Get Organized Pittsburgh

Why do we spring clean? Is it the way the sunshine streams in and seams to spotlight things that seem to be hidden during the dreariness of winter? Does it go back to some primal nesting or post-hibernating instinct? It is the URGE TO PURGE! Often it sneaks up on us. It is an unanticipated need for order that has a certain energy that we can tap into to get organized. If you pay attention to these little urges, organization becomes more like a life rhythm rather than an event. Notice cues that each season brings and take action. Here are some tips that will help you make the most of your URGE TO PURGE this spring.
Clothes Switch
Don’t under estimate the importance switching out seasonal clothes. It gives you the chance to evaluate what you are actually wearing and to make good decisions about what you actually need from season to season. If you need a visual cues to help you see what you actually wear, try turning the clothes that are on hanger in the opposite direction and as you use your clothes replace the hangers the usual way. After a few months you can really see which clothes you use.

Kids can Help
Take time to go through your children’s toys and schoolwork. Have them be involved in the process as much as possible so that they practice making decisions too. It is important to keep it positive and fun. Encourage kids to give things to others that they no longer use. Foster the idea of generosity instead of loss.

Photos
Take time to go over your photos and organize them. Don’t be paralyzed about finding the perfect system just sort and put away current photos to make sure you are keeping up with them as they come in.

Schedule Service
Do something nice for yourself and let someone help! Pick one spring chore that you always put off or just don’t want to face, schedule someone to help. A great example would be having someone to do the windows!