34 posts tagged busting clutter

Throughout this month, I have been giving you tips on what to do with all your paper clutter, but now we need to work on how not to let clutter build up in the first place. First you need to see where you find paper clutter accumulating. Next, determine what papers consists of this clutter.

This month we have been working in the area I refer to as the home office, but is actually the area where you store your paperwork; whether it is an actual office in your home, a desk in your family room, or simply a cabinet in your kitchen. I realize what an overwhelming task this can be, but need to stress how very important this is to your family.

Last week I gave you a shopping list of items to pick up; (if you did not already own them) filing drawer, small folio, basket/bin that can fit bills, and paper shredder. In addition, I challenged you to do a quick toss of paper clutter that you absolutely knew you did not need to keep.

This is a three-fer post, appearing at Biz Chicks Rule, Lively Women, and Inkthinker because it is just so darn applicable to all of us. I’ve collected some of my favorite blogs about getting organized into a handy-dandy list, and I want to share it with you.

If I were asked which area my clients find the most daunting, I would definitely say paper clutter. As we are in the midst of tax time, this problem area becomes more evident. Paper accumulates quite rapidly, it is easy to stash, and there can be great apprehension to toss (with good reason).

Have you ever watched the organizing shows on television? Do you watch in awe that a space can completely be cleared out, renovated, and revealed in a one hour (or less) show and be completed in real time in less than 2 days? Want the secret to getting the same results in the same amount of time?

This month we have been focusing on de-cluttering your bedroom. If you have not completed the de-cluttering you may want to continue working on that before you begin the cleaning process. If, however, you are ready to get down and clean the dirt, yet you are so stretched for time… this is my answer for you.

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I truly believe that the master bedroom sets the tone for the family. If you feel overwhelmed in your life, make it a priority to keep your bedroom as free from stress as possible. For the past few weeks we have been talking about clearing out the clutter in your master bedroom.

Is Your Bedroom Clutter Contributing to Your Weight? Author: Michaeline Again, as mentioned in a previous post, the October 2007 issue of First magazine discussed the relationship of clutter to excess weight. We know that clutter can weigh us down mentally.

Is Your Kitchen Clutter Contributing to Your Excess Weight? Author: Michaeline In a recent post I mentioned that two kinds of household clutter can be related to excess weight. One type is kitchen clutter. The relationship between a chaotic kitchen and overeating has been sited in recent research.