Consistency. Here is the hardest part of the whole plan. Once you have worked for hours upon hours creating the welcoming space you desire, the last thing you want to see is for it to all fall apart.
This is the sixth and final post in our Organizing series. You can find the first five posts here.
1) Habit and Routine - Read it here.
2) Finding Your Personal Space - Read it here.
3) Taking Inventory - Read it here.
4) Questions to Ask When Purging - Read it here.
5) It's Time to Organize - Read it here.
Here are few keys to keeping a clean space - clean.
This is the sixth and final post in our Organizing series. You can find the first five posts here.
1) Habit and Routine - Read it here.
2) Finding Your Personal Space - Read it here.
3) Taking Inventory - Read it here.
4) Questions to Ask When Purging - Read it here.
5) It's Time to Organize - Read it here.
Here are few keys to keeping a clean space - clean.
Decide That You Will Keep it Clean.
Sometimes you do all the work, but never mentally come to the decision to not let yourself do it again. Be severe with yourself, even if you are exhausted from doing all of the cleaning, make yourself decide to keep it clean.
2 Minute Rule
If something takes 2 minutes or less do it right now. This rule alone will evaporate clutter. It takes less than 2 minutes to park the bike, throw the clothes in the hamper, hang up the car keys... you get the point.
Schedule Future Purge Dates
This will be a minor event, nothing like you've just finished. It should take an afternoon or evening to complete. appoxamitly every 3-6 months, or as life events, or seasons change schedule to do a quick purge of clothes, toys, accessories, or anything that piles up and fills out. Pack away out of season clothes, or outgrown kids clothes, rotate toys from the toy library (storage space) and do a general cleaning up.
Community
Find a community that desires less stuff and more time. Surround yourself with like minded people. Try to kindly influence your family (those who live with you) to see the beauty in less. Train your children put things away, get one toy out at a time, help with the chores, etc.... Help shape them into people that will make a difference in the world. If your spouse doesn't wish to comply, find ways to compromise, and if they simply don't want to clean up themselves but don't mind if you do, then pick up after them thanking the Lord for your spouse with each dirty sock you throw into the hamper. They will more than likely get accustomed to the cleanliness and clutter free environment and learn to appreciate it. (this may many years)
Enjoy the journey!
Sarah
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