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Oh no... Your closet is a MESS and you have absolutely no idea what to do about it. The whole process seems like an insurmountable task. But it doesn't have to be...
Our minds are exaggerating. DeCluttering your closet doesn't have to be as intimidating a task as you're making it out to be.
1. Free up some time and get boxes. Depending on the size of your closet this may take an hour or maybe even a few. The amount of boxes you get depends on the size of your closet as well. You may need up to six. Plan accordingly.
2. Take everything out of the closet. Lump it all on the floor in one big pile. If you're anything like me, you're probably naturally trying to mentally categorize things in your mind as you put them in this one big pile. Don't do this! It's what leads to your DeClutter paralysis in the first place! Now, if you have an exceptionally large closet (I do!) you may want to do it in sections, one at a time. For most of you reading this however, you'll only need one big pile.
3. Keep. Toss. Maybe. Those are the three piles you'll be sorting your one big pile into. The "trick" here is to not thing about it too much. Pick up an item from the big pile and make a decision as fast as you can. Keep? Toss? Maybe? And make sure your "maybe" pile isn't that big. It's only for items you're absolutely not sure about. The maybe box will be kept in storage for 6 months. If the items left over after this time should be thrown out or donated (tossed).
4. Wipe down the inside of the empty closet itself. It should be crystal clear by the time you're done. Now put every item in the "keep" box (or boxes) back in the closet. Nice and neat. Keep things spaced out and organized.
5. Really important step: Label and DATE (today's date) the "maybe" box. Store the box away some place out of sight out of mind... And make sure there's not a lot of "maybe" stuff in the box. Be decisive! It might help to make a note of this box in whatever calendar you're using (paper, phone, computer) for 6 months from today. Lets face it... You'll forget all about it. I would. Now for the "toss" box. You need to be swift when it comes to getting rid of this. Otherwise it's not going to happen. Donate it and sell any expensive stuff on Craig's List or eBay. Whatever you're most comfortable with. Don't procrastinate on this. Get er' done!
6. Sit back and relax. Have a glass of wine or an ice cold beer. Reward yourself. Always reward yourself after you've completed a task you're none too fond of. That's my motto anyway.
Our minds are exaggerating. DeCluttering your closet doesn't have to be as intimidating a task as you're making it out to be.
1. Free up some time and get boxes. Depending on the size of your closet this may take an hour or maybe even a few. The amount of boxes you get depends on the size of your closet as well. You may need up to six. Plan accordingly.
2. Take everything out of the closet. Lump it all on the floor in one big pile. If you're anything like me, you're probably naturally trying to mentally categorize things in your mind as you put them in this one big pile. Don't do this! It's what leads to your DeClutter paralysis in the first place! Now, if you have an exceptionally large closet (I do!) you may want to do it in sections, one at a time. For most of you reading this however, you'll only need one big pile.
3. Keep. Toss. Maybe. Those are the three piles you'll be sorting your one big pile into. The "trick" here is to not thing about it too much. Pick up an item from the big pile and make a decision as fast as you can. Keep? Toss? Maybe? And make sure your "maybe" pile isn't that big. It's only for items you're absolutely not sure about. The maybe box will be kept in storage for 6 months. If the items left over after this time should be thrown out or donated (tossed).
4. Wipe down the inside of the empty closet itself. It should be crystal clear by the time you're done. Now put every item in the "keep" box (or boxes) back in the closet. Nice and neat. Keep things spaced out and organized.
5. Really important step: Label and DATE (today's date) the "maybe" box. Store the box away some place out of sight out of mind... And make sure there's not a lot of "maybe" stuff in the box. Be decisive! It might help to make a note of this box in whatever calendar you're using (paper, phone, computer) for 6 months from today. Lets face it... You'll forget all about it. I would. Now for the "toss" box. You need to be swift when it comes to getting rid of this. Otherwise it's not going to happen. Donate it and sell any expensive stuff on Craig's List or eBay. Whatever you're most comfortable with. Don't procrastinate on this. Get er' done!
6. Sit back and relax. Have a glass of wine or an ice cold beer. Reward yourself. Always reward yourself after you've completed a task you're none too fond of. That's my motto anyway.
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