1. Observe the disorder
1. Observe the disorder
Before starting to order, it would not hurt if you were aware of what the situation in your house really is. Often after living with disorder so much we end up getting used to it …
2. Clear surfaces
2. Clear surfaces
In general, flat surfaces are a powerful magnet for clutter. And it is that on them we accumulate things of all kinds, as if they were black holes.
3. Find a place for each thing
3. Find a place for each thing
If you do not give each thing a place, you will hardly be able to keep them in their place. That means that, when ordering, those objects go from one place to another. And when you need them, you don't know where you have to go to look for them.
4. Shoot without regrets
4. Shoot without regrets
The first step to be able to maintain order is to get rid of everything that you do not need and that only takes up space and hinders organization. We accumulate many things through neglect, and throwing them away does not cost so much.
5. Get rid of one useless thing every day
5. Get rid of one useless thing every day
When it comes to throwing away things that are in good condition but that we just don't use, things get complicated. One strategy to get rid of them is to get rid of something every day. Find a place to accumulate them until the time comes when you give them to someone you know or the gifts.
6. The magic minute
6. The magic minute
Think about that minute you spend waiting while you make your coffee or heat something in the microwave. You can let it pass or take advantage of it to check if there is any expired food in the fridge, throw away the spam …
7. Before going to sleep
7. Before going to sleep
You just need to spend 5 minutes (not one more) to order a little so that the difference the next day is noticeable. Spend that time on simple things, such as putting the tablet that you left on the sofa in its place, picking up the clothes that you left on the chair when you got home …
8. Make the bed
8. Make the bed
It is true that in the morning we go with the very right time and that the temptation to leave the bed to be made is there. However, doing it is something that only takes a few minutes and is the deciding factor whether a room looks tidy or not.
If you are one of those who just thinking of tidying up your house paralyzes you and you postpone it from one day to the next, we propose some simple ideas that will take you just 5 minutes a day and that will help you enjoy a more orderly home.
Although there are gurus of order who advise ordering the whole house at once to symbolize a firm commitment to a change in attitude, others choose to take small steps and add. So you don't get discouraged and don't abandon the task before you even start it.
In addition, through these small gestures, for which 5-15 minutes a day are enough, you are consolidating habits and routines that help you maintain order in a lasting way.
1. Observe the disorder
Before starting to order, it would not hurt if you were aware of what the situation in your house really is. Often after living with the disorder so much we end up getting used to it. An easy way to reconnect with their presence is to take a photo of each room and critically analyze them.
Even if you think your house is tidy, looking at it from a new perspective can change your mind. Lie on the floor or get on a chair, for example. It is very likely that looking around you from there you will discover cluttered areas that require your attention. Maybe under the bed or above the closet, not everything is in perfect magazine condition as you thought.
2. Clear the table
And who says a table, says the worktop, a console at the entrance … In general, flat surfaces located at a height that we can comfortably reach by hand constitute a powerful magnet for clutter. And it is that on them we accumulate things of all kinds, as if they were black holes.
Every day dedicate yourself to emptying one of them and placing everything that was on top in its corresponding place. Since we are animals of customs, once ordered, you will continue to tend to leave the tablet, a book, some catalogs on them … To prevent that from happening, you can place a decorative object (a lamp, a plant …) at that point so temporary, until you get used to not accumulating things there.
3. Find a place for each thing
If you don't give each thing a place, you will hardly be able to keep them in their place. That means that, when ordering, those objects go from one place to another, but without ever being really ordered. And when you need them, you don't know where you have to go to find them.
In your 5-15 minutes a day dedicated to order, think of 3-5 of those things that do not have a place of their own and look for it. It must be a functional and practical site, suitable for the object in question. If your problem is that, for example, you leave the keys anywhere, theirs would be for you to find a place at the entrance, like a small tray on a console.
4. Shoot without regrets
The first step to be able to maintain order is to get rid of everything that you do not need and that only takes up space and hinders organization. We accumulate many things through neglect, and throwing them away does not cost so much. Start with them.
These are objects such as socks that are missing the partner, children's games that are missing parts, tuppers without a lid, plates or cups with a blow, markers or pens that do not paint, empty batteries, pastry accessories that do not you use … Just by removing all this, you will gain a lot of space and order.
5. Get rid of one useless thing every day
When it comes to throwing away things that are in good condition but that we just don't use, things get complicated. Especially if these objects have sentimental value. One strategy to get rid of them is to get rid of one every day. Find a place to accumulate them until the time comes when you give them to someone you know or give them to an NGO. For example, you just need to put a box or a basket in the closet.
6. The magic minute
A minute may not seem like a long time, but well spent can make the difference between having a tidy house or not. Think about that minute you spend waiting while you make your coffee or heat something up in the microwave. You can let it pass or take advantage of it to hang the coat that you left in any way when entering the house, throw away the spam, check if there is any expired food in the fridge, etc.
7. Before going to sleep
When it's time to go to bed, the least thing you want to do is pick up. But it is enough that you spend 5 minutes (not one more) to order a little so that the difference the next day is noticeable. Spend that time on simple things, such as placing the remote controls, putting the tablet that you left on the sofa in its place, picking up the clothes that you left on the chair when you got home …
The effort will be worth it. Not only will you have a more pleasant awakening, but you will prevent those small daily tasks from accumulating and you have no choice but to beat yourself up on the weekend.
8. Make the bed
It is true that in the morning we go with the very right time and that the temptation to leave the bed to be made is there. However, doing it is something that only takes a few minutes and is the deciding factor whether a room looks tidy or not. The bed is the focal point of the room that all eyes are drawn to. It will be of little use that the bedside tables, the closet or the rest of the room are pristine and in perfect condition. If the bed is unmade, the feeling it will convey is one of disorder.
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