[1]To say I have an obsession to organizing might be an accurate conclusion. As I clean our home, I am constantly reorganizing. Some projects are quick and simple [2] while others are time-consuming [3].
My goal is always to improve the systems we have in place. As we change and our needs change, so do our organizational systems.
As I was doing yet another load of laundry in between sweeping and vacuuming our floors, I picked up 3 balloons twice within 5 minutes. These balloons that my children play with often just would not stay in the established container.
Seeing that the balloons were falling out again, I decided that something had to change. I was wasting time picking up the balloons because I did not have a space that kept them in place. As I did not need a drastic transformation, I decided to go a bit bigger by changing containers.
Going from a wide tote to a narrow tote, I was able to stack the balls and balloons into a tighter space. Having everything together rather than cascading down the hallway, I have finished 2 additional loads of laundry without tripping over roaming balls and balloons.
By spending 10 minutes changing containers, I gained at least that much time in picking up stray balloons. In using time wisely, spending a few minutes addressing problem areas saves time in the long run.
I’m thankful for this change. Though no one else in our family has noticed, I see a big difference each time I switch out the laundry.
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As you recognize irritating systems in your home, stop picking up those items repeatedly. Realize that addressing how it is organized and maybe changing containers might solve the source of your irritation. Happy organizing!
Question: What are you organizing in your home?