How to declutter your home and organize your life fast!

Does your home sometimes seem to be over run with clutter? I know the feeling. Sometimes, we don't even know where to begin so we just don't do it at all. Well, there is a solution. This system works and it does not require you to buy any fancy shelves, gadgets, or organizing tools. Give yourself one hour and you will be amazed how much you can organize!

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 3 boxes or large bags (like trash bags)
• sticky labels (or masking tape works too)
• A black sharpie marker (or other permanent marker)
• Maybe a friend or partner to keep you on track :)

1. First, decide what room you want to start with. Focus on only that room. If the room is really full of clutter, focus on one closet or one area. Gather your 3 boxes or bags, marker, and labels and get set up.
2. Label your 3 boxes or bags:
   1) Keep
   2)Give away
   3)Throw away
3. Only empty out as much as you can sort through in an hour. Don't overwhelm yourself.
4. Start with large items that will help your feel more accomplished as you move more out of the room. Look at each item and say "Do I love you?" "Are you functional?" "Do I display you?" If not, pitch it or give it away.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not keep things out of guilt or because they were a gift- people will understand.
• Do not keep things you do not display
• Do not keep clothes that do not fit (you can buy more at a thrift store!)
• When in doubt, throw it out!
• If you really can't decide, put it in a "maybe" box and store that box away for 6 months and if you don't need it in 6 months, you can toss it!