How to Prevent Clutter Hot Spots
Your clutter hot spots can be any flat surface or space where things tend to collect and create chaos in your home. Typical hot spots are usually counters, tables, chairs (or treadmills), and any drop zone when you enter your home. Follow these steps to prevent clutter hot spots.
Start by clearing the space
Pick up each & every item
Determine if it’s trash or something you want to keep
Ask yourself, “If I needed this, where would I look for it?”
Put it in it’s new (or old) home
Set out a tray or decorative basket for things you would look for in this space
Important papers
Keys
Wallet
Unworn clothes
Practice putting things away in their new home
Take 5 minutes every night to put things away & clear the space. Consistency builds habits.
If you get overwhelmed or if the whole room is full of clutter use the Clockwise Rule
Clockwise Rule: Start in one corner of the room and move clockwise putting things away.
Don’t worry about making multiple trips to different rooms.
Focus on one thing at a time.
Less thinking & more doing.
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