Clients often ask where they should start to declutter their space. Many people want to start in the middle of the room instead of the closets, cabinets or drawers. Clutter in the middle of the room is often a symptom of what’s happening in the enclosed spaces of a room. When there is no place for your stuff to live or there are too many items to fit in your current storage solutions, your stuff ends up in piles around the room.
By starting in the hidden spaces you are making room for the clutter that lives in the open spaces. When you enter a room and there is no place to store your items, you will simply put those items down and this is how clutter collects. Next time you are ready to declutter your space, consider the hidden spaces first and see if it helps clear the path so that you are able to find homes for all of your treasures.
10 Symptoms of Clutter
- Bags full of stuff scattered throughout the home
- Horizontal spaces are full of miscellaneous items
- Closets, drawers and enclosed spaces are full and unorganized
- Multiples of the same type of items
- Piles of items in the corners of the home or office
- Lack of any clear space in the home
- Difficulty in finding stuff when you need or want it
- Lack of mental clarity
- Missed appointments
- Late payments due to lack of organization
Ready to alleviate these symptoms? YTOT can help. Give us a call and we can discuss how we can help you find and utilize those hidden spaces!
Darla Pompilio
Your Tasks – Our Time, LLC
