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By going systematically through each of your crisis-zones and following the dejunk rules, you'll be left only with your essential items - but before you shut the drawer/cupboard on these, there's one more important task to carry out.A big diary: don't just write appointments in it: clip party invites onto the date, and staple bills onto the day they need to be paid. Keep one emergency birthday card in the back, too.
Ribbon/hooks: scissors tied into a drawer do not end up in the kid's room. Filing cabinet keys put on a hook are easily grabbable.
Stackers/dividers: whether it's to store shoes in pairs, divide drawers or create separate shelves in the pantry, it's always easier to have one row of things than to be endlessly searching. For the ultimate selection, visit www.lakelandlimited.com (just don?t get carried away!)
By going systematically through each of your crisis-zones and following the dejunk rules, you'll be left only with your essential items - but before you shut the drawer/cupboard on these, there's one more important task to carry out.
Make the most of your essentials
We get so used to the way we use essentials we never ask ourselves: is this really the best place for it and is it easy to access? During the Challenge, do just this and if it's not stored to maximum advantage, move it somewhere more accessible or create better storage with boxes or dividers. One trap not to fall into, however, is buying endless storage items: the more empty space you have, the more you'll fill. However, three things every organiser should have are?
If you're finding letting go traumatic, share your feelings with other iVillagers Getting Organised.
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