The Top 4 Reasons Why Your Clutter Comes Back
Is this you? Do you declutter a space, only to find that it’s RECLUTTERED with the same mess (or even more stuff) in no time? The never-ending hamster wheel of clutter is frustrating and exhausting, right?
If you’re finding it next to impossible to maintain organization in your home, below are four reasons that run-away clutter could be getting the best of you:
1. You still have too much stuff. Organized clutter is still clutter. The more stuff you have, the harder it is to keep order, and the more time it takes to manage. If your stuff spills out of your designated storage areas, you’ll never be able to maintain it properly. Utilize bins, containers, and organizational tools such as bookshelves and shoe organizers to limit the number of items you store. Containers are an excellent way to set “stuff boundaries” when used effectively. Having fewer possessions translates to more time for living.
2. Your organization system is too complicated or takes too much time. Easy to maintain organization means that you can retrieve and return items to their home in a few seconds…which also means you can do it immediately. If there are too many steps required to put things away – like moving bins and taking off lids – there’s a good chance your possessions will find their way back to the counter, table or floor.
3. Your systems aren’t set up to support how your family functions. This happens when we see pretty organization ideas and try to duplicate them in our home, rather than designing a system that works for our space and organization style. One size does not fit all when it comes to organizing your home. Don’t be afraid to get creative and customize your systems for how your family functions. Your home probably won’t look like the “after” photos, but it will be easy to maintain.
4. Your routines and habits haven’t changed to support your new system. Being organized is a lifestyle, not a one-time event. Once you’ve decluttered and set up your new systems, don’t neglect the new habits that should come along to maintain your system:
- Implement 5-10 minutes resets throughout the day – this is the key to keeping daily clutter at bay.
- Edit your systems regularly to keep them working for you – life changes, and so should your systems.
- Donate on the go – keep a Donation Drop Bin for things you come across daily – don’t wait for a “big declutter session” to thin things out.
- Be mindful of the new items that come into your home and what should be going out, so you don’t overcrowd your storage again.
If you’re in the Tampa Bay area and ready to ditch the clutter once and for all, reach out to your local professional organizer and decluttering specialist to chat about working together.
Less Stuff ❤ More Space ❤ Better Life ❤
Cheers to creating an organized and simplified lifestyle! Barb
