Lorie Morerro, of the online organizing program, The Clutter Diet, had an interesting video last week on the three pitfalls people run into during the sorting process.
1. The Scary Phase: When you start to sort through a closet or cupboard, things look worse before they will look better. Plan for that, know that. I always say you have to make a mess to clean up a mess. Don't get scared or discouraged and stop, because once you have sorted, you can get rid of two thirds of the items (usually).
2. Memory Lane: As you find items you'd forgotten about, you might be tempted to take a trip down memory lane, getting distracted by the task at hand. Set that box of old photos or letters in a pile to be sorted through at another time and keep working!
3. Elsewhere: While sorting, you may find something that goes into one of the kids' bedrooms and be tempted to leave your task and go put the item in its place. Resist doing that. Lorie suggested having paper bags and a marker to label "Max's Room" or whatever on a bag, then place stuff for various spots around the house in bags and KEEP SORTING. Don't let distraction take you from your task. You can leave and take all the bags to their designated spots later.
This is great advice. Don't give up. Keep up the daily decluttering!
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