Purge deep storage areas first Purge everything you can and consolidate the rest. Then when you start to move surface items into deep storage, purge out those as well.
Use pleasures as rewards, not escapes Make a list of favorite pastimes and use them as rewards after finishing daily chores.
Plan your wardrobe Start looking at what you already have. Sort. Purge anything that doesn't fit, is worn, or just makes you feel ugly. Look at what's left and the outfits that you can make from them. Decide what you need to purchase to make your wardrobe work for you. It's about taking charge of your clothes and your life.
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DC# 9549 0111 1878 6030 3963 99
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Thanks, BKind2Books! I think I'll get a lot out of this book.
