Archive for February, 2024
Monday 26 February, 2024
3 Ways to Reward Yourself for Getting Organized
On the surface, getting organized is easy. You can keep costs low by purchasing cheap organization supplies like plastic containers with lids, which are extremely versatile. Organizing itself is more or less a three-step process: Get rid of stuff you no longer need, clean, and put everything back in a more logical fashion. But what […]
Monday 19 February, 2024
3 Ways to Jazz Up Your Plastic Bins
Maybe you bought your plastic storage bins for utilitarian storage in your attic or basement where you will never see them, but maybe not. Maybe they are going in your dorm room or even your living room or bedroom, and lots of people (most importantly you!) are going to be seeing them. Plastic bins offer […]
Monday 12 February, 2024
Re-Evaluating the Question, “What Would I Replace”
Recently I read the suggestion that while decluttering, one should ask oneself the question, “Suppose I lost this possession tomorrow in a fire along with everything else that I own. Would I replace it, or not?” The thinking here is simple enough. If you would answer, “Yes, I would replace this item,” it has measurable […]
Monday 05 February, 2024
Why Declutter and Organize When You Are Stressed? Part 2
Have you ever known people who declutter to relieve stress, or do you sometimes do it yourself without really knowing why it works? Decluttering and organizing to reduce stress are popular activities to cope with emotional difficulties, and in this two-part series, I propose some explanations for why they are so effective. In Part 1, […]
