| There are somethings that just seem to creep up | | | | For some, it's an intermittent malady that comes |
| on you. Clutter is one of the most insidious | | | | and goes, alternating between having a home that |
| maladies known to modern man. I know. I speak | | | | is a shambles, and a home that is pristine. Most |
| from experience. My office seems to attract | | | | people finally get it in gear and get the job done. |
| clutter overnight. | | | | This can be a problem for some people, because |
| Are you in the same boat? Do you find yourself | | | | they place such an emotional attachment on |
| tripping over things as you make your way to | | | | "things". It's this attachment to possessions that is |
| the bathroom? Are there kids toys and clothes | | | | often at the root of the problem. |
| strewn throughout the living room? Do you just | | | | Some people hire an assistant to help, such as a |
| want to tear your hair out when you try to find | | | | professional organizer, because they need that |
| something in the closet? | | | | fresh perspective. |
| This may not describe you and your home to a | | | | So, let's assume, shall we, that you are going to |
| T, but maybe you recognize that it describes you | | | | tackle this on your own. There are a few things |
| at least part of the time or in part of your world. | | | | that the pros suggest you do. |
| I know it does me. | | | | 1) Divorce yourself from emotional attachment to |
| I know that it has taken a lot to get me to stay | | | | all this "stuff". |
| clutter free and get organized. You may be the | | | | 2) Be prepared to let go of that "stuff". |
| same. If so, just realize that you may backslide | | | | 3) Organize into piles |
| from time to time. | | | | 4) LET GO OF STUFF! |
| Some people never allow clutter to creep in, my | | | | Sorry to shout, but if you can't make the tough |
| wife is a good example. But, I think that is pretty | | | | decisions you are condemning yourself to |
| rare. Some experience clutter that sits idle under | | | | constant chaos. |
| layers of cobwebs for years. | | | | |