Tax season is over...The spring holidays have passed...
Hopefully by now you have sent your taxes in and recovered from your spring holiday preparation. You can Relax!
Sit back, get excited for summer.
Just don't let things slide too much. In order for you to be able to take the break you deserve, there are a few Vital organizing systems you need to have in place so clutter doesn't take over.
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1. Mail-establish a place for incoming mail and outgoing mail. I like to keep a photograph box with my stamps, envelopes, tape, scissors, a combine of pens, and anything else I need to send letters.
For incoming mail, you can keep a tiered tray with dissimilar categories to look at a later date-bills, medical reimbursements, to file. Often check the tray to see when anything is due.
Keeping your mail in one location prevents paper pileup.
2. Receipts and coupons- develop a principles for receipts. You can use an expandable check file and label each section according to store, prestige card, or type of purchase. Think about where you would look to find it if you needed it.
3. Library books/movies-keep anything you can incur a fine for in one location.
4. Magazine basket-keep magazines in a basket and when it gets too full, sort and purge.
5. Keys-keep your keys in one place! It may sound inevitable to you but do you waste time desperately searching for your keys?
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7. Gifts-I like retention extra gifts on hand for those last small necessities. This may sound terrible- but I also keep gifts that I receive (that I don't particularly like) in this location. I do not allow my home to become cluttered with gifts I did not like and the guilt that goes along with not using them!
8. Cds/Dvds-believe it or not, I have seen media take Over much floor space and counter space when no definite place is designated for it. Devote one piece of furniture with drawers to include all of your media.
9. Lists- This is my favorite! You do not need to have any fancy software or gismo for this. I open up a plain Microsoft word document for any list I think of-tax deductions for next year, things I have borrowed or lent out, habitancy to send holiday cards to, holiday list (for instance, I need a best can opener for next Passover), spring cleaning chores, books to read, wish lists, babysitting instructions, packing lists...
You name it! anything concept enters my head, I write it down to preclude reasoning clutter.
If you are more of a creative type of man and hate the idea of production lists, do it in a way that speaks to you. For instance, generate "landmarks" for your lists. For example, if you have a photograph of your spouse on your desk, perhaps retention a gift wish list or birthday list under his/her photograph would remind you to plan their birthday gift.
10. Grocery shopping and cooking-Keep a running grocery list on the front of your pantry or refrigeration (with a pen!) so you can write down items as you need them.
Plan one day a week to plan all the meals for the week with the ingredients that you need. Be sure to add those ingredients to your grocery list.
Designate the same day each week to go grocery shopping.
11. Laundry and Cleaning routines One of the most important routines is the laundry and cleaning routine. Part of it is just having the supplies on hand and a comfortable spot to do the laundry.
I literally love the clorox wipes- whenever you go to the bathroom, take a quick wipe of the toilet seat, vanity, and sink countertops.
Designate 2 days a week to do laundry or if it works best for you to throw a load in each morning, that's fine. Make sure you have laundry baskets in everyone's room and a large sorter basket in the laundry room. That way, each man can bring their basket into the laundry room on laundry day and sort it by color.
In terms of a cleaning routine, you have a lot of flexibility. You can prescription one day a week for cleaning in addition to cleaning for a 1/2 hour every morning and evening. Think like a bistro server-pick up after using, wash dishes, wipe down dirty surfaces often. That way you will not need a heavy duty cleaning too often.
Review! 1. generate a place for everything. literally give the items that clutter up your home an address.
2. Build habits-Establishing routines is a very important concept in maintaining lasting organization. Going to the grocery store the same day every week, or returning calls between 3-4 Pm every afternoon can save a lot of time and preclude physical and reasoning clutter.
It is my hope these tips for basic organizing systems enables you to relax more freely this upcoming summer season. Happy Organizing!
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