Conquering Chaos: Clutter Magnets
Do you have a spot (or two) in your home where clutter appears to collect and multiply? That is your clutter magnet.
This spot could be your entry way, a counter top, your table top or your dresser. You can eliminate your clutter magnet by following these steps:
- Identify your “hot spot”.
- Identify what types of clutter accumulate in the spot.
- Create storage near the spot.
- Put things away immediately in the storage spot you created.
- Complete regular maintenance of the area by filing, moving to permanent storage or disposing of items.
For me this area was my kitchen counter by the phone. Most of the mail, receipts, miscellaneous papers or items that came into the house ended up there. By adding a counter top file box with three drawers for current bills/action items, filing and receipts my counter is a lot clearer than it used to be. I am still working on keeping it clear 100% of the time, but now it only piles up slightly since my storage is so accessible.
What hot spot are you going to tackle?
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