This week’s tip is all about organization and de-cluttering your life. There are few places in our homes which are better magnets of clutter than our desks and/or work-areas. Here’s what I recently learned about getting these spaces clean and organized…

In order to start the cleanup process, remove everything from the desk and put it on the ground.

I learned that tip a while back, and I use it every time I need to clean an area in my home. Whether it’s the table next to my bed or my work area in my home office, I remove everything from the area before I start to organize it. This method works because it re-establishes a clean, clear surface for you to work with. THEN you can begin to organize everything into piles. Of course, the goal is to throw away as much “stuff” as possible. If it’s been buried at the bottom of a pile for 3 months, chances are that you won’t be needing it anytime soon.

Of course, some people thrive in their own “comfortable” mess. But for most of us, spending 30-60 minutes getting an area clean can breathe new life into our daily routines.

Keep your eyes open for a new weekly tip! :)