Wednesday, April 22, 2020

four tips to get (and stay) organized this spring


Be honest. Have you started spring cleaning yet? This time of year is synonymous with elbow grease, de-cluttering, and starting fresh…but many of us put off the tradition for as long as humanly possible. (Despite all of the hours, days, and weeks many of us spent in quarantine.) Stop procrastinating! Getting and staying organized is easier than you think. With a bit of planning and creativity, your space will make even the biggest neat freak jealous. Just keep these handy tips and tricks in mind.

Tip #1: Keep Up With Your Cleaning List

Are you one of those people that does a bit clean once a year and only once a year? It might be time to change your ways. Doing small things once a week or even once a month can save you from spending an entire weekend scrubbing and cursing under your breath. A few suggestions? Do things like tidying up dishes, making your bed, and taking out the garbage once a day. Then vacuum, do laundry, and wipe down counter tops once a week. Dust and wash linens once a month. Then by the time you get to spring, you will only need to focus on semi-annual things, like flipping your mattress, cleaning out your closet, and re-organizing your kitchen cupboards. Doing little things here and there will keep your home organized day to day – and make spring cleaning a snap.

Tip #2: Start One Organizational Project At A Time

Now to take it one step further. Once your home is clean and ready to go, it is time to start focusing on the details. Like tackling those long overdue organizational projects. Maybe you keep meaning to sort through your record collection or find better storage solutions for all of your sweaters. It doesn’t matter what the project is. The whole point is to get started. One bit of advice? Do it one thing at a time. If you start multiple organizational projects at once you are less likely to finish them. Instead you will be left with a messy and chaotic household. Start by organizing one room at a time or by tackling one project at a time. It will save you a major headache in the long run.


Tip #3: Give Everything a Place – And Put It There

Another way to stay organized this spring? Make sure everything in your home, office, and life has a place. Not following? Think about all of the random bits and pieces you have lying around. They might take up room on your kitchen table, at the front entryway, or on top of your nightstand. Each and every object you have needs to have a home of its own. If it doesn’t…. give it one or get rid of it. The second part of this organizational tip is to follow through. It is all well and good to give items a place. But you actually have to put them there! A few extra seconds of your time will save you an awful lot of hassle later on. 

Tip #4: Use Technology To Your Advantage

Still looking to up your organizational skills this season? Then don’t forget about technology. These days, there are planners in our cell phones and organizational apps available for our tablets and smart phones. Not to mention reminders, alarms, and so much more. That means one thing: no excuses! You can stay organized by writing down appointments, coming up with a cleaning schedule, creating a to-do list, and so on. The possibilities are endless. Spend a little time getting your life organized – and get ready to see some amazing results.

How will you get organized this spring? Share your own tips in the comment section below!

28 comments:

  1. I started spring cleaning last week(still not finished) but hope I'll finish it this week!Great post as always!
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    1. That is wonderful! I hope the rest of your spring cleaning goes well. Thank you very much for your comment!

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  2. Ramadan is coming ๐Ÿ˜Š spring cleaning while making sahur and iftar preparations, it is put in the refrigerator... A beautiful month...

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    1. That sounds so fantastic! Definitely a beautiful month and a great opportunity to get organized.

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  3. As someone who likes to clean up. I've started spring cleaning ๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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    1. That is excellent! I wish I loved to clean up as well, ha!

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  4. Thank you for interesting and useful post!

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  5. great entry, very inspiring :) I am a person who likes cleaning, that's why I started spring cleaning some time ago. in the vanity case and wardrobe :) warm greetings from Poland!

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    1. Thank you very much! It is wonderful that you have been so productive. You are definitely ahead on the cleaning and organizing front!

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  6. these are great days to organize, i hope we can keep things neat once we go back to our routines!
    take care!
    S

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    1. Agree! Keeping it all organized is always the hardest part!

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  7. We all have the time just now to get organised and sorted!

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  8. Wow, amazing organization... I need this!
    Kisses, Paola.

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  9. Most appropriate article in this time. We are locked down from 22nd March and spending most of our time for planning, how and which market shall we go to purchase our next week's rice and vegetable. Availability is not sufficient. So very little time for organised.
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    1. Yes, there is a lot of organization needed these days. Especially when it comes to items we need when going out for brief periods of time!

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  10. These are good tips! I'm finding as I have to work from home and help the kids learn from home I don't have any more time than I did before home isolation, haha! But great advice for someone who will have more time on their hands :)

    Hope that you are having a good week :)

    Away From Blue

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    1. Oh, that makes complete sense. You are working even more than usual! I don't know how you do it, honestly. <3

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  11. I just loved this post, dear! Thanks for sharing xx

    Have a lovely day.

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  12. I'm honest... I'm half way through :)) I've cleaned all ceiling lights and windows!
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  13. I need to be more organized ๐Ÿ™ˆ

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