by Diane Greenhalgh

Tiny to the Max

I love organizing, but organizing comes natural to me. I realize for many people organizing can feel overwhelming. Here are 5 pro tips for keeping your cool as you declutter, organize, and create your happy place.

Realistic not perfection

We've all seen those "Pinterest perfect" homes on social media, but the truth is, they’re not realistic. Unless, of course, you've got a housekeeper on hand. Don’t set yourself up for failure – aim for what’s realistic for you and your household to maintain. Allow for life to happen with all its joys and its messes. You want to enjoy your life and focus on what’s important.

Go at your own pace

You don’t have to do each step in one day. Do what you have the time or energy for. Schedule what’s right for you and keep chipping away at it, even if it’s just 15 minutes at a time.

Sit when you can

You make the best decisions when you have the energy. Keep fueled and hydrated and sit when the task allows. For instance, you could sit while sorting items from a drawer or while organizing a category into a bin.

It’s going to look worse at first

As you empty and sort things out, your space is going to look worse. Focus on your vision and keep going because it’s going to be worth it in the end.

Stand your ground

Once you’ve organized a space, keep it tidy. Don’t wait until all the areas of your home are done until you get in the habit of maintaining them. You don’t want to lose the progress you’ve made.

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