A professional organizer shares realistic resolutions to help you achieve your goals in the new year.
Blaine Moats
Making New Years resolutions is easy; sticking to them is another story.
Its safe to say we mean well when we set intentions for the coming year.
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One of the most common resolutions people makegetting organizedis no exception.
Decide which tasks will benefit you the most in the new year, and commit to seeing them through.
The rule can be applied to anything, from toys and books to clothes and beauty products.
Recently bought a lipstick to replace the tube youve had forever?
Toss the old one from yourmakeup drawerto create room.
As you acquire a new book, drop one you wont reread in your localLittle Free Library.
Include a calendar, dry-erase or chalkboard for notes, a mail sorter, and hooks.
Going forward, opt for digital receipts for purchases and resist signing up for mailing lists.
Do a Digital Detox
One caveat of going paperless is that your digital space may become more cluttered.
This resolution is best worked on over time, so be patient.
from becoming overwhelming at the end of the week.
Really struggling with making decluttering decisions?
Start by sorting through the no-brainer things.
